tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100629696753964992024-02-07T12:29:26.106-08:00Mad Monnie's BlogI have set up this blog for the purpose of allowing my ever-increasing customer base to keep tabs on what is happening. My shop is Mad Monnie Designer Jewellery & Beads now at Seven Hills as of January 2011. Check us out at www.madmonnie.com.au.Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-68005402715147176632011-12-08T22:53:00.000-08:002011-12-08T22:53:06.300-08:00GETTING FIT! Not Just Physically!I've had a realisation!! When you start to get your body fit, the mind tends to follow suit. Have been slogging it away at the gym for a month now and have seen some really good results losing 31cm from the old bod. It has also been making me feel a lot more energised and mentally ready to take on the world!. Loving it!<br />
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I am also getting some jobs ticked off "the list" but unfortunately for me keep adding to the list as quickly as I tick them off.<br />
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The big thing I've decided to do is to revamp my range of kits as I'm finding that I am pumping out new kits by the day and need to "retire" some of the older kits so that I can keep things fresh and exciting. With this in mind I'll be looking at clearing out these old ones so a big Kit Sale is in order! and the Xmas Party on the 17th will be a good day to do it me thinks! Should be a good day and hopefully will be able to catch up with my lovely customers then.<br />
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Boys are on holidays now and I've got them organised with a schedule of computer time / TV time and "outdoor" time so they have just realised that I mean business and will not be swayed! Just need to keep my sanity for the next 6 weeks!. They are good kids so I am very lucky.<br />
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Time to get off the computer myself now and stick to a little schedule of my own!<br />
Until next time!<br />
MonnieMad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-15074051944710109652011-11-23T16:16:00.000-08:002011-11-23T16:16:42.140-08:00Ticking off "The List"I'm actually getting myself organised which for me is a tad scary. I have several lists with the trick being to focus on one list at a time!<br />
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The shop has been buzzing along quite nicely with Xmas coming up - even though I still haven't got all of my stock up on the walls it is starting to look more like a shop now!. Have only scheduled a few classes for the next few weeks as I find that we are all getting a bit too busy with the silly season and don't have as much time as usual. We will be running some kid's workshops in January and also a new bracelet that I'm sure will be popular as a class (yes it's a seed beady one!).<br />
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Definitely in Xmas mode now with the kids nagging us to put up the tree and I'm keen to decorate the front courtyard ready for our Xmas Party with lots of sparkly snowflakes and stuff!<br />
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Anyway - off to work now (just need to climb the stairs and I'm there!) Gotta love that!. Doing up my kits for the class this week - check it out.... Going to do some other colour combos too!<br />
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See you soon<br />
MonnieMad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-86226596009276104972011-11-14T14:43:00.000-08:002011-11-14T14:43:08.281-08:00Xmas Already?The speed with which this year has gone by is just incredible. I've been to so many cities yet have only seen the inside of the apartment and the inside of the show venue so it's almost like it never happened!. It was great to get around and meet ladies from all different walks of life and share our skills with them at the show classes.<br />
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I'm looking forward to a slightly less frantic pace where I can be with my family and have a little bit more time to think and plan out some interesting projects for the coming year.<br />
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There are a few things I've been wanting to do like the beaded viking knit necklace I've just put up as a class coming up. It is not a quick one that's for sure.... Loaded with Swaros and a mix of earthy gemstone beads - love to mix it up!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well it's on to my list to start ticking off the things that I really want to get on top of before Xmas....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bye for now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monnie</div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-84003994084237163502011-07-06T06:03:00.000-07:002011-07-06T06:03:50.324-07:00MY CRAZY LIFE!Well after another surviving the second Sydney show of the year, we are heading to Townsville next week for the Craft & Sewing Show so last minute preparations are being made and the list is getting longer! Donna and I are on tour again so look out Craft show goers! Am teaching a couple of classes too which will be good. We will then be off to Melbourne and then Canberra so a very busy couple of months coming up.<br />
