Brisbane: Make your own gift packaging

Image from How About Orange

We're gearing up big time for a handmade Christmas! At our next meet up we'll be making sweet boxes and bags for Christmas gifting (or for those of you having stalls at all the pre-Christmas markets these bags would be perfect!!)

Date: Thursday 8 November, 2012

Time: 6-8pm

Where: Wynnum Library, 66 Bay Tce, Wynnum Central

 

Image from Pinecone Camp

 

What to bring:

- Upcycled is always best in our books so bring along some old paper or any type of plain or patterned card you have, you could use anything, junk mail, magazines, newspaper, cereal boxes, the list is endless!

- Scissors and glue

- A ruler

- String or twine

- As always if you're unable to bring any of these things we will have some bits and pieces available on the day.

If packaging isn't your thing that's no problem, as always you can bring along your own craft to work on :)

RSVP as soon as you can by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com.

See you then!

P.S. Missed out on rubber stamp making or embroidered cards? We'll have the gear with us at this meet up, check out this post for what to bring for rubber stamps  http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/brisbane-rubber-stamp-making.html

and this one for embroidered cards http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2012/10/brisbane-owls-and-brisstylers.html

MICHAM BROWN OWLS

Hi There Owlies,

For those of you who took part in the Knitting Nancys, its on again!  For those of you who haven't heard of them,  Trenna Oelshink, who runs the retro and crafts store,  Irving baby has twice organised and curated a knitting and crochet themed exstravaganza at her store for the Adelaide festival fringe.  In the past we have had a food themed exhibit and an under the sea themed exhibit.

For next year, the theme is Aviary, and in honor of all the little Olwets out there, I have created this little fellow, join in the fun!

http://knittingnancyexhibition.blogspot.com.au/

Our next meeting is this Saturday, bring along your own work and anything you've finished so we can all have a look!

Looking forward to seeing you!

The Details: Where Gallery One, 1 Torrens Road Mitcham PH: 8272 4504
When;  Saturday 27th October, 1.30 pm to 4.00 pm
Cost;  $7. pp room hire.
 

Brown Owls Melbourne 3000 - October Gathering

 Hi lovely Melb 3000'ers and friends.

Very look forward to seeing you next tuesday, do come along and join us whether you are a regular or a newbie:

when: Tuesday 30th October 2012
at: 6.30 - 9pm
where: The Parlour, Madame Brussels, level 3, 59-63 Bourke St, Melbourne 3000
bring: BYO project of your choice
cost: no fee for attendance but you may like to purchase a drink or a delight from the Madame Brussels menu, by way of a thankyou for room usage
RSVP: in the comments section below please - indicating your name eg. Sue H

see you in 6 sleeps!

sue

 

Brisbane Owls and BrisStylers: Embroidered Cards

'Tis the time to think about Christmas cards! We have a sweet project lined up for our next meet up, it's all about embroidered cards! Plus we'll be joining forces with BrisStyle for a combined catch up!

Date: Saturday 27 October, 2012 

Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm

Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

 

What to bring:

- Upcycled is always best in our books so bring along some old postcards or any type of plain or patterned card you have, the ones on this post were made from old exhibition invites but you could use anything from junk mail to cereal boxes.

- A simple design or bring along some pencil and paper and make one on the day (designs pictured here will be available for you to use too)

- Embroidery thread

- Needle and a pin with a head

- Blank card, paper or gift tags depending on what you want to make. If you're not sure just bring along what you have and we can have a chat about what might work best and how to finish it off at home.

- Scissors and glue

- A dish sponge or piece of thick cardboard to help push your pin through the card. 

- As always if you're unable to bring any of these things we will have some bits and pieces available on the day.

If embroidered cards isn't your thing that's no problem, as always you can bring along your own craft to work on :)

RSVP by Friday 26 October by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com.

See you then!

P.S. Missed out on rubber stamp making last time? We'll have the gear with us at this meet up, check out this post for what to bring http://brownowls-members.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/brisbane-rubber-stamp-making.html

Canberra Brown Owls: Spring means Stencilling!

