*****300 Fan Giveaway******

Slightly belated I know - but here we go :)

Summer is here - so what better giveaway than our new floral totes.

The features of this bag are 4 pockets on the outside and one pocket on the inside - perfect for storing everything you need for the beach in.

The bag is reversible so you can either have one pocket on the inside/four outside or four inside/one outside. When the tote is turned with four pockets to the outside, the flap folds up to provide extra height storage and protection.

Now the important part - how do you win? All you need to do is leave a comment below telling me what your favourite colour is for Summer - this will be open until Midnight EDST Friday 12th November 2010.

I will then use random.org to generate the random comment number that will win the tote shown :)

This bag will have a RRP of $25 plus postage. It can be customised for your little persom for $5 to change one set of pockets on the floral side to an attached crayon roll (dividing lines sewn to create multi thin pockets instead of two large pockets.

Good luck!!

 

The things our children can teach us.....

Today was (until about 10 minutes ago) a wonderful Spring/Summer day. We pulled out the slip and slide - well that poor thing had a life span of about 20 minutes before Miss L decided that the end (that is filled with water) looked like a soft place to park her tush - somehow I don't think it it had been weight tested to her delicate frame (all approx 29kg of her) and predictably it popped .... and water was everywhere....

Needless to say many tears ensued at the prospect of that being it - that they couldn't use it anymore.

Once they calmed down I pointed out that when I was their age *cough* 27 *cough* years ago (which was met with the usual 'when the dinosuars were around....' thanks for that children......) that I didn't have the soft and squishy end bit, you just kept on sliding - and then proceeded to show them how we used to do it (thank goodness for 6 ft high fences is all I can say or my neighbours would have been in a massive state of shock).

Then the rains came, and the hail (tiny miniscule barely there hail) - so my children being my children ran outside in the rain - and I ran with them....and remembered what it is like to be a child - and I owe that to my children, for getting me up and running in the rain., for reminding me that I don't have to be the grown up all the time.

Life's too short - don't sit and watch it pass you by, run in the rain and laugh, take a moment to find animals in the clouds, make up a nonsense song - everyone needs to release their inner child every now and again :)

Adventures in Custom Land

I would say at least 90% of my business is custom based - I put out there the items I can make, but the colours/prints generally fall down to what you the customer wants.

I prefer it this way - I firmly believe that clothing and accessories truly is an extension of our personality - it distinguishes us from those around us.

Today saw me go on my biggest custom mission to date - 11 hats for various aged children, all with different tastes.

I won't lie - some of the choices were particularly challenging - trying to balance what the client wants v the availability in the market (especially taking into consideration the children's ages) - but that's the part I love, the challenge of meeting the clients expectations.

Thankfully - I had success today :) 11 various prints and plains all lined up and ready to go - waiting for my trusty scissors to cut them out, my workhouse machine to whir them together and be shipped off to their new homes - where I hope the recipients will love them as much as I have loved putting the combinations together.

To see the print selections - click here - the finished collection should be up this week - I have now moved to working (dedicated solely on Beautiful Flower Star) three days a week as the demand grows - I am blessed to have clients that trust my choices and give feedback such as 'I will leave it in your hands, I know I can trust you' - there is nothing more validating as a handmade crafter than those words - that someone trusts you enough to not only create something for them but that you have serious input in the overall vision of the finished product - it's quite humbling really.

All the Important Information

Pricing Information

Unless otherwise stated all prices are subject to materials used as they are on a custom made basis.

A quote will be provided for approval prior to work commencing.

Payment

Payment is accepted via Pay Pal, Money Order or Direct Deposit - payment is required on confirmation of shipping of order unless otherwise arranged with seller.

Shipping

Postage is through Australia Post Express Post to ensure ability to track parcel and for speed of delivery.

Refund

Refunds are for faulty goods only, goods to be returned in Sales Condition - full refund will be provided for faulty goods.

Exchange

Sizing is provided for goods on advertisement - if sizing does not match your needs please return for exchange of sizing.

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Prices as at 23rd October 2010

Beautiful Flower Star Price List
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A Little About Me

Well were to start - I guess with my name - I'm Sam - creator, designer, seamstress behind Beautiful Flower Star.
The name of my company comes from (at the time I started dreaming of building a company) the meanings of our (then) three children's names - I say then as we have since had a fourth child (which was the reason that the dream was momentarily placed on the back burner) but he hasn't had a look in company name wise I am afraid.
I am married - have been for 5 years, we've been together for 10 years now and have four children...
Isabelle and Lily - Identical Twins - March 2006


Molly - March 2008 (there is 3 days shy of exactly 2 years between them)


and lucky last James - April 2010
They are the main driving force behind starting this company - I want to be able to continue working (I had worked full time in Accounts for 11 years prior to stopping work to start my new job as a Stay At Home Parent) but at the same time need to balance my hours around them.

For that reason - postage days will be Tuesday and Thursday of each week - those are the days that the big three attend daycare so I can devote those days to orders and postage.
I am an open book - ask me any question and I'll answer as honestly as I can, I am open to any and all suggestions and will try to accomodate you were possible. We will be having weekly giveaways and I'll strive to ensure that prices remain low whilst not compromising on quality.
If you have any concerns please contact me at beautifulflowerstar@gmail.com and I will resolve them as quickly as possible.
I am looking forward to doing business with you and providing you with individual pieces that are as unique and beautiful as the little people in your life are.