Finders Keepers market & other bits and pieces!

After my visit to the Finders Keepers in April this year I was really keen to take part in their next event. So I am happy to say that I have a stall at the upcoming October market, it opens of the Friday evening & runs all day Saturday! Going from the last market it should be a busy, fun market. Here's are the links to the designer directory  and the Facebook invite 
Just a gentle reminder the when the market is on it will be just over 2 months to Christmas.... seriously it feels as like it is just getting faster & faster!! ARGH!
If you can't make this market there are always my regular retail stores see my facebook for the listing of stores that stock my work.

Also I will be taking part in Markit at Fedsquare again on 25th of November... by that stage it will be exactly on month before Christmas so the panic should really have set in eep! For both markets I will have market specials and stock exclusively for the markets so pop by & grab a bargain - it is a reward to getting your chrissy shopping done early!

Also if you are thinking about getting portrait of your fluffy creature for yourself or as a gift you can contact me on pleatybunny@gmail.com if you want a quote or have any questions.

I love working on commissioned pieces as the subjects are always really fun and I do like the reactions I get to the finished piece! 

Here's are some images of comissioned work that I have completed recently: 

"Pinot"

Pinot looking handsome!

Pinot the handsome - a commissioned portrait of a very loved and handsome Chi/Jack Russell. The brief was for a portrait with airmail collar, I think he looks rather dashing with his starched collar and his little pearl button!

"A bad bad Bunny"

"A bad bad bunny" - a commission for a birthday gift, the brief was for a sweet but bad-ass bunny who had a bit of attitude witha vintage map paper collar.

"Oliver"

"Oliver" - a gift for a fresh baby, request was for a sweet looking bunny with patterned blues

love Miss Foo XXX

Crazy anxiety dreams, markets & autumn sunshine

So I have been a busy bunny leading up to my debut at a market. Yes I have been harping on about this for awhile as my facebook posts will attest I operate on a very high level of neurosis! At this stage the anxiety dreams are kicking in, the most disturbing has been the dream involving a massive multi-level stand, stock that was not mine and a runaway cash box and EFT machine..... best not to ask! 

I have not updated the blog in a while but have a look at my facebook page as I have added new pics & a gallery of goodies for Markit!

Mini the wonder dog on her nanna knits sleeping - at least someone is!

Markit is on Sunday - yes this Sunday & I am faffing on facebook and the blog... when I have price lists, price stickers, framing and other bits to do. Come visit it runs from 10am to 5pm in the Atrium of Fed Square I will be on stall 16B - close to the NGV book store.

Markit it's finally here!!!!

As well as preparing stock for Markit I have not turned into a complete shut in, I have actually been up to other bits & pieces:


I did manage to get to Finders Keepers Market at the end of April for a bit of inspiration and market recon for my stall, some of my work made an appearance at the Gleaners Inc. stand too. The clever kittens at Finders Keepers have a great top 10 tips for markets on their blog which is pretty spanky too and they have lovely features, lots of pretty pictures and great resources for creatives.

Pleatybunny by Miss FOO at the Gleaners Inc. stall at Finders Keepers

  My happy snaps of Finders Keepers Market April 2012 at the exhibition buildings

I have also been featured on the Howl Communications blog in a "5 mins with" interview. Pop by and have a look! 

Also I have been on the hunt for new retailers and have been talking to some really nice people and going to some great stores. And I  also delivered some new goodies to one of my favourite stores Quirk & Co. run by the lovely Kirk (Kirsty) and Nick. If you remember an awesome brand from back in the day called "Kirk couture" this is one of those clever kids! 

Quirk & Co.

466 Victoria Street

North Melborne 

VIC 3051 

03 9329 7057 

Or stalk them on Facebook

Rosettes, neon badges & pom pom sequin pins Pleatybunny by Miss FOO

Pom pom & sequin ruffle necklaces & a song bird Rosettes, neon badges & pom pom sequin pins Pleatybunny by Miss FOO

 Other goodies at Quirk & Co.

 

 

And I even got out to see some of the BEAUTIFUL colours in the Dandenong ranges - so pretty- Love autumn especially the gorgeous golden sunshine... You know I love a little bit of gold & razzle dazzle!

Love Miss Foo xxx

 

New Stockist Gleaners Inc.

I have a new stockist! I dropped off some bunnies & song birds today at Gleaners Inc. It's tucked in just off the main drag of Sydney Road in the former Perucci shirt makers store front - it is an oasis of vintage finds, haven of nanna crafting & handmade goodies. 

Pleatybunny By Miss Foo now at Gleaners Inc.

Run by the very lovely Liz Jones - super friendly and is the clever lady that is behind Betty Jo Designs. Also she's a bit of a truffle-pig of vintage finds... I have to admit I did leave the store today with a  beautiful vintage map book, mmmmm embossed cover... 
Here are some pics of the store & what you will find in there. 

Miss Mini making herself at home at Gleaners Inc

 

The Lovely Liz Jones & Mini doing her impression of a floor rug

A selection of Pleatbunny By Miss FOO bunnies & birdies!

 

 

Check out the Gleaners Inc. Blog here & you can stalk them on Facebook here!

Gleaners Inc. 

2 Ballarat St. Brunswick, 

Victoria 3071, Australia

There is going to be a Gleaners Inc stall at Finders Keepers Market this Friday 20th April 6pm -10pm & Saturday 21st 10am-5pm at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. Stop by & say Hi to the Gleaners Inc posse!

 

Love Miss Foo XXX