Saturday, August 6, 2011
This took me just a few minutes to knock together.
I took an ivory gift bag purchased from Ayers, these are the ones I send my sold jewellery in, so I have them in bulk.
I cut a rectangle of champagne paper (Christina Re) and using my inkjet printer I created the name plate on white linen paper (also Christina Re). I then cut this out using pinking shears.
The flower was made using a Christina Re punch and different textures and colours of paper and glued together with glue dots. I finished it off with a stick on diamonte.
Voila! What do you think?
It also doubles as a place card as the name is on the gift bag.
X Ange
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
I'm about to send out my save-the-dates for my wedding next year. I'm saving the cost of pretty envelopes by printing addresses onto shiny paper, cutting out with pinking shears and gluing them on.
People throw away envelopes so they don't really need to be those $5/ea embossed ones now do they?
Not a bad idea huh?
X Ange.
Monday, July 25, 2011
We set the date!! We've chosen 10/11/12 (10th November 2012) for our wedding!
I've spent far too much money than is economical on paper, punches and embellishments to make my wedding stationery. It would have been cheaper to commission a professional to do them, but this has been so much fun!
I get to have my invites exactly as I want them and I've had a ball making prototypes. These are my just-finished save-the-dates. I've used Christina Re paper, a lace punch and tiny pearl embellishments. Everything has been printed on my home inkjet printer.
What do you think?
xx Ange
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Now, I'm not one to do sales often, I can't afford to :) but this is special. For Australia Day only (26 January) you can receive 20% off your purchases in my etsy store using the code "ausday20".
Enjoy!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
My beloved state of Queensland is currently devastated by flood. Three-quarters of the state is affected, including my home town of Brisbane. For international peeps, this is the size of France and Germany combined. Thousands of families have lost their homes, their businesses and all their possessions, and to date the death-toll stands at 16.
The initial rush of dontations to the flood appeal are starting to dry up (excuse the pun) so to do my part, I am going to donate 20% of all sales in January and February (my birthday month) to the flood appeal. I have also spent a day at an affected friend's house ripping down walls and cleaning up toxic mud (what a workout - I couldn't move for three days afterwards!). I'd like to use my craft to help other people as well.
Please help, by your purchases, I can donate to the flood appeal. If you would like to donate directly, please go to www.qld.gov.au/floods and make your donation.
To donate via purchases at my Etsy store please go to www.angelene.etsy.com
Sunday, September 5, 2010
What a lovely surprise when I got home today I found myself on the front page of Etsy! 
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Attendees came via planes, trains and... combi vans. One attendee, Tasha Chawner, came from Walcha in regional New South Wales, a drive of around nine hours! This was not the first time some of the team have gotten together, in fact, some have developed real-world friendships (yes, I'm looking at you Ali and Emma!).
The glowing Emma of feliciafairy was the chief organiser of the conference and she did a wonderful job. The conference kicked off with cocktails and canapes in the beachfront Chateau Beachside, home of the famous buffet breakfast (which was also enjoyed by many the day after those cocktails!) and right on the beachfront in famous Surfers Paradise.
The one day conference, also held at Chateau Beachside boasted a fabulous view of the perfect surf and an inspiring business seminar by Trish Goodfield of Trish Alan Designs. Trish talked to attendees about how to make more money from our crafts by teaching others. Trish has made a name for herself in this field and really got us thinking. Trish has even written a book on the topic which will be released soon.
Morning and afternoon workshops rounded out the conference, with pearl knotting with the fabulous Andrea of andyjusty, and freeform crochet with Meg of artnomadix in the morning, and more crocheting in the afternoon alongside zentangling with Melanie and Jade of wiccked and scherre.
After a full day of crafty practice and discussion, participants were ready and rearing to go for the concluding conference dinner event. Unfortunately, I failed to double check the time and instead of being 20 minutes late, I was 1 hour and 20 minutes late (FAIL) and so, missed the festivities. However, I was assured everyone had a wonderful time.
Next year's conference is on the books, with locations such as Walcha or Adelaide being tossed about. We shall certainly keep you informed of our planning progress!
Search for dust team on etsy for work by the fabulously talented Down Under Street Team.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
My bow range are definitely my most popular selling items, both online and in person. Here are two recent additions to the family!
Introducing, the tiny bow bracelet and tiny bow necklace! I think they're adorable, and thank you to the lovely bride who's custom order resulted in these new listings.
The tiny bow bracelet features lovely 14kt goldfill chain, interspersed with lovely tiny little bows, which have been formed so that there are no additional links to mess up the flow. The tiny bow necklace is just like its big sister, although the bow is smaller and the necklace is designed to sit at your throat. Just a few wee changes, but important ones.
Enjoy! x Ange
Monday, July 12, 2010
MooBeesTees!
Congratulations! I will get in touch with you to post out your bow earrings!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Nerd necklace by Morphologica
You can ask them anything, and I mean anything. The range of expertise in this street team is enormous. From Adobe to Yarn (there was no expertise starting with Z unfortunately), they've got it all. So use them, seriously.
For more information on live critiques, areas of expertise (including people who you can just vent to), check out the Team SASsy blog here. The blog is fantastic, with articles on promotion, time management, photography, SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and a whole lot more.
And if you think you can contribute - there's also information on how to join the team. TeamSASsy is always on the look out for experts, particularly people who are ready and willing to contribute to the blog and run live critiques in a range of timezones (hooray for people outside the US!).
Ciao! xx Ange.
