The Handmade Expo

Our new website

2012-01-17T13:57:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

HAPPY NEW YEAR..
Wow, we have seriously neglected our blog...One of our new years resolutions is to do a market wrap up after each market and keep you more up to date.
Our blog is our little baby, this is where we begun and we are sad that we have been "too busy" and "distracted" with other social media avenues...but this will change. WE PROMISE.

We are however, SUPER excited that we now have a website which you can check out HERE.

We hope that you love it as much as we do.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

November Market... Been & Gone

2011-11-29T15:58:00.004+10:00

Hi Everyone,

We thought we would do a market wrap up with photo's from the biggest market of the year... NOVEMBER.

We welcomed 150 gorgeous stalls to the November Expo plus the Ipswich Young Orpheous Choir to sing Christmas Carols... not to mention FIREMAN WAYNE selling the Fireman Calendars. What a jam packed expo.

With gorgeous weather and thousands of customers we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for a fabulous year. With 2 expos to go - Laidley (this Saturday 3rd December) and our last Ipswich Turf Club expo on Saturday 17th December - Liesa, Miriam and I have had a fabulous year.

With lots happening over the next couple of weeks - expos, Liesa having her baby and of course Christmas it is going to be a busy month for everyone... enjoy it while you can.

Thanks again and keep an eye out on Facebook for the arrival of Liesa's little bundle of joy :)

A BIG shout out to Paula from Minta Entertainment for the fabulous photo's of the EXPO... for all of your photo needs - contact Paula today, just click on the link above.

Also a shout out to Ella, the lovely little lady you see in some of the photo's and her mum Bec, for letting us use her on the day, we appreciate it.

See you over the next 2 markets and we look forward to bring The Handmade Expo back to the Ipswich Turf Club in 2012 :)

Micky, Liesa & Miriam

6 more sleeps :)

2011-10-08T19:09:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

We are so excited as this is looking to be another HUGE MARKET. We have over 110 stalls booked in, ready and waiting to set up their stalls...

WOW WOW WOW....

We have a huge range of lunchtime options which include:
Twisted Potatos
Sausage Sizzle
German Sausages
Steamed Dumplings

Lets talk about dessert which includes:
Fudge
Cupcakes
Poffertjes
Icecream
French Macaroons
The Coffee Club - Coffee, Cookies & Muffins

Not to mention the huge array of handmade stalls which include (but certainly not limited to):
Kids Clothing/Accessories
Candles
Body Products
Jewellery
Handbags & Clutches
Country Craft
Artwork
Adult Clothing/Accessories
Pet Accessories
Modern Cloth Nappies
Greeting Cards
Plants
Preserves
Tutus
Cheese/Olives
Fresh Fruit & Vegies by Farmer Ian
Dolls/Bears
Timber work
Metal work
and sooooooooooooooooooo much more.

This is a great day out for everyone...We hope that you can all make it Saturday 15th October between 8am-2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Remember FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam
Find us on FB - HERE

Forest Hill Boutique Market

2011-10-06T08:23:00.006+10:00

Wow, what a great success our first Forest Hill Boutique market was. Thank you to all the stallholders who had faith in us... and the customers who supported and shopped local. With everything Forest Hill and surrounding areas have been through, it's great to know that the local towns supported this fantastic market.

Held in the gorgeous School of Arts building, we had such an amazing space to work with, indoors and outdoors. With 30 stallholders to grace this beautiful area, they did an amazing job to fill it all with their beautiful, colourful stalls and handmade wares.

The customers came in their droves, with no available car parks left and customers having to park and walk from town.

The Handmade Expo team set the tea room up to give the customers a pink, quality devonshire tea experience, which they loved and kept coming back for more. A big thank you to our Grandma and Miriam's mum for her help all day with the devonshire teas... I don't think we realised how big of a job it was actually going to be... without her - we would have been struggling I think.

With thousands of customers, a beautiful day (a tad windy actually by the afternoon) and a lovely country town The Handmade Expo, Forest Hill Boutique Market will definitely be back!

Thank you FOREST HILL!

We hope you enjoy the photo's.

Micky, Liesa & Miriam

The Handmade Expo Team

8 More Sleeps :)

2011-09-23T11:28:00.002+10:00

Yay.
There are only 8 more sleeps to go until the very first

FOREST HILL BOUTIQUE MARKET.

This is being held at the very awesome Forest Hill School of Arts Hall on Railway Street from 9am-3pm

Up to 50 stalls of beautifully handmade gorgeousness available to all...
Devonshire Teas are being served by The Handmade Expo Team themselves for $6

A beautiful day out for all and we hope to see you all there :)

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

GIVEAWAY - $50 Voucher

2011-08-26T11:34:00.002+10:00

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

Still waiting on the following WINNERS to contact us

2011-08-19T12:04:00.002+10:00

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

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS :)

2011-08-18T14:51:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-18T12:57:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-18T08:59:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-18T08:54:00.003+10:00

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

Giveaway #29 - Di Gent

2011-08-16T14:37:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-16T14:32:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-16T14:28:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-16T14:23:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-16T14:18:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-16T14:10:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-16T13:17:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-16T13:09:00.002+10:00

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?

2011-08-16T13:04:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-16T12:24:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-16T11:26:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-16T10:14:00.004+10:00

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

2011-08-16T10:01:00.002+10:00

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

Giveaway #18 - The Button Bowtique

2011-08-12T14:27:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-12T13:28:00.004+10:00

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

2011-08-12T12:26:00.004+10:00

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

2011-08-12T11:09:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-12T10:54:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-12T10:43:00.004+10:00

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

Giveaway #12 - Laughland

2011-08-11T15:01:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-11T13:33:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-11T13:20:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-11T09:44:00.002+10:00

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

2011-08-11T09:25:00.003+10:00

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

Giveaway #5 - The Handmade Expo 3rd Birthday Celebrations

2011-08-10T13:34:00.003+10:00

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

2011-08-10T12:52:00.004+10:00

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

2011-08-10T10:08:00.005+10:00

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

2011-08-10T09:49:00.004+10:00

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

The Handmade Expo presents The Forest Hill Boutique Market

2011-08-02T12:41:00.004+10:00

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

See you tomorrow at The Handmade Expo

2011-07-15T12:31:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

We hope that we will see all of your bright happy faces at The Handmade Expo tomorrow at the Ipswich Turf Club (Brisbane Road, Bundamba) from 8am-2pm.
Free Entry and Free Parking.

