Celebrating turning seven – Beckham style! On Saturday we had a lovely party for Master almost 7 (he will actually turn 7 on Friday). The weather has been terrible in Melbourne over the last few weeks and I was very nervous about having his party outside. The Friday was beautiful – sunny, warm and perfect. […]
Author Archives: Lil Pip Designs
Does everyone appreciate handmade? – a reflection When I committed to do Blogtoberfest again I thought I would look back on the posts I did two years ago. How funny it is to look back on what I wrote and how I have evolved as a blogger (I now get a lot more comments thanks […]
Trying to improve my photography skills I recently spent some time with my bestie learning how to take better photos. I will admit (I hope she doesn’t read this!!), that I was completely overwhelmed. Well, it wasn’t really that bad but from knowing nothing but turning my camera to auto, to learning all about shutterspeed, […]
How to prepare for a market So you have made your application and been accepted – congratulations! What now? I think one of the hardest things to determine is what you need to take to the market. In the coming weeks, I will share with you my survival kit and tips on displaying your products. […]
I kinda love it when my friends make patterns – I love to support them and buy it straight away but most of all, I usually love their style and want to shout from the rooftops how awesome it is. No exceptions here. Funky Mister Shorts by Puppy Dog Tails Holly from Puppy Dogs Tails (and Or Elsie for […]
So you have been making some handmade items, maybe selling them online? Perhaps thinking of applying for a local market or craft show? Over the next couple of weeks, I will be writing all my tips and tricks and your guide to surviving craft, handmade or flea markets! I’m a veteran of markets – as […]
Sweet Pouch Swap received This amazing little pouch just had to be shared. Since Kara (my swap partner) doesn’t have a blog, I thought I would share what she made me! I shared the pouch I made yesterday. My favourite colours are purple and green and I wanted something ‘useful’ that I could actually use […]
Sweet Pouch Swap Reveal I took part in the recent Sweet Pouch Swap hosted by Blossom Heart Quilts. Sewing theme inspired Open Wide Pouch It was so much fun getting to know my partner, Kara from Utah – who isn’t a blogger, so lots of emails back and forth and stalking on IG – and […]
Spring has Sprung Giveaway Winners I kinda went into hibernation this last week. I had blog fatigue and then also had a market on the weekend (will share some photos tomorrow). So sorry for the delay in announcing the winners! Again I would like to thank my lovely sponsors. It was so overwhelming to have […]
Spring has Sprung blog tour Day 7: Actually Amy and Blossom Heart Quilts I feel like we are finishing up our Spring has Sprung blog tour with a bang! Our two contributors today are both quilters (amongst everything else as well!) and contributors to And Sew We Craft. I kinda admire quilters. I ‘dabble’ but […]