Warratahstree Art and Creative Inspiration

As you all know I go to the markets often.  I  go to look at the different ways all the items are displayed, what other stall holders are selling, and the selling price of items are at the markets here in Melbourne area of Victoria.  Melbourne has so many wonderful markets.    While I was going through the literally thousands to photos my husband has taken over the years, I realized I have been going to markets for most of my adult like.  I found some amazing photos of of markets in Hong Kong, Thailand, and of course many places here in Australia.    I thought this week I would talk about some of the advice I have been given by some of the people I have talked to who have market stalls.       There are so many ways to display your items for sale, but the question I always have in the back of my mind is, what makes the items stand out?  What catches my eye as I walk past?  I asked a few questions of ...

 This weeks theme: Birthdays  1. When is your Birthday? January 13 2. Do you normally have a big party? No, my children don't live at home now and we often just go out to dinner. My mom, dad, and siblings all live in the USA. I only have my husband and kids living here in Melbourne. Now that my grand kids live close by this year we had a family picnic at a park. I loved having all my family around. 3. When are your SOs and kids birthday? Do they fall close together? Hubby's is Oct 16. Oldest's is Sept 11, Youngest is Sept. 24 April (he has 4 kids all under 6yrs old) Grandkids 4. How do you celebrate their birthdays? Hubby we go to dinner or have a family dinner here at the house will all the grandkids around or we go out for a quiet dinner. We often go out with our son's for dinner on their birthdays, something they don't often do for themselves as they are just starting out and don't have money to do anything special like take their families ...

Just a quick blog post. I promised my self I would not buy anything...but saw these for a good price. They will make great displays for markets.

For Sale in my Etsy Shop.  These would make a great Mother's Day Present Printed Photographic Card of Western Australia (Etsy Shop warratahstree)

  Have you ever been somewhere, done something that make you say "Ahhh" and feel like spreading your arms out wide and dance a little happy dance?      I decided to take Saturday, last week, off from making all the Mother's day cards I have to make for a womens group I belong to.  I belong to a women's breakfast club and every year I make at least 20 Mother's day cards to sell to the group.  Some Mother's Day Cards I have been making         This past weekend, my husband and I went on our usual market scouting.  We went to Red Hill, Market,  Melbourne's, "Grand Dame"  of markets.  I have always liked to visit the craft markets to get creative ideas and to ensure what I am making is unique.  Of course I love to do my "grandma shopping" at the markets.  I think by buying handmade items at the markets I am supporting other artist  and I also like buying one of a kind items.  ...

This week I got asked a great question.  "I am wanting to sell my jewelry.  I just want to perfect it a bit more before I post them in my store.  So any tips you have I would gladly take....." The question was posed by   +Niki A  @ ( My Life Remixing Blog )    While I was so flattered to be asked that question, I too am still finding my niche' in the area of my Fimo jewelry.  I want it to be unique, something someone else is not making but also items that will sell. I asked myself the same question once I decided to sell my artwork.   I have always been involved in craft, DIY, art, and many other creative activities.  Making the step from crafter to artist was a long gradual process for me.  For many years I made things for me, because I liked the look of something or I wanted to learn a new technique.   With the encouragement of my friends and family, I decided to try making my hobby my busine...

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