We have up to 100 stalls of handmade, handbaked and handgrown for you all. Such high quality and such a great variety.

You can also jump on a steam train ride with the kids or by yourself...what ever tickles your fancy....

See you then.
From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & MIriam

REDRAW - Kupu Kupu Massage

2011-06-24T11:31:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

Sadly our winner is not very well and can't make the market tomorrow, so we are doing a redraw for the Kupu Kupu Massage

AND THE WINNER IS:

Louise Ashdown - Woohoo...congrats.

Louise, if you can please email me at thehandmadeexpo.blogspot.com to confirm that you can come for your massage tomorrow at the market. I will email you direct as well.

Thanks everyone

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

REDRAW - Little Deer Creations

2011-06-22T14:20:00.002+10:00

Congrats to

Linda Sung
You are now the winner of the Little Deer Creations Giveaway.

If you can please email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au by Noon on Friday to confirm your prize and collection from the market.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

And.....the winners are........

2011-06-22T13:18:00.002+10:00

A big congrats to the following winners...
We used random.org to do the draws....
We will post the winners here first and then email you seperately.
We will need to hear from you by Noon on FRIDAY to confirm collection of your prize. If we do not hear from you by this time we will have to do a redraw...
You can email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.

Lollypotz
Melina Tansley

NJS Candles
Nicole Coleman

Kupu Kupu Massage
Amye Carroll-Scott

Eco Wheat Organic Wheat Bags
Sharna Smith

Little Deer Creations
Kylie B

Just In Case
Rebecca Geeves

Red Nellie Boutique Stationery
Karina McGinty

Loopy Designs
Nicky Amber

Elegant and Sweet
Rebecca Winstanley

Giuseppe Poli Artist
Catie Fielder

Baby Inspired
Katie McGrigor

Rosie Boo Creations
Kylie Dixon

Pink Bugz
Gayle Wiley

A Stitch of Hope
Fiona Berry

Handmade by Haylz
Anglie Christoff

Bubba Chenille
Katrina Bielenberg

The Handmade Expo
Rebecca Jolly

A big congrats to you all.
We will be emailing you now and as mentioned above, we will need to hear from you to confirm collection of your prize by Noon on Friday.

Thanks so much everyone

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

GIveaways are now closed :)

2011-06-22T13:13:00.003+10:00

Thanks so much to everyone who entered...
A big thanks to the stallholders who donated their beautiful products....
We are doing the draws as we speak. So, don't forget, if you don't win :( you can still see these awesome products and stallholders at the market on Saturday + about another 70 stalls on top...
An awesome day out for everyone...

We are going to post the winners here by 1:30pm....

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #17 - The Handmade Expo

2011-06-21T12:49:00.002+10:00

This is our last and final giveaway before we draw the winners tomorrow afternoon at 1pm.

If you would like to win a $20 Handmade Expo gift voucher to spend at any stall on Saturday, all you have to do is leave your name and email address below...
You of course will have to be at the market on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize and of course to SPEND IT...

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE and thanks so much for your wonderful comments and also to our wonderful stallholders who donated prizes to giveaway. You are all so generous.
Why not support these guys by visiting their Facebook pages and fanning them or liking their blog or adding their websites to your favourites....

Thanks again and GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #16 - Bubba Chenille

2011-06-21T11:13:00.003+10:00

The wonderful and beautiful Miriam from Bubba Chenille, aka Mimmis is giving away one of her small heatpacks. These are just PERFECT for these cold winter nights (and days)!!!

So, if you would like to be in the draw to win this heatpack, all you have to do is:
1. Leave your name and email address below as a comment
2. Be able to come to the market on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize if you win.

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #15 - Handmade by Haylz

2011-06-21T10:21:00.003+10:00

Giveaway #15 is thanks to the wonderful Handmade by Haylz

Up for grabs is a Monkey Small Taggy..15cm x 15cm.. Perfect for that little one in your life :)

If you would like to be in the draw to win this wonderful prize...You just have to do 2 things.

1. Leave a comment below with your name and email address
2. If you do win you need to be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo Market this Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Easy? Totally :)

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #14 - A Stitch of Hope

2011-06-21T09:50:00.003+10:00

Welcome back from the weekend everyone...We hope you had a fabulous one...

Giveaway #14 is a big thanks to A Stitch of Hope

You can win yourself a Cupcake pencil roll with 12 coloured pencils and a sharpener. Valued at $18

To be in the draw to win this amazing prize. We ask 2 things..
1. Please leave your name and email address as a comment below
2. You must be able to collect your prize from the market this Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club..

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #13 - Pink Bugz

2011-06-17T14:48:00.004+10:00

Last giveaway for the day thanks to Pink Bugz

You can win yourself a Username & Password and Email Address Book Set
These sets of books are very handy around home or the office.
Value $10.00

Hooray...

If you would like to be in the draw to win, all you have to do is leave your name and email address as a comment below...And you also have to be able to collect your prize from The Handmade Expo Market on Saturday 25th June at the Ipswich Turf Club.

GOOD LUCK

from
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #12 - Rosie Boo Creations

2011-06-17T13:57:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

Giveaway #12 is thanks to Rosie Boo Creations

Up for grabs is a "Hopping Happy" Birthday Boy Frame ~ a name will be added in the bottom right hand corner (size depending).

Hooray....

If you would like to be in the draw to win this personalised frame, all you have to do is leave your name and email address as a comment below.
Please note that you have to be able to attend the June 25th Market at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize.
Also...you can enter each giveaway only once...

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #11 - Baby Inspired

2011-06-17T13:10:00.003+10:00

The wonderful ladies at Baby Inspired are offering 1 x Sm-ART Mat (Chalk Mat). The winner can choose to take either Pink OR Blue.

