What's Your Colour Giveaway!

It's the 7th day of the New Year (!), I'm still sorting through holiday snaps, the shop is open again, and my studio is in the middle of a new year clean. How about you? What have you been up to?

With a new year comes a new collection, and I am drawing, planning and working on new designs. I just need a little help. I want to create jewellery that my lovely community will love and wear and I'd love to know what colour jewellery you wear?! Silver, Oxidised Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, a mix? If you have a moment could you please either leave a comment below, head to Facebook, or leave a comment on Instagram?

As a little thank you I am giving away a ring sizing gauge to several commenters chosen at random on Monday. A great little tool to tuck away in your jewellery box!

I've always been a silver girl myself. My engagement and wedding ring are white gold. But lately I find I am mixing in a little bit of gold with my silver, like a yellow gold Elsa ring beside a silver Edith ring, or the rose and white hues of a Beryl necklace. I find the warmth of gold mixed with the coolness of silver can really make some designs pop. But I want to know what you think, what you like to wear?

I'm looking forward to hearing your response!

Made By Hand

Tropical Holiday Pineapple Studs

I Mustache You earrings in progress

Air dry clay leaves, inspired by Sarah Humphries

(The face she pulled when I asked her to smile.)

'Sun dried' homegrown tomatoes in olive oil

Air dry clay pots

It's been a crafty kind of week this week, with new pieces for the shop, preparation for the French Market on Saturday, air dry clay craft, painting and preserving. This week I am looking forward to indulging in some Christmas baking with Cohen and Emerson, working on some bigger pieces for the shop and a spot of knitting too. 

What have you been making lately? 

What's still on your list?

Pop back later for the winner of the Vantastic Giveaway, and get clicking if you haven't entered yet!

Made By Hand + 'Vantastic' Giveaway - Closed

This week on 'Made By Hand' I am doing things a little differently and rather than share what I have been making, I wanted to celebrate the fantastic work of a maker I have long admired, and whose blog counts among my favourites, Kate Ulman of Foxs Lane. I would still love to see what you have been making though, so don't forget to leave your link below!

"From caravan craft projects to tips on how to select the best caravan park, Kate Ulman takes a whimsical and nostalgic look at caravanning holidays in the modern world. Kate and her family are seasoned caravanners, having spent six months travelling around Australia in their vintage caravan, stopping at many caravan parks and campsites along the way. Kate’s blog, Foxs Lane, has connected her with thousands of like-minded travellers and now she shares her travel advice, caravanning recipes, craft projects and photographs through this gorgeous book that may just inspire the retro caravanner in you."

Creative people seem to gather inspiration everywhere. Some makers in particular seem to be surrounded by an abundance of beauty and inspiration, which shines through in their work. And a few very special makers share that inspiration and beauty with you, and take you one their journey. One such maker is Kate Ulman. Mother, organic farmer, maker, writer and traveler, whose beautiful family, creative flair and honest writing can not fail to inspire and delight.

Kate has utilized her talents to create a beautiful and practical book about retro caravan holidays in the modern world. A perfect choice for gift giving or holiday reading, Kate's book will win the hearts of anyone with a love of retro styling and craft, those who are planning a caravanning holiday anywhere in the world, parents looking to keep their kids entertained on the road, and those of us who just like to dream and escape within the pages of a gorgeous book.

I have requested that Dave place a copy of Kate's book under the Christmas tree for me this year, and thanks to Kate's lovely publisher, one lucky reader also has the chance to win their very own copy!

To enter, leave a comment and let me know - If there was some where in Australia you could escape to on a caravanning holiday, where would it be?

Giveaway open Australia wide. Winner will be drawn on the 19th of December 2013.

And the winner is Elflyn! Thanks to everyone who entered. I loved reading your inspiring road trip suggestions. xx

Sponsor Spotlight - Alexandra MackeNZie + Giveaway CLOSED

I thought a few fun questions would be a lovely way to get to know the people behind the blogs and shops that sponsor my blog (thus enabling my knitting and handmade addiction). My next guest in the 'Sponsor Spotlight' chair is Ellen from Alexandra Mackenzie blog and shop. I first discovered this talented New Zealand based crocheter through a crochet-along of her beautiful round cushion cover. You may remember that I made one each for Cohen and Emerson, which they both love and sleep with each night. I'm so pleased to be able to share some of Ellen's beautiful work with you today and point you to her easy to understand patterns. So, please welcome Ellen, and do pop over to her facebook page for a visit and a little chat.

