Cloth Wipes

The next product in our reuse, reclaim, repurpose range - Cloth Wipes.

Made from 2 layers of super soft flannel overlocked together and measuring 13.5cm x 18cm the uses for these little cuties are endless - most people use them for the following:

• Nappy Change
• Face Washers
• Little Hand and Finger Washing
• Make Up Removal
• Travel Towel

The most common use is Nappy Changing - simply store wipes in a sealed container (ice cream buckets work well) and use as a normal wipe - then toss into the washing machine and clean as normal with clothes/towels as is your preference.

When out - squeeze excess liquid from wipes and carry in a ziploc bag.

Fantastic for babies who are sensitive to commercial wipes and when you consider how many wipes you go through with the average infant it makes sense to use cloth wipes.

Several examples of wipe solutions can be found all over the web, you can also buy wafers that you simply dissolve in water :)

The basic ingredients of cloth wipe solutions are

Soap: Cleansing properties

Oil: moisturizer

Essential oil: Antibacterial and antifungal properties and aromatic purposes.

Water: Acts as a diluent for your other ingredients.

A few of my personal favourites are:

Soothing Chamomile

Cooled Boiled Water

Tea Tree Oil

Chamomile Tea Bags x 2

Sorbolene cream

Soak teabags in water for a few minutes, add a decent squirt of sorbolene cream and a dash of tea tree oil.

Soft Bottom Solution

1 Tbs baby oil
1 Tbs baby soap

1 Tbs baby lotion

1 cup water

Add all ingredients to water and mix or shake until combined

Anti-Fungal

1/4 cup white vinegar

1 tablespoon calendula oil

3 drops tea tree oil

1/4 cup 100% aloe vera gel

1 cup water

Add all ingredients to water and mix or shake until combined. Pour over wipes or spray onto wipes as needed. NOTE: omit vinegar if skin is broken or raw.

$0.50 per wipe plus postage - the possibilities are endless (you could even use them as toilet paper if you wanted - I personally haven't tested that option though).

 

Reusable Storage Bags

If you're like me you have things.....everywhere....and the thought of little plastic bags to store it all in well that just doesn't sit well with me.

Introducing the latest in our reduce, reuse, recycle campaign - Cotton Storage Bags.

In various sizes these bags are made from Cotton inside and out with a Velcro closure to ensure even the smallest of hands can use them. This ensures also that no crumbs can get trapped in seams - as PUL has not been food tested completely to my satisfaction as yet you will need to exercise caution when using as a sandwich bag what type of sandwich you pack.

Completely machine washable and if you wish you can even iron them :)

Pricing will be 1 for $5 or 3 for $10 - stock levels and colours will be confirmed after my markets this weekend.

Uses include but not limited to....

• Snack / Sandwich bags for school lunch boxes
• Picnics
• Storage in handbags
• Make-Up
• Buttons/Ribbons/Spools of thread
• Baby food when travelling
• Pencils/Crayons
• Mini heat/cold packs (fill a ziploc bag with rice, and either heat safely in your microwave or place in your freezer then place ziploc bag inside the cotton cover - Be Careful when heating not to overheat)

The uses are limited only by your imagination :)

Shopping Bags

Are you sick of plastic/paper bags? But don't really like the stylish 'green bags' that are handed out at supermarkets?

Want to help the environment and at the same time express your personality?

The answer is here - the t-shirt bag :)

Made from reclaimed and upcycled t-shirts (washed in HOT water prior to use) these bags will not fray on the straps (as jersey does not fray), have double stitched bottoms for durability and strength and most importantly are EXTREMELY forgiveable - just simply toss in the wash as you normally would, line dry and away you go.

Use for groceries/library bags/laundry runs/spare clothes for childcare/toys/in the car with nappies (diapers) etc - the options are endless :)

1 for $5, 2 for $8, 3 for $12 plus postage

Prints/Colours will depend on availability. Some Designs (as shown below) will have two different pictures/logos.

New Line

They say that you should always do what you know - for me, right now, that means moving away from the little tiny clothes (as gorgeous as they are) into other areas as we begin embarking on our next stage of parenthood - school.

This will see Beautiful Flower Star moving into all things school based - from lunch time to craft time and everything in between :)

We are also shifting our focus to a more sustainably based product to ensure that we are doing the best we can for the environment and our children's future.

I am looking forward to sharing with you these new products and hearing your input :)

Welcome to Summer

Well in Australia at least it's entering summer time - and that means hot days and hot nights.With that in mind we have started developing our Summer Range - the emphasis will be on free flowing garments to keep cool whilst being sunsmart.

First cab off the rank is our new reversible lycra swimming nappies - elasticated legs to keep any 'extras' inside until you exist the pool this double sided lycra pull on cover is reusable and will grow through the season with your baby.

First round of testing has shown it fits both a 7kg and 9.5+kg babe with different body shapes in the water without weighing down - as they are made from the same material that adult swimwear is made from it allows the water to pass through and doesn't billow out.

The advantage is in the design - reversible patterns meaning you can mix and match the bottom with your favourite sunsmart t-shirt or rash vest.The legs are elasticated with 6mm braided (swimwear) elastic, the waist band is lycra with swimwear elastic encased inside it.RRP is $15 plus postage - currently sizing 00-0/1 (depending on childs proportion) - measurements as follows:

Rise (from front to back for those not used to MCN) - 36cm

Thighs - 20-36cm

Waist - 40-54cm

These measurements represent from unstretched to fully stretched elastic.Stocking will be starting in 2 weeks time once current orders are fulfilled :)

 

Market Day

I love doing markets - I love talking to people face to face, I love being able to show people what I make so they can feel and touch before they buy, I love the anticipation of not knowing who I will meet that day :)

For me - markets are all about interacting with you - my customers - on a more hands on way - there's a lot of you that don't know what I look like or who I am - and markets are the perfect setting for meeting your local crafters.

I'm a people person, chances are given a shot I could sell snow to an eskimo - it's just the way I am :) I love being around people, I love seeing the children you are buying for so I can get more of a 'feel' for their personality rather than just the words you use to describe them - and the greater majority of the handcrafters I know feel exactly the same way.

The only thing I don't like about Market Days - making sure the housework is all done the night before - but hey who likes housework at the best of times ;)

So don't be shy - go to your local craft markets - google is an amazing source of information on markets in your area, you never know what treasures you will uncover :)

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations to

cdziuba who said...I love pink

Who doesn't love pink? Actually I love every colour - personally the brighter the better for summer - but that may be seated in paranoia of having to spot more than one child at once in a sea of children - hence my love for unique colour combinations :)

You will be hearing from me via email to arrange postage