I have seen these in person and are totally cool. Will keep your toddler occupied for hours....

If you would like to be in the draw to win this amazing prize, all you have to do is leave you name and email address below as a comment...You also have to be able to attend the market on Saturday 25th June at the Ipswich Turf Club 8am-2pm.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #10 - Giuseppe Poli Artist

2011-06-17T12:22:00.002+10:00

Giveaway #10 is thanks to Giuseppe Poli Artist

Up for grabs is a 5"x7" print, professionally printed on photographic paper and personally signed by Giuseppe.

What a fab prize....

If you would like to be in the draw to win this awesome prize, please leave your name and email address in a comment below. Please note that you need to be able to collect your prize from the market on Saturday June 25th at the Ipswich Turf Club 8am-2pm.

Good Luck Everyone

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #9 - Elegant and Sweet

2011-06-17T10:07:00.003+10:00

Hooray for Friday...

This amazing giveaway is thanks to Elegant and Sweet

Up for grabs is a cupcake pal which contains:
1 x Soft toy
3 x Face washers
3 x silicon cup cake forms

Hooray for Cupcakes and Friday :)

To be in the draw, all you need to do is leave your name and email address in a comment below. Please note that you have to be able to collect your prize in person from the market on the 25th June at the Ipswich Turf Club...
Also, you can enter each giveaway only once...

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #8 - Loopy Designs

2011-06-16T15:04:00.002+10:00

The next Giveaway is thanks to Loopy Designs

This is a great giveaway with 2 items up for grabs in the one giveaway...Hooray

So, you can win one of Shane's scrabble tile pendants and one of Kate's Lego Minifig Brooches...

So, if you would like to win both of these, please leave a comment below with your email address and name. You can only enter once, but you also need to be able to collect your prize from the market on June 25th at the Ipswich Turf Club.

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #7 - Red Nellie Boutique Stationery

2011-06-16T13:34:00.002+10:00

A big thanks to Red Nellie Boutique Stationery

Up for grabs is a framed wall art print "Sleep Tight" with a little owl asleep in a tree, perfect for either a girl or boy's nursery. Print is 12 x 17cm in a white frame, valued at $18.

Wow, who wouldn't want to win this beauty :)

All you have to do is leave your name and email address in a comment below. Please note that you can only enter once and you have to be able to come to the June 25th Market at the Ipswich Turf Club 8am-2pm.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #6 - Just In Case

2011-06-16T11:15:00.003+10:00

The response for these giveaways have been amazing. Don't forget to visit them at their website or facebook page and support them..But you can also find them all at the market on the 25th June as well...

Giveaway #6 is thanks to Just-In-Case

Up for grabs is a beautiful butterfly case....its one of the Large size, 30x20cm, a good use for this size is beauty products or toiletries....hair products....or use it instead of a handbag when you just have to pop out and you don't want to take everything......Its value is $15

Hooray - thanks Corinne...
Ok, so if you would like to be in the draw to win this beauty, all you have to do is leave a comment below with your name and email addy. Don't forget that you need to be able to go to the market on the 25th June at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize if you win.
Also...you can enter each and every giveaway just once...Hooray.

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #5 - Little Deer Creations

2011-06-16T10:01:00.002+10:00

Giveaway #5 is here thanks to Little Deer Creations

Up for grabs from Little Deer Creations is a boxed set of 5 eco-friendly, reusable greeting cards and envelopes created from handmade and recycled papers.

What a great prize...Thanks Dyani...
All you have to do is simply leave your name and email addy as a comment below.
Please note that you need to be able to attend The Handmade Expo on the 25th June at the Ipswich Turf Club to collect your prize.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway #4 - EcoWheat Organic Wheat Bags

2011-06-16T08:59:00.003+10:00

Good morning all...

Time for the next awesome giveaway thanks to EcoWheat Organic Wheat Bags...

Up for grabs is one Eye Treats bag valued at $18.95 great for headache sufferers, migranes, sinus pain, pregnancy related headaches, hangovers, puffy eyes, and just a great pick me up!

To be in the draw to win this prize, please leave your name and email addy as a comment below...
Please note that you will need to collect your prize from the main rotunda at The Handmade Expo on the 25th June 8am-2pm...This is our only condition OH and you are only allowed to enter this one once....BUT you can enter them all once...

GOOD LUCK

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Giveaway # 3 - Kupu Kupu Massage

2011-06-15T14:56:00.002+10:00

These prizes are all amazing

And Giveaway # 3 is thanks to Kupu Kupu Massage.

What you can win is a FREE 20 minuted relaxing seated massage at the market on the 25th June.
You will def have to be at the market for this prize...LOL

All you have to do is leave a comment with your name and email addy to go into the draw...

Good Luck
from The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

GIVEAWAY #2 - NJS Candles

2011-06-15T12:45:00.003+10:00

Hooray...

Here is Giveaway #2 thanks to NJS Candles...

Up for grabs is a a handmade oil burner and starter pack of melts...

To enter, just leave your name and email address in a comment.
Don't forget that if you enter, you have to be able to attend the June 25th Market at the Ipswich Turf Club from 8am-2pm to collect your prize...

Good luck everyone

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & MIriam

GIVEAWAY #1 - Lollypotz

2011-06-15T12:11:00.004+10:00

And here it is everyone....

Our very first giveaway has kindly been donated by Lollypotz.

This bouquet is called the “Golden Mars & Stars” A gift for any occasion!

If you would like to be in the draw to win this bouquet of chocolate, all you need to do is leave a comment with your name and email address on the blog (not on facebook)....

Don't forget - you will need to come to the market on the 25th June at the Ipswich Turf CLub between 8am-2pm to collect your prize if you win....If you can not make it to the market, please do not enter xo

Giveaways at The Handmade Expo - June 25th.

2011-06-15T12:05:00.000+10:00

Hi Everyone.

We have had quite a few of our wonderful June 25th Stallholders donate some beautiful prizes to giveaway to our wonderful customers.
The wonderful thing with this is, if you win, you need to be able to collect your prize from the MAIN ROTUNDA at the market on the 25th June at the Ipswich Turf Club. So, if you can not make this market to collect your prize, sadly, these giveaways are not for you this time...
All you have to do is leave your name and email address as the comment on each prize that you would like to be in the draw for...So, you can enter more than 1 giveaway...HOW EXCITING....