Where did the name Alexandra MackeNZie  come from... Alexandra Mackenzie are my middle names, both are family names and I always thought they sounded a wee bit fancy. So when choosing I name for my little empire I didn't want to use my name, but didn't want something completely random either so Alexandra Mackenzie fit perfectly and the hidden NZ in Mackenzie was an added bonus.

My Shop Is... Something I am really proud of, know that people from all over the world are browsing buying and now making my items gives me a huge kick, there are hottie bottles all over the world keeping toes warm with my covers on them.

I now have two shops, one full of ready-made and custom made home wares and accessories and a brand spanking new one for my patterns.

Seeing people create with my patterns... Is fab and a little freaky, still quite new to me as I haven't been selling the patterns for long. I love seeing other peoples colour combos, like Christina's cushions, love them particularly the green one, I could take that one home with me!!

I learnt to crochet... From Youtube, just a couple of quick granny square tutorials and I was away, I had tried to learn from books but had failed miserably. I didn't learn to follow patterns, rather just try and make my own ideas a reality.

Some of my favourite things I have made are... Quite often the last thing I made, tend to fall in love with things pretty easily but have to tell myself I cant keep everything.

Lately its the hexi potholders, I am making one with hearts at the moment which I suspect might knock the Hexis off their perch. The hottie bottle is always a favourite and the most popular thing in the store too.

The Giveaway!

Ellen has been besotted by the adorable crochet hearts below of late, and who could blame her? This sweet rainbow heart bunting has been crocheted by Ellen's clever hands and would be especially perfect in a nursery or craft room. Ellen has generously offered it to be given away to one lucky reader. 

To enter, 'like' the Alexandra Mackenzie facebook book page and leave a comment below. While you're at it, I'd love to know - what's your most loved crocheted or knitted item you own? 

Is it something you made? Something from your childhood? Something from a special occasion?

The giveaway is open Internationally an will be drawn on the 13th September.

Many thanks to Ellen for supporting my blog this month!

If you are interested in being featured in a 'Sponsor Spotlight', please check out my Sponsor Info page or email me - christina-lowry@hotmail.com
Advertising spaces range from  $10 - $20 for 30 days and begin any day of the month.

(I've had to put the price up a little recently, as Passionfruit Ads, who I run my ads through, have changed their structure and are now costing me more. Given the time and energy I put in to supporting my sponsors though, I think the prices are fair. Thanks for understanding.)

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And the winner, thanks to Random.org, is comment 1!

Congratulations Amy!

Thanks to everyone else who entered. :)

Sponsor Spotlight - Whimsy and Juno + A Giveaway - CLOSED



I thought a few fun questions would be a lovely way to get to know the people behind the blogs and shops that sponsor my blog (thus enabling my knitting and handmade addiction). My next guests in the 'Sponsor Spotlight' are two Brisbane lasses, Lauren and Sarah, from the delight-filled online shop Whimsy + Juno. Their sweet online space is full of treats and treasures, set to pretty up your craft, brighten up your gift gifting, or indeed become the perfect gift. The girls have their fingers on the pulse when it comes to design, pattern and giftware, and both are crafters and lovers of handmade. So please welcome Lauren and Sarah, browse their virtual shopping isles for goodies, and don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end.

 

 

Our shop is... a place where we sell all of our favourite things! We love anything fun, creative and a little bit quirky and we want to share these beautiful things with our lovely customers. We sell a select range of design-led stationery, craft supplies, accessories and homewares from here and abroad. We hope that whenever we sell something to someone they love it as much as we do and that it makes their day a little brighter! (And whose life isn’t vastly improved by an adorable Jackalope, a pretty new necklace or a stack of washi tape?)

 

 

The best part of working with my sister... is that while we both have very similar taste when it comes to craft and design, in other ways we are very different, which is great when it comes to making decisions about what products to buy and how to style them for the shop. We both have our strengths and we are lucky that they are different for both of us. Sarah is the resident stylist and photographer while Lauren loves hunting down new products for the shop. Plus we get along so well with each other that it’s kind of like working with your BFF, which is lots of fun!

 

 

We find inspiration... everywhere! We’re both addicted to reading blogs, books and magazines. We especially love reading Simply Crochet, Uppercase, Kinfolk and Extra Curricular. We also get lots of inspiration from other cultures and are obsessed with anything Japanese or Scandinavian. (And who couldn’t love the land that brought us both Shibori and Hello Kitty?)