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Am looking forward to catching up with Sandee, Penny not to mention Jann and a few others popping in tomorrow so that will be great. I wonder if they realise I will be putting them to work! (hehe!). I have even had my 9 year old boys helping me put kits together, pricing & packaging - we agreed that it wasn't child labour but merely enhancing their fine motor skills! They are on holidays and are bored so I'm taking full advantage of that!.<br />
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I am having to think about Xmas products & kits which is really hard to do in July! For some reason it all seems a bit silly but then it rolls around so quickly you really need to be prepared. <br />
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Anyway back to the kits - no early nights for me this week! <br />
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Sayonara....<br />
MonnieMad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-73465444785325098172011-04-26T20:11:00.000-07:002011-04-26T20:11:37.573-07:00Easter FunHi everyone,<br />
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After spending a nice relaxing 5 days down the coast with the family, it's time to get back into the swing of things with a very busy few weeks coming up.<br />
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I did manage to make a few things while I was down the coast with the beach theme coming through of course!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are heading up to Maleny next weekend for the local Craft & Quilt fair which should be great so if you don't have any plans - come on up! I'll just be bringing a small selection of kits and some finished jewellery because #1) I have to fit the boys in to the car as well and #2) I only have a 1.5 x 1.5m space! so that will be a challenge!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just received another lot of amazing German Clasps which I am dying to make into some stunning jewellery! Must go now - lots to do...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Monnie xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcXOIAlv38_pSLeCYYG2AXGxM_doPUbmykl1LoLzWXAWZkT3FKNGhjfUgc88FC2A8tmeO7ttWx7RkTY8SeQsEdCBQ3MbdbfpVUOC7riOWIGY5visMMqFy6i0ewsL72Hoo6-gwXTfXrZc/s1600/BlackGoldPearl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcXOIAlv38_pSLeCYYG2AXGxM_doPUbmykl1LoLzWXAWZkT3FKNGhjfUgc88FC2A8tmeO7ttWx7RkTY8SeQsEdCBQ3MbdbfpVUOC7riOWIGY5visMMqFy6i0ewsL72Hoo6-gwXTfXrZc/s200/BlackGoldPearl.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNRhBUdUBI5gSGRcD5EZi4U3eDHuV-HjfLN7KjGYWomX1lYh4w4jFJzkR1vSwFvtq2VIqAmne3KPSklJagBjFtVxGyI4JNSfiyEFt1X7sm4fpon5TZTJqHfWjC2szTYUGg-aOlJgcaVo/s1600/DoubleSilverButterfly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNRhBUdUBI5gSGRcD5EZi4U3eDHuV-HjfLN7KjGYWomX1lYh4w4jFJzkR1vSwFvtq2VIqAmne3KPSklJagBjFtVxGyI4JNSfiyEFt1X7sm4fpon5TZTJqHfWjC2szTYUGg-aOlJgcaVo/s200/DoubleSilverButterfly.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlqYE0e50gYakcd1Va6c5Wdh-CkQV8ZIpcNWF4c5xObjvsVZiZB7-xn8XsvCD4-ebbrVwXKeAWkRFq1fRT9tsMXcDICVVbjnIiBCJUz9jowt-7-bwkjdg8EwvaEufFt0nmBtHL-hq9848/s1600/DropPearlCentrepiece.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlqYE0e50gYakcd1Va6c5Wdh-CkQV8ZIpcNWF4c5xObjvsVZiZB7-xn8XsvCD4-ebbrVwXKeAWkRFq1fRT9tsMXcDICVVbjnIiBCJUz9jowt-7-bwkjdg8EwvaEufFt0nmBtHL-hq9848/s200/DropPearlCentrepiece.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN026JjXLlu09UMt1-m8D5kNQsIGGExS25R0Yg0nTsNgSKbQBYj_PrMBnd_lvsJJx6QNsbuimCo72ZjR2nSRoRCNEtTVxQDpRM2GTwRVTaBtOwYBIbkiB9-Ynq9un71i06-AqOaFpLm8Q/s1600/GoldBarEnds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN026JjXLlu09UMt1-m8D5kNQsIGGExS25R0Yg0nTsNgSKbQBYj_PrMBnd_lvsJJx6QNsbuimCo72ZjR2nSRoRCNEtTVxQDpRM2GTwRVTaBtOwYBIbkiB9-Ynq9un71i06-AqOaFpLm8Q/s200/GoldBarEnds.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-72798514402687499022011-03-16T23:48:00.000-07:002011-03-16T23:48:52.139-07:00Between ShowsWell we are back from the Sydney Craft Expo held at Rosehill Racecourse and are ready to tackle the Brisbane Craft Expo next week (well not that ready but we will be by next week!). It was a big week so I am trying to take it easy this week to recharge the old batteries (haha!). Nice photo of Donna and I taken by Liz (we forgot to get any other photos!).<br />