GIVEAWAYS will start being listed today and will go until Friday...

Please note that comments on the blog will only be entered in the draw...any comments on Facebook will not...(this is due to the new guidelines on running giveaways and competitions)...

Good luck everyone :)

From The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

And the winners are:

2011-05-27T14:25:00.003+10:00

The 3 winners of the $20 vouchers to spend at the next June 25th Handmade Expo are:
- Christine Bull
- Tanya Smith
- Skippy Goodenough-Wheatley

The 2 winners of the handmade packages care of Handmade Heaven and Mimmi's are:
- Nancy Chen
- Sew Lovable Creations...

Congrats guys.
A big thanks to everyone else who left comments. We appreciate you all and we wish we could give you a pressie.

If the winners could please email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

We have reached 4,000 likers on Facebook

2011-05-27T09:22:00.002+10:00

So, we are having a giveaway.
Due to Facebook's new guidelines and rules, we can't actually run it on FB, so we have transferred it over to here for you to leave a comment to go into the draw....

PRIZES:
3 x $20 Expo Vouchers to be spent at the June market.
1 x Handmade Package from Handmade Heaven valued at $20
1 x Handmade Package from Mimmis valued at $20

All you have to do is ONE or the OTHER....
1. Have you been to The Handmade Expo? If so, we would ♥ for you to leave a comment on what you ♥ most about the market.
2. Not been to The Handmade Expo? Well, we would ♥ for you to leave a comment telling us what you ♥ about our Facebook Page.
This is open to Australian Residence only and we will draw the winners at 2pm Today...Happy Commenting xox

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

The Ipswich Show

2011-05-10T14:39:00.002+10:00

Thats right Handmade Expo lovers, We will have 3 sites at the Ipswich Show this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday,13th, 14th and 15th May.
We have around 20 stallholders exhibiting and selling their handmade creations.
We hope you can make it to the show, where there are lots of other fab things to see too!

The Handmade Expo at the Ipswich Show

2011-04-19T09:44:00.001+10:00

Hi Everyone

We just wanted to let you know of a great opportunity that has come up under The Handmade Expo banner...

The Handmade Expo is taking out a 9m x 3m site at the Ipswich Show in May (13th, 14th & 15th)...
The Ipswich Show is a massive 3 day event with approx 25,000 potential customers looking and potentially purchasing your items.
We did this event back in 2009 and found it to be a successful day for 90% of people involved.

We have made 2 packages available...

Package #1
$170
Selling and promoting your product and business...Now, you don't need to be there to sell your product, we will do this on your behalf. If you take us up on this offer, we will require your items to be either dropped off at the showgrounds on the Thursday 12th or if you were to send your product, we will need to receive it on or before the Wednesday 11th May. We are not taking a commission on sales...everything you sell, you get back..We will require you to price your items (perhaps with your business card attached).
We would require approx $500 worth of stock from you to make it worth your while. This will give us stock to "restock" with all the time.

Package #2
$50
This package is promotion only. So a whole stack of your business cards or flyers which we will place on a promotions table for potentially 25,000 customers to take..Once again, if you would like to do this offer, we will require your promotional material to be dropped off at the showgrounds on the Thursday 12th or if you were to send your promo material, we will require it in our hot little hands on or before Wednesday 11th May...

We believe that this is a great opportunity to sell and promote yourselves and would love to help you....

If you are interested in either of these, we will require your payment on or before the 22nd April (we have extended payment date)

You can direct deposit into

GIFFORD, BAIN, HASTED
BSB: 064417
ACC: 10651469
Please use your name and show as a reference...

We hope that you are keen to be involved.

From
Liesa
xox

Mothers Day Market

2011-04-12T13:47:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

We hope to see all your smiling faces at the market on Saturday at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba from 8am-2pm. There is Free Entry and Free Parking into our markets...

This month, we have up to 100 stalls of handmade, handbaked and handgrown.

What a perfect opportunity to buy your wonderful Mum something handmade with love. This will be your last opportunity before Mothers Day....

We have also had confirmation that a FARMER will be attending. FARMER IAN to be exact. He will have over 25 lines of fresh fruit and vegetables available. So, make sure you bring your shopping bags...Deeeelicious.

The Swanbank Steam Train will be up and running again with approx 4 trips made throughout the day with a discounted rate for our very special customers and stallholders. A great day out for all the FAMILY.

We would like to thank a few of our sponsers...The Coffee Club (for providing us all with awesome coffee), we would also like to thank Handmade Heaven, Mimmis, Market Me Marketing, MB Boats Queensland, Cute as Buttons, Lilly Cottage, The Coffee Club, Revamped by Steve Curnow, In.cube8r and Paper Divas for being our brochure sponsers...YOU GUYS ROCK...

We look forward to seeing you all, rain, hail or shine THIS SATURDAY.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

March Market Wrap Up...

2011-03-20T13:26:00.004+10:00

Although the rain shortened the market, it didn't dampen the spirits of 74 stallholders and all their fans who came along on Saturday.

We are so proud of our wonderful stallholders who set up as if the sun was shining !

We had so many customers through the gate too, which was awe inspiring to know we have so many followers.

It seems rain hail or shine The Handmade Expo fans are still going to come to get their fix of all things handmade.

Here's a sample of the market and a snippet of what to expect on 16th April !

Thanks again everyone.

Tempted ?

See you tomorrow at The Handmade Expo - Market :)

2011-03-18T12:24:00.001+10:00

Hi Everyone.

Just a short and sweet post.
We hope to see you all tomorrow at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba from 8am-2pm for The Handmade Expo - Market.
We have up to 100 stalls of handmade, handbaked and handgrown.
The Swanbank Steam Train ride will also be operating...

FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING....

A great day out for the family...

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam
xo

Long overdue Post

2011-03-10T10:16:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone....

Yes, we have been overdue for a recent post. With the recent devastation around Ipswich and the Lockyer Valley, we have been a little sidetracked...