 

Our favourite three items in our shop are... the Coffee Dance Mug from Gemma Correll’s Pickle Parade range, all of our Japanese MT Masking Tapes (they’re the original and the best washi tapes) and the MoTEX Embossing Label Maker- it reminds us of our 80’s childhood and can be used to label literally anything!

 

 

If I had to pick one craft and only one, I would choose...

Sarah: At present I would have to choose crochet. I tend to have many crafts on the go but this is the one I always go back to as it is so relaxing to do in front of the TV. I’ve also loved the chance to make some lovely crochet rugs for my baby daughter.

Lauren: I would probably choose sewing as the possibilities of what you can create are endless! I’m currently working on a range of homewares for the shop and it’s great fun picking out pretty fabrics and then deciding what to turn them into.

 

We came up with the idea of opening our store...  because we had trouble buying the things that we loved here in Brisbane. Plus we’d always wanted to work together in some way so we thought we’d just go for it and open up our own little shop full of happy, crafty things!

 

 

The Giveaway

 

The girls have been sweet enough to offer my dear readers the chance to win the gorgeous items featured here - a Pickle Parade by Gemma Correll notebook, 2 MT tapes, 1 MT Wide Design tape (with a super-cute bear and squirrel design!) and an MMMG Grizzly Bear Pen.

 

To enter, pop over and 'like' the Whimsy + Juno page on Facebook and leave a comment below to let me know you have.

Winner will be drawn next Friday, 23 August 2013.

 

While you're commenting, I'd love to know, are you are a washi tape fan? Do you have one roll? Or a collection? Do you use it for special occasions? Or on everything? Or have you never heard of it before?

I love using washi to pretty up my packages and have several rolls!

 

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Many thanks to Lauren and Sarah for supporting my blog this month.

If you are interested in being featured in a 'Sponsor Spotlight', please check out my Sponsor Info page or email me - christina-lowry@hotmail.com
Advertising spaces range from a tiny $5 - $12 for 30 days.

 

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And the winner, thanks to Random.org, is comment 12.

 

Jennie from A little vintage doll.

 

Congratulations Jennie and thanks to everyone who entered! :)

Sussan - $100 Gift Voucher Giveaway - Closed

Recently I indulged in a little shopping for myself, to celebrate my new glasses, symbolic as they are of putting eye surgery and recovery behind me. I wandered the shops with my two little ones and spotted the perfect shade of mustard/ chartreuse/ acid lemon through the doorway of Sussan. I ventured in and discovered a beautiful scarf, which had clearly been waiting all day for me to hurry up and find it, knowing how much I would love it. I ventured further in to the store. Mustard tights? On sale?! I added them to the scarf. Someone has been reading my fashion-mind!

The sales assistant greeted me cheerfully, she smiled as Cohen told her his name and age - if you ever meet him you can expect the same - and then told me about the sale items. I ventured further in to the store. And there, all alone and obviously waiting for me, or so I would like to think, a perfectly lovely chevron cardigan (which has since received compliments each time I've worn it.) I tried it on as the sales assistant chatted pleasantly with Cohen and I, and offered her assistance.

With Cohen's approval I made my purchases, feeling pleased with the ease of it all. Having worked for some years in retail jewellery stores I really appreciate good customer service. Even more so since becoming a Mama. Once home I sent an email to Sussan's, complimenting them on their clothes and service, and asking if they would be willing to offer one of my readers a similar experience. Thus, I am pleased to be able to offer a $100 gift voucher to Sussan for one lucky reader. To enter click over to their online shop and tell me what you'd buy yourself if you won.

Giveaway open to Australia residents only.

I will drawer the winner randomly on the 19th June.

Best of luck!

(NB. This is not a sponsored post. I approached Sussan and I am not profiting from this giveaway.)

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And the winner, thanks to Random.org, is number 13.

Congratulations flowerpress!

Thanks to everyone who entered and to Sussan for the gift voucher.

200+ Giveaway!

A thank you and a celebration is in order! 

I promised when I hit 200 'likers' on Facebook that I would have a Giveaway. I really want to thank my lovely Blog followers and Facebook likers for all their support, kind words and inspiration. So, I'm giving away a beautiful pair of 9ct Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl stud earrings from my shop, to one lucky winner!

There are a few ways you can enter -
Be a Facebook liker and leave a comment below.
Leave a second comment if you follow my blog, for a second entry.
Share the Giveaway on social media and let me know, for a third entry.
Then cross your fingers!

The Giveway is open until Sunday, 9th June and the winner will be announced on the Monday.

