tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-174155022024-03-07T17:05:23.181+09:30Liana Kabel -Plastic GirlMusing on creativity, business and life.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.comBlogger388125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-39708817750535695592013-08-12T15:22:00.000+09:302013-08-12T15:22:32.133+09:30Why I'm Self-Employed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm self-employed because I can have more of the life I want than if I had a job. I'm saying this because I get a little worried sometimes about why people want to be self-employed and how it can sometimes be in conflict with what that they truly value and want from life. Maybe I just need a little reminder myself, because being self-employed is not an easy thing to do! </div>
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Here are a few things I want from my business: I want to feel my work is meaningful and helpful to others. I want to create joy and beautiful things. I want to be paid fairly for the work I do. I want to use my talents. I want to have a voice. I want freedom and choice. I want to be able to say no. I want to feel valued. I want to know why I'm doing something and know that reason resonates with me. I want it to be fun. I'm prepared to work hard as long as it is meaningful and rewarding. I want to learn new things. I want to progress. I want work that is flexible and allows time for family, friends, adventure and good health. I know I'll feel challenged and a little afraid sometimes, but that is for the sake of growth and I welcome that.</div>
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Honestly, self employment can be wonderful or it can end up a terrible nightmare. I've had experiences of both. I just think it is important to look at your big life picture, in terms of your needs, values and wants and decide from there what is best for you. The answer doesn't have to be self-employment or job. It can be a little of both, or it be a tweaking of the type of business you run. I don't have all the answers in this blog post because we are all so individual. What I am saying is it is important to ask yourself why. And ask yourself often. </div>
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<i>ps. this isn't meant as a plug for my business coaching, but if you are interested in that you can shoot me through an email </i><a href="mailto:liana@lianakabel.com" target="_blank"><i>liana@lianakabel.com</i></a></div>
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<br />Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-69877678015236773872013-04-08T08:10:00.000+09:302013-04-09T10:38:29.861+09:30Big Jewellery Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Seems like my plastic jewellery making obsession has been going on for 10 years now! Can you believe it? I'm not sure if I can. Of course I don't see an end to it anytime soon. To thanks all of you wonderful people for supporting me, encouraging me and simply showing an interest in what I've been creating, I thank you. That's what has really been keeping me going.<br />
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To celebrate all those years of bending knitting needles and cutting up Tupperware I'm giving away one big jewellery prize! All you need to do to enter this competition (winner will be picked randomly) is:<br />
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Entries end Friday April 12 and the winner will be announced via Facebook, on this blog and <a href="https://twitter.com/lianakabel" target="_blank">twitter</a> the following week.<br />
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<br />Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-18870323470716131572013-01-27T10:16:00.002+09:302013-01-27T10:20:45.305+09:30Knitwit Bangles - 10 Year Anniversary!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This will be my 10th year of making Knitwit Bangles. Wow I'm a little freaked out by that. But also very proud. When I first started selling my jewellery in 2003 I knew that I wanted to have a career in the arts, creating original work. I knew that I wanted it to be long term, like "this is what I'm going to do FOREVER."</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There have been many changes along the way, but a commitment to making plastic jewellery has been consistent since 2004, with my </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lianakabel/168649862/in/set-72157594338904661" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm a Tupperware Lady </span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">show. For the last few years, as well as continuing to create and sell jewellery, I've been employed as a Business Coach. That was a wonderful experience and all came about because I gave a talk about my business to a group of the program graduates. This job ends within the next few months so I get to go back to full-time self-employment. Something I have missed. What that means is I'll be increasing my production lines, exhibiting, running my own creative and business workshops, as well as offering private coaching for creative business people (that bit is already happening!).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To celebrate there is a Knitwit <a href="http://www.lianakabel.com/product/knitwit-bangle-6-colours" target="_blank">2 for 1 SALE</a> in my shop until January 31.</span></div>