We had our first market back for 2011 back on the 19th Feb...It was an amazing day. We had a few things going on with the Re-Stash Craft Appeal which went amazingly. The donations were huge and the crafters who rummaged through all the donations were very appreciative to all of you...We also raised around $300 for the Ipswich Mayors Community Fund as well which has gone to Flood effected families in the region...So, a big thanks to everyone who donated....

Our next market is on Saturday 19th March. We have around the 80 stalls booked in for this market (and will probably increase over the next week). Our Gourmet Fresh section is growing which is lovely so soon you will be able to get EVERYTHING you need at the market...including Fresh Produce, etc...

The Handmade Expo will also be having a site at the Ipswich Show in May to sell and promote handmade as well as The Handmade Expo. We did this event back in 2009 and it was a huge success...talking to thousands and thousands of people and handing our thousands and thousands of brochures...We are looking for "handmadies" that would like to be involved with this event, so if you are interested, scoot us an email to thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au.

So, thanks heaps for your patience in blogland and we hope to keep our blog updated more often.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

See you tomorrow :)

2011-02-18T08:18:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

We are so excited about our first market for 2011...
We are back tomorrow at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba from 8am-2pm. There is free parking and free entry.

There are a few things going on that we would like to tell you about.

We have around the 80 stalls this month of handmade, handgrown and handbaked...
The Swanbank Steam Train is running a few times through the market day....
We are taking gold coin donations at the front gate which will go direct to the Ipswich Mayor's Community Fund
We are also taking donations for the Re-Stash Craft Appeal. Fellow crafters can donate their unwanted/unused craft supplies for other fellow crafters who lost a little or a lot in the recent floods....

WOW....we are so excited.
So, we hope to see you all there between 8am-2pm..and we hope that you will spread the word and tell all of your friends.

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam
xox

Donations starting to come in

2011-02-04T08:47:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

Wow, the response for the Re-Stash Craft Appeal @ The Handmade Expo has been amazing. We already have 2 very large donations in Handmade Heaven. A big thanks to Giggle Fairy Designs and Angelic Aspirations for their generosity.

These donations are available to rummage through in Handmade Heaven now...Do you know a "handmadie" that lost a little or a lot in the recent floods and needs these items to get them back to their creative space? Please let them know that we have a huge range of scrapbooking supplies in Handmade Heaven for them to rummage through...

We are also stoked to be in the Queensland Times today (page 7) promoting this wonderful initiative....

We look forward to seeing you all at our next market on Saturday 19th Feb at the Ipswich Turf Club from 8am-2pm

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Re-Stash Craft Appeal at The Handmade Expo

2011-01-27T14:40:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

The Handmade Expo TEAM has had their thinking caps on with trying to think of ways that we can help people effected by the devastating floods...

So, we have come up with the Re-Stash Craft Appeal. To get crafters/designers/artists, etc back on track with passing on donated craft supplies to these very amazing and strong people that lost their "studios"/"Stashes" in the Floods.

What we are doing is having "bins" available at The Handmade Expo on Saturday 19th (Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba) from 8am-2pm for people to donate their unwanted or unused supplies. We will then make these "bins" available the week following the market at Handmade Heaven and Mimmi's for people to rummage through to get them back on the creative track...

So...this is where you all come in. If you have some supplies that you would like to donate, we would love that and we will see you at The Handmade Expo...

Oh and here is the event on FACEBOOK if you would like to RSVP xox

YOU ALL ROCK

Thanks heaps
Liesa, MIcky & Miriam

December Market Wrap up - with lots of photos

2010-12-23T16:26:00.008+10:00

Hi Everyone.

So, the last Handmade Expo has been and gone for 2010 and what a great day.

The market saw over 130 stalls set up and sell their handmade, handgrown and handbaked items.
The rain held off between 8am-2pm (started pouring at 2:10pm) and we still stand by our theory "that is just don't rain at our market"....LOL

We have loads of photos that we are going to upload, but we wanted to take this time to wish you ALL a very merry xmas and a happy new year. The next market is on Feb 19th..same time, same place...but you will hear from us before then.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Reskew'd....STORY :)

2010-12-23T16:18:00.002+10:00

Congrats to Erin from Reskew'd for making it in todays Ipswich Queensland Times.

You can read and see her story HERE

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

See you tomorrow

2010-12-17T11:56:00.002+10:00

Well, this is it everyone...our last post before we see you all bright and early tomorrow morning for the last Handmade Expo for 2010.

It is shaping up to be a big one again with over 130 stalls of handmade, handbaked and handgrown.

We have Santa Coming to town, the Young Orpheus Choir keeping us entertained with their beautiful xmas carols and of course the Swanbank Steam Train will be on again.

So, we will see you between 8am-2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba. Free Entry and Free Parking

MERRY XMAS TO YOU ALL

From
The Handmade Expo Team
Liesa, Micky & Miriam
xox

Liesa on You Tube....

2010-12-16T10:06:00.001+10:00

Hi Everyone

We would like to show you part of Ipswich Living...A program that Liesa was invited to be apart of.

Promoting The Handmade Expo, Handmade Heaven and Ipswich.

You can see it HERE...

What do you think?

From
Micky and Miriam

Only 9 more sleeps

2010-12-09T14:10:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone.

Wow...we can't believe that we haven't posted since our last market wrap up.....WE have been super busy behind the scenes organising the last market for 2010...

This is what we have going on:

# 120+ stalls of handmade, handgrown and handbaked...
# The Jolly Man in the Big Red Suit (aka Santa Clause)....FREE LOLLIES FOR ALL...
# The Young Orpheus Choir roaving the market singing xmas carols..
# The Swanbank Steam Train running 4 runs between 9am-1pm...with discounted fare.

So, there is heaps happening and really, something for everyone
Here are the market details:

Saturday 18th December
8am-2pm
The Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Road, Bundamba
FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING

We hope to see all of your wonderful faces from 8am on this date.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

The Handmade Expo - November Market Wrap up

2010-11-23T12:37:00.006+10:00

Hi Everyone

We have 1 word to describe The Handmade Expo Market on Saturday.

