Friday, August 26, 2011

GIVEAWAY - $50 Voucher

Hi Everyone

So, due to the rules and regulations that Facebook have at the moment...we have to run our competitions via our blog, but thats ok...we LOVE our blog :) and we hope you do to...

To be in the draw to win a $50 voucher to spend at the September 17th Handmade Expo, all you need to do is refer your FACEBOOK FRIENDS, FAMILY, LIKERS, FANS, etc to The Handmade Expo Page which is HERE They do however need to mention how they found us. Whether that is by your personal page or your business page....

We want to reach 5,000 fans by our next market and we know that you can help us get there...with a small incentive LOL...

Bribery, we know!!!!

Have fun

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Friday, August 19, 2011

Still waiting on the following WINNERS to contact us

Hi
Congrats to the following peeps who have won prizes under The Handmade Expo.
We are still waiting to hear from you..confirmation that you are able to come and collect at the market tomorrow.....

Anne Clements
Tomika Paterson
Melinda Adams
Rose Stevens
Larissa Melanie
Katrina Bielenberg
Karen Barter
Holly Shields

If you guys can please email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au to confirm your collection.

Thanks heaps
Liesa

Thursday, August 18, 2011

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS :)

Congrats to the following entrants who have won...
You have all been sent an email to your nominated email addresses (as well as the stallholders who have been included). If you have not received this email, please scoot us an email to thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au with the giveaway that you have won and we will get you the information you require to collect your prize.
We also need each of you to confirm via reply to our email to confirm that you are able to attend....

THANKS HEAPS

Giveway
#1 - Melissa Harris
#2 & #3 - Anne Clements & Kye Lowe-Sutherland
#4 - Sharna
#5 - Shannon Hoye
#6, #7 & #8 - Bianca Boxsell, Little Hendle & Melinda Adams
#9 - Leah Geeves
#10 - Tomika Paterson
#11 - Anna Dean
#12 - Alison Teis
#13 - Gayle Wiley
#14 - Amanda Lyons
#15 - Alyson Brimblecombe
#16 - Holly Shields
#17 - Emma Ryder
#18 - Karen Barter
#19 - Katrina Bielenberg
#20 (1) - Larissa Melanie
#20 (2) - Vanessa White
#22 - Lona Gill
#23 - Rose Stevens
#24 - Nicole Coleman
#25 - Louise Johnson
#26 - Lynelle Dance
#27 - Louise Denning
#28 - Liddell Mcnie
#29 (1) - Ilease Lorberg
#29 (2) - Kirrakay?
#30 - Jodie Bailey
#31 - Kylie Dixon

Congrats everyone and don't forget to check your emails and confirm that you are able to attend to collect your prize. If you have not received the email, scoot us one with the giveaway that you won and we will get the information to you

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

CLOSED.......Entries are now CLOSED into all Giveaways

Ok, seriously!!! The amount of comments that have been approved through this run of giveaways has been MASSIVE...

A big thanks to all the wonderful and very generous stallholders who donated prizes for this giveaway. YOU ALL ROCK.

A big thanks to everyone who entered the giveaways...
We are doing the draw now, so check back later to see if you are a winner..and remember

YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE HANDMADE EXPO THIS SATURDAY AT THE IPSWICH TURF CLUB TO COLLECT YOUR PRIZE...

GOODLUCK EVERYONE

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #31 - S Jewellery to Treasure

Giveaway #31 is thanks to S Jewellery to Treasure

Up for grabs is a pair of Black Jade & Pearl Earrings. Just awesome.



Would you like to be in the draw to win these? Then all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize at The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

Giveaway #30 - Bubba Chenille

Giveaway #30 is thanks to the oh so gorgeous Miriam from Bubba Chenille

Up for grabs is one of her ORIGINAL and THE BEST Small Chenille Heatpacks...
Pink with a purple Star
RRP $13



If you would like to be in the draw to win this awesome prize, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo this Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club.

HOw easy is that?
Good Luck

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Giveaway #29 - Di Gent

Ok, so this is a little different....
We took photos, being totally prepared for this giveaway at the last market and for some reason we have misplaced them...

What you can win is:

1 of 2 x $20 gift vouchers to spend at Di Gent's stall. Di makes amazing cakes, slices, biscuits, etc PLUS jams, pickles, butters, etc.

Can you imagine what you could get for $20...ALOT...TRUST US!!!!

So, if you would like to be in the draw to win a voucher, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

HOw easy is that

GOOD LUCK
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & MIriam

Giveaway #28 - Red Nellie Boutique Stationery

Giveaway #28 is thanks to Elise from Red Nellie Boutique Stationery

Up for grabs is a set of 12 fill-in style invitations and 12 coordinating party bag thank you tags in the design of your choice. Valued at $26. (Photo is just one example).
You can view the collection of albums HERE and HERE.



