Store Spotlight - Baby Laila

This months store spotlight is on Beck from Baby Laila!

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Hi I am Beck - well really Rebecca, but no one seems to call me that these days :)
I am a SAHM - WAHM of 3 kids, Ethan has just turned 7, Abbi is 5 and Laila is 20 months and last but not least I am partner to Ricky and have been for the past 12 years.

How long have you been crafting for?

About a year and a half ago, I started sewing, prior to that I had only ever cross stitched as a teenager. I actually failed textiles at school!

What made you get into crafting?

Basically I was lonely and grieving and stuck at home with 3 kids!
After some disaster cushion covers I made a baby blanket, that turned out well, that gave me some confidence and it stemmed from there, with each completed project came a sense of pride and the confidence to try something new.

Why did you decided to make hair clips etc?

I started making hair clips after seeing some for sale and I commented that I would like to try and make them, the response I got back was laughter, they didn't think I would be able to, which of course drove me to succeed at making them.
I have not stopped since!

What made you decided to start selling your creations?

I decided to start selling my stuff after having  quite a few requests from people, I started making things only for friends, when Ozhandmade was born, I jumped at the chance to open a store and Baby Laila was born!

What had crafting and selling your items done for you?

Knowing that people want to spend their hard earned money on my creations absolutely melts me, not only that, but when its for a present, that makes me feel great that not only do they want to spend their money on it, but they think its good enough to give as a gift.
Having an outlet such as this has really helped me, I never imagined that it would have taken me this far though.


Thanks for your time Beck! You can check out Baby Laila here.

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New Stores at Oz Handmade

We have two new stores who have opened up at Oz Handmade!

TBcards is the home of Australian made and printed Greeting cards with handmade gifts.  What gifts you ask...well I personally make hand knitted baby sleeping sack cocoons, hand knitted cotton / bamboo dishcloths and facewashers, I on occasion make knitted pot holders, mummy+me matching aprons and various other gifts to keep variety.

The face behind the store is me Tracey Beaumont a Work at Home Mum with two young boys Lachlan (or better known as Igloo) and Maxen (or better known as Nanuq).  They are the greatest, and although business takes up a lot of my time my two boys always come first.  Maxen was my inspiration to make the Baby Cocoon and he often sits in his wrap making sure the cocoons here at TBcards are made to perfection.

How did I get into all this?
Well I think it all started many generations before me my family were involved in the circus (the picture below is my great grandmother and her family), and although that does sound like a lot of fun, photography and design are a lot more practical.

I have loved photography since a child, when my mum gave me an old camera of hers. I still have many of those pictures. I would have taken many more photos had my pocket money allowed more developing. Over the years I have practiced and perfected my skills. Although like anything else, I still have plenty more to learn.

I fall in love with so many of my photographs, and so I decided I should share them with you, for your enjoyment and for you to share with your friends and family.

I do my best to keep my cards at an affordable price without compromising on quality. I take pride in my work, and will always ensure to provide the highest quality products possible. 

 

 

 

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Funky-Buddha Bibs, makers of the bandana bib in Sydney, NSW, Australia. We are a small company specialising in making high quality bandana bibs for dribbly babies and toddlers. The bibs are also suitable for children with special needs. All designs are bought and made in small quantities rather than mass produced. We source the funkiest fabrics that are 100% cotton for a soft, breathable and easy to wash finish. All bibs are backed with cotton towelling for extra absorbency. Alternatively we can produce custom made bibs to your choice of fabric. All bibs are packaged in a simple white organza bag, making it the perfect gift for family and friends. 

 

 

Be sure to come by and check out these two new stores as well as our other great stores at Oz Handmade.