AMAZING

It was the best market we have ever had for customers and stallholders alike.
We had over 130 stalls and over 2,500 people come through the gate to enjoy the market offerings which included steam train rides, Soulman singing his great soul music, great food, flowers, fruit and veg and just a MASSIVE array of lovely handmade things, oh not forgetting Wayne the Fireman, (we are sure he attracted a few people on the day). Thanks to Mayor Paul Pisasale, for supporting us once again, and also to Councillor Andrew Antonelli for coming to judge our Christmas Stall winner.
For those of you who do not know who this is, we are proud to announce that Dorothy and Brian from the timber dinosaurs won. Did you see the Massive Rex dressed as santa?
Dorothy and Brian chose a local charity - Ipswich Hospice to be the recipient of the $100 donation from The Handmade Expo....

Now for some amazing photos...we would like to thank Paula from Minta Entertainment for roaming the market and taking professional photos...

There will be plenty more photos to come, so keep posted for those.

Thanks to everyone involved in making Saturday AMAZING.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

ps...see you same time, same place on the 18th December

Only 2 more sleeps until the BIGGEST MARKET EVER!

2010-11-18T10:26:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

This will be our last post before we see you all on Saturday.

We are so excited as this is looking to be our biggest market ever. We have over 130 stalls booked in, ready and waiting to set up their xmas stalls....

Not only do we have THAT many stalls, but we also have:

Soulman O'Gaia entertaing us with his soul tunes...
The Fireman/men from the 2011 firemens calander selling their calanders and raising much needed funds for the children's hospital
The Swanbank Steam Train Rides running throughout the day...
Sausage Sizzle being done by the Ipswich Disabled Softball Team

WOW WOW WOW....

We have a huge range of lunchtime options which include:
Twisted Potatos
Corn on the Cob
Sausage Sizzle
Fresh 4 U catering
Fourth Child Savoury Love

Lets talk about dessert which includes:
Fudge
Cupcakes
Poffertjes
Fresh fruit icecream
Fourth Child Cake Love
Biscuits and Slices
fresh Doughnuts
French Macarons

Not to mention the huge array of handmade stalls which include (but certainly not limited to):
Kids Clothing/Accessories
Candles
Body Products
Jewellery
Handbags & Clutches
Country Craft
Artwork
Adult Clothing/Accessories
Pet Accessories
Modern Cloth Nappies
Xmas items (wreath, cards, bunting, etc)
Greeting Cards
Fresh Flowers and Plants
Preserves
Tutus
Tea
Dolls/Bears
Timber work
and sooooooooooooooooooo much more.

This is a great day out for everyone...We hope that you can all make it between 8am-2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club.

Remember FREE ENTRY and FREE PARKING

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Did someone say FIREMEN?

2010-10-27T11:40:00.005+10:00

Hi Everyone....

The biggest Handmade Expo market is just about here – 20th November at the Ipswich Turf Club, Bundamba from 8am-2pm.
Come along and start your Christmas Shopping you will be spoilt for choice with over 100 stalls to choose from you will be guaranteed to walk away one happy shopper.

This month we welcome some of the models from the 2011 Fireman’s Calender, in person, selling their calendars for a good cause, the Children’s Hospital. Come along and help support this wonderful charity by purchasing your calendar and why not grab an autograph and photo opportunity with them as well.

We also welcome back Soluman O’Gaia with his original live Jazz & Blues music pumping out all day for the pleasure of the customers and stallholders alike. Soulman has performed with Xavier Rudd, John Butler, Paul Kelly, Archie Roach and Tex
Perkins so come on down and grab yourself a Soul CD – you won’t be disappointed.

Don’t forget the Swanbank Steam Train with their regular, discounted trips starting from $9 (children under 5 are free). A great ½ hour round scenic trip to keep everyone entertained.

Now onto the handmade gorgeousness on offer for all including children’s clothing, accessories, cloth nappies, toys, tu-tus and bandanas, paintings, greeting cards (including Christmas Cards), bunting, heat packs, bags, jewellery, country craft, soaps
and candles, woodwork, quilting and so much more, there is too much to list here – you should come down and check it out for yourself.

Our gourmet fresh section to tickle your tastebuds includes coffee, cupcakes, fudge, Authentic French Macarons, jams, pickles, sauces, fresh flowers, gelati, cheese, gourmet treats, sausage sizzle supporting a local charity, gourmet woodfired pizzas,
corn on the cob, fresh fruit and icecream… spoilt for choice yet again!

Come down to check out The Handmade Expo whether a first timer or a regular we welcome you all with open arms, a great atmosphere and a tonne of talent.

Open from 8am to 2pm, free entry, free parking.

See you soon.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

The Handmade Expo - October - Market Wrap Up

2010-10-20T12:01:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

Ok, So who has chapped lips?
We do!!!!

So yes, it was soooooo windy on Saturday, but 70+ stallholders braved the weather as did over 1,000 customers. So, we would like to thank you all for that.

Apart from the wind blowing our hair, stock, canopies, etc, the market was a goodie. The Steam Train ran on time and seems to be very popular. Bethany Kindy had a wonderful day with the sausage sizzle...raising a good amount of funds for some shade for the play area and the general feedback from customers and stallholders was very very positive.

See, we asked for no rain, and that is what we got. We just forgot to ask for NO WIND!!!.....

So, our November market is shaping up to be one of the biggest markets of the year. Last year we had 135 stallholders and over 2,000 people through the door...We hope that you can help us make this one the same, if not better.

We have SOULMAN back playing his little heart out....We have the Firemen from the 2011 Firemen's calander gracing us with their presence, raising funds for a needy cause. We have the Swanbank Steam Train back in full force PLUS we have a competition for the stallholders...THE BEST DRESSED XMAS STALL...The winner of this comp will choose a charity for The Handmade Expo to donate $100 too...

So, tell all your friends about the November 20th Market at the Ipswich Turf Club.

See you there.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Only 8 Sleeps until the next Handmade Expo - Market

2010-10-08T14:12:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone.

Well, there is only 8 more sleeps until Ipswich's BIGGEST Handmade market....

