Where the Wild Thing Grow

I've been trying to keep my stamp jewellery and blog separate, but I wanted to show you the new pieces I have been working on. Only genuine stamps are used.

I will be testing out the waters with my new designs and product ranges next weekend (Saturday 17th) at the mini market hosted by Little Finch, who are celebrating their 2nd birthday.

If you are local, I'd love to see you there :) If you can't make the mini market, we will be at the Braidwood Markets Market on September 14th and December 14th.

They call me Willy...Wagtail that is.

Blue Fairy Wren.

Bird pendants, rabbit and fox brooches.

Foxy Loxy...looking a little worn out.

Wooden bird pendants.

The weekend is fast approaching. Enjoy :) Tam x

If you go down to the woods today....

I love Typo! I couldn't resist these cute cases; one for me (bear), one for India (cat) and one from the discount bin (raccoon). They are only $9.95 - the raccoon was priced at $1.00 as it is missing the zipper pull which is an easy peasy fix. They are the perfect size to pop in a little money and a phone ready for a quick jaunt to the shops.

Enjoy the rest of the week and the weekend! xx

p.s. thanks for your support of our village heritage petition :)

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New Treasures

I hope this posts finds you all well! It's been ages since I popped in last, did you realise I was gone? Just back to say a quick hello and show you a few new pieces too...always the collector!

I've been adding to my Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Coin Purse Collection

and Jewellery Caskets

Bought a box a clock parts at the tip and rebuild this clock!

A few new Bonzo's, including a hard to find mustard pot

some more ladies

My mannequin now wears a new bridal stand hat. I've run out of room.

Would you believe this chair came from the tip? It dates to around 1850 and is made of papier mache with mother of pearl inlay. Its as light as a feather.

Close up of the japanned papier mache, gilt paint and MOP inlay

Some exciting news, I was commissioned to make Sir Donald Bradman stamp jewellery pieces for the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, Bowral, NSW. They were posted today, and I hope they do well.

Thanks for visiting! Tam x

Hello to my newest followers! Its nice to have you on board.

Mother ~ the million things she gave me

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ We all love our mums, and as Mothers Day is just around the corner, I am offering all that pass through here 20% off any item in my etsy shop. Just use the code MOTHER13 at checkout.♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

 

xx

Vintage + Stamps + Jigsaw = Earrings

You know that I love all things stamps, so when I saw the vintage stamp jigsaw pieces I had to buy them. I've paired like pieces together to make earrings. They have been given a clear coat of varnish to protect the cardboard, attached to an earring bail and hung from a simple silverplated hook.

Over the weekend they will be heading to my madeit and etsy stores and will be available at the Braidwood Makers Markets in September. Be sure to check my facebook page* for all updates on my stamp jewellery. I may be having a giveaway soon, so check back often :)

Enjoy your weekend, thanks for stopping by, Tam x

 * If its not too much to ask, I'd like some feedback on my facebook page. For those who were once 'likers' and are no longer, could you please tell me what made you leave? No need to be embarrassed, it will help me make the page and posts better. Sincere thanks, Tamara

 

Gone Fishing

With the Braidwood Makers Market only a week away, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of some new pieces that I will be selling.

Tonight we are heading out to see Box Wars, part of the Enlighten festival. It should be heaps of fun! Canberra is celebrating its Centenary this year and have a few things planned throughout the year. We are going to the Glorious Days, 1913 Australia exhibition at the Australian National Museum tomorrow, I can't wait. Hopefully I can get a few photos.

Have a wonderful weekend, we have a long weekend as it is Canberra Day on Monday (poor kids still have school as we live in NSW :) but the Mr and I have the day off work..yippee!! If you are heading to the Braidwood Makers Markets next weekend, I may see you there!

Bye for now, thanks for visiting, Tam x

What time is it? It's Giveaway Time!!!!

A big hello to all my followers old and new! Since there is only 6 weeks until Christmas - can you believe it! - I think it's time for a giveaway as a thank you.

THE PRIZE: 

The prize will include one new copy of the Homemade - Gorgeous things to make with love book and one stamp jewellery piece of your choice (made by me) and few little extras as well.

HOW TO ENTER:
 
For one entry: leave a comment in this post, it could be.....why you would like to win, what is your favourite category on my blog, what you love to collect, what you would like to see more of....etc.

To increase your chances:
 
For three entries: Post about this giveaway on your blog or grab my button and let me know with a followup comment or my email can be found on the sidebar.

This giveaway is open to all readers, you don't have to have your own blog to enter. I will ship worldwide!

The giveaway ends 25th November at 11:59 PM Australia EST. One lucky person will be randomly selected and announced on 26th November. 

 Good Luck everyone!!!!

You can find updates of my stamp jewellery posted at A Treasured Past on facebook.

Images sourced from Homemade - Gorgeous things to make with love and Stanley Gibbons British Commonwealth Stamp Catalogue 1977

Christmas is just around the corner....

With the Christmas markets just around the corner, I have been tinkering away like the Christmas Elves. Here are a few new ranges that I will be taking to the markets:

Marvel and DC comic pendants. Of course I kept the Captain America one as he is my favourite

Deco styled bronze pendants

Hair clips

Key Rings

Christmas pendants

Colour block bracelets with faceted glass crystal cabochons

Thanks for stopping by, next post will be more treasured finds. I will hopefully find a few interesting pieces at the CWA (Country Women's Association) sale next weekend!

Enjoy your weekend, we have a long one here...yippee!!

Stamp Jewellery: Rings

Coming to the Markets on Saturday.....

Stamp Jewellery: Cufflinks

Over the next couple of days I will feature a few new pieces that will be heading to the Makers Market on the 25th August.

With Fathers Day just around the corner (September 2nd), I made several different cufflinks, from vintage stamps and buttons, to steampunk watch movements. Here is a sneak peek:

Stamp Jewellery: Bracelets

I have sourced some interesting jewellery bases and unique stamps to expand my Stamp Jewellery line. The bracelets above, in bronze and silver, will be heading with me to the Makers Market in Braidwood on the 25th August. See flyer on the sidebar :)

With Fathers Day just around the corner here in Australia (September 2nd), I have a selection of Stamp cufflinks, Steampunk cufflinks and Tie pins also.

The new range now includes earrings too, which I will show you before the day. I am keeping my prices low; all necklaces, earrings, and bracelets are priced at $25, and the Steampunk pieces a little higher.

My jewellery can be purchased through Little Finch, Wallace Street, Braidwood and online at my Etsy store (sorry there are only a few pieces here, but I am happy to take orders for something special or if you see something through my posts).

Hope to see you on the 25th! Bye for now, Tam x

Its a Stamp-ede...The Borneo Collection

Damn, its good to have the internet again after four days without. Also pressures of work have ramped up and will remain so until the end of the year, I will be the team lead for the next few months, but I will try to keep up with blogging and making jewellery. If I am a little quiet, please don't think that I don't care.

I have been beavering away making more necklaces. I have fallen in love with the North Borneo stamps, so these are the latest collection. I will also be making earrings and cufflinks for the guys, but will show you how they turn out once my supplies arrive. Click for bigger view.

The North Borneo Collection

The Queen Victoria stamp dates to the early 1890's.

More Australiana

Japanese art stamps

The longer pendants are made with two stamps, selected for their colour combinations

I have purchased two of the stamp below for my sister and myself. This monkey always reminded us of our dad when we were growing up. It was the nose. He had a good laugh when I showed him the stamp and that we will be wearing it around.

On a final note, wishing all Mothers, Grandmothers and Morthers-to-be a wonderful Mothers Day tomorrow.

I shall bid you adieu, until next time, take care, Tam x