A guest post and a giveaway

Care to join me for a cuppa and a trip down memory lane? Pop over to the Typically Red blog to read my guest post, as part of A Very Bloggy Morning Tea. While you are there, make yourself at home, have a wander around and enter the wonderful giveaway Greer is holding too. A set of my Afternoon Tea beads are just one of the many prizes.

High Tea Vintage Giveaway - CLOSED

The lovely lasses at High Tea Vintage design and handcraft handbags and accessories in Tasmania. Behind the label you will find three sisters, Becky, Lynette and Rachael, who love everything handmade. The sisters have always loved and admired items designed with the quality and time taken in years gone by. This inspired them to make modern accessories with a little added vintage charm. Each item they create is a labor of love, with attention to detail high on their list of priorities  From handbags to jewellery, clothing to ipad accessories, High Tea Vintage pieces make perfect and thoughtful gifts. They are just as perfect for spoiling yourself too

I am pleased to be able to offer a Big Button Handbag created by the sisters for today's giveaway. The grey canvas bag features six internal pockets and a small zip pocket and key strap, as well as a magnetic button closure and two wide shoulder straps. Funky and functional. Clever and cute. A bag for Mama's and crafters alike.

To enter the giveaway be a follower of this blog and leave a comment below letting me know something you always have in your handbag.
For a second entry 'like' High Tea Vintage on facebook.
For a third entry share this giveaway on Facebook or Instagram.
Leave a separate comment for each.

Giveaway open Australia wide. Winner will be drawn Monday, 2 April. 

Please ensure I have a way to contact you!

You can see more of Becky, Lynette and Rachael's pieces in their Made It and Etsy stores. Check out my facebook page for a special offer for my readers. 

And the winner is - Monique's Mess! Thank you all for entering! :)

Berlin Roses Giveaway - Closed

When I first saw Carla Elizabeth Rose's sweet work I knew I wanted to share it with you. Cute, edgy, playful, thoughtful. Carla creates a variety of works on paper and accessories. Carla has generously offered a cocktail ring to be given away to one of my dear readers. A Melbourne illustrator, Carla studied at the Victorian College of Arts before living and working in Europe and setting up her studio in Berlin. Carla says of her work,

"Painting is the key to the secret garden, my way down the rabbit hole. Working fr om Memories, Dreams, Reflections and other impulses of the unconscious, I create my world.
My current work explores the female spirit. From mother, inner child, activist, to feme fatal. I like to think of my work not as as a record of movement, but also a place for thought. I encourage the viewer to find their own personal narrative in the composition." 

 Pia bike riding with baby Jane

Cloud in a jar

Today I am happy to be giving away one of Carla's quirky, artsy, fun cocktail rings! One lucky reader will be able to choose from the two cocktail rings above. There are three chances to win.

To enter the giveaway be a follower of this blog and leave a comment below letting me know which you would choose.
For a second entry 'like' Berlin Roses facebook page.
For a third entry share this giveaway on Facebook or Instagram.
Leave a separate comment for each.

Be sure to pop over to Carla's etsy store to see more of her lovely bookplates, funky temporary tattoos and beautiful brooches!

Giveaway open Internationally. Winner will be drawn Monday, 25 March. Please ensure I have a way to contact you!

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And the winner of the Berlin Roses giveaway is Zara! Thanks to everyone who entered.

500 Giveaway - Closed

I would never have guessed, when I started this little craft blog, that it would one day have 500 followers. I'm so pleased to be able to share this space with you. To be a part of this community. To be able to document and share the things I've made, moments from our days and my growing children. (And a photo of myself from the weekend, at a children's party, holding a crocodile!)

To say thank you lovely readers I'm giving away a set of beads from my shop. To enter you need to be a follower and leave a comment below letting me know which beads you would choose if you won. I will draw a winner on Saturday, 19 January. Open internationally.

Best of luck and many thanks!

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The winner is ErinGain! Please contact me with your details Erin! (christina-lowry (at) hotmail.com)

12 Days of Christmas - Day twelve

If you have 'met' Greer of Typically Red while wandering from one blog to another, you are most likely already a follower. Greer has a way with words, as well as a way with knitting needles. Recently, Greer combined her love of handmade items, beautiful yarn and vintage style to create a collection of hand knit bonnets. A special piece to pop under the Christmas tree as a "something I need" gift for little ones.