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I Pulled out the 'real camera' yesterday took a few shots of some new crystal jewellery I've been working on (as you can see above - rings and earrings). Last year <a href="http://lianakabel.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/crystal-inheritance.html" target="_blank">I made some pieces</a> with the same collection of vintage rhinestones, but this year I've approached the process a little differently.<br />
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<br />Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-64299883265787490622012-10-03T10:16:00.003+09:302012-10-03T13:51:53.592+09:30The Art Of Selling Pet Rocks, And Other Business Lessons Learnt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Business seems to be in my blood. My parents migrated to Australia from German and Italy, as did many of my other family members. The majority of them at some point started their own businesses. There was jewellery (lots of jewellery!), building, raising Quails, selling sunglasses and of cause Tupperware (if you didn't already know it my mother was a Tupperware Lady for nearly 20 years, hence all the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lianakabel/168649862/in/set-72157594338904661/" target="_blank">Tupperware jewellery</a>).</div>
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Since I'd always been a bit creative and loved to build my bank account, when my Aunt suggested selling my wildly coloured pet rocks at her sunglasses stand at Paddy's markets, I was all for it. It was the seventies, so pet rocks were in! I must have been about 8 at the time, maybe younger? I remember clearly that we had to play with price a bit to get the sales and how I needed to make a sparkly and attractive sign. I also remember how exciting it was to receive my first stack of 50c pieces. I had made something and sold it. It was all very exciting! It still is!</div>
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As a teenager I was asked to bake cupcakes and biscuits for my parents friend's cafe. I was right into experimenting with baking at the time so this pleased me no end. But soon I realised that my yogurt kumquat cake wasn't a big hit and that the customers only really wanted large chocolate chip cookies. That didn't satisfy my creative needs but did lead to a lot more reorders. </div>
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As a gift I painted a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waratah" target="_blank">Waratah </a>on a t-shirt for my Mother, who was a Tupperware Manager at Waratah Party Sales at the time. Soon after every Tupperware Lady at Waratah Party Sales, wanted their own t-shirt. I soon learnt that painting one shirt at a time was taking way too long, so I started asking for at least four shirts before I painted them. My hourly rate soon skyrocketed!</div>
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Running three little home based creative businesses, all before I finished high school taught me a few things. Some things I need to remind myself of even now.</div>
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The thing I learnt most, was that no business starts off perfect (or probably ever becomes perfect). You have to be willing to look at it objectively and make changes if you need to along the way. Also, do the most creative things, but maybe also have that chocolate chip cookie in your range. The thing that you don't have to explain, that just sells.<br />
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A little reminder to myself (and you if you need it?), because when I do those things I do my best work and feel happiest. Even if it is difficult sometimes. Difficult is Ok, being less than you can be, is not.<br />
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My fondness for cutting feathery leaf shapes started with a series of<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lianakabel/256152390/in/photostream" target="_blank"> Tupperware necklaces</a> in 2004. In the years to follow I would have hand cut that same shape (although each one is unique, really) thousands of times. So it's no wonder I needed a little break from them!<br />
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Now in 2012 I find myself again drawn to that shape. This time the material is sheets of recycled folder inserts. Judging by the text hand written on the tabs, I'd say these were from a hospital or doctor's surgery. This plastic is thinner and more flexible than the Tupperware and has a lovely softness and smoothness to it, that is also different. What I perhaps like best besides the feel of it, is the dreamy swishing sound the pieces make when worn.<br />
