Did someone say FIREMEN?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!