Handmade Markets | KID independent

Market Angel - National Search for Market Reporters!

Do you love to slip on your favourite pair of ballet flats and skip merrily along to your local boutique market? Armed with a giant shopping bag and a pocket full of cash? Ready to soak up all the scrumdiddlyumptious handmade delights? How would you like share your finds with the whole country?

Our friends over at Market Angel are hosting a nationwide search for an ‘Angel on the Street’ in each state to report on the best market locations, fab market finds and uncover new markets.

Each reporter will be armed with a prize pack of tools valued at $200 and be signed on for 12 months as the ‘Angel on the Street’ for their state, with the opportunity to have 12 articles published on ‘Market Angel’s Cloud‘, the Market Angel Blog.

Are you intrigued? Click here for details on how to enter!

Be Tickled Pink at the BrisStyle Market!

The BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market is being held at St Augustine’s Church Hall and Grounds, Racecourse Rd, Hamilton {Brisbane, QLD} on Saturday 8th October, 2011 from 9am. You’ll find all sorts of handmade goodies from local designers, and will also be able to support National Breast Cancer Awareness while you shop!

BrisStyle Markets - Supporting National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The entire Racecourse Rd Precinct will come to life with pink balloons and a myriad of festivities to support the Mater Hospital’s “chicks in pink” charity. Join in the fun and stand together with the Racecourse Road Business Group, BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Markets and chicks in pink supporters, to set a NEW WORLD RECORD for the LARGEST SET OF PINK BOOBS {as per their logo}. Now THAT sounds like fun! The registration for the record attempt happens at 11am. Come along wearing pink or white and be part of history in the making. For more info, visit BrisStyle.

Market Girl Boutique Markets - Perth

Here at {KID} independent we love a day out at the markets, so we’re most excited about this debut handmade/indie market from the folks at Market Girl. Kicking off this year on 13th February 2011 at Joondalup Reception Centre in Perth, you can expect to find a variety of local businesses and designers showcasing their wares.

Market Girl Boutique Markets - Perth

Market Girl Boutique Markets are run by talented duo, best buddies and busy mums Teneille and Emma. The aim of the market is to share Teneille and Emma’s love of cute, unique and handmade children’s ware and to provide an avenue for local businesses to showcase their products. The November market is the perfect time to start your Christmas shopping, so make sure you put your shopping boots on!

Market Girl Boutique Markets - Perth

If you’re lucky enough to be in Perth on 7 November, 2010 be sure to drop in and visit some of these fabulous handmade retailers and designers. Market Girl Boutique Markets will be held every three months from November onwards with designers serving up a new batch of delicious goodies each time.

Market Girl Boutique Markets - Perth

For more information and venue details please visit Market Girl.

Fairy Floss Markets - Melbourne

The Fairy Floss Markets present a boutique handmade baby and children’s market held in venues across Victoria, including Berwick, Doncaster, Geelong, St Kilda and Williamstown. At each event, you can expect to find a beautiful selection of handmade products from local Victorian artists and designers.

Fairy Floss Markets - Handmade Children's Market

Fairy Floss Markets is coordinated by Kirsty McEwan, a woman on a mission to support local and emerging talents and to provide them with a forum to showcase their crafty wares. Along with handmade gifts, art, toys, clothing and accessories, you’ll also find delicious cupcakes, and fabulous coffee!

Fairy Floss Markets - Handmade Children's Market

Entry to the Fairy Floss Markets is $3 {children under 16 free} with 50% of proceeds donated to Very Special Kids; A Victorian based charity that provides counseling and support services to families caring for a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Fairy Floss Markets - Handmade Children's Market