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It may not be long before I get tired of cutting thousands of feathery shapes again, but for now I find it relaxing and engrossing. I'm sure there is a cutter or a punch that could cut out a similar shape and speed up the task, but then all the shapes would be the same, and each one being slightly different is really the point.<br />
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A limited edition of these pieces will be available in select galleries and <a href="http://www.lianakabel.com/products" target="_blank">online</a>, shortly.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-9090141069356206132012-06-04T18:12:00.003+09:302012-06-04T18:12:59.262+09:30Animal Crackers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Someone once told me that when they wore my jewellery it made them smile.<br />
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ps. they are available <a href="http://www.lianakabel.com/" target="_blank">h<span id="goog_211553200"></span>ere</a></div>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-56602608234773850192012-05-29T18:22:00.001+09:302012-05-29T18:24:03.636+09:30Setting Plastic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After salvaging bundles of old settings from my Uncle's jewellery business a while ago I haven't been sure how to use them. But a while back I thought I'd experiment setting them with plastics, rather than the traditional rhinestones (which I also inherited oodles of). Finally last week I put the set plastic together to make a couple of pairs of earrings. I think they turned out alright. </div>
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Looking forward to playing a little more with setting plastics. Maybe a necklace will be next? </div>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-60097491531680712302012-05-26T10:50:00.002+09:302012-05-26T10:52:27.826+09:30Pinterest and the Triangle Bangle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's a source of inspiration, exposure, connection and a way to spend some time (sometimes a whole lot of time). Mostly I love the time that I spend there, as I'm generally careful when and for how long I stay. I love the exposure through creating <a href="http://pinterest.com/lianakabel/liana-kabel-designs/" target="_blank">a board that is just for my designs</a>. I love the connections that I have made, although I probably need to work on those a little more. I don't comment much, so I think I shall do that more, as I always appreciate when people comment on my images. </div>
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I'm in two minds about it. </div>
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I'm interested in the trends and what is popular, which are always so easy to identify on Pinterest. Neon, geo, vertical gardens, infographics - to name a few that are "in" right now and therefore dominate the pins. </div>
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I love that, but I hate it too. </div>
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It's interesting to a point, and then it all gets a bit dull.</div>
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I guess the flip-side is that you can be influential here and pin original designs and pin images that hasn't been pinned before. I'll have to do more of that too.</div>
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I guess because the trends are so visible on Pinterest it can be hard not to be influenced by them. This is something I usually avoid for myself. I like to know the trends but I don't want to follow them. It's great when I happen to be on trend, or even better when I help create one - I think I've done that before!</div>
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My recent series of triangular/geo pieces, (which you can view more of <a href="http://lianakabel.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank">on my website)</a></div>
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were no doubt heavily influenced by a the geo images I've been viewing largely on Pinterest. I'm mostly okay with that as I believe they are a different interpretation and use different materials from what I've seen. So I don't mind this sort of thing happening every now and again, but in general I know I want to be ahead of the trends, not behind them. That just doesn't sit well with me. So I'll be a little more aware of this while I spend time on Pinterest in the future.</div>
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Saying all that, I do love my Triangle Bangles (pictured above).</div>
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In fact, I'm wearing one right now! </div>
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Today I stop trying to sell things. </div>
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For the past two years I've been working four days a week as a business coach. Which I really, really love! But when you do the math that only leaves me with one day a week to run a business, unless of course I allow it to spill into the evening and weekends - which it has! Even then there is never enough time.</div>
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Create all those things I've been wanting to.</div>
