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.

more words. jungle, chosen & BABY

I really enjoyed doing these! I did the BABY as a baby shower pressent. The other two words are for sale.I'm working on Toby's word for his bedroom tonight... tomorrows blog maybe :D

The brochure - photo try 2

At last, I have a brochure!

It's a tri-fold design and is double sided. I'm happy with the end product...for now that is :) More than happy to send out a hard copy to anyone who wants one.

The brochure

At last, I have a brochure!

It's a tri-fold design and is double sided. I'm happy with the end product...for now that is :) More than happy to send out a hard copy to anyone who wants one.

Mothers Day - 9th May

MOTHERS DAY - 9th MAY

What are you getting your mum?

Free postage for Mothers Day orders.

Thank you

and these are the 'thank you' magnets i created from the paper that the girls used at the craft day.

I will send them out this week.

This is my new size letters.

These are 10cm and are great as individual letters or as a word/name.

The word BABY was created for my cousin's wife's baby shower and are in greens and yellows.

Orders taken. email: mel.butterflyartworks

My first workshop

My first workshop went off really well! I have three young ladies join me and we had a ball. It was a great afternoon of fun, laughter (giggles) and of course creating. The photos below are of the girls amazing work.

Easter gifts

What a fantastic Easter gift! This will be finished off by the client (my sister, Beth, and i did these together) once she has writen on the matching cards and stuck them on the letters.

Why not also give something that will last the years. :D

Canvas' three

We felt that we were to do art on canvas as well and these are the first three pieces. Enjoy! Remember that all our art is for sale so if you would like anything that you see, just email us at mel.butterflyartworks@gmail.com.au

Cupcake anyone?

I created this cupcake last night. I was inspired by my great friend Lucy, who loves baking and her mum, who makes aprons.

I was thinking how great it'd be to have aprons hanging on a wall, for when people want to come over and create something but don't want splashes on their clothes...then it went to the baking side of aprons and this was the end product.

I created my own paper! Wow, God is expanding my creativity. I then went on to design a ballet/dance paper but you'll have to wait for that one.

Basic Cupcake Recipe

200g unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup caster sugar

3 eggs

2 1/2 cups self-raising flour, sifted

1/2 cup milk

Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced oven. Line muffin or mini-muffin pans with paper cases.

Using an electric mixer, beat butter, vanilla and sugar in a small bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each addition (mixture will separate at this stage). Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in half the flour. Stir in half the milk. Repeat with remaining flour and milk until combined.

For 1/3 cup-capacity muffin pans use 2 level tablespoons of mixture. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Alternatively, for 1 tablespoon-capacity mini muffin pans use 1 tablespoon mixture. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Stand cakes in pans for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Zozo's party - photos take2

Zozo's party

These photos are a tad late in getting on the blog but i wanted to share them with you. My sister (Driftwood Cakes) made the beautiful cake toppers, and they finished off the cupcakes very well. Plus they tasted yummy. It was a great day spent with family and a few close friends. It's unbelieveable that Zoe is one already! She is such a strong little character! Love her so very much. 

Miss Ladybug

Made this Ladybug and Owl for my sisters friend.

I have made a ladybug before but as I never make two the same, each one is exciting and fun to do.

Better go and package them up for posting in the morning.  

'Blue Butterflies'

email me (mel.butterflyartworks@gmail.com) for prices or more info

The carboot stall.

Wow, I did it. Butterfly Artworks first 'stall'.

The carboot sale went well. I didn't get my hopes up to high as after all, and i include myself in this, carboot sales are normally where people go to get a bargain.
It was a beautiful day, and plenty of stall holders were there to help support the Frankston Church of Christ.
I was pleasantly surprised by the custom, and a number of my brochures were taken for further information.
Thank you for your love and support.
Thanks to Leesa for allowing me to share her table.
A huge thanks to Aj and the kids for allowing me to express my creativity in this way.
And a massive thanks to God for giving me my creativity.
With love xox

Car Boot Sale

I will be at the Frankston Church of Christ carboot sale on the 13th March 9am - 1pm.

This is a great opportunity to come and check out my work, while enjoying a lovely morning out.

Location: 130 Cranbourne Road, Frankston

Easter Cards

The Easter cards have been selling well. Here is what i have left.