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I will be teaching 3 classes a day at the Brisbane Show so it's going to be a hard slog and I'm sure plenty of coffees will be consumed!. Looking forward to catching up with many of my regular customers who I'm sure will be there checking out all of the goodies. There are lots of photos of the samples I will be teaching on my Facebook page - check it out! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mad-Monnie-Beading-Buddies/149689208384288?sk=app_112078882147346">Mad Monnie Beading Buddies</a>.<br />
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If you want more information and class times go to the Craft Expo website -> <a href="http://www.thecraftexpo.com.au/Brisbane2011/app/pages/view/activities1/">Craft Expo Brisbane - Activities</a> - We are on at 10:30am in the Make & Take 3 (Coiled Crystal Earrings) and then 12:30pm (Wrapped Up - wirework pendant wrapping) and 2:30pm at the Bead Boudoir (Jekyll & Hyde - Long Necklace - beginners).<br />
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Hope to see you all there!Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-1778177132050083472011-02-21T04:37:00.000-08:002011-02-21T04:37:58.328-08:00Sydney is almost here!I can't believe we only have a couple of weeks to finish getting ready for the Sydney Show!. Actually it's only one week as we need to get the freight off next Tues or Wednesday. I am in major kit making mode with boxes of half-made kits in just about every room of the house (my husband is having second thoughts about the shop being here now I'm pretty sure!). With the really hot weather I have had to work down in the "cave" as much as possible to be with the air-con.<br />
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I have plastered the walls of the office downstairs with the front pages of all of the kits I need to get packaged up - there are still way too many up there for my liking - oh well looks like some long nights for me ahead.<br />
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We had a great day last Sunday with some of our Beading Buddies and again the weather was threatening to make it almost unbearable but we were able to make some room downstairs for the ladies to escape the heat. There were some great entries to our Challenge which I have posted here for everyone to see. We are still waiting for one more entry to come in so will wait for that one before the judging begins. Click on the link below to check out the entries so far.<br />
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/madmonnie/BeadingBuddyChallengeFeb2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCPG98-PGr8jGvwE&feat=directlink">Beading Buddy Challenge Entries</a><br />
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Back to making kits now!<br />
MonnieMad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-50246428968242287892011-01-25T04:52:00.000-08:002011-01-25T04:52:20.205-08:00Piccies of new shop set-upWell I promised photos so here they are!<br />
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Have just vialled up another 400 vials of seed beads so the Seed Bead wall is looking slightly fuller now! Now to take photos of over 6000 products and get them updated on the website! My "To Do" list is getting rather long but at least I am managing to tick things off now.<br />
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There will be some amazing specials on kits starting Monday - up to <u>50% off Discontinued kits</u> so the supplies will be limited. Starting early February we will be selling "<u>Mystery Boxes</u>" to Beading Buddies card holders only with a value of over $30 for just <u>$10</u>. You won't know what goodies will be inside though! Let the imagination run wild! We also have lots of old beading magazines going out at $4 each.<br />
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I am hoping you will all come to visit us at the new location so I've added a little mud map in here to make it a little bit easier for you all - this map shows the location coming from the old location at Norman Park to Karana Street.... click on the link -> <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=296A+Wynnum+Rd,+Norman+Park,+Queensland+4170,+Australia&daddr=8+Karana+Street,+Seven+Hills,+Queensland&hl=en&geocode=FeXNXP4duogfCSn5uT60KlqRazESRaGr7pthbA%3BFby0XP4dhccfCSkfB4Zs2VuRazEdlT7eEfo8Lg&mra=ls&sll=-27.478787,153.077681&sspn=0.010204,0.018024&ie=UTF8&ll=-27.476236,153.069184&spn=0.010204,0.018024&z=16">MAP TO MONNIE'S</a><br />
Please feel free to park in the driveway if there is a spot there.<br />
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We are already in preparation mode for the first show coming up in Sydney in early March and Brisbane in late March so lots to do as I'll be running classes at each show. More information to come on that. <br />
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Hope to see you all soon!<br />
