I completed a stock count earlier this week to work out what I needed to make
the most of for Finders Keepers next month and to my surprise, I have
been chipping away in great amounts and not realising it! The wooden
range is completely full - I really do not need to make anything more to
take with me, this is yet another one of those high-five moments.
Reflecting on the last two market events of 2012, it is without a doubt
that the item being snapped up the most at the market stall is the That
Vintage Imprinted Clay earrings.
These come in a huge rainbow of colours and now, seven different
prints! I have just finished working out three new prints to add to the
range, which are pictured above: Art Deco, Lace and Valentine Kiss.
How do these prints come about, I hear you say?
I roll out the clay, mix up the chosen colour - in this case above, this is Sage Green, a mix of a mossy green with a smidgen of white. I then use the wooden pieces that have been laser cut with the That Vintage designs and press the print into the small balls of clay. This works well as the clay rarely sticks to the wood; when the wood starts to get a build up of clay residue, I simply wipe the wood clean with a damp cloth.
I don't use any rubber stamps or anything like that - these imprints are all part of the That Vintage range, in which ties together the wooden range with the clay range.
You can find some of the earrings for sale in the Etsy store.
I thought I would share with you the faces of who will be at the That Vintage stall at Finders Keepers, Melbourne!
Of course I'll be there, probably a little frazzled which is a given when flying interstate to do a big market event, but I'll shake those sillies away and embrace the event, enjoying every single moment!
The sweet Katie will be rockin' it by my side - this is Katie's first time working at the Finders Keepers event. This year I decided to seek the helping hands of someone new, someone who is creative also and someone who is willing to sacrifice their Friday and Saturday to hang out with me, my jewellery and the masses of crowds! I was lucky that Katie was super keen with the proposal and I am very excited to have her on board.
If you are coming along to the event, please don't be shy! Say hello and tell me if you read the blog or if you are accumulating a collection of That Vintage pieces! I love to meet those who support That Vintage, who adore it and appreciate all the time and energy that goes into my little brand.
Custom orders aren't something I normally do - but when it comes to a set of cuff links, I jump at the chance! I wonder if this eagerness is because it is a member of the opposite sex who wants to adorn themselves with a piece of That Vintage? That is a bit of a high-five moment for me!
Pretty keen to get a new batch of cuff links made for the upcoming Melbourne Finders Keepers market in April. The most recent designs from the wooden range will be making an appearance, that's for sure!
I am so over the moon to announce that That Vintage will be at the upcoming Finders Keepers event in Melbourne next month!
Way back when I began this little handmade adventure, Finders Keepers was on my list of goals - I managed to tick this goal off with my first acceptance into the Sydney December 2011 event... and being completely honest with you, the moment I received the congratulations email, I cried and cried and cried!
There is nothing more amazing than having success that you have worked hard for and having a goal accomplished. I am very grateful that Finders Keepers is having That Vintage back for a third time now!
The Finders Keepers events are very well run; they are a highly professional team with that added zest for the handmade love within life. The stallholders are all of amazing quality, there is always a vast array of different products, plus the added awesomeness of scrumptious food, beverages and entertainment.
The market is in its 5th year and to ensure its growth and development, there will be a gold coin entry this time around - I think it is absolutely worth it!
Finders Keepers is definitely more than just a market. It is an experience - one that should be devoured completely, whilst savouring every single last drop!
If you are planning a trip to any of the Finders Keepers markets this year, come armed with a tote bag, plenty of cash and your plastic cards too, bring a friend and make sure you have oodles of time to spare - to get the most out of an event like this as a visitor, you need time - time in which you allow yourself to converse with the maker, let your eyes be captivated and absorb absolutely every single ounce of talent in the venue.
See you there!
Event information here.
Oh yes... the wait is nearly over people!
This week is Finders Keepers week!
If you haven't been to a Finders Keepers market event, ever, then you are missing out. This even in Melbourne is going to be their biggest to date - with over 120 stalls to make you starry eyed and giddy with handmade goodness - be sure to come cashed up and armed with a tote bag!
Here are the facts:
WHAT: Finders Keepers market
WHERE: Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
WHEN: Friday 20th April 6pm-10pm & Saturday 21st April 10am-5pm
COST: FREE!
See you there!
So happy to announce that That Vintage will be heading over to Melbourne for the Finders Keepers event, 20th & 21st of April!
This is super exciting because flicking back to last year when That Vintage made its debut at the Sydney event, it was a dream come true! Now, for a second time around, it is even more special...
I cannot wait to hang out with all the creative cats and meet some new lovers and the faithful loyal ones!
We are nearly at the end of the first month for 2012 - how on earth did that happen?
The perception of time as you get older, seems to be that it flies by way too quickly - trying to soak up every single moment gets harder with age, but I'm determined this year more than ever to stop and smell the roses.
Last year was a whirlwind - the main goal and highlight was reached when myself and Lauren set up the That Vintage stall at the Sydney Finders Keepers event. Being apart of the Finders Keepers crew has been a dream of mine with That Vintage since day dot and last year, I finally felt I was ready to flap those wings and do it! And do it we did!
There is something about major mainland market events, the buzz of the crowds, meeting new and old lovers of That Vintage and seeing so much talent in the same area - I have now been bitten with the mainland market bug...
I have a huge plan for 2012: That Vintage will be darting across the country, east to west, north to south - and I cannot wait!
Finders Keepers: Done and Dusted!
And what an experience it was...
A huge line of people out the front door just before 6pm; once the door had opened, the people streamed in thick and fast... it was almost like watching the doors of a major department store opening just before a huge sale - except Finders Keepers was twenty thousand times better than any department store sale opening!
The atmosphere, space and music was fab - live band and a great DJ, it really set the mood to "awesome handmade shopping time" - it was buzzing; oodles of inquisitive lovers of handmade casting their eyes over stall after stall of incredible talent.
I got goosebumps a number of times during the event - almost as though I had to pinch myself to make sure this was really happening!
It was lovely to meet the amazing fellow creatives, the loyal and adoring lovers of That Vintage and meet the new lovers also - thanks for coming and saying hello!
Thanks to the crew at Finders Keepers for putting on such a schmick event - it was an experience I'll never ever forget!
Wow...
This weekend!
It is on!
We fly out to Sydney on Wednesday... hopefully dodging the thunder storm that is predicted, suitcases fat full of That Vintage goodness.
The market kicks off on Friday, 6pm-10pm and again on Saturday, 10am-5pm at the Carriageworks.
My "wish list" includes some new pieces of jewellery from eels jewellery + scrimshaw and some cuteness in the form of fabric bows from whiskers lane... oh and sweet leather shoes from the horse.
Plus oodles more which I'll stumble upon if I get a chance to wander out from the stall!
Hope to see you there!
Can you believe it?
It's that time of year already - Finders Keepers time!
The Brisbane event kicks off this Saturday, 5th November, 10am - 4pm - and again on Sunday, 6th November, 10am - 4pm at the Old Museum.
The lovely ladies from Style Milk are having another stall at this event - hurrah!
So if you are in that neck of the woods, you should pop along and do some finding and keeping for yourself and check out That Vintage goodies on the Style Milk stall.
Count down for the Sydney event is... 30 days!
Yes - it is true!
That Vintage will be at the Sydney Finders Keepers Market event and I can barely contain my excitement!
This has been a long standing dream of mine since That Vintage began to grow from a hobby to a small business. If you have a dream that you are passionate about, go and put your heart and soul right into it - you can achieve whatever your heart desires.
See you there!
The lovely ladies behind Style Milk have now given the That Vintage Tea Party Jewellery range a home online - and the response has been super sweet! Style Milk are heading to the Finders Keepers market in Brisbane this weekend, having their first ever stall at the event - the girls will have an abundance of Tea Party Rings for the event too - I so wish I could attend!