Would you like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize?
All you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday form the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam



Giveaway #27 - A Stitch of Hope

Giveaway #27 is thanks to Andrea from A Stitch of Hope

The winner can have their choice of any passport cover & luggage tag that Andrea has on her stall at the markets on the day!
Value is $16



Would you like to be in the draw to win this prize? Well, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

HOw easy is that?
GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #26 - Sybella

Giveaway #26 is thanks to the wonderful Belinda from Sybella.

Up for grabs is a choice of 1 pair of earrings from the Sybella stall....Here is a sneaky peak....



To go into the draw to win a pair of earrings, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo this Staurday at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
GOOD LUCK

From
THe Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

Giveaway #25 - Elizabeth Jean Jewellery

GIveaway #25 is thanks to Bill & Jean from Elizabeth Jean Jewellery

Up for grabs is this bracelet which is a similar style to that of Thomas Sabo and is made up of 10mm Royal Blue faceted crystal beads with rhinestone encrusted spacers, and a gorgeous rhinestone encrusted heart charm. Strung on jewelers quality stretch cord.
If the winner prefers a different colour there are other colours to choose from.



If you would like to be in the draw to win this gorgeous piece of jewellery, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo this Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #24 - Ziggyboo

Giveaway #24 is thanks to Amanda from Ziggyboo

Up for grabs is a Gift Pack worth $15 comprising of a handmade clip, matching headband, matching button bookmark and button ring.



If you would like to win this wonderful pack, all you need to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo this Saturday from the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #23 - Bathalicious Skincare

Giveaway #23 is thanks to Jess from Bathalicious Skincare

Up for grabs is a Hydrating Hand Cream - made with coca butter, apricot kernel and grapeseed oil, this lovely hand cream is great for nurses or anyone with really dry hands.
Soothing Lip Balm - has Sandalwood and Myrrh essential oils and is great for dry and cracked lips.



Wow, what a great prize.
If you would like to be in the draw to win, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
Good Luck

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

The Forest Hill Boutique Market

Hi Everyone

We are so excited to bring the Lockyer Valley this Annual Market....

Applications are still open and you can apply HERE and read the guidelines HERE



Applications close on the 31st August and we hope that you can make this PRE XMAS MARKET in the Lockyer Valley.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Do you have your diaries handy?

We would like to let you know of our dates for 2012...well, the first half of the year anyways:

All on a Saturday

NO MARKET IN JANUARY
25th February
17th March
21st April
19th May
23rd June
21st July

We hope that you can make each and every one of these.
They are now available to book into as well via our blog if you are totally organised :)

Thanks heaps
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #22 - Fluffy Stuff

Ok, so we did a boo boo and have 2 x #20 giveaways...so we are going to skip #21 and head straight for #22....

So, giveaway #22 is thanks to Fluffy Stuff

Up for grabs is a Fluffy Pink 8" Pixie Tutu
This gorgeous pixie tutu is 8" long from waistband to tips.
It is made to fit a 1-3 year old.
Made out of soft pink tulle which will not scratch.
Finished off with a pink ribbon and flower.



If you would like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich TUrf Club

How easy is that?
GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

Giveaway #20 - Housewife Couture

Giveaway #20 is thanks to Corinne from Housewife Couture

Up for grabs is a Black and white polka dot hair clip
rrp$6



Would you like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize? Well, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
Good Luck

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #20 - Pink Bugz

Giveaway #19 is thanks to Carrie & Fi from Pink Bugz

Up for grabs is a Black & White & Hot Pink Crown Magnetic Shopping List and Black & White & Hot Pink Post It Note Holder.



Would you like to be in the draw to win these amazing prizes? Well, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo this Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

HOw easy is that?
Good Luck

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #19 - A Touch of Glass

Here we go again everyone :)

Giveaway #19 is thanks to Simone from A Touch of Glass

Up for grabs is this gorgeous fused bead.
Retail for $10



If you would like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
Good luck

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Friday, August 12, 2011

Giveaway #18 - The Button Bowtique

The last giveaway for the day is thanks to Amanda from The Button Bowtique

Up for grabs is this absolutely gorgeous Turquoise Neck candy with detachable white poppy.



If you would like to go into the draw to win this amazing accessorie, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend The Handmade Expo on August 20th at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize.

How easy is that?

Good Luck Everyone
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #17 - Mandy's Cupcakes

Giveaway #17 is thanks to Mandy from Mandy's Cupcakes..

