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new seller quick five :: wingbysea

New seller :: wingbysea
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How did you find out about madeit?
I can't quite remember the first time I heard about MadeIt, but it was really brought to my attention by the feature article you did on Kirsten of ForgetMeNot. I love buying handmade, and I love the idea of being able to buy all Australian handmade - all while the little one sleeps!

Explain your style.
My style - well it gets a bit eclectic, because sometimes I'm feeling a bit more fun and tomboyish, or glamourous, or chic and minimalist. I'm also very influenced by people watching and the feel of where I live, Avalon is a pretty relaxed, beachy place, with a hint of urban influence.

What makes you happy?
Those unplanned moments of family time when it all clicks and we are just happy to be together are the best. The opportunity to be creative and make something, that's pretty good too!

What makes you sad?
I start getting sad when I'm too tired! Also watching the news, and being faced with situations or problems - especially those of close friends and family - that I can't fix makes me sad. I'm a fixer-upperer.

What cant you live without?
I cannot live without my husband, my son, sunshine, water, and laughter. My morning coffee is pretty important too!

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New seller quick five :: Bedros Designs

New seller :: Bedros Designs
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How did you find about madeit?
Through my good friend Ebony (Off The Peg). We both share a love for creating beautiful handmade products and wanted a way to share our creations with other handmade lovers and the world. Madeit is just the perfect place for that.

Explain your style?
I would describe my style as Vintage Chic, accessories that would not be outdated by fashion trends. I am mostly inspired by the materials I source and I try not to limit my creativity as I am always keen to explore new things.

What makes you happy?
The freedom to create beautiful hand made products for my customers and when I make a sale on Madeit....Oh and how can I forget coffee 1st thing in the morning.

What makes you sad?
Loosing my dog Benji last year on Boxing day and human trafficking, especially of young children.

What can't you live without?
My beautiful family and their encouragement, my Bamboo Pen Tablet (cannot do my computer graphics without it)....oh and did I mention coffee?

Spotlight: Mishmash Designs

Tell us a bit about yourself?
My name is Michelle Vella I live in Sth Morang Victoria. My partners name is Bruno and we have 6 sons, Rhys 20, Leigh 18, Alex 15, Ben 14, Samuel, 11 and Max 10. I work at Spoltight Sth Morang, I managed the craft Department there for two years but stepped down as it was way to much for me (Hours) although I am a work freak. I now organise all events at Spolight including all craft workshops..I love it. I love to spend time with my family and I love to go for a swim and also enjoy walking.

What's your best advice for someone starting up? 

My best adive to starting up would be to stay positive, things don't happen over night. Take your time in taking photos and listing your items. I am very focussed on customer support so always answer emails as soon as possible. List new items regulary.

Do you have any advertising/promotion tips for sellers to be successful?

Twitter is a great place to promote your items in your store - twitter.com/mishmashdesigns. Also having a blog is a great idea - mishmashdesigns.blogspot.com. Blogs are great for free giveaways. I think Business cards are great to have as well. Also remebering that family and friends are a great way to get you name out there.

Can you share any lessons that you have learned the hard way?

I can remember when I first started I put the incorrect email down as my paypal. I was so excited when I received my first sale that I didn't even notice that I hadn't been paid for days. So now I always make sure to take my time through listing and enter correct information. Also a good lesson is communication. If you are running late with an order it's always best to be honest and communicate with your customer. Normally people are very understanding but just like to know what is going on.

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Spotlight: Owls are Hunting

Tell us a bit about yourself?
Hello! My name is Jo and I live in Canberra and I actually like it! I do! Canberra gets a tough press! I moved here just over a year ago from a teeny tiny village in the Yorkshire Dales in England where I worked for a bespoke furniture design company who designed for big posh clients like Harrods and Selfridges. I love interiors and homewares so I’ve set up a little business in Canberra (with just the one employee - me!) making lamps and lampshades.

What resources 'have or do you' use to help your creative pursuits (i.e. groups, classes, shops, websites etc)?
We have a fantastic fabric shop in Canberra called Addicted to Fabric so if I’m ever struggling for inspiration I head over there and always find something amazing. I also follow some great design blogs to keep up to date with current trends, and I’m slightly addicted to Twitter – it keeps me connected with other crafters and goings on in the craft world.

What's your best advice for someone starting up?
Be confident in your designs. Stick to your guns. Don’t under value your items – people who buy handmade are cool, intelligent people who want something unique and understand the time and effort and thought that has gone into an item. That’s why they’re buying it!

Do you have any advertising/promotion tips for sellers to be successful?
Firstly: Photography. You need to really take the time to get decent photos of your items. I’m no expert at this at all and I’m still learning with each new picture I take.

Secondly: Take advantage of all the free media stuff that’s out there! Get a blog (I have one! It’s theowlsarehunting.blogspot.com), get a twitter account, get a facebook page, get a flickr account. The more places your name and pictures crop up the more people will find out about you and your lovely products.

Thirdly: Keep your madeit shop looking gorgeous and well stocked. Not only is it a great place to sell your items but it’s also a great place to be spotted by boutique owners, journalists and stylists.

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This week in the Press!!

Madeit was lucky enough to get a double mention in the latest edition of Notebook Magazine. Not only did Notebook mention madeit.com.au, our twitter account was also mention for great tips by Australian designers and project links. Thanks Notebook!!

The below page is part of an article by Francesca Newby "The Homemade Revolution".


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madeit seller Mrs Beckinsale creative & oh'so gorgeous pillows feature in the latest edition of Frankie Magazine. Check out Mrs Beckinsale's Melbourne Tram and London Bus pillows in their madeit store www.madeit.com.au/MrsBeckinsale


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madeit seller Little Poppett dress features in the "Where the Wild Things Are" photo shoot in the latest edition of Shop for Kids Magazine. Visit www.madeit.com.au/littlepoppett for a range of gorgeous baby & children goodies. (Sorry about the quality of scan below - thumbs down to new printer/scanner)


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