Taking a little break from cards

I have to say, the rubbish weather over Christmas was quite a blessing for me, as it gave me a lot of rainy days to make cards and increase my stock levels for the start of the 2012 markets.
  
Having lots of cards ready and waiting has given me the chance to enjoy a bit of painting.  I haven`t picked up a paintbrush for 3 years and had a craving to throw some paint around.


We have a blue signature wall in our kitchen that is in desperate need of some colour, and so on Saturday morning, I woke up early and got painting...and boy did I enjoy it.  

So that brightens up our kitchen a little!  My university work was always very abstract and I very rarely worked with colour so I really enjoyed creating something so vibrant yet simple.


So that's a little side of me that I haven't explored recently, but as I found it so therapeutic, I may well make a habit of it... xx


PS.  A busy weekend ahead for The Little Card Factory, on Friday evening, you will find me at The Silo Park Markets, followed by Saturday morning at the newest market to hit Auckland, The Titirangi Handmade Market.  And don't forget, you have 2 more days left to get FREE SHIPPING on your Valentines card orders.  

Is everyone enjoying the summer?

I sure am...better late than ever as they say!  This weekend The Little Card Factory is back in action with the first market of 2012.  Come down to the Wynyard Quarter for the Silo Park Market on Saturday 28th January from 12-5pm.  Not only will there be some beautiful arty crafty goodies from Auckland's finest, but also some bands to keep you entertained, and a beer garden too.  Throw that all in to a mixing bowl with a large helping of sunshine and I think you've got yourselves a pretty good Saturday afternoon!!  Valentines cards will be on sale, for only $5...and for those of you that can't make the markets, I am offering FREE shipping on all Valentines orders across New Zealand available from my Etsy shop.

See you all on Saturday xx

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!  The Little Card Factory has had a little break but is back in action now!! We have an exciting new market this month down in Central Auckland at the Wynyard Quarter.  Come check out Silo Park Markets on January 28th from 12-5.

And of course Valentines Day is fast approaching.  Let the special someone in your life let them know how much you love them with a card from The Little Card Factory - a special offer is on too - FREE SHIPPING to all of New Zealand on Valentines Cards.  Just visit my Etsy Shop or Photos tab to see the collection.  As always, if there are photos on Facebook or Flikr that aren't on Etsy, just message me and I will happily add them.

Have a lovely weekend and we will see you at a market soon xx

The last market of 2011...

Where has the year gone?!  I cannot believe that we are counting the days until 2012 hit us.  So to finish the year, The Little Card Factory will be at Crafternoon Tea's final Christmas market.  So pop in and say hello and if you haven't finished yet, you are sure to find come gorgeous presents to fill those stockings or put under the tree.  See you all on Saturday in Kingsland from 10-3.  Please keep your fingers crossed for this awful weather to disappear!!

Etsy launch - you can now buy online!

The Little Card Factory cards are now available to buy online.  Please check them out, shipping is available world wide and with Etsy you can shop in your local currency so you know exactly what it will cost.  If you have spotted any cards on the Facebook page that you can not see on Etsy, please just email me and I can add them for you.  So please check it out and get in quick if you would like Christmas Cards, time is running out!

A busy weekend ahead....

The Little Card Factory is going to be a busy busy bee this weekend with 3 markets across Auckland.  Please check out the links and come and say hello.  Christmas cards are on sale with 5 different designs available.  $5 each or 5 for $20.

So to start the weekend, on Friday evening, you can find me at the Forrest Hill School Artisan Craft Market from 4pm.
Saturday, you will find me at my usual spot at Crafternoon Tea.  Please come and say hello.
Any finally, Sunday I will be over in Devonport for The Devonport Craft Market. Please all keep your fingers crossed for the sun to shine, and I will see you at the weekend!

A weekend of celebrations...

First off, a big Congratulations to the All Blacks for showing the Wallabies how it is done! What a fabulous performance!!  

Now back to the The Little Card Factory...

Happy 2nd Birthday to Crafternoon Tea.  Crafternoon Tea was The Little Card Factory's first ever market, and every month I meet more and more lovely customers.  A big thank you to Lisa and Daniel for all their hard work organising every market, we really do appreciate it. 

All customers from the market went in to a draw to win prizes from all the stall holders.  There were some beautiful prizes out there.  I hope the winner of my draw is happy with their collection of The Little Card Factory Christmas Cards.

Finally a huge huge Congratulations to my gorgeous Grandparents.  This weekend they celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.  Unfortunately it was a bit far to travel home to join the family for the celebrations, so I opted for making an extra special card.

Congratulations Granny and Grandpa!  I hope you enjoyed your day with your beautiful family, sorry I couldn't be there to join you. xx