For our final giveaway, and the opportunity to win a custom order bonnet (winners choice of colour/style/size) please have a peek at Greer's shop and leave a comment below telling us which colour you would choose if you won. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can find out more about Greer and Typically Red, or purchase your own gorgeous hand knit, by clicking over to her shop, blog and facebook pages.

Let's support our local talented knitters this Christmas!

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A big thank you once again to all the wonderful crafters who have been a part of the 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. A very big thank you too to all the wonderful readers who have left comments, liked facebook pages, started following blogs and of course, made purchases from these talented ladies too. I have really enjoyed this project and look forward to undertaking it again next December.

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And the winner of the final giveaway, care of Random.org, is comment 25!

Samantha - Just checked out Greer's Etsy shop - how absolutely cute! Gorgeous work!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day eleven

"Hi I'm Allie of Allie's Handcrafted Gifts! I am a working mother of 3 children and wife to a kind and supportive man! My background is in Veterinary nursing and I have always had a love for animals and a passion for Art and Crafts. I make a range of different gifts so there is something for everyone, I make softies from Dolls and Daydreams patterns and also mini felt toys from Ginger Melon Patterns as well as covered wipes cases and knitted dishcloths and much more! Please pop by my page and say hi! xxalliexx"

Lenny the Mini Owl Softie, $30. 

Lenny loves rock and roll! He also loves London! He is a cool little bird who can play a wicked tune on the base guitar! His favourite band is the Rolling Stones and his favourite snack is English muffins!

Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without toys. And there is nothing like the creativity and love that goes in to a cute handmade toy. For your chance to win Lenny, please leave a comment on this post. This giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

To find out more about Allie, or to purchase your own handmade gifts, visit her blog, shop or facebook pages.

Let's support our local crafters this Christmas!

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And the winner of day eleven, care of Random.org, is comment number 9!

eskimo*rose - Oh he's such a cutie!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day ten

Epheriell, by Jess Van Den, is a collection of eco-conscious, sleek, contemporary jewellery, handcrafted in a solar-powered studio in the country north of Brisbane. 

"My style is both contemporary and classic – creating clean and stylish designs that can be worn every day. I craft each piece myself, putting care and passion into my creation – just for you. 

I adore working with metal – my favourite material. I’m also passionate about using recycled and reclaimed materials in order to make my jewellery as eco-friendly as I can. I now source all of my sterling silver and gold from an Australian company, which supplies 100% recycled metal. Almost all of other metals I use are reclaimed or salvaged."

Treble Clef Earrings

For the opportunity to win a pair of Jess's handmade sterling silver Treble Clef Earrings please leave a comment on this post. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can find out more about Jess and Epheriell, or purchase your own handmade pieces, by clicking over to her blog or shop.

Let's support our local talented jewellers this Christmas!

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And the winner of day ten, care of Random.org, is comment 26!

Karlene - Such a clever design

12 Days of Christmas - Day eight

While her children are at school Marina loves to create beautiful children's clothing. Her all-time favourite design is the sweet ruffle nappy cover below. It's not difficult to see why.

For the opportunity to win a sweet ruffle nappy cover and matching singlet in your choice of size (000, 00, 0, 1, 2) please leave a comment below. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can see more of Marina's beautiful work, or purchase from her collection, by clicking over to her online store Wild Blossoms.

Let's support our local talented makers this Christmas!

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And the winner of the day eight giveaway, care of Random.org, is comment 34!

Sara - Oh that's the cutest thing! A size 2 would be perfect!

12 Days of Christmas - Day seven

"A graphic designer with an intense love of fabric, a crafter with a
huge fascination with printing... it was only logical that someday I
would start designing and hand printing my own textiles. Muted tones,
dramatic shades and natural fibers; improvisational and beautifully
organic quilting; toys that are as cuddly as they are unique - that is
what Maze & Vale is all about. Designs are originally created as
sketches or carved block prints and become screen prints that I pull
by hand in my one room studio. My obsession with colour is fulfilled
by custom mixing shades with my own hands using environmentally
friendly, water based textile inks and printing them on natural fibers
of cotton and linen."

A festive set of five hand printed fabric panels (each measuring roughly 34cm x 42cm) in soft and lovely 100% cotton, valued at $40.
















I love the tones and shapes in Leslie's work. Each piece fits beautifully in to the whole picture of her work, her style shining through. I am also rather in love with her oobees too and have brought a kit, in order to make one for Emerson.















For the opportunity to win the beautiful fabric panels pictured above please leave a comment on this post. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.
















You can find out more about Leslie and Maze & Vale, or buy your own hand printed goodies, by clicking over to her shop, blog and facebook pages.














