Calling all ducks...

When the lovely Liz put out the call for crafty peeps to make ducky things for her first Gleaners exhibition, I just couldn't refuse.

Didn't matter that it was my busiest making month of the year, that I was in the middle of an e-course, had an upcoming open studio and high school orientations to attend.

Nah... not too busy, She'll be right.

Well, in retrospect I did possibly over commit, but Somehow... god knows how...I managed to make the time to sit down and design/make some awesomeness for the first ever exhibition to be held at Gleaners.

I can't spoil the opening by showing you my offering, but I can invite you to come see for yourselves the duck extravaganza...

Sydney Rd has much to offer on opening night too...

After the opening of 'Flight of the ducks' why not head down to the late night 'Sisters Market' at Brunswick town hall and then on to Olive Grove studios for our late night shopping....shops open till 9 Yay.
A night positively jam packed with handmade delights.

Might see you there.
Jay xx

Got me some bunting...Blogtoberfest day 21.

Boy oh boy, I've been hanging out to get me a bunting necklace ever since I saw them on Betty Jo's blog.

So today I made the trip to her new shop for a sticky beak and to grab one of my own.

Gleaners is the exciting new store opened by Liz of Betty Jo fame
and that girl....I tells yah, she's got taste.

Beautiful range of recycled, up cycled, retro and vintage delights,
great displays and of course the friendliest service this side of town.

Putty tat likes my necklace too...

Silly me I had walked past the lane way twice this week not realising it was so close to my work. So if you know Brunswick, or not...it's just around the corner from Spotlight and it's seconds away from the Sydney rd tram. Very easy to get to.

You could make a day of it and come see me at Olive Grove, pop in for some op shopping at Savers, see Liz at Gleaners then dine at any one of the awesome cafes or yummy Turkish restaurants on Sydney rd.

Jay xx

Circles here and circles there.....

A few more circle delights to round up the monthly design challenge for February.

Sue from diva jools created this amazing necklace out of a combination of laminex samples, pieces of plastic bowls, wire, rivets and Greek ceramic beads.

Created entirely from scratch right down to the custom toggle closure. Just gorgeous.


The lovely Nina from Norway lent her patch working talents to creating this fabulous mini art quilt titled " Ode to a turkey neck"

As much as I'd like to deny it, my side profile knows exactly what your talking about on this one....
Such fun Nina, thank you.

Next the lino queen, miss Betty Jo has taken lino to a new level and made some 'seeing circles' inspired earrings.

Very cool indeed.

Thanks for joining in everyone and don't forget there is still time to send your pics my way to be included in Feb's round up.

Something......I can do!

I can't be over in Haiti helping all those so desperately in need, but thanks to many generous crafty souls on Etsy....there is something I can do!

Whilst reading Betty Jo's blog I found out about the shop 'Hearts for Haiti' that has been set up on Etsy, taking donations from crafty peeps around the world. Proceeds from sales made will be donated to 'Doctors without borders'.

So even if you don't have anything you can donate, you sure can shop for handmade knowing that your $$ are going towards those in need.

I have already popped over for a look and purchased this fabbo felt necklace by Shagpile.I will be sure to visit some more, as items are uploaded regularly. What a great way to show your support.

The first challenger....

I bet little miss Betty Jo, was the first to put her hand up in class and answer all the questions...cause she sure has been the first to put her hands to work and create the cutest new brooches as part of this months design challenge....

Aren't they gorgeous, and very Betty Jo indeed.

Boy o' boy....I best get my thinking cap on!