Coloured Pasta Craft

Last night I coloured some pasta for Ruby to play with. I followed the technique Bianca wrote about a while back (yay for Pinterest!).

So far we've made one necklace... more to come!

New Products

I've been working on several new timber products in the lead up to the Lollipop Markets on Sunday, but still want to get a bit of sewing in. Yesterday I made up this new type of Squeaker Teether, Little Kite. I made him in coordinating fabric with a C-Cushion that was commissioned, and like him a lot. Hopefully a few of these fellows will attend the market!

I've also been working on these Speech Bubble Blackboards, as modeled by the Little One.

These boards come with a handy knob on the back (for the more coordinated holders), a duster and piece of chalk, ready for writing away!

I actually did it!

It will be no suprise to anyone else who has a Pinterest account, that I am well and truly hooked. I have a bazillion (well, maybe not that many... yet) boards and pin a lot. My Craft It UP folder is one of the bigger one's, but since I have been on Pinterest, I haven't actually made anything I've pinned to do... until now! Huzzah!

I saw this awhile ago and loved the look of it. Last week the girls and I visited their Granny who is recovering from some surgery and I thought it would be the perfect 'Get Well Soon' from us.

Yay for finishing a project (other than Fox & Feathers stock that is!). I used some of Ruby's paintings to make the flowers and then print out and cut some family photos. A bit of glue on a wooden skewer, some crepe paper around some styrofoam, and voila - family bouquet! Granny loved it!

It's been quiet around here...

This poor blog was almost abandoned before it had got very far! Fox & Feathers has taken a bit of a back seat since the birth of Asha, as to be expected I suppose. At 7 months now (how did that happen?), we've found our family groove and I've been able to dedicate more time to my crafty business.

I have a market coming up - Lollipop - which will be it's 1st Birthday at AAMI Stadium, on Sunday the 20th of November, 10am - 3pm. Very exciting. I have some new products (see below) with more to photograph this week. Some things will be available in my Etsy store, but I am mindful of the crazy expensive cost of Australia Post, so some items will not be worth selling online (I hate paying more for postage than the product!).

Play Date Cards for when you are out meeting other people with kids and you'd like to stay in contact, an Artist Stamp - dress up your kids artwork, cards and other crafty makings, and Big Sister & Big Brother brooches!

I've also been working on some new cross stitch patterns, and hope to have them available for purchase soon.

Meet Asha & Mum's & Bub's Market

Asha Mae joined our family about two months ago. As you can imagine, Fox & Feathers has been a little neglected since then. She is very charming, and between her and a toddler, I have been quite busy! However, we are starting to find out groove and I am getting back into the swing of things!

Tomorrow will be our first Mum's & Bub's Market at the Goodwood Community Centre, 32 - 34 Rosa Street (off Goodwood Rd 10am-1pm). Come on down to see us and other fantastic local businesses, along with some second hand items!

New Fox & Feathers products include these hand stitched brooches and Little Bird Squeaker Teethers!

Also, thinking about ordering a custom C-Cushion or Library Bag? Pop over to Facebook and 'Like' Fox & Feathers and you will receive a 10% discount!

Lollipop Markets - February 2011

Well, it was another great day today at Lollipop Markets! I can't believe I have neglected my blog since the last one in November - just terrible! I have promised myself not to do that again!

My fantastic husband and sister helped me out today - very welcome as we are expecting our second baby in 6 weeks and I am beginning to slow down a bit!

Had some new stock today which I hope to add to Etsy this week, or of course, anything you see on Facebook can be ordered : )

My Save, Spend & Give discs. Made from timber discs, these tags have been sealed with varnish, ready to attach to money boxes, jars or any other kind of receptacle. Divide pocket money in any manner that suits, and voila! positive money management! $8 a set + postage & handling. 

Bunny Squeaker Teethers - in time for Easter! These were a hit today - will be making some more soon! $15 each + postage & handling.

Cross Stitch Buttons - add these to a crafty project of your own! $10 for a set of four + postage & handling.

Two examples of my new brooch greeting cards. Timber brooches attached to a blank medallion card. Once opened, the brooch can be worn by the recipient. $6 each + postage & handling.  Other styles include 'Birthday Girl/Boy', 'Cheeky Monkey', 'Crafty Lady' and many others!

Traditional Red Heel Sock Monkeys, sporting some lovely duds. These Monkeys are made from extra large socks. $70 each + postage & handling.

And back again, my Tooth Softies & Journals. These little guys keep teeth safe in the pocket at the front until the Tooth Fairy does her rounds. The accompanying journal has a diagram to indicate the tooth lost, with details to be filled as to its loss. Of course there is also an official spot for the Tooth Fairy to fill in. $28 + postage & handling.

Contact me for further information at: info (dot) foxandfeathers (at) gmail (dot) com.

Phew, Lollipop Markets today!

It's been a while since I updated the blog (not good)! I have been madly getting ready for my first ever market, Lollipop Markets at The Shores Function Centre at West Beach.

We were very lucky, with some lovely weather, and the organisers, Bree, Nicole and Kaye did a wonderful job. It went beautifully with a huge turnout and was a great introduction for me to the way of markets!!

Some pictures of my stall:

It was a great opportunity to see what products work in that sort of venue and which one's might be better on etsy and so on. I'm hoping to start selling products just through Facebook too, so if you haven't already checked out Fox & Feathers on there, please do!

C Cushions & Balls

I've been plodding along, getting some market stock together, along with working on some prototypes for new products.

Pictured below are customised patchwork C-Cushions, one for our new niece, Jemima and another client.

I am currently taking orders for custom C-Cushions at present. Please email me to order, or for international orders, see my etsy shop.

Prices (in $ AUD):
Patterned fabric (one design) on front, Plain fabric on back with custom name $50.00 + P&H
Patchwork front, Plain fabric on back with custom name $60.00 + P&H

Rattle ball, with embroidered initials:

Custom Rattle Balls can be made with up to three embroidered letters. Balls start at ($AUD) $35 + P&H.

Behind the Scenes

Welcome to Fox and Feathers!

Things are happening here, slowly but surely. Some cross stitch, sewing, general making, experimenting and lots and lots of thinking. I have ordered and received some woven labels, which I am reasonably happy with, and now I just need to get cracking on some stock to put up on etsy.


I have some products in a brick and mortar store, Beading Pretty, in Goolwa, South Australia (no online presence yet) and am hoping to find some more outlets once I have a full range stocked and ready to go!