Awesome Tools for Anyone Starting a Craft Business
{Image by The Sweet Light} Today's post is written by Ashlee McCullen. Realizing your creative business dreams can be the thrill of a lifetime. But you know what else it is? Hard work. Compliance. Accounting. Supplies and inventory. While there’s so much to be...
And so they rise from the Earth… the Epheriell A/W 2012 Collection Launches this Week!
When it came to naming the Epheriell A/W 2012 collection - Â Raw Earth - I took my cue from the meeting of metal and stone. The collection features a wide range of rough and organic cut gemstones combined with recycled sterling silver. The first thing that popped into...
Yellow, Pink, Pyrite, and Polka-dots
{On the boardwalk at Sandgate} Today was a journey of yellow, pink, pyrite, polka-dots... and business development? Hey, that last part might not sound so sexy, but I promise you, it was pretty damn awesome. I kicked off this lovely Saturday with 2 hours hangin' with...
DIY Silhouette Stamp by Special Guest Blogger Mallory Paige
August’s Special Guest Blogger is Mallory Paige. During August, Mallory will be here every Friday, sharing a different way to craft with silhouettes. See her first post here, and her second post here. Have you ever wanted to stamp something, but been less than...
The Craft of Markets ~ The best advice on how to run a successful market stall
Market stalls are a vital selling venue for many a crafter. Some people prefer the social aspect of markets - selling face-to-face - rather than selling online. Or perhaps - like me - you do the occasional market to get your product out into the real world and in...
Epheriell Earring-of-the-Month-Club ~ July 2012 Design
Earlier this week I sent out August's Earring-of-the-Month-Club designs to my lovely subscribers! Of course, each month's pretty is a surprise, so I'll be sharing the previous month's design here on the blog. July saw the first shipment of jewellery to club members....
My First Macarons ~ Chocolate and Vanilla
I was insanely pleased when I realised that one of my favourite treats are still something I can eat now that I've given up eating grains. I have certainly not been immune to the growing love of macarons - and my time in France just enamoured me of them more. So, for...
The Fox and The Spoon Vintage
I remember, about a year or two ago, trying to find a good Australian vintage homewares store on Etsy. Alas, at the time I didn't have much luck, but I'm happy to report that they've been popping up with a vengeance over the last year. The Fox and The Spoon Vintage...
My muse has been busy, and the Olympics have inspired this one… oh, and I have new hair!
Yes, I am a redhead no more! I've reverted to my natural brunette, and I have to say I'm loving it. I'd been tossing up the change for a while, and on Wednesday I took Dad into hospital super-early, and had half a day before my last craft class (enamelling - more on...
DIY Silhouette Wall Art by Special Guest Blogger Mallory Paige
August’s Special Guest Blogger is Mallory Paige. During August, Mallory will be here every Friday, sharing a different way to craft with silhouettes. See her first post here. I really love the idea of decorating a room with pieces that have meaning and showcase...