What can you find at The Handmade Expo...well, you can find:

Cupcakes
Jewellery
Pastries
Baby/Kids Clothing & Accessories
Upcycled Fashion
Country Craft
Cheese & Gilato
Candles
Body Products
Timber work (toys & homewares)
Scrapbooking
Corn on the Cob
Softies and Homewares
Fudge
Slices & Cakes
Handbags & Clutches
Quilts
Baby Blankets
Fresh local Fruit & Vegetables
Little Girls Dresses
Wood Scrolling
Pens N Things
Plants
Breast Feeding Covers
Ceramics
Fresh Flowers
Fabric
Button Jewellery
Shabby Chic
Poffertjes
Tye Dye
Wine
Modern Cloth Nappies
Lamp Shades
Clay Flowers
Books
Greeting Cards
French Macarons
Woodfire Pizzas
Nappy Cakes
Tutuss
SAUSAGE SIZZLE
COFFEE
Swanbank Steam Train.

And this is just to name a few....LOL
Something for everyone at The Handmade Expo.

See you all soon

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Market Wrap up - The Handmade Expo - 18th September

2010-09-24T14:28:00.004+10:00

Hi Everyone

We would like to thank everyone who came to the market on Saturday. We hope that you all had a really nice experience and hope to see you all back again on the 16th October.
We would also like to thank all the stallholders who came to the market on Saturday as well...we also hope you had an amazing day and also hope to see you all back again soon.

Saturday had a great atmosphere about it. The rain held out which is AWESOME. It hasn't rained once at our market in 2 + years and we hope we can keep that trend going FOREVER....

Here are some photos of the day....

We have plenty more to download, so will share them with you all as soon as they come through.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

We are loving our new BROCHURES

2010-09-22T11:28:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

We are yet to do a market wrap up from Saturday, but as soon as the photos come through, we will surely let you know how AWESOME it was....

We have got our new and amazing brochures back from the PRINTER/DESIGNER. A big thanks to Bec for putting all of this together for us...

A big thanks also to the sponsers who made this brochure happen
Handmade Heaven
Bubba Chenille
Felix & Lily
Sybella
Giuseppe Poli
The Coffee Club (riverlink, booval, redbank plaza)
Spoil & Indulge
Brisstyle
In.cube8r

Thank you to each and every one of you..

AND
HERE IT IS

If you would like any to take with you to promote the market...You can collect a bundle from Handmade Heaven OR we will have them at our market for you to take....

Thanks heaps
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

See you all on Saturday

2010-09-16T14:59:00.005+10:00

Hi Everyone

This will be our last post before we see you all on Saturday....
We have so many wonderful stalls at The Handmade Expo including:

Cupcakes
Jewellery
Pastries
Country Craft
Cheese and Gilato
Kids Clothing/Accessories
Wooden Toys
Rustic Frames
Timber Homewares
Scrapbooking
Icecream
Softies
Fudge
Preserves
Slices and cakes
Handbags and Clutches
Dolls and Bears
Quilts and Embroided Towels
Chocolates, Dukka and Olives
Greeting Cards
Ladies Clothing
Soaps and skin care
Butcher
Country Craft
High Teas
Fruit and Veg
Woodfire Pizzas
Pens N Things
Art Work
Gift Baskets/Nappy Cakes
Candles
Opals
Shabby Chic
Poffertjes
Wine
Books
Modern Cloth Nappies
French Macaroons
Soaps
Buskers

AND SOOOOO much more.

WOW WOW WOW...What variety....Something for everyone
Not to mention the Swanbank Steam Train rides that are happening throughout the day as well.

See you all tomorrow. RAIN HAIL OR SHINE..

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Stallholders

2010-09-12T17:41:00.002+10:00

Remember last month I gave you a heap of flyers ?
Would you please be able to hand them all out this week.
Here are some ideas where you can put them.......
Kindy Pockets
Notice Boards
Lifts
Letterboxes in your street and surrounds
Shop windows/ shop counters
Make sign for the back windscreen or pick one up from Handmade Heaven
Your Hairdressers
Other business you frequent
Motels
Offices

Thanks so much, This will help promote your stall and in turn promote the market!

Ipswich Small Business Expo

2010-09-09T12:36:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

Do you have a small/micro business in Ipswich?

Would you like to exhibit at an Ipswich Small Business Expo?

We are currently taking expressions of interest for this new venture. It will be held INDOORS and we are looking at Feb 2011. If you would like further information, please email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au

Categories include but are certainly not limited to:

Animals and Pets
Art and Craft
Automotive and Mechanical
Building and Construction
Clothing and Fashion
Computer and Electrical
Entertainment and Leisure
Food
Hair and Beauty
Health and Fitness
Home and Garden
Professional Services
Tradesmen and Handymen
Travel and Accommodation
Weddings and Occassions
Party Planners
Home Based Businesses

PLUS MORE MORE MORE

If you would like some more information, please email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

SOULMAN :)

2010-09-08T11:10:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

We are super excited to have Soulman O'Gaia attend the September Handmade Expo.

Soul has featured with John Butler, Paul Kelly, Xavier Rudd, Archie Roach and Tex Perkins in the past...
WOW, make sure you head on down the the Ipswich Turf Club on September 18th, grab some lunch, do some shopping, jump on a Swanbank Steam Train ride and listen to the cool tunes from Soul....

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

DOBBERS & RED TAPE!!!!!!!

2010-09-02T13:27:00.001+10:00

It's such a shame that 3 local woman run a successful market in Ipswich and have done so for the last 2 years with only the odd hiccup here and there (like the people who like to steal our signs).

Suddenly an unnamed and obviously jealous person has taken it upon themselves to "dob" The Handmade Expo Market into the Ipswich City Council for having our signs put up around town 6 days prior to our event every month.

Obviously, the signs are personally affecting this particular person. What a shame! So now, unfortunately The Handmade Expo Market is not going to be able to put their corflute signs up every month (for 6 days) due to the minority (as it is and will always be, the minority will win)!

