150

Well it seems people are keen to checkout my handmaidies on facebook. So much so that I am almost to the 150! Thanks for those of you who have backed me from the start and for my new likers this is what happens. . .
Every time I get another 50 likers on my handmaid by helen hedding FB page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handmaid-by-helen-hedding/164762133564691?v=photos&ref=sgm
I randomly choose one of you to receive a free handmaidie. I will message whoever it is and exchange details. If you don't want to receive a freebie then that's fine too. I haven't decided on which one it will be this time but will have a look in my studio to see who is ready to go to a new home. Thanks HH

New side project with messagemark

message mark http://www.messagemark.com.au/ has created a fantastic new range of Dinky Dye Aussie cards. To help out with a bit of promo I am in the process of making softies to match. Keep tuned for more and go and see some of the best designed paper products around. They use 100% post-consumer recycled paper, 20% of all online sales are donated to Cure4CF and are proudly designed and hand produced in South Australia. 

Flood Appeal Auctions

I am happy to be a part of the following 2 Flood Appeal Auctions.

To bid on Gerry Giraffe go to:

http://www.facebook.com/OzMaterialGirls?v=wall

To bid for clever cat go to: http://www.facebook.com/OzMaterialGirls?v=wall

To bid on Dolly go to:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Handmade-in-South-Australia/127324963956820

Info on this auction will be posted shortly 

I am very excited to have been featured on Upcycled's Facebook page. http://upcycled.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Upcycled/127598080601444
For anyone interested in my products please feel free to email me direct. Not everything I use in my creations is up-cycled but wherever possible I do try and reuse old fabric swatches, thrift store clothes and any other fabrics which have accumulated over the years in my studio. I can often make customer orders - keep in mind my supplies change and my creatures are usually one off's (but I can make repeats in different fabrics). I can post orders overseas and within Australia and am always happy to work on new projects (time allowing).
Thanks for visiting and supporting an independent crafter! HH

Back to work . . .

I have been quite busy whilst on holidays with new cat handmaidies for your to enjoy!

Wishing you all well this Christmas.

I'll be away from the studio for a bit but will be working on new creatures for next year so stay tuned and I hope to be able to entertain you all again in 2011 with a bit of handmaidie goodness. Stay safe and well over the holiday period and hope to see you all next year! Thanks hh

Have a wonderful Christmas!

One final handmaidie friend to share with you. I thought I'd finish the year the way I started it by making a softie just for my daughter. I am calling him "Charlie's Christmas Dude" and I hope she gets a surprise on the morning of the 25th as I have sewn and wrapped him in secret tonight. Merry Christmas everyone and thank you to all my handmaidie converts and supporters out there. If you haven't had the best year I wish for your luck to change in 2011 and for those on a good roll keep it going. Remember to teach your children that creativity is just as important when you are an adult as when you are a child and have a safe holiday. hh

Thank-you!

Thanks to everyone who has been following my facebook page. I have now got to 100 (actually 101). How fantastic! And the random liker has been notified.
I hope to be able to keep everyone interested next year with lots of new ideas and creatures in 2011.

Thanks also to everyone who supports local handmade businesses in their area. Happy holidays, Helen.

First 100

As I am now getting closer to my first 100 liker's on facebook I think it's time to put up my next freebie. So I am thinking my next friend give away will be one of my little caramel vinyl and leather owls. I have also put a squeaker in him too!

So spread the word and you'll be in the running for him to arrive on your doorstep free! (Postage included within Aus.)

Facebook 50

OK, for all you lovelies that decided you would like me I promised to give away a red giraffe (centre)postage paid anywhere in Australia, when I got to 50 to one lucky liker from 1-50.
This will be done every 50, so please keep passing the word around.

I will be contacting the winner by face book and will allow 3 days for reply or I will go onto the next one pulled from the hat! Good luck!

In shop Today!

Today I will be in the Shop from 10-3pm. So if you are in the Magill area or just need to get some pressies then come and see me at Shimmer and Sparkle from 10-3pm.

Shimmer & Sparkle 366 Magill Rd Kensington Park 

Ph:0413757425 Wed - Fri:10:00-3:00 Sat:11:00-4:00

Apart from my handmaidies there are are fabulous dresses, bibs and tees from Little Boombalada, Sac Du Jour has stunning bags for your little princess and Star Bubs has all your hair accessories covered. You will also find a  huge range of fairy dresses from Shimmer and Sparkle too. If you are in need of a costume for your little one they have a hire out service of some amazing things (not just for girls) and they are really good rates.

Shimmer and Sparkle will also have a school holiday program running so don't forget to make you bookings before all the places fill up. For More info see:

SHIMMER & SPARKLE

http://www.shimmerandsparkle.com.au/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Adelaide-Australia/Shimmer-and-Sparkle/166112613415443?v=info

LITTLE BOOMBALADA

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.littleboombalada.com.au%2F&h=29bb4

STAR BUBS

http://www.starbubs.com.au

http://www.facebook.com/pages/STARBUBS/23058044664

We're going to Sydney to our new home "RETROSPECTIONS"

Are you in Sydney? 
Then come and see us in our new home at RETROSPECTIONS 498a Miller St, Cammeray, NSW.

Rabbit Squeakers

Little Squeaker Owls

Recycled Jumper Elephants

Todays newbies . . . Beautiful Recycled Jumper Bunnies.

Beautiful Bunnies are made from recycled jumpers and have movable arms and legs (internal hinging used). $35.00 + postage.

Lollipop Market - Thank you!

Thanks to all my lovely customers who came to see me a the Lollipop Markets on the weekend. It was a huge day and I hope everyone went home happy and all shopped out!
For more info on the next market checkout: http://lollipopmarkets.com.au/
and http://www.facebook.com/lollipopmarkets

Thanks also to Bree, Kaye and Nicole for doing such and amazing job on organizing an Adelaide based market!

http://lollipopmarkets.com.au/

Don't forget to come and see all my new handmaidies this Sunday at the Lollipop Markets.

Zippermouth

Zippermouth is my new boy toy and he and his brothers (and maybe a sister or two) will be available at the up coming Lollipop Markets on Nov 14. There will lots of new toys so it's worth your while to see what the next 2 weeks will produce!

http://lollipopmarkets.com.au/

Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who made the effort to come to Mathilda's Market today at the Norwood Town Hall. I had a great day and was genuinely touched by all the lovely comments made about my handmaidies.
Now to start work re stocking for lollipop markets in 2 weeks time!
www.lollipopmarkets.com.au

Come and see me at Mathilda's Market this Sunday in Adelaide.

 As well as Christmas stockings I will also have Hair Accessory Tree ornaments. $10.00 on day of sale so be quick! Inside you get a pair of Button Hair Clips and a pair of Button Hair Elastics. There will be lots of different colours to choose from. They make great cheap and cheerful presents for little girls.

New cushions

Christmas Stockings

The first of my Christmas things. Beautiful girl stockings!
Boy versions on their way soon.