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Well it's terrible news around the city with all of the flooding but thankfully we are on top of a hill so no chance of us being affected thank goodness. My thoughts are with all of those who are in the path of the massive floods coming through if not already dealing with flooding - I'm sure the aftermath will be devastating. It's hard to sit back and watch it all - feeling a bit helpless.<br />
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I took a break from watching the news today and made up some jewellery for the first time in 2 weeks after my huge task of setting up the shop. I have piccies of the jewellery but I am holding back on the shop photos as it's not quite finished! I have been wanting to make up something with my "hardware" supplies for a while now and kind of went a bit overboard. Now I've satisfied that urge I may have to move on to sparkly things now!.<br />
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Bye for now,<br />
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Well I farewelled the shop last Monday (after 13 carloads and 1 big removalist truck!) with a hint of sadness as it has served we very well for the last 4 years. But, being the optimist that I am, am looking forward to setting up a fantastic shop display and courtyard area that my customers will love coming to and spending time at the new set up. My wonderful hubby has been working extremely hard getting some extra storage areas set up so I can keep all of my excess stock well organised and within easy reach.<br />
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My next challenge is "where the heck am I going to fit all of this stuff"!!!<br />
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So - with space at a premium - storage is the key... I'm actually finding that being organised is a skill - it takes a ***load of plastic boxes (which is critical when they are left outside in the rain!) and throwing out stuff that you don't really need!<br />
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I was going to post a piccie of the work in progress but I am getting closer to finishing so it will be "finished" photo - coming soon!<br />
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Stay posted!Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-49191704856898382202010-11-29T04:03:00.000-08:002010-11-29T04:03:04.093-08:00Google Groups - should be Google Grrrrrrroups!Just spent a good part of today trying to work out why the Google Group I set up had so many issues! What I thought would be a simple task allowing me to send out the newsletter via the group set-up ended up being a major pain in the butt and even my IT husband had trouble sorting it out!<br />
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As it turns out you need to have a google account to even access it and then some of my customers who appeared to be members didn't receive the first email about the change of location yet received all of the replies from the posts! Go figure.<br />
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Anyway I think we've finally sorted it out and have made sure that you there are not going to be random emails flying left right & centre. <br />
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So back to some serious beading now!Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-2263408339929850232010-11-11T01:37:00.000-08:002010-11-11T01:37:37.623-08:00Kids KitsLooking forward to the jewellery party in the shop tomorrow night - haven't had much sleep this week as I have been making up lots of smallish items which will be good Xmas presents such as bookmarks with handmade bead critters and phone charms etc.<br />
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I have also managed to fit in the design of a set of kids DIY kits that I have been asked many times for in the past and have decided I really should do something about it... Well I now have a range of 6 kits that I have limited supplies for at the moment but will be fully kitted up by the end of next week. The idea is to package them for kid's eyes and make them nice and colourful but easy to make up. These ones are my favourites.<br />
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Have been out with family most of today so it's been nice to catch up with my sister from Kingaroy who wants me to go out and do a workshop out there! I am heading up to Childers in a couple of weeks time to do a couple of workshops as well as one in Maryborough so I'm going to be busy that's for sure!. That will be on the weekend of 20 / 21st November so I won't be in the shop that weekend.<br />
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We have the private shopping night Jewellery Sale on next Friday night with loads of bargains on the finished jewellery so I'm sure it will be a big night!. Making sure the shop is looking bright and festive with Christmas decorations and pretty dangly things.<br />