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<i>The image above is of several triangle necklaces. Making use of the hundreds of leftover knitting needle middles I've collected over the years. </i></div>
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It has been quite a while since I had time to play. In the studio, that is. Now I'm setting aside at least one day a week for just that. So far I'm loving the freedom, sense of adventure and not knowing where it will all lead. I have some plans, true, but mostly I'm letting the work evolve and lead me where it will.<br />
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So It's officially time to get making, sort out my online world and give it all a big update! So stayed tuned, and please excuse the state of this blog as I give it an overhaul. It should be all spick and span within the next week. Plus I'll be blogging regularly again. Oh how I've missed it.<br />
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p.s All the pieces pictured above have been made using resin and the remnants from my families various jewellery businesses. But more about that later...<br />
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<br />Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-2227684182534372402011-07-29T13:31:00.000+09:302011-07-29T13:31:18.370+09:30Crystal Inheritance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ujdRnrOlB9FYh77e5fnx7FbYtrtXFxfG9IZVS7-jPhm9sSD-h67WAOgfQqXfPEX2hZTx_NIlWZxCwSpZuRbNFNRmyf5VZ_hgSFQ3r78gKQps71cdfphegMN6tewqdXM_Ljo/s1600/web-Sparkly-Rings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ujdRnrOlB9FYh77e5fnx7FbYtrtXFxfG9IZVS7-jPhm9sSD-h67WAOgfQqXfPEX2hZTx_NIlWZxCwSpZuRbNFNRmyf5VZ_hgSFQ3r78gKQps71cdfphegMN6tewqdXM_Ljo/s400/web-Sparkly-Rings.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44MzRmnBif_s5yE2MdfX2J6iRdikVUyBFz1LKUze14p8P2GYqCvhIkPw6zo2TcvXlSIt0HT-dfYp2MsaMnAmEd1zgwCDA8sOY-nI7Pnq3Dc2IlPIgKlk90v29ejq1XUzTsWA/s1600/Crystal+crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg44MzRmnBif_s5yE2MdfX2J6iRdikVUyBFz1LKUze14p8P2GYqCvhIkPw6zo2TcvXlSIt0HT-dfYp2MsaMnAmEd1zgwCDA8sOY-nI7Pnq3Dc2IlPIgKlk90v29ejq1XUzTsWA/s400/Crystal+crop.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Lately I've been working on some new designs that incorporate vintage rhinestones. These were salvaged from my Uncle's jewellery wholesale business and handed down to me. The rhinestones were first salvaged by my Uncle, from his Uncle's Sydney jewellery business. I guess that makes me the third generation to use these beautiful crystal rhinestones in our jewellery making.<br />
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A couple of pieces are available for sale <a href="http://lianakabel.etsy.com/shop/lianakabel">here</a>. With lots more to follow.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-73312507754167556262010-10-18T11:56:00.001+09:302010-10-18T12:03:57.801+09:30Made Because...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwHqiVUFGNOFGlLsUPB9p5rbU6O2LyEKt0lH5r-8PdUzBOFfjwkdCEkaZclTy88lsvyqeidLx-lmRiBFkQuB8s2ayqpllr8XK1_O8N97K8Zx7WCAneaVp3987H0V7JTEtxOQ/s1600/IMG_3185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwHqiVUFGNOFGlLsUPB9p5rbU6O2LyEKt0lH5r-8PdUzBOFfjwkdCEkaZclTy88lsvyqeidLx-lmRiBFkQuB8s2ayqpllr8XK1_O8N97K8Zx7WCAneaVp3987H0V7JTEtxOQ/s640/IMG_3185.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Bracelets made because...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the graphic nature of numbers.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm interested in exploring simple yet effective ways to connect pieces.</div><div style="text-align: center;">they continue the theme.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Not available for purchase anywhere.</div>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-56101166875045163632010-10-04T12:38:00.001+09:302010-10-04T12:42:02.385+09:30What If I Didn't Make Things Anymore?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TgwFPCOzBTomQltcAwRO52ZJF_n3ALBaXWbQF57qfc8v5MRfUHjcagPzNVeGveoVSOvH4YobFy2fq_vWIbCFRAF20OXeBAM8wCeOYtNjbErMzFIDPt2cROEXpDVNtGpxp6I/s1600/IMG_3089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4TgwFPCOzBTomQltcAwRO52ZJF_n3ALBaXWbQF57qfc8v5MRfUHjcagPzNVeGveoVSOvH4YobFy2fq_vWIbCFRAF20OXeBAM8wCeOYtNjbErMzFIDPt2cROEXpDVNtGpxp6I/s400/IMG_3089.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>It is time for a change! <br />
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I've come to the point where I realise I need to make some changes. I expect this happens to lots of us. You feel like you have done it all before (and maybe lots of other people are now doing it too). Or you need to make changes simply to develop your career. <br />
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I care about learning. So when I feel I have learnt something, I want to learn something new. I am at that point of wanting to learn something new.<br />