Mandy has been to every single one of our market for 3 years....YOU ROCK OUR WORLD :)

Up for grabs is a Cupcake Gift Box. Includes 6 beautifully decorated cupcakes.




Yummmmm...

If you would like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you need to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend THe Handmade Expo on 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize.

How easy is that.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #16 - Nettie's Handmade

Giveaway #16 is thanks to the wonderful Annette from Nettie's Handmade

Up for grabs is a SnugglePot and CuddlePie, multi-use waterproof tote, designed with style & functionality in mind.
Print cotton outer with pale green PUL (Polyurethane Laminate) lining.
Fully machine washable
Drawstring closure & shoulder straps
Strong metal eyelets for durability
Just the right size for kids to carry on their backs
Approx size 45cm x 45cm
Uses for this wonderful waterproof tote are endless…
Perfect as a swimming bag as it easily fits your towel, goggles, clothes & shoes.
Also ideal as a bag for kindy, the library, the beach, the gym, an overnight stay… in fact anytime you want to keep the wet in or out
I choose to have this particular tote as my giveaway as it's special to me because I received the fabric for it from the Re-Stash Craft Appeal after losing so much, now I'm getting back on my feet and restarting up Nettie's Handmade :) There will only ever be 1 Tote that looks like this, it really is 1 of a kind!



Not only is this item just amazing, but it certainly has a meaning behind it and The Handmade Expo Team welcomes Annette back after losing everything in the January Floods....

If you would like to be in the draw to win this tote, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on 20th August from the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?
Good luck everyone

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #15 - Pamela Lamb

Giveaway #15 is thanks to Pamela Lamb

Up for grabs is a copy of Pamela Lamb's new book, The Chariot Stone. This book will be offered for sale for the first time at the August market...so this is your chance to be one of the first to take one home :)



If you would like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on August 20th from the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?

GOOD LUCK
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #14 - Baby Inspired

Giveaway #14 is thanks to the lovely ladies, Julie and Nicky from Baby Inspired.


Up for grabs is 3 x signature bibs with co-ordinating burpers and 2 x printed muslin wraps.
All Baby essentials are from our 'Lucy & Lola' range, valued at $50.00.
The muslin wraps are 100% cotton measuring 120cm x120cm (approx) which is the ideal size for swaddling bubs for those very important first few months.
Everything is in turquoise, lime and white so totally gender neutral.
Making it perfect for new or expectant parents, or an ideal gift.



Wow, what a fantastic prize to win.
If you would like to be in the draw, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend The Handmade Expo on August 20th at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize.

How easy is that?

GOOD LUCK
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #13 - Loopy Designs

Happy Friday...

GIveaway #13 is thanks to Loopy Designs.

Up for grabs is a nice little package which contains a pair of Pink Glitter Brick Earrings, a Orange Fruit Salad Brick Ring and a Red Heart Key Ring.



Wow, that is awesome...

If you would like to be in the draw to win this package, all you have to do is

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend The Handmade Expo on August 20th at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?

GOOD LUCK
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Giveaway #12 - Laughland

Giveaway #12 is thanks to Anne from Laughland

Up for grabs is YOUR choice of a cuddle blanket of the winner's choice. The photo is an example of a blanket but there will be plenty of others to choose from.

LaughLand's cuddle blankets are made with 100% cotton flannelette on one side and polyester polar fleece on the other. They measure approximately 1 metre by 1 metre. Hard-wearing, fully washable and quick drying. The blankets are soft, cuddly and thicker and more interesting than a plain polar fleece blanket. Suitable for toddlers and little kids at daycare or kindergarten, as well as baby's cot or pram. Because of their generous size, they can also be used as a TV blanket for an older child or a knee rug for an adult. Cuddle blankets make an affordable, different and versatile gift for a baby, toddler, child or adult. Regular selling price is $20.



If you would like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend The Handmade Expo on 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club

How easy is that?

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #11 - Chelleybean Designs

Giveaway #11 is thanks to the creative and wonderful Michelle from Chelleybean Designs

Up for grabs is a Ladies Racewear Hairclip.
Valued at $15.
A great little addition to your favourite outfit for the Races, Wedding or Special event.
Created from satin, beads, various feathers and secured on an alligator clip for easy styling and wear.



Ummm...awesome :)

If you would like to be in the draw to win this gorgeous creation, all you need to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend The Handmade Expo on 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club.

How easy is that.
GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

Giveaway #10 - Lil Daisy Bowtique

Giveaway #10 is thanks to the wonderful Sandra from Lil Daisy Bowtique

Up for grabs is a cute cupcake hairclip holder/memo board, princess bow and a set of 2 butterfly clips...



