Kerri's Hangups .... the blog

Racing to get ready for Racecourse Road

2010-05-30T19:28:00.000+10:00

The next BrisStyle Indie Designers Market is fast approaching and I'm looking forward to showing off my latest range of bags and hand towels. If you're heading to the Winter Racing Carnival at Eagle Farm on 5 June, why not stop by St Augustine's on Racecourse Road to check out some of the fantastic handcrafted goodies created by members of the BrisStyle team.

The market runs from 9am to 2pm - here's just a little sample of the talented artists, crafters and artisans who will be selling their wares at the market.

Angelene

Flight Industries

RocStar Dog Boutique

Getting Inked - new tattoo-inspired bags

2010-05-16T18:20:00.000+10:00

Introducing my new range of upstyled messenger bags, each inspired by a popular tattoo design - from hearts and roses to skulls and crossbones, there's something for every lover of ink. These bags will be available soon in my Etsy shop or check them out in person at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on 5 June at Hamilton. Here's a little preview, with more styles on the way soon!

May competition for faithful followers

2010-05-08T20:03:00.001+10:00

Ok, I finally made it away from the sewing machine and back to the computer.

This month, I'm giving away a $20 voucher to spend on anything in either of my shops -
www.kerrishangups.etsy.com
or
www.madeit.com.au/kerrishangups

To win, all you need to do is either become a 'follower' of this blog, or join the Kerri's Hangups Facebook Fan Page - www.facebook.com/kerrishangups

Of course if you are already following my bog, or are already a Facebook fan, you are more than welcome to enter the competition. Just post a comment here letting me know.

Competition closes 31 May and the winner will be drawn randomly on 1 June.

"Follow Me" artwork by the littlehumbugs on Etsy

Great night at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market

2010-05-01T20:24:00.000+10:00

Last night I attended my first market in many, many years and what a great time I had!

Lots of fabulous BrisStylers with their gorgeous handmade treasures, lots of shoppers, great music - what more could I ask for??

Thanks to everyone who gave me their ideas for my display - I decided to make my upstyled army bags the centrepiece of the display but the hanging hand towels were certainly the star attraction last night. I'll be re-thinking my layout for the next market, when I'll have a lot more room to play with.

Anyhoo, I promised a set of hanging hand towels for my April competition..... and the winner (selected by a random draw) is.... CARMEL, who made comment number five and wisely nominated the towels to be the featured product. Congratulations Carmel, I'll contact you directly to discuss your prize.

I'll pop back in a couple of days with details of Kerri's Hangups' May competition.

Sneak Peek - new goodies for BrisStyle Twilight Markets

2010-04-26T15:08:00.001+10:00

Here's a little preview of some sweet little box pouches I've been working on for the first-ever BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market this Friday (30 April). These pouches are the perfect size for cosmetics, coins or even to carry your doggie treats and bags while out for a stroll. The clip means you can attach them to your bag, key chain or belt loop. These are just a few of the styles I'll have available at the market.

If you're in Brisbane, why not pop along to King George Square from 5pm on Friday - all your favourite BrisStylers will be there with lots of handmade treasures.

p.s. don't forget to enter my competition (just scroll down!) to win a pair of hanging hand towels.

To market, to market.... but what to sell? Ideas needed!

2010-04-05T18:11:00.002+10:00

So I'm off to my first market in over 15 years on 30 April (BrisStyle's twilight market in King George Square, Brisbane) and I'm quite excited.

Because I'm just dipping my toe back into the market scene, I've opted for a small space for my stall, so really need to decide which of my products to make the centrepiece of the display.

Mother's Day will be just around the corner, so I'm wondering whether my bags, hand towels or cushions should take centre stage.

I would really appreciate some suggestions - if you'd like to leave a comment below with your ideas, I'll randomly select one entrant on 1 May to win a set of hanging hand towels (in your choice of colour).

Thanks ---- and Good Luck!

Fuchsia pink and chocolate brown - a true match made in heaven

2010-04-04T20:19:00.008+10:00

Here's a little looksie at the bag won by Alexandra, who chose fuchsia pink and chocolate brown as her 'match made in heaven' colours. This beautiful cotton fabric has a whole range of colourful flowers set on a chocolate brown background, but fuchsia is definitely the star of the show.

I hope you like it Alex - it will be on its way to you in Ireland as soon as the post office opens after the Easter break.

Stay tuned for my April giveaway - details will be up in the next few days.

Here comes Peter Cottontail

2010-04-02T20:57:00.009+10:00

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Easter break, and here's hoping that the Easter Bunny is kind to you. Check out these very cute wascally wabbits from around the world !

And the winner of a Kerri's Hangups customised bag is .....

2010-04-01T18:10:00.016+10:00

.... Alexandra, who posted entry number 21 in my 'match made in heaven' competition!

Alex is an Aussie living in Ireland who makes the most gorgeous cards and stationery items. I discovered her Propeller shop while researching my St Patrick’s Day blog post.

Alex nominated two sets of ‘match made in heaven’ colours – blue and green & fuchsia pink and chocolate brown, so I’ll be contacting her to find out her final choice.

Thanks so much everyone for entering my little competition – I really appreciate your support and I’ll pop back and post a photo before I send the bag on its way to Alex in Dublin, Ireland.

A bag for Ella

2010-03-24T19:27:00.002+10:00

Ella is probably my youngest customer so far. Her mum has bought a couple of bags from me recently and nine-year-old Ella had to watch as they were given away as gifts to other family members. Little did she know that when her mum asked her to select her favourite fabrics from their 'stash', she was finally getting a bag of her own. Don't you love the fabrics she chose? I hope she likes what I've done with them!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

2010-03-16T19:00:00.006+10:00

Did you know that around 30% of Australians can lay claim to an Irish heritage? I suspect that on March 17 each year this proportion increases to over 90%!

To celebrate that most famous expression of Irish identity - St Patrick's Day - I thought you might enjoy this collection of gorgeous items made by talented Irish Etsians.

From left to right - Bubble Birds square folded card by Propeller;
Purple colored Real Estate for Sale by Irisoconnor;
Stained glass dancing fairy suncatcher by RainbowStainedGlass;
My Grecian pool ring by MercuryOrchid

A match made in heaven - win a customised bag

2010-03-09T18:01:00.017+10:00

Some things just go together – Bogey and Bacall, ice cream and jelly, vegemite and toast.

Colour theory tells us that to attain true harmony when combining colours, we should choose colours that are either analogous (side-by-side colours on the colour wheel) or complementary (2 colours directly opposite each other on the colour wheel).

But sometimes it’s good to throw the rule book out the window!

Which two colours do you think are a ‘match made in heaven’ ??

For your chance to win an upstyled canvas bag (shipped free to anywhere in the world), just comment on this post, letting me know your two all-time favourite colours.

The winner will be randomly selected on 1 April and will receive a fabulous upstyled messenger bag featuring fabrics in your nominated favourite colours.

New bags listed today

2010-03-05T20:58:00.008+10:00

I finally found time today to list a few new bags in my Etsy shop and my MadeIt shop. It was fun using some of the new fabrics I've had stashed away for a few weeks.

Keep a look-out for the launch of my March give-away for a chance to win an upstyled army bag in your choice of colour! Details will be available in the next couple of days.

A rainy day in the Sunshine State

2010-03-01T18:00:00.002+10:00

Queensland is known as the Sunshine State of Australia but today there hasn’t been too much sun at all.

That’s ok because I actually like the rain and the lower temperatures it brings after a scorching summer.

What I don’t like is trying to get home from the city after work and doing battle with the super-sized umbrellas people seem to be wielding these days. I’m sure some of them could shelter a family of five.

New bags on the way soon

2010-02-15T15:00:00.001+10:00

Things have been a bit slow on the production line lately - which is what happens when you don't plan ahead and run out of supplies! At last my new supply of bags has arrived and I can finally use my latest batch of fab fabrics - here's a sneak peek of one that will be listed in my Etsy store in a day or two... I will also be adding a few to my MadeIt store, for Aussie buyers.

Welcome to Kerri's Hangups' new blog!

2010-02-14T18:47:00.000+10:00

I've finally joined the blogging world. I'll be using this space to show off my latest creations, share some of my idiosyncratic thoughts and ideas and - importantly - introducing some amazingly talented crafters from across the world.