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There are new challenges ahead. New way of doing business and new ways to be creative. I feel excited about this. I want to move in some of these new directions. In order for new beginning to happen something has to end. That is just the way it is. As you know letting go is hard, and scary. But if you want something new to happen I think you have to. I think I have to.<br />
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The details of my 'new directions' are still a little hazy. I'm not exactly sure what will end and what will begin? Mostly this won't happen until next year, but I am thinking about it now. I'm thinking about it a lot.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-86778970093224661522010-06-25T08:57:00.002+09:302010-06-25T09:01:01.536+09:30Japan Bits - Earrings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OXOXdGKzfIxj46XHdmg9xpjM2xtmsdizeV7uyhGZNe_Uv9RTnyWmk6NpczcyFROb5a2CwNIRNk7VGKPMj3Gov7z41ItAGCT-GGpDTsQC1pMx3XXIFGhMZss7xLUBQVyG8BU/s1600/Jap-pink-earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OXOXdGKzfIxj46XHdmg9xpjM2xtmsdizeV7uyhGZNe_Uv9RTnyWmk6NpczcyFROb5a2CwNIRNk7VGKPMj3Gov7z41ItAGCT-GGpDTsQC1pMx3XXIFGhMZss7xLUBQVyG8BU/s320/Jap-pink-earrings.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaOglAtTHwB_Il4E1nvL5AvJqMRRzcukPfEujYo6EbV4TbxIU33ZfG9avb5UL4wuovGtjLhJ0LZX25eLKVX4dGT4GXOCbb85f6lvyB_JVAUfBY1Ontjb9odrnZvVBvl8WG0Q/s1600/Jap-Green-earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFaOglAtTHwB_Il4E1nvL5AvJqMRRzcukPfEujYo6EbV4TbxIU33ZfG9avb5UL4wuovGtjLhJ0LZX25eLKVX4dGT4GXOCbb85f6lvyB_JVAUfBY1Ontjb9odrnZvVBvl8WG0Q/s320/Jap-Green-earrings.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhhUCrD6NMMLlHHbLu6M6PgAoKpN0-TiYxX7ApvOi0V3J0PP7DQj5nGU2nv3WDQv3goq2Ajutb4UZPiVHmiZhuEtDIwJXN0tDXSoyonuAgSkjfN4bpK_6R62Nl1GpHs-8sAI/s1600/Jap-blue-earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPhhUCrD6NMMLlHHbLu6M6PgAoKpN0-TiYxX7ApvOi0V3J0PP7DQj5nGU2nv3WDQv3goq2Ajutb4UZPiVHmiZhuEtDIwJXN0tDXSoyonuAgSkjfN4bpK_6R62Nl1GpHs-8sAI/s320/Jap-blue-earrings.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcAy4m72WA-dOZ-4uUdmEKgYD70lmZKcTjlOU0WUUfBDELFfPAKkX2YYeZVqMxbCxISuVCdfEWl39AFtPmcQjRQ5xYaFi3ZAgtKCuVSq14ZrKaB0DBHrjmRe2_igQftbzAbI/s1600/Jap-dog-earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbcAy4m72WA-dOZ-4uUdmEKgYD70lmZKcTjlOU0WUUfBDELFfPAKkX2YYeZVqMxbCxISuVCdfEWl39AFtPmcQjRQ5xYaFi3ZAgtKCuVSq14ZrKaB0DBHrjmRe2_igQftbzAbI/s320/Jap-dog-earrings.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfj_nzriLuNTD9MtL0PWqLz0uOMzV8UBk_O28Xva0IyX50JIMP8dR3uYGnxdwhdmbSqvWUaRRbO7MZajJfi0W8LGQXIheghsNIcs5exTwvhd4w6PbdHNuL8nO4DsdV8YhkmA/s1600/Japan-animals-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfj_nzriLuNTD9MtL0PWqLz0uOMzV8UBk_O28Xva0IyX50JIMP8dR3uYGnxdwhdmbSqvWUaRRbO7MZajJfi0W8LGQXIheghsNIcs5exTwvhd4w6PbdHNuL8nO4DsdV8YhkmA/s320/Japan-animals-2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYShYvTPy_M9QKSN2stkeWJRqle0_TNHOggIWrK3C17nNZDEcO7udtDhwRqJhIi92IR5SCH6gX1GHaPdmim8w9IJ1ngLEmdsqgoLImdraqg2w6UxCuUAIk88I6BWSXNfZ57E/s1600/Japan-bits-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAYShYvTPy_M9QKSN2stkeWJRqle0_TNHOggIWrK3C17nNZDEcO7udtDhwRqJhIi92IR5SCH6gX1GHaPdmim8w9IJ1ngLEmdsqgoLImdraqg2w6UxCuUAIk88I6BWSXNfZ57E/s320/Japan-bits-2.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9vla19y9aJsUmTAEoI0ZW-2jsVgOSb0bSZWeDhtUEK6uhvKsjwL94iQmvZFBCGXhFbeY3iUG1XRI5yzF4-ILPdF9YsEagOgexqxG90lyEshm78GV2gWZthdnuG2jD0StdYU/s1600/Japan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9vla19y9aJsUmTAEoI0ZW-2jsVgOSb0bSZWeDhtUEK6uhvKsjwL94iQmvZFBCGXhFbeY3iUG1XRI5yzF4-ILPdF9YsEagOgexqxG90lyEshm78GV2gWZthdnuG2jD0StdYU/s320/Japan.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">As promised a couple of quick pics of some of the first earrings I have made from bits (little spoons, plastic toothpicks etc) collected in Japan. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A small selection will be on sale for the first time at this weekend's <a href="http://lianakabel.blogspot.com/2010/06/finders-keepers-brisbane.html">Finders Keepers</a> market in Brisbane. Then a limited edition will be available online (wish I had collected more bits!).</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Will let you know when that happens.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you have any enquiries regarding the earrings pictured above please feel free to contact me <a href="mailto:lianakabel@hotmail.com">here</a>.</div>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-89318140896206215722010-06-22T10:12:00.003+09:302010-06-22T10:17:33.720+09:30Finders Keepers - Brisbane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX5nXIMI9N-yl8l_sbAJgVRh3LW-hcCTLbKn92py5-_PQNGzZIBbdrq6BX6pWJsSTdZtdrMwF4y77eHu8AUb7Q3d8IyT-3Z-XKx2kmf8KFWSzyM_FWX9Vt9sayq4tuX5H4GU/s1600/Finders-Keepers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ru="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDX5nXIMI9N-yl8l_sbAJgVRh3LW-hcCTLbKn92py5-_PQNGzZIBbdrq6BX6pWJsSTdZtdrMwF4y77eHu8AUb7Q3d8IyT-3Z-XKx2kmf8KFWSzyM_FWX9Vt9sayq4tuX5H4GU/s640/Finders-Keepers.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>It does feel a little like I just got back from participating in the Sydney Finders Keepers market, and now it is already time to do the Brisbane market - this weekend! I only do a few quality markets a year, so I am once again really looking forward to it.<br />
