PDF what's that? a new line? Free to DUSTers?

Anyone can make their own DIY button bracelet or button flowers by following my photographs and instructions! It's a new line in my shops: button tutorials delivered through cyberspace!

The first two DUSTers who ask me, will get them free!

The innocent pleasure of a gift in the mail

One of the nicest things about the whole world of running an online shop is that you meet the other sellers. If not in real space, then at least through the pleasure of the letter box when a DUST craft swap is organized. Such a moment happened today when this gorgeous, happy, timely gift arrived from Emma.
Lately my hair has got to the point where I need to secure it back. And look what was in the parcel! Thank you Emma for the super bright and well made coasters, and for the surprise hair ties. They're great!

The week goes on...

Yesterday was quite an etsy kind of day, and last night it went on... I entered a chat room, had some fun, and ended up in a treasury! Apologies to Penny pocketcarnival for failing to acknowledge her coin purse in the etsy DUST picture a few days ago. Today I posted a custom order of these 2 very pretty bouquets to Manhatten. This afternoon I decided there is so much interest in (giveaway feedback) my flowers that I've made special discounted listing in my etsy shop. And so the week goes on...

Suggestions for my giveaway, please

I seriously need suggestions for the giveaway: I'm on for next week!!
http://www.aussie-handmade-giveaway.com/
What would you expect from me? (a) A button bouquet? (b) A grab bag of a selection of my items? (c) A necklace? (d) Button bracelet kit?

Here is a snapshop of my etsy DUST life over the past few weeks.

Button flower workshop with Melanie and Jade

We had a creative morning making button flowers such as you've never seen before! I was IMPRESSED!

Brisbane etsy DUST meet up

I've been lucky to meet up with some of the Brisbane DUSTers.

Last Monday Melanie and her daughter Jade and Jade's children Abigail and Kristian, along with Greer met up with me at McDonalds in Coorparoo. Chloe wore her new bubble dress made by Rach. We had a really nice chat! Then today Jackie and Ange and I had a meetup at Carindale. Good fun!

We all agreed that it's terrific to see people in person, when we usually chat in threads and forums.

etsy DUST craft swap

My etsy DUST craft swap buddy Rachelle (http://www.miahenry.etsy.com/) sent her beautiful item weeks ago, and we've been patiently waiting for the right time to open it. Today was the day!

Perfect!

At stitches and craft

Today the lovely Fiona showed me how to set up this blog! She ran a button bracelet workshop, which was great! Lots of chat, plenty of fun and a bracelet to wear after!
I'm having a great time getting to meet other like minded button crafters and etsy and DUST people here in Brisbane.