Let's support our local talented crafters this Christmas!



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And the winner of day seven, care of Random.org, is comment 15!





Jacinta - She has some amazing designs!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day six

This month's issue of CLEO magazine features the work of Anna, from One Happy Leaf, a maker who works with bamboo to create sweet, nature inspired jewellery.

Eco friends wooden bird earrings

"Hello there, I'm Anna from Perth, Western Australia. I live with my fiance and naughty kitty cat. When I'm not making jewellery I'm in the veggie patch growing lovely organic vegetables, or reading a good book with a hot tea in one hand! 

I opened my Etsy shop last year after I was feeling stifled working in a government job. Working on my jewellery pieces gives my right brain a workout and gives me a sense of satisfaction that my job doesn't. My fiance lends me practical supports with the shop, encouraging me to expand, improve and acting as quality control on my packaging before it gets popped in the post. 

All of my pieces are inspired by nature. Those who know me well know that I am a lover of animals and bush land, so it was only natural (excuse the pun!) that I would make nature themed jewellery. I have recently branched out into making jewellery out of eco-friendly wood. I'm hugely excited by this, and the hippy within me can't stop doing a little happy dance." 

Eco friendly wooden bird earrings

For the opportunity to win these two pairs of earrings, (a pair for yourself and a pair as gift perhaps?) please leave a comment below. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can find out more about Anna and One Happy Leaf, or add to your jewellery collection, by clicking over to her Madeit shop, Etsy shop and facebook pages.

Let's support our local talented makers this Christmas!

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And the winner of day six, care of Random.org, is comment 38!

Bek - Very sweet! I wear the same earrings every day and would love to change them out with lovely earrings like this- or give them away... Perhaps!

12 Days of Christmas - Day five

Lamina lives in lovely sunny Sydney, where she indulges her passion (obsession) for screen printing textiles, sewing and her love for making beautiful handmade items. She also enjoys sharing her inspiration and creative adventures on her “do a bit” blog.  Lamina believes there is nothing better than handmade and it makes her happy to "do a bit" creatively... everyday. 

For the opportunity to win a beautiful 100% linen Aqua Cats tea towel and a 50% linen, 50% cotton Aqua Cats pouch, both screen printed with eco friendly ink, please leave a comment below. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can find out more about Lamina and Do a bit, or purchase prints of your very own, by clicking over to her shop, blog and instagram pages.

Let's support our local talented crafters this Christmas!

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And the winner of the fifth giveaway, care of Random.org, is comment 11!

Kat - Love the blue!

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day four

Melbourne based illustrator Simone Downy creates whimsical art prints and greeting cards of deer, bunnies, foxes, owls, bears and other cute creatures. Her label, Nomuu, is characterised by her use of pastel tones and ink pen lines. The adorable animal children that appear in her art works make them perfect gifts for little people or expecting Mama's.

For the opportunity to win this beautiful A4 Kitty Cat print in Coral, which sells for $16, leave a comment below. Open Internationally, this giveaway will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can find out more about Nomuu, or purchase prints for yourself and loved ones, by clicking over to Simone's shop or blog.

Let's support our local talented illustrators this Christmas!

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And the winner of the fourth giveaway, care of Random.org, is comment 29!

Donna - Had a look at them last night. So sweet

12 Days of Christmas Giveaway - Day two

"Hello! I’m Nic (Nicole), and I’m a textile designer with my own little label called Yardage Design which has been around since 2009. When I’m not designing, screen printing or sewing, I am a mum to an (almost) 6 year old and wife to an engineer. I hand print a small range of home wares (mainly tea towels and market bags at the moment, with plans to expand) and fabric, with my own designs. I print on natural fibers like linen, cotton and hemp, and, at the moment, I am a bit obsessed with neon pink!"

I already have two of Nic's gorgeous tea towels wrapped up under the tree, as they make lovely gifts. (I have one put aside to frame and hang in the kitchen after we have renovated too!)

For the opportunity to win a neon pink 'Stash Market Bag and a Freckle Print Tea towel (in neon and grey,) both hand printed by Nic, leave a comment below. The giveaway is open internationally and will be drawn tomorrow morning.

You can find out more about Nic and Yardage Design, or purchase your own bit of handprinted loveliness, by clicking over to her shop, blog and facebook pages.

Let's support our local talented designers and screen printers this Christmas!

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And the winner of the second giveaway, care of random.org, is comment 37!

Imogen Eve - Love, love, love a little neon pink.