Happy New Year and a new shop for Arti Mardi Products

Wow, I can't believe it is already half way through the first month of the new year. I have been a liitle busy with work, parenting, Christmas celebrations and of course creating buntings for orders that have come in.

Arti mardi has made a step forward already this year with a new shop!!!!

My new shop which I have been able to link directly to my facebook page, at this stage only 4 items have been placed on there but I will increasing items available in the near future. I hope that my facebook friends will find this an easier way to communicate and purchase their favourie buntings. Also due to the set up options I have been able to place in different ways that can make up your dream buting ie. name lenght and how many blank flags you would like on either side of the name requested.

Feeling a little green

Will searching the pages of madeit I can across some goregous items made by other clever and talented madeit sallers in the shade of GREEN. There is something for everyone here, going to the races, a gift for a friend or even yourself or just something for around the house.

Vintage Head Piece - Emerald Diamonds

Sugar & Spice Bunting -Arrti Mardi                 Felt Elephant - Plushka

Notebook - Kezzall Crafts                                         Lamp - Lulus lamps                                         

Cupcake Soap - Bubble Lane                    Purse

Cushion - Henrietta and morty                        Ring - Shade of a bonsai tree

Happy Shopping

Mardi

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Buy Handmade this Christmas

 

With so many great handmade products from very clever artist and crafties why not shop at MADEIT for all your family and friends this Christmas.

Also decorate your house for the festive season with my MERRY CHRISTMAS BUNTING also available form madeit.

Donkey

After a great day of catching up with one of my dearest and closest friend, we took the kids up to see the donkey that lives close by to our house. Little Miss C has loved this donkey from a young age and is not scared to feed him carrots on a daily basis if she had it her way.... I was glad to capture this moment with some pics for the memory book.

In the Garden

A perfect spring day to be out in the garden, with the birds singing and the butterflies out and about. I captured this photo while pruning the sea daisies. As C was having her afternoon nap she was unable to see the butterfly so I wanted to shown her what I had found in the garden. Unfortunately soon after taking this snap the cat jumped and caught the butterfly as it flew past her. I scared the cat and luckily her grasp on the butterfly was not enough to kill or damage the wings and the butterfly flew away to a safer back yard.

Happy Spring Everyone

Mardi

Madeit Home Page Feature

My Hot Pink and Lime Green Bunting made the home page of the Pretty in Pink. All items are handpicked by made it and are on the home page for a day.



Thanks Madeit

www.madeit.com.au/artimardi

Zoom Zoom Rocket Top

ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

Were going to the moon!!

Hope onboard my madeit Shop and

pick up you very own rocket top

Zoom Zoom Zoom

Were going to the moon!!!

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Arti Mardi goes RETAIL!!

My small business has had its first big step. Arti Mardi buntings are now available in my very first retail shop in Sunbury, Victoria. Ella May's Boutique is a clothing and accessories shop located at 88 O'Shanassey Street.

I am thrilled that my handmade adventure has taken me down this road and look forward to seing what journey I will experience along the way. Hopefully not too bumpy!!!!

For those of you who do not live near Sunbury Arti Mardi buntings and Appliques Tops are still available via my MADEIT shop

Jingle Bell Rock

With Christmas coming soon, I have been working on a design for a bunting and appliqued top. Below is a sneak peak at the applique top which will actually play Jingle Bells and many other favourite Christmas tunes. Once the finishing touches have been added and road tested by C for durability the top and bunting will be listed on my MADEIT shop just in time for Christmas.



Have a great weekend

Mardi

Chibobo, Zambia

Back in 2008 I was fortunate to travel with a group from St Marys Anglican Church to Zambia to visit and work with the locals of the chibobo community and orphanage. While we were there we completed a playground for the basic school, and started the koala club with the careers of the orphans.

The playground was one of the major projects to be completed and with many set backs we were able to finish in time. The children would watch day after day with anticipation of what was being created in front of their eyes. As Chibobo is located 450km from the capital Lusaka and 30km from the closest town Serenje, many of the children have never seen a playground before.

