Congratulations!

Hi Friend,

The search is now over ... Congratulations to 'Fiorella G'! 

Thank you to everyone that participated. Choosing a successful applicant is always tricky, so thank you for your support. 

Stay tuned another search mid year! 

Thanks again.

~ Jen.

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide Full of Handmade Goodness

Hi Friend!

It is sometimes tricky to find something special and handmade to give a loved one. For those that participate in Valentine's Day, or simply like to find a beautiful handmade gift for a loved one, Madeit has released a Valentine's Day Gift Guide, making gift giving a more simple process.

This year, Tupsy Turvy Design's has been lucky enough to be featured in Madeit's Valentine's Day Gift Guide. I wonder if you can spot the item. To view, simply click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Jen.

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2016 - Brand Representive Search

Hi Friends,

I hope you had a lovely Christmas and New Year and are ready for 2016. 

Something that is new for Tupsy Turvy Designs is giving chosen supporters the opportunity to gain unique giftware at half price by choosing a Brand Representative. The details are listed below ...

Tupsy Turvy Designs is on a search for their first 'Brand Representative'. The successful applicant will have a six month term as Tupsy Turvy Designs Brand Rep. They will be required to buy at least ONE product over this six month period at a heavily discounted price (50% off). They will be then required to take high quality photos of this item displayed. If the item is a gift, they will need to take a photo of this item where it is displayed. These photos will be used on Tupsy Turvy Designs social media platforms (Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and also on the blog. The chosen Brand Rep may also be called upon to share their view about the chosen piece (only a couple of sentences of feedback). The Brand Rep will be welcome to purchase more than one item during this six month period, still at 50% off (maximum of three items at this 50% discount), however, there will still be a requirement to take photos of these items displayed. The Brand Rep will also receive a 10% off code to share with family and friends, so that they can also purchase a product from Tupsy Turvy Designs' web store at a discount price during this six month period.

To have the opportunity to be the first Brand Rep, applicants will need to take a photo of a favourite room or area (eg. kitchen, lounge room, study, retreat, etc), which will show their quality of photography. Professional photography skills are not a requirement, simply the ability to take a clear, neatly styled photo. At this stage, I will begin with one Brand Rep who can commit to a six month period with my decision based on the choices of photos presented during the call-out period.

If you believe that you can fill the requirements listed above, feel free to email me your photo. Applications close 4pm (Central Australian Daylight Time) 25th January 2016 and the successful applicant will be emailed and will also be announced on Tuesday 26th January 2016 on Tupsy Turvy Designs social media platforms.

All the best!

~ Jen.

P.S - If you would like to keep in touch with amazing discounts and exclusive opportunities to purchase unique, personal and handmade giftware, why not sign up to be a 'Golden Ticket Member'.

It is FREE and you will receive 10% off of your first web store purchase. Simply click here!

Pale Pink and Emerald Green

It's been a while since I have used some pink in my creations. I must say, I like pink in moderation as I am not as fond of combinations that use excessive amounts of pink. Despite this slight aversion to pink, I have made it the base of my colour combination. I didn't want too much pink, therefore I decided to add shades of emerald green to add some coolness to this combination.

The spark of this colour combination was a photo of a door. The photo consisted of a deep emerald green door that was the entrance to a pale pink dwelling. Whether it is the influence of this photo or of the colours themselves, these colours seem welcoming, kind and gentle.

As you can see, I have started making jewellery items using this colour combination. I also have another 'princess' canvas, a 'home' canvas and boat canvas in the pipeline that will reflect this gentle and kind mood.

I can't wait to share more of these items with you. In the meantime, if you would like to view jewellery items in store, please click here.

~ Jen.

Calm Seas and a Boat Canvas

 I am a 'river' girl at heart. From a young age my family and I have holidayed on the Murray River and as a result I have grown to respect the river, learn about it and appreciate the area. Time away in this area thoroughly relaxes me. For a week I feel like I am away from the 'real' world.