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Must go and create - so many ideas - so little time!Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-42151512157713649782010-11-02T03:24:00.000-07:002010-11-02T03:26:47.944-07:00MONNIE'S MEGA SALEForgot to mention - we are having a really big sale at the shop starting tomorrow with bargains on just about every product line - up to 70% off if you are a beading buddy!.<div><br /></div><div>Also bargains online at -<a href="http://madmonnie.com.au"> www.madmonnie.com.au</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Don't miss out!</div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-1930702064516488412010-11-02T03:01:00.001-07:002010-11-02T03:23:44.355-07:00OMG it's almost Xmas!Where the heck has this year gone! I have exhibited at quite a few craft shows this year which has been both rewarding and exhausting all at the same time. I've loved travelling to different cities to experience the different vibes that are out there and have met some amazing and inspirational crafty ladies.<div><br /></div><div>Heading into the silly season I've had to do some serious thinking about the direction of the business and where to go from here. As the lease at the shop came up for review in early December this year, I've decided for a lot of reasons to relocate the retail shop to the front room of our residence in Seven Hills as of the 1st January, 2011. We will of course continue to provide the same level of service but with more focus on the website and travelling to more craft shows around the country. I will be reducing the range of some product lines such as Swarovski crystal and increasing others such as my seed bead range and line of beading kits.</div><div><br /></div><div>Classes will still be held but on a smaller scale with an outdoor courtyard available when the weather is good and the shop hours will change to be Tuesday to Saturday by appointment only.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will still be doing repairs & custom jewellery for bridal and formal occasions so it will be business as usual with Donna my trusty assistant continuing to help me out part time.</div><div><br /></div><div>I do hope you will continue to be a part of this new direction for Mad Monnie and come to see us at the new address of 8 Karana Street, Seven Hills.</div><div><br /></div><div>Monnie xx</div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-50284878766763376762010-03-15T05:13:00.000-07:002010-03-15T05:30:39.908-07:00Time is flying!Well - here we are in the middle of March - almost the 1st Quarter of 2010 gone! Where did it go?<div><br /></div><div>I have been relishing the time I've had at home since I've decided to let the girls handle the shop's day to day business and work on the business side of things from home. The call of "mum I'm home" is such a sweet sound with the boys now old enough and independent enough to get themselves home (50 metres up the hill), without some major drama! They come in, drop their bags at the front door so no-one can get past, give me a quick peck on the cheek and promptly ask "can I have something to eat" - no wonder they are getting growing pains in their legs! I know some of my customers would prefer me to be in the shop more but after putting in some very long hours over the last couple of years, it is time to give the boys (including my wonderful hubby), some long overdue attention.</div><div><br /></div><div>With a show coming up in just over a week - I am surprised at how calm I am. I think most of this is due to the fact that I don't have the added pressure of being at the shop and the girls are doing a fantastic job with the millions of requests I have been throwing their way to put together my best show yet! My gorgeous mum has made me some sparkly tablecloth covers to help draw attention to the stand and I have been getting my head around the layout and the products I'll be showcasing there. Of course the kits are still extremely popular and we will have a good range of new ones as well as some old favourites. </div><div><br /></div><div>Sandee has been creating some amazing pieces which will be coming up in the April / May class schedule. Liz is also going to be doing more teaching, this time a wirework ring that is created using cute flat flower beads that Liz has made. Penny of course will be helping us all with chainmaille and viking knitting projects being the expert in these fields. These projects will be up on the website in the next few days.</div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to the show and hopefully a successful outing at the convention centre.</div><div><br /></div><div>See you all soon,</div><div>Monnie</div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-84215077250532900972010-01-11T23:32:00.000-08:002010-01-11T23:48:59.202-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5O28CtfPHSQkoPafymatz-QkDAZ3oA-0ehZo_Qy7n7iINKRmfnU5zD7r-bRXhZ6iEuKepPe9upYGGBYC0QWwg6G_2eJi84ahnuY9ORN3z1psd-ryMitFDvyxizn-XDg94AsL-5EqAhx0/s640/P1120835.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5O28CtfPHSQkoPafymatz-QkDAZ3oA-0ehZo_Qy7n7iINKRmfnU5zD7r-bRXhZ6iEuKepPe9upYGGBYC0QWwg6G_2eJi84ahnuY9ORN3z1psd-ryMitFDvyxizn-XDg94AsL-5EqAhx0/s640/P1120835.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsKQOA8Opg0DQNonC4A9VLvGjpukKRuzaTMQ1lUqv-0ZBvb7SCno7kU25GmEd5groyl0A-hQwhOZlqrA8IvdhQ4COJcQvqHc2MM9qoZ7leDSYbKEsMa7wkMU5YuPymi3uyQfrqvd86H0/s640/P1120878.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 640px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnsKQOA8Opg0DQNonC4A9VLvGjpukKRuzaTMQ1lUqv-0ZBvb7SCno7kU25GmEd5groyl0A-hQwhOZlqrA8IvdhQ4COJcQvqHc2MM9qoZ7leDSYbKEsMa7wkMU5YuPymi3uyQfrqvd86H0/s640/P1120878.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUT0V33_L_Z6tiC8Yt94f33Mdq3sEVjmf16jh_TC65B1TXhXYQkIpD-QQW5-m4pKy55ALWdkIH3kZNEWh48qWWwE9YPhlcXz-x9K-Lwn1KSgp2zC75_Sm3kS0VmulQ_KUsq0xEXE3n0Y/s512/P1120896.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 491px; height: 512px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUT0V33_L_Z6tiC8Yt94f33Mdq3sEVjmf16jh_TC65B1TXhXYQkIpD-QQW5-m4pKy55ALWdkIH3kZNEWh48qWWwE9YPhlcXz-x9K-Lwn1KSgp2zC75_Sm3kS0VmulQ_KUsq0xEXE3n0Y/s512/P1120896.JPG" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hi everyone,<div><br /></div><div>It's already half-way through January - how did that happen? I am currently deciding on which shows to attend this year with at least 4 in Brisbane so far. I could do more but feel that I'd rather put the effort into our local ones and do them well. The Craft Expo is in March (25 - 28th) then it's the Bead & Gem Show in early July (1 - 4th), the Stitches & Craft Show in September (16 - 19th) and finally the Craft & Quilt Fair in October (20 - 24th). I can see this is going to be another busy year.</div><div><br /></div><div>My latest projects that will be going into 2 different beading publications are shown at the top. They will also be classes held at the shop in the next few months depending on their popularity. I have just a few (thousand) Swarovski chatons that I have been trying to incorporate into jewellery so I found these cute settings that were 3 cup links and thought they would look cute.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have also been playing with macrame using hemp cord / leather etc. and you know how much I love my pearls - well these big hole pearls were perfect for this little number. The flower helped to give it a focal point. Liz is making me some large hole handmade beads (small sizes) to put into the bracelets as well - can't wait for these!.</div><div><br /></div><div>Liz has got some gorgeous flower shaped beads as well as large leaves that she is working on - some exciting stuff to come.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also been playing with some ferido clay which is a 2-part epoxy but in clay form - millions of possibilities that's for sure. Stay tuned!.</div><div><br /></div><div>Monnie</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2110062969675396499.post-75276032402750671982009-12-25T01:59:00.001-08:002009-12-25T02:14:03.478-08:00Hi everyone, <div><br /></div><div>Well it's Christmas Day and we have a had an early start at 6am with 2 very excited boys who couldn't wait to open presents. It is now 8pm and we had a lovely day with the family and lots of food & champagne was consumed! I am so ready for sleep.<div><br /></div><div>I am looking forward to spending some time with the boys and Michael over the next week as life has been very hectic leading up to Xmas and the stress levels were getting very high. The renovations at the shop are pretty much finished now with just a bit of wall decorating to do - it is looking really good and I can't believe how fast I have managed to fill up the space. Having a large classroom area and room for storage is just fantastic.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have to make up some projects for Australian Beading for the next book that is coming out in 2010 so I am racking my brain to come up with some interesting ones.</div><div><br /></div><div>Even though I should be resting over the week - I also can't help but think about ways to keep the wheels turning at the shop. It's been 3 years now and we have done pretty well considering the state of the economy. The fact that I still have such a passion for jewellery has helped and that finding ways to keep it all interesting for the customers continues to be a daily challenge which I constantly relish. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bring on 2010 - I have a feeling it will be a good year! Monnie</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Mad Monnie's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09637161376466695453noreply@blogger.com0