Monday, April 30, 2012

Merry-Go-Round Handmade 'picks editor' at madeit.com.au. this week

This week I'm one of three 'picks editors' at madeit.com.au.

Please view some of the wonderful handmade selections I have made (& love at the moment) as my picks of the week.

http://www.madeit.com.au/picks.asp

www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round
http://merry-go-roundhandmade.blogspot.com/
www.facebook.com/MerryGoRoundHandMade2






Saturday, April 28, 2012

New handmade Metro Retro kitchen Aprons listed on Made It recently, ideal gift for Mother's Day

I have recently listed some Metro Retro Aprons on the Made It website recently, they are an ideal gift idea for Mother's Day!

I have sold a few of these aprons recently (both online & at my last market), it would seem some are being purchased for Mother's Day & some buyers are buying themselves a Mother's Day gift - I guess it's the best way to ensure you get the pressie you really want!

Mother's Day - Sunday 13th May

Please take the time to view my Metro Retro Aprons.

Metro Retro Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind.

www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round

www.etsy.com/shop/MerryGoRoundHANDMADE

Each one is never to be repeated, never to be exactly the same as another.
If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.


Metro Retro Aprons....
Fun & Funky Designs - Expect the unexpected!
Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
One Size Fits Most.

Most of my Metro Retro aprons have a 100% linen tea towel front panel
and the side panels, straps & binding are cotton - usually 100% Cotton.






And here (below) are a few  Metro Retro Aprons that have SOLD recently!





Wednesday, April 25, 2012

My Retro Vintage yellow floral flag Bunting with lace, made front page of 'Made It' today!

Yes, my Retro Vintage yellow floral flag Bunting made front page of of madeit.com.au in a selection of Peach & Lemon Finds today!

Today is ANZAC day, and a cold day - well for Melbourne, Australia!
The 'Made it' finds were lovely & 'sunny'. To have my bunting included in these finds made my day :)


Vintage Yellow / Lemon & Lace Floral Flag Bunting.
Shabby Chic Party Decoration


Ideal for a Party, Birthday Present, hosting a Baby Shower, Photography Prop, Market Stall or just Decorating a room.

Would look very pretty at your next Bridal Shower, Tea Party, Birthday Party, Garden Party / BBQ!

Add a little sunshine into your day - EVERYDAY, with this lovely yellow floral bunting!


 

Friday, April 20, 2012

Metro Retro Upcycled Vintage Tea Towel Cute Cat & Bee Apron listed & sold this week

My Metro Retro Vintage Tea Towel  Linen/Cotton 'Cute Cat' Apron was listed on Made It website & sold within two days! I'm rather impressed with that!

I guess I should not have been too surprised, it was a super cute Tea Towel apron and I got great feedback from friends & family that saw it.
If only I could come across more aprons like that! 


This apron
had a 100% LinenVintage Tea Towel, New Cotton panels & Vintage Cotton straps etc.

I have listed many more aprons on the Made It website and on Etsy.






Tuesday, April 17, 2012

My 'Australian Blue Wrens' Apron was selected by madeit.com.au to appear in a advert in Real Living magazine!!!

Yay! I'm thrilled.....

♥ ✿ ❀ ♥ ✿ ❀ ♥

My 'Australian Blue Wrens' Apron was selected by madeit.com.au to appear in a half page printed advert in Real Living magazine!!!

My apron is one of a few selections to promote Mother's Day for the 'Made it' website 
Mother's Day 13th May.

http://www.madeit.com.au/
www.madeit.com.au/merry-go-round
www.facebook.com/MerryGoRoundHandMade2

Real Living magazine (MAY issue) magazine is out now

Metro Retro Aprons are all OOAK - that is, One Of A Kind!

Each one is never to be repeated, never to be exactly the same as another.
If you like something you see, purchase it NOW - All of these aprons are handcrafted originals and unique!
The ideal handmade gift for someone special or for spoiling yourself.

Metro Retro Aprons....
Fun & Funky Designs - Expect the unexpected!
Vintage, Retro Design with Modern & Practical Use.
Unique, One Of A Kind - just like you!
One Size Fits Most.

Most of my Metro Retro aprons have a 100% linen tea towel front panel
and the side panels, straps & binding are cotton - usually 100% Cotton.
Please refer to actual listings for more details

I also have aprons in my ETSY store


 




TODAY,  my Metro Retro Apron made front page of the Made It website.

Also TODAY, my vintage Eco-Green flag bunting made front page of Etsy worldwide!!!!








Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Merry-Go-Round HANDMADE has a great range of Winter Wool Beanies for Girls & Boys inc Adults too!

Have you seen our range of winter wool beanies?
We have got a great selection of retro style beanies in our online stores Etsy & Made it.


Many of our beanies are made from Australian 100% wool.
We have beanies for Boys & Girls, also Men's & Women's sizes too!

The girls sweet beanie hats have a flower sewn to the hat, the flower are embellished with sewn on buttons.
Add a dash of colour & fun to your little one’s wardrobe!
These beanies are just divine & will keep your little sweetheart’s head warm all winter long!

OOAK: All of our beanies are One Of A Kind.
Never to be repeated and all of them special in their own way.
The beanie style, colour of wool, choice of flower & button embellishment gives each hat it’s unique style.
They also make a great gift idea.

These beanies are truly a family affair.
The wool is bought in very limited quantities and hand knitted by my mother.
The flowers are mostly done by my mother & grandmother. I have done the hand sewing on the flower & buttons!

Have you seen something you like but not in the right size?
We may be able to help. Just let us know, we may be able to make something similar in the correct size that you will love!