Occasionally, we travel from our home to Adelaide and as a result we cross over the Murray River. If it is a while since we have spent time away on the river, I look at the river longingly as we cross over it and mention to my husband that we should organise some time away on it.

For some people, the sea is their desired place to dwell in, near or around. They enjoy the sound of the waves flowing into shore and the smell of the salty air. Mind you, it is also the ocean and the air around it that can spawn ferocious storms. The place of relaxation and peace can quickly transform to a place of fear as mighty winds, rain and waves are created and strength is required to bear the brunt of the storm until it passes. Isn't that similar to life? One minute there is celebration and comfort in the everyday and then troublesome times brew and swamp us. They eventually blow over and life returns to its calm self. The refreshment of being able to totally relax in a favoured area (such as by the river or by the sea) helps to rejuvenate energy to cope with the everyday pace of life and troublesome times.

This sailing boat has been created using fabric that is adhered over thin pieces of wood to make the sails. The mast is a rolled up book page and the bottom of the boat is a shape cut out of a book page that have been painted. The words that are adhered on the canvas are "May calm provide strength for stormy seas". All of this is then adhered onto a backgroud that uses various painting techniques. This canvas is part of the chocolate brown and light blue hue range.

Wishing you all smooth sailing!

~ Jen.

'Not a Worry' and a Princess Canvas

Have I mentioned that left to my own devices, I worry and stress? It seems to be getting worse as I age. As a teacher, I worry and stress about certain children, their learning environment and what parents must think.

Now as a mum I worry about my boys. This was my latest... We planned a spur of the moment holiday to Melbourne for a couple of days. I started to worry about losing them in the crowds, their safety, their behaviour around others and in a confined space like a train or hotel room... but that is me. If truth be told, parenting is unpredictable and we all have trying moments. It turns out that everything went smoothly and the boys were very good considering the circumstances.

When I stress and worry, I love feeling the flood of relief that everything is OK. For me, personally, my faith helps me tremendously as I can give these cares and worries over and release them. When worries and stresses are taken over, it is not only relief, but peace resides.

One of my latest canvases has the words "Peace fills her heart and gives her strength". This sweet girl faces the world without cares and boldly marches on. A peace and relief fills her and her worries are banished. She looks carefree with her ruffled, party dress and her short, wispy hair embellished with a simple hairband.

Hold your head high, princess...

To see if this canvas is available and to view others, please click here.

Thanks for viewing

~ Jen.

Pale Blue Flowers

Where I live, September is the beginning of Spring. I find Spring such an uplifting time - the weather begins to warm from the coolness of Winter, trees begin to grow back leaves and there is a splash of colour as new flowers bloom. Mind you, my hayfever does not always agree with my enthusiasm and raises its head a little during this time. 

My youngest boy is a bit of a nature lover. Every time we walk from the car and across the carpark at Kindergarten, he pulls me to a halt at the small garden edge as he looks for snails, different leaves or flowers.

Lately, I have noticed pretty little purple/blue bell shaped flowers that have appeared in amongst the other flowers and greenery. They are so delicate looking and neatly cascade down a green stem. My little one managed to spy them as well and also appreciated their beauty. He doesn't seem to worry about time or schedules, rather, he stops, gazes and appreciates the loveliness around him...

I have recently completed and released a series of pale blue, tiny canvases in the Tupsy Turvy Designs Madeit shop. Each canvas depicts a pale blue daisy, with brown middle, on a mixture of brown background. To me, the combination of light blue and chocolate brown evokes a quiet strength, therefore words such as 'Peace' and 'Be Strong' feature on these canvases. I wanted to make these canvases a source of encouragement when gazed upon. Their little size makes it the perfect height to sit on a window sill, shelf or office table (each canvas has its own wooden easel).

To view what is currently in store, please click here.

Thanks for viewing!
~ Jen.