I'm Still Here

Things have been very quiet recently.  But I am getting make into the crafty groove!!!!

Christmas is not so far away and it always inspires a bit of creativity.  How will you get creative this Christmas? Are you going to make you own decorations, make your own gifts, wrapping paper, gift tags?  Have you tried Upcycling?

"Upcycling" is the latest craze and can be super addictive, why not try it out for yourself.  Take something old and un-used and re-invent it into something truly unique.

Here are some Upcycled ideas:

Suitcase coffee tables - storage included

Colouring pencil necklace

Umbrella Skirt

Soft Drink Bottle Vertical Garden

Cutlery Key or Coat Hooks

Lego Lamp

I have also found this amazing blog called "How about Orange". There are some many amazing ideas on here with heaps of links to some free downloads.  What I love about this blog is that it has some many little projects which are just great for filling in a quiet weekend.

I'll post some of my Christmasy Creations as they come.

Time to get stuck back into it.

I think I need to re-invigorate my crafty self.  This year has been a very busy one...bought a house, bought a cat soon after, weddings.  So I am going to set up a sewing/crafty corner in my new house and get stuck back into it.  It has been too long.

So first little project is Handmade Therapy: Tea Wallet Tutorial a super cute little wallet that I might convert into a cute mobile phone pocket.

Lets see how I go.  Should be fun either way!!!

Another Top Design

This is a top I made for myself a while ago.  I have been a bit slack posting photos of it.  But here it is.  The design is of a tree branching out across the top.

Don't forget to check out my other designs in my 'Previous Works' tab.

My Latest

These are my latest top designs, made as Christmas Gifts for a repeat customer's sisters.  Starting price for Button Tops is $30 + postage. Contact me if you would like a Button Top for yourself or a loved one.

There are endless possible designs and each top is designed to be individual...

.....because honestly who wants to wear what everyone else is wearing.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Happy Christmas to All! Have a safe and very merry holiday.

Follow this link for the cute animated version :)

Store Sale

I am having a bit of a Store Sale - 10% off all items.  My Madeit Store needs a bit of clean out and freshening up for new designs I plan to list in November.    Only a few items left.

New Facebook Address

You can now find me a bit easier on faceboook.

My new address is www.facebook.com/redrobincreations

This will make it much easier to send a link to friends and family.  Send me a link to your page or site, would love to see what everyone is up to and will pass on all links to my followers.

Sellers Picks

Check out this weeks Sellers Picks on Madeit. I have been selected for this weeks newsletter to share with you my favourite designs and designers on the Madeit website. Check it out here

One Very Happy Friday

Well I don't think my Friday could have gotten any better yesterday. I think my day really hit its peak when I received my Undiscovered Sellers Newsletter from Madeit.  After scrolling through and checking out the designers listed and seeing what wonderful creations they are sellingin their shops, I came across one designer which I wasn't expecting.  Red Robin Creations.  I had been selected to be in this weeks newsletter.  The excitement was just spilling out of me by this stage.  Not only was it overwelming to be listed in the newsletter and get the Red Robin Creations name out there, but to be listed amongst other very talented designers was truly an honour.  

Well Done and Congratulations to all the other Undiscovered Sellers.

 

You can see the newsletter here.

Thanks to all for your support xox

 

Yep I'm still here

Hi Everyone.  Sorry things have been a bit quiet lately.  But I'm still here and still creating. I have been inspired by my fellow designers from Madeit and have been eagerly designing and testing a few new things, which I hope will be exciting additions to my shop before long.

So many ideas swirling through my head it is hard to decide which one I should do first.

Things are a bit slow at the moment as I am currently studying, or trying to study, for my Architectural Registration exam.  So fingers crossed that I pass this round of assessment so that my free time is freed up a bit more to focus on my Red Robin designs. I do enjoy having a break from study to get out the sewing kit and experiment for a bit...I just have to remember to put the sewing kit away and go back to the books...which is very hard.  But those who are also studying at the moment I would very much encourage a bit of creativity in between study to help stimulate the mind.

So watch this space and I will have some new creations very soon.  Check out my Madeit Shop for my current creations for sale now.  

New items listed

Check out the new items listed in my Madeit Store.

•  Brooches and hair accessories
• Earrings
• Paintings
• Buttons Tops

Finders Keepers

The Finders Keepers Markets were in Brisbane this weekend, at the old Brisbane Museum.  It was my first visit to these hand made markets.  So many amazing things were for sale.  It was quite inspiring.  If you mikssed out this weekend, the market is back in Brisbane in on the 5th/6th Novemeber, I definitely recommend that you check it out.

Who knows maybe one day I'll be able to set up a stall next to these other outstanding designers. 


Some of my favourite stores (although they were all wonderful) were:

• LeeLoo - A great collection of multiple designers featured on their website.
• Hideyo - designs with a Japanese influence
• Hattie - Petitie Handmade hats - Gorgeous!!
• The Rabbit and the Duck - Very tempting creations, wonderful fabrics
• Red Revival - amazing retro/vintage designs. 
• Bodja Chairs - the only furniture stand - loved them - comfy as.

So many inspiring designers.