It's stencil time again!

Come Spring we love to roll out the freezer paper stencilling. It’s always one of our most popular meets!

 

 Image from here

You'll need to bring:

• a photocopy/printout of a design you want to stencil,
• something you want to stencil on to (t-shirt, tea towel, fabric),
• a pencil for tracing the design on to the freezer paper,
• an exacto or paper cutting knife (and a cutting mat if you have one), and
• a plastic lid or some kind of paint palette

For the princely sum of $3 we can provide you with a 50cm length of freezer paper, and access to fabric medium, paint (black, white, red, blue and yellow) and brushes. If you're a quilter you may already have access to your own freezer paper, or you can bring your own paints. You can buy a piece of freezer paper for $1, or some fabric medium (turns regular paint into fabric paint) for $1. Let us know if the comments if you want a 'package' or just freezer paper.

Here are some great places to start looking for a stencil or for a bit of information about the process. Best to try something simple to start with.

http://painting.about.com/od/freestencils/tp/free-stencils.htm
http://www.stencilry.org/stencils/
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?board=140.0
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=154651.0

And try using the image function to search Google for possible stencil images too. And don’t forget Pinterest – a great source of inspiration!


Look forward to seeing you there - Sunday 21 October at 1.30 pm at the Downer Community Centre. Leave your RSVP or any questions in the comments, and let us know if you need supplies. Don't forget - $5 for the room hire and a plate of something yummy to share if you're so inclined!

St George and Sutherland Brown Owls - THIS SUNDAY

HURRAH Brown Owls is on this Sunday!!

Get some craftineess together or come along for a coffee and a chat!

We will be at Buzzbar Mortdale - 22 Morts Road

From 2pm - 5pm

This Sunday the 14th October 2012

See you there!

Southside Owls ~ Thursday 11th October ~ Hexies at Miss Jackson!!

Hello ladies!!

** Edit - I've added some more details in red below **

Hope you are all enjoying spring and the lovely weather!! I don't think we'll be needing the open fire next week!  Come along a join us for for some hexie action at Miss Jackson!
The lovely Michelle has been busy having a baby girl, Olivia, since the last meet in September.  Hopefully we might see her next month!

Photos courtesy of the lovely Mrs Kate Flatman

Date: Thursday 11th October
Time: 7:30pm onwards

Venue: Miss Jackson, 2/19 Grey Street St. Kilda (through the big rusty gate)

Close to the #16, #96 and #112 trams, and nearby parking below

Craft: HEXIES / English paper piecing!! BYO is always welcome!

Now, I have to admit I am not conversant in the language of hexies, I'll be a total newbie on the night so please forgive me if I haven't got the lingo spot on!

A few of our lovely owlies have offered to help out on the night and they have experience with both the glueing and sewing methods ~ so you can do whichever you would prefer

You can download a free 1" hexie template here ~ which is a good size to start with

We would recommend printing and cutting some out before you come along, in slightly thicker paper than normal ~ I'll bring along some extras cut out and ready to go in case anyone forgets ~ you can also buy hexagon papers from Amitie or Spotlight

We will also have copies of a cute hexie flower brooch pattern as well you can try

And here are a couple of tutorials that you might find useful:
Miss Print ~ quilt as you go hexie coaster
Chasing Cottons ~ hexies 101 part 1 and part 2

If you'd like to join in here's a list of supplies/equipment to bring along:

~ hexie papers

~ fabric scraps

~ thread in a light/natural colour ~ polyester is best but cotton will work fine too
~ sewing needle ~ straw/milliners size 10 or 11 are recommended

~ scissors

~ pins or sewline fabric glue pen

Goodies: We will provide provide wine and tea, please feel free to show off any baking prowess!

RSVP: Add a comment to let us know you are coming along!  Feel free to email me or tweet me with any questions.

Looking forward to catching up with you all after being away!!

Shannon xx