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More Info:<br />
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When:<br />
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Saturday 26th June 11am - 6pm<br />
Sunday 27th June 11am - 6pm<br />
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The markets will be held at:<br />
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The Old Museum<br />
Cnr Bowen Bridge Road & Gregory Terrace,<br />
Herston<br />
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Public transport:<br />
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Bowen Hills and Brunswick Street railway stations are less than a 10 minute walk from The Old Museum, and buses access the surrounding streets regularly. For further information on public transport, phone the Transinfo line on 13 12 30, or visit www.transinfo.qld.gov.au<br />
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Parking:<br />
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There is no Parking available onsite however the RNA showgrounds is offering Finders Keepers patrons all day parking in their carpark for a flat rate of $10. Parking lot will be open from 8:30am - 6:30pm daily.<br />
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ATM's:<br />
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The nearest ATM is a 10 minute walk at Fortitude Valley Station on Brunswick Street.<br />
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DESIGNERS LINE UP ANNOUNCED:<br />
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You can get a sneak peek of the designers & artists that will be selling at the Brisbane markets via their profiles here: <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/autumnwinter-brisbane-2010.php">http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/autumnwinter-brisbane-2010.php</a><br />
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SITEMAP:<br />
The sitemap is now ready for download! Print out and take with you on the day for a map & list of all the stallholders.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/assets/files/FK-AW10-BRIS-sitemap.pdf">Click here to Download!</a><br />
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FREE LIVE MUSIC! LINE UP ANNOUNCED:<br />
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Saturday, June 26th<br />
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12 noon: Spring Skier<br />
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1:30 pm: Matthew Vale<br />
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2:30pm: Dan Parsons<br />
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3:30pm: Hello Yoko<br />
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Sunday, June 27th<br />
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12 noon: Cascadeer<br />
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1:30 pm: Bell Divers<br />
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2:30 pm: Charlie Mayfair<br />
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3:30 pm: Mr Maps<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope to see you this weekend!</div>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-7134595378479470092010-05-25T06:39:00.009+09:302010-05-30T08:18:09.912+09:30Busy Neglecting My Blog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOI7mUFFRYifpVH5g5Th3zmlGzq7DW3gJnw8aZMAfHJ9ZQ3HuFPjIh_U843xpH0mhB9O-F8caMBtJ3TBUho9lwL7n-W9CbFV58F8Sqr4Jal7fUeX9L1sen0hRci507I9WRUog/s1600/Miss_Dish_4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOI7mUFFRYifpVH5g5Th3zmlGzq7DW3gJnw8aZMAfHJ9ZQ3HuFPjIh_U843xpH0mhB9O-F8caMBtJ3TBUho9lwL7n-W9CbFV58F8Sqr4Jal7fUeX9L1sen0hRci507I9WRUog/s400/Miss_Dish_4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474947897196870530" /></a><br />While I have been busy neglecting my blog lately, I have been pretty busy setting up the <a href="http://biznessbabesbib.blogspot.com">Bizness Babes blog</a>. Feel free to pop over there and see what I've been up to, and of course meet some of the Bizness Babes. <br /><br /> <a href="http://missdish.com/">Miss Dish</a>,pictured aboveLiana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-39877726808701133042010-04-21T13:16:00.012+09:302010-05-30T08:19:07.751+09:30Sydney Finders Keepers Market<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaTZje3e67ehBktPoRezu9WuQVF4e0_aO9uwCTzmW2csETfx1mlJWG5GRVX3iZpJscA-ay-pYYDcA20US6hCuN2R3T85ea8aq_HT8N7ixZOPrK8pimMQXnr5p0joAjVxJ-eI/s1600/fk_aw_syd_web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOaTZje3e67ehBktPoRezu9WuQVF4e0_aO9uwCTzmW2csETfx1mlJWG5GRVX3iZpJscA-ay-pYYDcA20US6hCuN2R3T85ea8aq_HT8N7ixZOPrK8pimMQXnr5p0joAjVxJ-eI/s400/fk_aw_syd_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462432922958201122" /></a><br />I'm off to Sydney next month to participate in the Finders Keepers market. This will be the first time I've sold my jewellery at a market in Sydney. Besides the 10pm finish on Friday night (I am such a Nana so this is way past my usual bedtime) I'm really looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and seeing something new. Actually I'm hoping to see lots of new and interesting designers and makers. <br /><br />As well as a large selection of my classic pieces, there will be brand new never seen before and one of a kind designs. Plus there will be exclusive market only specials. If you are in Sydney I hope you'll come by and say hi! <br /><br />More info about the market below: <br /><br /><em><br /><em>The next Sydney <a href="http://www.thefinderskeepers.com/sydney_markets.php">Finders Keepers</a> markets will be Autumn/Winter 2010 held on the 7th and 8th May 2010. The markets will be held at Sydney's best contemporary art centre CarriageWorks in Sydney’s Inner West.</em><br /><br />The markets brings together new emerging and contemporary independent artists and designers of original and high creative standards across 80 stalls. Our aim is to always introduce new designers and new product to cater for a wide range of our customers and supporters. Every market event is completely unique and we always introduce new designers and rotate existing stallholders from previous events, as well as featuring local independent musicians and always including other special features!<br /><br />The markets are FREE entry for all and feature live music, with the CarriageWorks cafe and bar open all day.<br /><br />Where, When, How?<br />The next markets are:<br />Friday 7th May from 6pm – 10pm<br />Saturday 8th May from 10am – 6pm<br /><br />The markets will be held at:<br />The inside foyer at CarriageWorks - 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015.<br />The pedestrian entrance is at the corner of Codrington Street and Wilson Street.<br />Wheelchair ramp and level access at all entrances. Fully accessible toilets.<br /><br />Nearest train:<br />Redfern or Macdonaldtown and its only a short walk from King Street in Newtown.<br /><br />The markets are free entry and parking is available however it is limited. There is no ATM at the markets and most stalls will trade cash only, please be prepared. For more info about where nearest ATM's are and full list of public transport please see <a href="http://www.carriageworks.com.au/">Carriageworks</a><br /><br />VISITING CARRIAGEWORKS… WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BE GREEN!<br />We are expecting thousands of people to visit CarriageWorks over the weekend of The Finders Keepers. In order to make your visit to The Finders Keepers as smooth and pleasant as possible, we encourage you to leave your car at home! It’s easy to get to CarriageWorks by train, bus or bike. We recommend that you take advantage of the easily accessible public transport and give our local residents (and the planet!) a break rather than clog up the neighbouring streets with cars. Parking on site is very limited. </em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7eOqI8xIIzcNCILALbZwvu5k7FOMt3gX6i5GMncFsUwkGml5LU4398Tu9f8cE-nh9llzg25EV9rZIBZF7OV7TmL25TkpeiR6S4cgNZezOFZmJc7KQQM49S-qXRgwBu5ZLQFQ/s1600/FK+-+I%27m+a+Tupperware+Lady.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7eOqI8xIIzcNCILALbZwvu5k7FOMt3gX6i5GMncFsUwkGml5LU4398Tu9f8cE-nh9llzg25EV9rZIBZF7OV7TmL25TkpeiR6S4cgNZezOFZmJc7KQQM49S-qXRgwBu5ZLQFQ/s400/FK+-+I%27m+a+Tupperware+Lady.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462477175194471682" /></a><br /><br /><em>I'm a Tupperware Lady badge,pictured above</em>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-40811282379485289832010-04-07T12:11:00.003+09:302010-04-07T12:18:59.956+09:30FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuAAnonpPXj5QZNixAO_4Ky8Tga9uMC9WFnaen-x_Qkx9DpeREYpdWmBKdWUm8ExnipSaUkoN4SYr52RhPA0Y2wpeZZWaPFM_zQ8qiL0kFMfqXN9bi2RA9UukIk3CzSu3Dnw/s1600/IMG_2833.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuAAnonpPXj5QZNixAO_4Ky8Tga9uMC9WFnaen-x_Qkx9DpeREYpdWmBKdWUm8ExnipSaUkoN4SYr52RhPA0Y2wpeZZWaPFM_zQ8qiL0kFMfqXN9bi2RA9UukIk3CzSu3Dnw/s400/IMG_2833.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457220884101560306" /></a><br />Just a little reminder that the FREE worldwide postage offer for orders $50 and over ends this week. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LianaKabel"></a><br /><br />Hope you all had a Happy Easter and the Easter Bunny was extra good to you this year! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIzuaZP1WL6uiQFHsMvHT9u-GUk9wG1X7yRrce9dKCMz77mQoUtnvu8RIIVH_oLLs0HNWDk_MbY2F5c23XvmSposA5R3gFq7h21hRvqerA2DNoS7BxnACcJUB0-GzP3yMOUw/s1600/bun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 399px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHIzuaZP1WL6uiQFHsMvHT9u-GUk9wG1X7yRrce9dKCMz77mQoUtnvu8RIIVH_oLLs0HNWDk_MbY2F5c23XvmSposA5R3gFq7h21hRvqerA2DNoS7BxnACcJUB0-GzP3yMOUw/s400/bun.