Australian Handmade Kids Fashion

Here at My Sweet Prints we are big advocates for buying handmade. We are fortunate in Australia that there are many amazing Aussie creators making gorgeous, quality handmade fashion for children. Our little ones deserve to look fantastic, and if you can do that while supporting a small Australian business, then that's all the better!

Here are some pieces we found on one of our favourite online marketplaces, Made It, to help your little fashionista/o strut their stuff!

[Indigogirl]

[Pigtails & Pirates]

[Little Boutique Kids]

[Ruby & Olive]

[Kids Agenda]

[The Bear & The Whale]

[Amelia's Attic]

[One String]

[Cheekee Monkeez]

[Bubby Makes Three]

Mummy Calling Cards

Life is busy, especially when you're a Mum. Have you ever been in the situation when you're in a rush, the kids are grumpy, you're juggling a million things and you need to give your details to someone? Maybe they want to arrange a play date, or maybe it's your child's soccer coach or dance teacher. The answer is easy! Rather than trying to remember your mobile number, searching through your bag for pen and paper, or spelling out your email address, simply hand them your Mummy Calling Card!

Mummy Calling Cards are basically business cards for Mums! They have all your details, plus the names of your kids and they make it super easy to give your details to anyone on a moment's notice!

There are a plethora of designers and websites out there offering fun designs for Mummy Calling Cards and above we have chosen some that caught out eye. Why not help your future busy self out and order some cards to have for the next time you need them!

1. The Pinwheel Press | 2. Olliegraphic | 3. Made By Bree | 4. Minted | 5. Loralee Lewis | 6. Tiny Prints

Father's Day Gift Idea - World's Greatest Dad New Print

Father's Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect gift idea for the Dad's in your life. Our brand new World's Greatest Dad print will show Dad just how special he is all year 'round! 

The chalkboard style of the print is right on trend and will look amazing in modern and traditional homes. The custom element of the print makes it truly personal and all the more ideal for creating precious memories!

Order your customised World's Greatest Dad print from the My Sweet Prints online store now to be sure it arrives in time for Dad's big day!

Kid's Photography Inspiration

Never before has it been so easy to snap a photo of your little ones! With nearly all of us toting smartphones around with us, there is a camera at hand at any given moment. Social Media networks like Instagram have encouraged us all to snap away at our daily lives and create beautiful images to share with the world.

There are a range of great apps out there that allow you to edit your photos easily, but why not consider  how you take your photos in the first place? An ordinary snapshot can be turned into something extraordinary simply by the way you frame the subject in the picture. One very effective technique is to come in close to your child and frame just one section of them, be it half their face, their hair, their tummy etc. Interesting framing is something that is easy to do and will help create special photos of your children.

We have found some examples to inspire you. Yes, these have been taken by professionals, but they will help give you ideas of how to set up and frame a photo of your kids.

Aren't these just lovely!?

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Kid's Playroom Inspiration

Kids need space to play and exercise not only their bodies, but their mind and imagination too. No other generation before has been catered to in the home as children are today, with many homes having a dedicated play room. How to you turn a room into a feast for the senses for your little ones? Well, we have gathered some inspiration to help spark your imagination when it comes to Kid's playrooms.

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Etsy Craft Party at West Elm Bondi Junction

Etsy. Craft. Party. Three words that get us very excited!

The brand new West Elm store in Bondi Junction is hosting an Etsy Craft Party on Thursday June 20 at 7:00pm and we can't wait!

We wil be getting our craft on with Sydney-based designer and artist Kitiya Palaskas who will be teaching us to make colourful paper flowers!

Not only is the FREE event going to be so much fun crafting and meeting other creatives, it is going to bring smiles to the faces of sick children as all the flowers we make will be delivered to the Sydney Children's Hospital in Randwick!

Quick jump online and register now as places are limited!

Kid's Craft Ideas for the Long Weekend and School Holidays

With this weekend being a long weekend and the school holidays only just a few weeks away, we thought we'd help all the Mums out there and put together a collection of fun and simple craft activities to do with your kids. Keeping the little ones entertained while at home can be tricky, but the best part of these crafts is you are bound to have most of the supplies at home already, so no dragging the kids around the shops or spending lost of money! We hope you enjoy them!

1. Pinwheel Necklace | 2. Shaving Cream Bath Paint | 3. Rocket Pack | 4. Rapunzel Flower Clip-In Braids | 5. Neck Tie Snake | 6. Tin Can Windsock

Pinterest Picks 30/5/13

We LOVE Pinterest here at My Sweet Prints. It's totally addictive and such a great source of inspiration! Today, we want to invite you click on through and follow our boards. But, before you do, here are some of our favourite pins of late! There's something for everyone! Click on the images for their Pinterest links.

This little one's bedroom is such a happy place! Great colour, pattern and artwork!

This dining room feels so beachy and light and breezy! What a beautiful room to waste a Saturday morning away in!

What's not to love about gold pineapples?!

This unique necklace is simple, but eye-catching and would be a loved addition to any wardrobe!

Peonie pretties!

Illustrator Nan Lawson has such a wonderful style of capturing personalities! Love her!

So there are some of our favourites! What have you been loving lately?

Graphic Studio or Home Office Design

Bold and graphic colours and patterns are big right now. There's no better place to go bold than your home office or studio. These spaces, usually modest in size and hidden away, so they are perfect for taking a risk and being brave in your design choices. Also the bright colours and graphic designs are sure to inspire you while you work.

Statement pieces like this Dinosaur Designs rug paired with angular furniture are a great way to bring in bold design elements, then add a pop of shocking colour and our If You Can Dream It typographic print and you are set!

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