We thought we would let you know, our wonderful stallholders and customers, that it is not due to our lack of motivation and interest to promote The Handmade Expo Market but is due to red tape and one particular person! So now we ask that if you live on a main road or a busy road if you would be willing to collect a corflute sign from us at our next market and put it up on the Sunday before our expos to help promote The Handmade Expo Market.
We can not think of any other way to have our corflute signs put around town.

Lets not let this effect the promotion of this wonderful market. "What doesn't kill us will only make us STRONGER and more DETERMINED"

Thank you for listening.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Dates now available for 2011

2010-08-31T14:48:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

We are super excited to let you know our dates for the first half of next year for 2011.
Have you got your diary out????
Please note that we are having a break in January and not having a market....

Saturday
February 19th
March 19th
April 16th
May 21st
June 25th

These dates are now available on the online application form. Feel free to head over and complete an online application for 2011...

Happy Times

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Just around the corner

2010-08-30T21:18:00.002+10:00

Hi everyone,
The next market is just around the corner really, with only 18 days to go until the September Handmade Expo Market.
How time flies when you're having fun creating all those wonderfully beautiful treasures.
We're sure there'll be lots of people starting to cross things off their lists for Christmas this month, so be prepared !
Dont forget to start spreading the word about the market by facebooking, tweeting, emailing your contacts, handing out all those date flyers.
There is an event listing on facebook thats easy to use if you'd like to invite your facebook friends to all come.
Just search The Handmade Expo and click on the event, then invite your friends, couldn't be simpler!

Thanks everyone

2010-08-23T20:00:00.000+10:00

We would sincerely like to thank all of our supporters, whether you are a stallholder, a customer, a sponsor, a volunteer we wouldn't have this awesome market without you.

Thanks to everyone who Blogs, Facebooks, Tweets, hands out flyers, tells their friends, families and work mates, recommends us to new stallholders, and of course those who regularly come to the markets to browse and buy unique handmade items from a whole bunch of very talented and passionate people.

Whether you are a local or come from afar to support us please accept this as a sincere thank you for all your support.

Liesa, Micky and Miriam

VOTE 1...The Handmade Expo TOMORROW

2010-08-20T10:19:00.003+10:00

Hi Everyone

So, we will see you all tomorrow at The Handmade Expo.

We have sooo much going on as it is our 2nd Birthday and we want to celebrate.

We are starting off with FREE CUPCAKES to the first 500 people through the door...The gates open at 8am.

Then you can browse and shop at up to 100 stalls of handmade goodness including:
Kids Clothing/Accessories, Jewellery, Soap, Candles, Artwork, Timber work, Pottery, Eco Friendly Products, Scrapbooking, Nappy Cakes, Shabby Chic, Pet Accessories, Country Craft, Adults Clothing/Accessories, Kids Toys and sooooo much more, not to mention the huge array of Gourmet Fresh stalls including Meat, Preserves, Cheese, Gilato, FRESH FLOWERS, Woodfire Pizzas, Poffertjes, Fairy Floss, Cupcakes, Fudge, Slices, Cakes and COFFEE.

The Swanbank Steam Train Rides will be running throughout the day as well...with discounted fares for market goers.

FREE ENTRY AND FREE PARKING FOR ALL...

Something for everyone at The Handmade Expo tomorrow. Don't let the election day put you off and VOTE 1...THE HANDMADE EXPO..

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Skip a couple of markets to NOVEMBER

2010-08-18T13:45:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

We just want to take you to the November 20th market.

We are so lucky and proud to have the QLD Firefighters attend the November 20th Handmade Expo to sell their 2011 Firemen's Calanders.

We know that Wayne will be there and possibly a couple more from the calander as well.

This is Wayne.

Please make him feel welcome at our November market.

All monies raised from the sale of these calanders go to the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation. What a wonderful cause...

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

PAPER AND SIGN :)

2010-08-18T09:33:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

We have been busy this week with the Brassall Sign. Thanks heaps to Cheryl Bromage....
Now, I only took a photo with my phone and can't download it onto the pooty....but this is what it looks like with the August date of course....

We were also featured in the Ipswich News this week. You can read the story and see the photo HERE.

We are super excited to have a butcher on board this month. FOR ALL OF YOUR MEAT NEEDS!

Don't forget that the first 500 people through the door from 8am will get a FREE cupcake to...this is to help celebrate our second birthday....

See you soon
From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Only 8 more sleeps until the next market

2010-08-13T14:12:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone

So, there is only 8 more sleeps until the next Handmade Expo at the Ipswich Turf Club.

The first 500 people through the door get a free cupcake.

WHY YOU ASK?

Well, it is our 2nd birthday and we are excited.....

We open the gates at 8am - 2pm and we hope to see you all there...

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

AMAZING ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY

2010-07-31T12:13:00.002+10:00

Hi Everyone.

We have an amazing advertising opportunity that has come up for our current stallholders. If you are interested to know more, please email us at thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au
Very limited space available.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Market Wrap Up - The Handmade Expo - July

2010-07-22T09:24:00.004+10:00

Hi Everyone

Wow...what another huge and successful market. We are so proud of everything that has been achieved with our market. The wonderful stallholders, the wonderful customers. It really is amazing....The local and handmade spirit is alive at the Ipswich Turf Club EVERY MONTH...

We all work so very hard every month to bring The Handmade Expo to the South East Queensland Community...not just us as the Co-ordinators, but all of the Stallholders as well who take it upon themselves to not only help promote the market but to rock up from 5:30am to start setting up their space, not knowing what the day will bring. We all must be doing something right as we are celebrating our 2nd birthday at our next market (August 21st). We, as the Co-ordinators are always on the ball, 10 steps ahead trying to make the market bigger and better every month and every month we seem to be succeeding. So, really, instead of this being a market wrap up (which it sort of is)! it is a THANK YOU to everyone who supports The Handmade Expo.

Ok, so back to it...we just want to share some photos with you. Oh and an awesome celebrity came to our market on Saturday. We love her and she is a huge supporter of The Handmade Expo. Thanks Ali from River 94.9 for coming on Saturday...Here is a photo to prove it everyone...

We will certainly be in touch before the next market....until then, happy creating.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam