It's been TOO long since my last blog!!!

Wow, how time flies. It's been almost a month since i last blogged.

I'm sitting here at Aj's laptop while he and Toby finish constructing a 3D spider puzzle thingy.

Things are slow but steady with BA. Would love a few more orders per week but but i'm not grumbling, just stating. Facebook is a wonderful tool for sharing photos and chatting to people about the business.

We (mum and I) went to the Elwood Community Market at the start of the month...not going to do it again. There were a few other creative stalls, but loads of food and 'garage sale' stalls. We only had a few people interested and the only sale was a 'sample' which covered the petrol. The upside was that i have come to realise that one market per month, for now, is what is best.

Parkdale Market was on the 15th and i did really well there. Better than the month before and i had people coming back to say thanks and give me feedback. Plus i got another order. Go the orders!!!
I've been having fun with some other creative ideas too. BA's Journal/Notebook range will come out in June and I've been designing some more shapes.

An order from Ararat, which my beautiful sister was able to do for me.

Henry, the first Parkdale Market order. And then the S for one very cute little girl.

And while Aj was helping a friend of mine understand her chemisty, i was enjoying some sewing craft. Isn't this little owl, egg cosy the cutest. Thinking of doing a large version, with a few adjustments, as a door stop for my Zoe's room.

Mothers Creations

With Mother's Day not far off we have been busy little bees creating new and wonderful words for you and for the market. These are a few, more to come this week. All but the lavender (which sold the day i put it on Facebook) are for sale.

Elwood market

Well, we're into the Elwood market!

The Elwood Community Market is a major fundraiser for Elwood Primary. It is voluntarily run by parents of the children attending the school.
They run the first Saturday of every month, unless it falls during school holidays.

1st May
Elwood Primary School

Scott Street, Elwood

See you there!

Our price list

PRICES

Small letters $8.oo

Large letters $20.oo

7cm high words $25.oo

15cm high words $40.oo

Three tiered frames $30.oo (photos printed for free)

Coat/Bag hooks $15.oo

Magnets $2.oo

ORDERING and CONTACTS
by emailing Mel at mel.butterflyartworks@gmail.com
or phoning 0411953667 / 59830342
As most orders are custom made we require a non-refundable deposit of 50% before the order can be started. The full balance (including any applicable postage) is required before the item(s) can be shipped.

PAYMENT
Paypal invoice can be emailed to you
Direct Deposit or Cash

PRODUCTION and POSTAGE
Products are generally ready to be posted within 3 weeks (generally sooner) of placing your order. You will be called or emailed should there be a delay on your order.

Delivery is by Australia Parcel Post. Most items can be posted anywhere in Victoria for $7.50
(extra $2.50 for registered and insured post). We do not charge for packaging. For postage to other states and more remote areas, we will calculate the postage and advise you of the cost. Multiple items in one order will be shipped together, unless advised otherwise by the client.

New products - Three tired frames

These frames were first created by Katie as Christmas gifts. They were such a hit that we have started creating some for Butterfly Artworks as well. These frames have been made so that you can add your own photos or we can print your (emailed) photo on the matching textured card.
These ones are for sale, $30 each with photo printing at no extra cost.

and then there is this most beautiful house welcoming sign. Pictures don't do it justice!

Thanks for looking and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Off to market we went.

It's too long a story for now but on Thursday I called

and got into the Parkdale Market!

Well, the market went ok. Quieter than i expected but a few others said it was quiter than usual. I have booked in for next month and look forward to seeing those who took info and mentioned bringing friends back. I sold a few peices and took one order. For a starter I was happy to have covered my costs and come out with a little in hand.

Thanks to mum for coming with me today and to my family for being kind enough to release me for the morning. Love you all! Thanks too, to those who have been supportive in my adventures. xox

My very first stall at a market

treasured

I'm not much of a blogger more of a talker but tonight I'm feeling bloggy so here goes.

I felt that it was really important to have a word for each of the kids rooms. I wanted something that spoke into their lives and into who they are and will become. For Zoe it was beloved. I did it in a metalic white embossed with butterflies and for Toby...treasured. Its been sitting on the shelf waiting to be finished for a few months now, will since before we moved into this house (last November) but it's done now and i am so pleased with the outcome. It looks brillant on his wall as its the only thing on the wall. A real statement of who our Toby is, treasured by us and treasured by God.