Since the playground was constructed the number of children attending the school has increased!!!

It was noticed that the careers of the orphans had little to do during the day when the children were at school. A need for sawing and knitting was noticed as been not only a source of making clothing for the children but also as a possible source of income for the orphanage.Which started out as a small group of 8 ladies and 2 men the group increased daily as the word spread amongst the community, with very little supplies some were using sticks as knitting needles.

 

A few years down the track the group now meets weekly with some members walking up to 10km to enjoy the time shared together. They won 1st prize in Serenje with their placemats and other items made from local fabricand made uniforms for the children to attend school in. It is such a joy to see how far they have come in this time and I hope one day that I will return to Chibobo to share with them once more.

Ladybug Themed Products

Fly into my madeit store and find these

3 new ladybug themed items.

Great gift idea for any little girl who must have a handbag to match her outfit

Having a ladybug themed party?

Then this bunting will be perfect to set the scene for your next party

Add a touch of red, black, white and yellow shown below to your party

with some examples shown below

Bunting by Arti Mardi

Invitations by Alannah Rose

Handbag & Top by Arti Mardi

Ladybug cookies

Party favour box

Claytons Quilt

My latest handmade adventure has taken me on an exciting ride of making a

quilt to match an All Star Bunting.

Jess had received a bunting for her son as a christening gift from the godmother and decided that a

matching quilt and cushion would be perfect for his room.



I have absolutely loved making this quilt and think that have caught the quilting bug.

Visit my online store Madeit to see this and many other bunting designs.

Crocodile in Vintage Car

Snap, Snap into my 

MADEIT STORE 

for this very cute crocodile in a vintage car top which now available.

Personalise the top with a childs name or even have a girly car just like one happy customer has.

DIY Paint Chip Easter Garland

With school holidays in full swing and the kids complaining that they are bored, why not have the kids create an easter decoration that is inexpensive and very very cute.

Simply visit your local hardware store or paint shop and collect your supplies!!!! String and FREE paint chips

1.Trace and cut an egg shape out (Egg Shape)

2. Punch two holes in the thin end of the egg shape

3. Place string in one hole and out the other

4. String all chips together and you now have a easter garland

For more great easter decoration and other fantastic ideas visit this website:

http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/

Happy creating

Mardi

Nautical Theme Products

With Red and Navy Blue the in colours for this season I have created a bunting and a matching boys yacht top to match. This would make the perfect party theme for any young boy or to simply decorate a bedroom.

You can purchase both of these products via my made it shop by clicking here
                                         Bunting
                        L/Sleeve Top

One lucky boy has already recieved a long sleeve top to wear this winter

Werribee Open Range Zoo

What a fantastic day my little girl had at the Werribee Open Range Zoo for her little friends 3rd birthday.The rain held off with a few sunny moments but overall a perfect day at the zoo.

Melly & Me - Little Miss Mouse

I have almost finished my first attempt at a bag and I'm more happy with the outcome.

The Melly & Me - Little Miss Mouse pattern is so cute and with easy step by step instructions I have only the ears to go (still looking for that perfect material to match). 

For other Melly & Me patterns including a free Kokeshi stuffie visit:

Melly & Me - Fun Fabulous Design

PS. I can't wait for the bags new owner to wake up from her afternoon nap to see her reaction!!! Then off to find ear material.........

Charlie & Lola Cake

My nephew Cadyn recently celebrated his birthday and his very talented mum created this Charlie & Lola birthday cake for him.

 His "Happy Birthday Cadyn" bunting hung behind the table which created a great back drop.

All Stars Bunting

With Cadyn's Happy Birthday bunting finished I am now on to his brother bunting. As Cadyn and Rohnan share a bedroom the buntings are in the same theme of Riley Blake "All Stars" but in different shades. As I am in currently in a different state my partner has been to the local quilting shop to purchase some material and all of this on his birthday. Happy Birthday dear, sorry that I am unable to be with you to help celebrate the day with you. I hope you like your surprise.

Mardi
XXX