Wow, what a great prize. Thanks Sandra
Ok, so if you would like to be in the draw to win these amazing prizes, all you need to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. You need to be able to collect your prize in person at The Handmade Expo on 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Yep, its as easy as that.

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #9 - Mums and Bubs in the Raw

Giveaway #9 is thanks to Rebecca from Mums and Bubs in the Raw

Up for grabs is any 1 soap of choice from any stock on the day at the stall..... pic is of various stocks.



If you would like to be in the draw to win this prize, all you have to do is:

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend The Handmade Expo on the 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize..

How easy is that?

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #6, #7, #8 - Happy Little Dumplings

Good Morning.

Here we go again, day #2 of the giveaways.

A big thanks to Happy Little Dumplings for providing LUNCH for 3 lucky winners.
Up for grabs is 3 x $10 packs at Happy Little Dumplings...Oh YUMMO....



Ok, so if you would like to be in the draw to win one of these packs all you need to do is

1. Leave your name and email address below
2. Be able to attend THe Handmade Expo on August 20th at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize....

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & MIriam

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Giveaway #5 - The Handmade Expo 3rd Birthday Celebrations

This awesome giveaway is thanks to the wonderful Kim from Sienna Mays


Up for grabs is a gorgeous Cuddly Crocodile - pink heart



This cuddly crocodile is a wonderful companion and little cuddle friend.
Made from pre washed flannalette, cuddly croc will be a warm and snuggly friend for the winter.
The felt whites of the eyes are zig zag stitched to the fabrics and the black of the eyes is hand stitched, so there are no hazards for babies/young children.

Would you like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize...All you need to do is:

1. Leave your name and email addy below
2. Be available to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo on 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Easy as that peeps.

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #4 - The Handmade Expo 3rd Birthday Celebrations

Up for grabs is one of her beautiful pumpkin bags (with a few surprises inside)....


A big thanks to Janie from Handmade at Woolshed Creek

If you would like to go in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you need to do is:

1. Leave your Name and Email Address as a comment
2. Be able to collect your prize in person at The Handmade Expo on August 20th at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Yep, it is that easy....

GOOD LUCK
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #2 & #3 - THe Handmade Expo 3rd Birthday Celebrations

Giveaway # 2 & #3 is thanks to Kylie from Addicted to Buttons....

Giveaway #2
Girls Pack
Includes a Purple and Red Button Necklace (43cm), Ring and Mini Zippity DooDah Hairclip
Value $35


Giveaway #3
Ladies Pack
Includes Tree of Life Necklace in black (51cm), Rose Ring and Bracelet
This Tree of Life button is an original button designed by Kylie that holds
special meaning.
Value $70


If you would like to be in the draw to win one of these giveways, please:
Let us know Giveaway #2 or Giveaway #3
Leave Your name
Leave Your Email Address

Please note that you will need to be able to attend The Handmade Expo at the Ipswich Turf Club on 20th August

GOOD LUCK
From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #1 - The Handmade Expo 3rd Birthday Celebrations

Hooray

Giveaway #1 is thanks to Gillian from For Lucy

This cream is called Winter Soother, and is the first cream that Gillian ever made. She came up with it in response to a need she had with a little unfurred wallaby called Lucy. She had terribly dry skin and, not wanting to buy something with lots of preservatives in it, or petroleum based, she started to research, and ended up making her own.

250g amber PET pot, with a black lid. It is based on olive oil, using herbal oil infusions are made with organic chamomile and organic calendula flowers. Once the infusion is complete, the cream is made, and lavender essential oil is added at the end. This
produces a cream that is gentle and soothing, great for inflamed dry skin, can be used on hands, body - anywhere really. Great for babies sore red bottoms :)



A big thanks to Gillian for donating this wonderful prize...
To be in the draw to win this prize, please leave your NAME and EMAIL ADDRESS as a comment below...
Please note that you will need to be able to collect your prize from the market on 20th August at the Ipswich Turf Club.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

The Handmade Expo presents The Forest Hill Boutique Market

Hi Everyone

We are super excited to announce another market that we are organising. This is an ANNUAL market.

This beautiful market is located at the gorgeous Forest Hill in the Lockyer Valley (in between Laidley and Gatton) at the beautiful School of Arts Hall...

We have just opened applications for this event. Limited spaces for indoors and outdoors are available....

WHEN: Saturday 1st October 9am-3pm
WHERE: Railway Street, Forest Hill
WHAT: Handmade, Handbaked and Handgrown



You can access the stallholder guidelines and application form here (on the right hand side)...

We hope to see your application soon...

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam