ADDICTED TO:

Hello
I thought I would share my addictions with you.
1. Walking in the morning (this is a new thing for me and I hope I can keep motivated). It is hard work doing 5km and pushing a pram, but I feel good after it. May I recommend this new addiction to everyone who reads.
2. Taking photos on my walk (this is also a new thing). I see things in a whole different light. It's nice. May I also suggest that if you have a camera, take it everywhere with you as you don't know what you might come across.
3. Blogging. I can't believe how addictive it is. I love keeping everyone up to date with not only the goings on of the Expo, but random subjects.
Here are some more photos of my walk this morning.


I picked a beautiful red flower (not very good with species of plants/flowers)


I couldn't help myself and had to take a photo of this beautiful Jacaranda (that species of tree, i do know)


Can anyone guess where the waterfall is? I didn't even know it was there until this morning and I have been living in the area for almost 8 years. Put a comment on the post if you know where it is..I will reveal in the next day or so. Good luck guessing!

From Liesa

ATTENTION ALL Charity and Community Groups

Hello

Would you like to raise money and run a sausage sizzle at the next Handmade Expo on November 15th.
We have had a cancellation and would love a charity or community group to take this on. All money raised would be yours and we do not charge a site fee.
You will need your own tables and canopy.
If you are interested and would like further details, please phone Liesa on 0422876154 or email: thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

A Beautiful Part of Ipswich

Hello

I remembered to take my camera while I was out walking this morning and thought I would share these beautiful shots of the St Mary's Church. The Jacarandas are in bloom and the colours are just amazing.
It is these hidden treasures of Ipswich that make this place so very special.
If you haven't been to Ipswich before, there is so much to see and do. There is a lovely information centre on the left hand side as you come into the town, they have loads of information about the town and a huge list of things for you to see and do. You can also check out this website: www.discoveripswich.com.au.
So come on down to The Handmade Expo on Saturday November 15th. Make a day of it and do some Ipswich site seeing.
Happy touring.




From
Liesa

The Perfect Paper Place

Hello

We really like to support the small businesses that support us by mentioning us on their websites/blogs and even placing flyer's on their counters and windows.
This week, a plug goes out to The Perfect Paper Place. You can find them at Raceview Shopping Centre, 64 Raceview Street, phone 32880019 or email: ppp8@bigpond.com. They can supply all your card making, scrapbooking and invitation needs.
They are yet to get a website up and running, but when they do, you will be able to find them in our supporters section of our blog.
So a big thanks to Leanne and Sue for supporting The Handmade Expo and we hope that our avid readers and supporters will show their support too in your new business venture.


Leanne

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION HIGH TEA - TINA WILSON from MORE-ISH

Hello

We were lucky enough to be invited to a High Tea at Tina's home on Saturday (Micky couldn't make it, but Liesa and Miriam attended). With a dress code enforced (something pink), we grabbed our pink shoes and handbags and headed on over. Upon entering the pink premises, we were attracted to the entrance...over the entrance was hanging a BIG set of pink BOOBS!!! mmmm, and so the afternoon began. With pink champagne flowing (and punch), the food started arriving which included:

SAVOURY:
Warm Cheese Dip with Fresh Vege Crudites
Guacamole with Parmesan Straws
Sweet Potato Scones with Herbed Cream Cheese
Mini Corn Muffins with Sour Cream & Pancetta
Bacon Shortbread with Tomato Jam
Mini Roast Vege Frittata
Polenta Wedges with Bocconcini and Cherry Tomato
Rolled Omelette with Smoked Salmon
Caramelised Onion and Feta Tartlets
Thai Chicken Cakes
Chicken Tenders
Sesame Prawn Toast

SWEETS:
Mini Mud Cakes with Choc Ganache
Lemon Curd Tarts
Macadamia, Cherry & Coconut Truffles
Melting Moments
Meringue Kisses with Pink Choc
Choc Mousse in Coconut Cups
Raspberry, Lime & Coconut Friands

May we say that Tina is an amazing cook. The food just kept flowing and tantalised every taste bud. In saying this, you can find Tina at The Handmade Expo on November 15th with her amazing sweets. If you need to find her, please come and see us at the entrance...we would be more than happy to point you in her direction.

Tina also has some amazing friends that helped out all day to help make the day amazing as well.

All the guests looked fabulous all out in something pink.

We were lucky enough to have a lady down from Breast Screen Australia to do a short talk on their services which are now in Ipswich together with a big support group.

Please find attached some photos of the day. We are proud to announce that Tina's wonderful efforts and the support from her family and friends raised an astonishing$1812.50.

Very well done to all involved...a great day had by all.


Beautiful Flowers


Liesa and Miriam


The mmmm...Boobs!


Champas and flowers


The PINK PARTY


Tina and the mmmm...BOOBS!


Pink Shoes, Pink Bags & Pink Toenails

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

More Photos

Hi
We thought we might put some more photos of our fabulous October Stallholders on the blog. Hope you like:


Berri & Elizabeth Yates


Sandra-Ann's Fascinators & Hats


The Curnow Familys' Delightful Treats

ATT: STALLHOLDERS...if you have any photos that you did take on the day, please feel free to email them to us at: thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au

From Liesa, Micky & Miriam

WANTED.....

Hello

We are starting to organise and finalise the XMAS XTRAVAGANZA XPO on December 13th and we a needing 2 things to make it perfect.

1...A ROAMING SANTA CLAUSE handing out xmas treats.
2...A ROAMING CHOIR singing xmas carols.

If anybody can help us with these 2 things we need to hear from you. Can you please email: thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au or call Liesa on 0422876154.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

October..Been, Gone and Great.

Hello

What a great day. We just have so much fun. From setting up the pavilion on the Thursday and the Friday (which we think we now have down pat into 1 day...if all goes to plan)! to watching and helping the stallholders set up from 5:30am (or a little earlier for some), to opening the doors to the public waiting to come in at 8am.
The weather was fabulous for our outdoor stallholders, I think it made some of our indoor stallholders wish they were outside! The customers flowed in and out all day, eating sausages, drinking coffee and sucking on snow cones (all of which will be back next month).
We had very close to 1000 people through the door this month...very close to last months numbers. So, thank you to everyone who came through the door this month to support The Handmade Expo and also the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Don't forget, some of our proceeds go to this wonderful cause. Speaking of NBCF, Amanda and Susan from THE CUPCAKE STALL, sold their 100 NBCF cupcakes, so another donation to this great charity. GOOD WORK GIRLS.
There is only 10 weeks until Xmas...So, if you didn't start your xmas shopping this month, we will no doubt see you on November 15th to start. Our stallholders are very busy making XMASY things for you to purchase before the big day.
Here are some photos of the wonderful day.

Chris Carter Irresistible Scent
Rachael with her preserves
Remy

Keep your eye out for more photos and new posts during the month.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION CUPCAKES

Hello

As you all know, we are donating some of our proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF).
One of our stallholders, Amanda Bayliss, runs her cupcake stall at The Handamde Expo and Amanda has been approved by NBCF to make and sell NBCF themed cupcakes. Amanda will generously donate 50c for every pink cupcake sold at The Handmade Expo this Saturday.
You can't miss Amanda's stall (picture below). So, come on down and support this wonderful charity and have your cake and eat it too!!!




From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

Market Tent for Sale

Hello

One of our Stallholders is putting her market tent up for sale.
Details of this tent are as follows:

Robain Waterproof Market Tent with complete set of poles plus extras for shelving
2.4 wide
2.6 deep (ideal for markets that only allow a car parking space)
The tent includes a separate back, roll up sides which contain see through windows
Heavy weights especially designed for high winds.
In good condition.
$450.00 onco
Contract Dorothy : 0410 123 981 or e-mail dinobjw@yahoo.com




Thanks heaps
Liesa, Micky & Miriam

ATT: ALL JEWELLERY STALLHOLDERS

Hello

We have had a couple of customers/stallholders request something different in the jewellery department that they require or did not see at the previous Handmade Expo's.

1. A customer has requested a certain piece of jewellery.
She was wondering if anyone can make a magnetic necklace that doesn't have to be fastened at the back but just rather click together. She is specifically looking for someone to make quite a few of these necklaces and would like a small plain cross in the middle on them.
If this is something you can do, please email Dorothy at: dinobjw@bigpond.com

2. Miriam is needing a chain extension. She is wanting to turn a chunky necklace into a belt.
If this is something that you can do, please email Miriam at: miriamandjeff@optusnet.com.au

Thanks Heaps
From
Liesa

Our Advertising Campaign starts for OCTOBER

Where do we begin.
First of all, we were totally suprised when one of our wonderful stallholders, Trish Goodfield from Trishalan Designs ( trishalandesigns.blogspot.com ) emailed us and told us what a great little blurb we had posted in the Sunday Mail today...mmmm!!! so, all of us raced out to grab the Sunday Mail and to our amazement, they had taken it upon themselves to place this write up in for us:



Our awesome signs went up around Ipswich today...thanks again Mitch



Plus the 2 massive banners went up. You will see one hanging at the showgrounds and the other is once again hanging in the main street of Ipswich:



Don't forget to tune into River 94.9 this week.
We will also be in the Queensland Times, Ipswich Independent, The Ipswich News and The Advertiser.

This month and from now on, we will be distributing our flyers around the Ipswich area. Our main focus in October is to get the wonderful customers through the door. We have this month, distributed 2000. All printed by hand by the 3 of us. We will also have flyers on hand at the Expo, so if you would like a bundle to distribute yourself, please feel free to come and grab some.

If you see any advertising that is not mentioned in this post, would you be so kind to email us at: thehandmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au

Only 6 sleeps to go.
See you next Saturday

From Liesa, Micky & Miriam

HA HA FUNNY FUNNY

I would like to make a comment about the photo that Miriam (my mum) put on this blog of me...Actually, instead of using words, I would like to use a photo...
Anyone can do this...its cool, a bit quirky and funny...the website is:
www.yearbookyourself.com
So, I have not gone from brunette to blonde!!!
Miriam, hope you like this photo of yourself...funny how we have the same hairstyle now.



And Micky, if you think you are going to get away with not having one done, think again!!! hope you like it.





From Liesa

Someone we all know and love has a new look!

WE ARE GOING TO GOONDIWINDI....

WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS EVERYONE.
THE HANDMADE EXPO IS GOING TO GOONDIWINDI (GUNDY).
WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FROM STALLHOLDERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO BE A PART OF IT. TO MAKE IT VIABLE FOR THE STALLHOLDERS, THE PUBLIC AND THE HANDMADE EXPO, WE DO REQUIRE A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF STALLHOLDERS TO BE ABLE TO GO AHEAD WITH THE EXPO.
THE DATE WILL BE SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 2009.
THE COST WILL BE $50 PER STALL (3M X 3M SPACE WITH 1 X TABLE AND 1 X CHAIR)
IT WILL BE HELD IN AN UNDERCOVER LOCATION.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND WOULD LIKE A STALL AT THIS YEARLY EXPO IN GUNDY, PLEASE EMAIL: handmadeexpo@optusnet.com.au or call Miriam on 0407065307 or Liesa on 0422876154

HAPPY TIMES
FROM
LIESA, MICKY & MIRIAM

We are full for OCTOBER

Hello

We have been busy behind the scenes trying to organise our wonderful October Handmade Expo and we can now officially confirm that we are full for October.

From experience, there could be cancellations as the expo gets closer, so to all those on the waiting list, do not dispair, a spot could still become available for you. We will keep making our way down the list and advise.

So, thank you to all of our October stallholders for your enthusiasm and to the public, we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 18th October.

From
Liesa, Micky & Miriam