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457221833560186018" /></a>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-21406163209366161152010-03-24T09:03:00.009+09:302010-03-24T15:02:26.285+09:30Bizness BabesI've just started working for <em><a href="http://www.biznessbabes.com.au/"><strong>Bizness Babes</strong></a></em> <br /> as the coordinator for Queensland. I was offered the job a couple of week ago and simply couldn't refuse. As much as I may grumble about being busy I really do love to be. This job gives me a terrific chance to share all the things I've learnt to do (and not do) from running my own business. Plus I know I'll be learning so much from all the fabulous Bizness Babes themselves, because the learning never ends. <br /><br />About: <em>Bizness Babes(BiB)is,a dynamic program that provides free business training to mothers who otherwise might not get the chance (and we all deserve a chance!). We’ve already helped women throughout Australia create their own businesses, including many from disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Our free and fun-filled courses include expert advice and guidance on everything from business planning and finance to design, marketing and product launches. We even have an in house micro-financing program to get your fledgling business off the ground. </em><br /><br />Let me introduce you just a few of the Queensland Bizness Babes graduates:<br /><br />Kelley from <em><a href="http://www.peppermintmag.com/"><strong>Peppermint magazine </strong></a></em> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJD13v8P-c5YkXNn5ZFSx2h9vf7DrMxgNwEw5YDZ0Saldnr6JYZFr5atzNmreED_fy9v0_Hxj1gveriIOnuU98O-S8JhrJK8Z3BUTwYA-GRD8UYaIYJTbK2ulEs4ZGnr-EbI/s1600-h/Peppermint.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJD13v8P-c5YkXNn5ZFSx2h9vf7DrMxgNwEw5YDZ0Saldnr6JYZFr5atzNmreED_fy9v0_Hxj1gveriIOnuU98O-S8JhrJK8Z3BUTwYA-GRD8UYaIYJTbK2ulEs4ZGnr-EbI/s400/Peppermint.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451978381946944466" /></a><br /><br />Natalie from <em><a href="http://missdish.com/<br />"><strong>Miss Dish</strong></a></em> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw07Vt8t3lFDADgmAXS-BrAniiEGzMddLg0iIFhllcc_6dzO2i_XyLLGFO0kTwPj2rtiLsCZlZ2c9txIRhN6l7Au6t-2Js2QPEbNd8wc-qG2WsasuXKtz42U6EqqNDvS1orEU/s1600-h/PC020260-400x300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw07Vt8t3lFDADgmAXS-BrAniiEGzMddLg0iIFhllcc_6dzO2i_XyLLGFO0kTwPj2rtiLsCZlZ2c9txIRhN6l7Au6t-2Js2QPEbNd8wc-qG2WsasuXKtz42U6EqqNDvS1orEU/s400/PC020260-400x300.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451981064062447554" /></a><br /><br />Kate from <em><a href="http://dashrobin.blogspot.com/<br />"><strong>Dash Robin Designs</strong></a></em> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmMYeRZu753deswQ3BFjLx5WI6ZE2BDO-EwlkAV1KytWraNujVL70UvzfDdAoXB7XlOlA4e3GhJzFWLStLJBqy5u7WsTQVENVzCoa0DCVAKBTvD5PE2cFms2s1w1FDo2_H-4/s1600/Dash+Robin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmMYeRZu753deswQ3BFjLx5WI6ZE2BDO-EwlkAV1KytWraNujVL70UvzfDdAoXB7XlOlA4e3GhJzFWLStLJBqy5u7WsTQVENVzCoa0DCVAKBTvD5PE2cFms2s1w1FDo2_H-4/s400/Dash+Robin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452063962954577586" /></a>Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-16436880362440718622010-03-01T11:23:00.014+09:302010-05-26T21:42:49.559+09:30Mr Vaarwerk Did His Homework<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZFjBNk6g-JVkqaolSHx6jG7ZQcsdJvA2-v-OnkuGONo_h_MaD7ivAVKzFQ4DE0C1PQf75kw8RDXRa263msOXFN47YnT4m_wqX9bLQv3RNRr6ifctviQu5BHmuSrbPo4nliw/s1600-h/Homework.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 600px; height: 500px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZFjBNk6g-JVkqaolSHx6jG7ZQcsdJvA2-v-OnkuGONo_h_MaD7ivAVKzFQ4DE0C1PQf75kw8RDXRa263msOXFN47YnT4m_wqX9bLQv3RNRr6ifctviQu5BHmuSrbPo4nliw/s400/Homework.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443480070864849506" /></a><br />Oh I wish I could have made it Mark Vaarwerk's Homework show at the new <em><a href="http://www.gaffa.com.au/#171288/Keeper-Gallery"><strong>Gaffa</strong></a></em> gallery. It would have been great to see Mark's collection and give him some support by attending. It would have also been a treat to check out the new gallery. I will get myself to Gaffa later this year for sure. In the mean time I can always see some more of Mark's pieces when I visit him at home, because we are good friends after all.<br /><br />Sometimes I think it is funny that we are such good friends. Others have also said this to me. Maybe that's because we both make jewellery largely from discarded plastics. There certainly is some similarity in our work and some crossover at times. But for the most part I think we use different materials, our aims can be quite different and so are our processes. Still, do we ever get jealous of eachother? My mind seems to have wondered to this topic for some reason. I started to answer it here but I've decided it is a bigger topic best left for the next blog post.<br /><br />Having sidetracked from telling you more about Mark's Homework exhibition, I'll leave it now to <em><a href="http://vaarwerk.com/project.asp"><strong>Mark</strong></a></em> <br />himself and curator <em><a href="http://mwvbrand.blogspot.com/2010/02/homework.html"><strong>Zoe Brand</strong></a></em> to tell you the rest.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-73137166941792125032010-02-26T10:03:00.018+09:302010-02-26T12:01:12.864+09:30I'm Not A Regular Market Girl<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAG16j4YeP5umrR-Qkz6e1rTlGGBAkDu0XnHIryfCxUBdt4PDqcUXjo7erzGC9Ano2RY9SyPP52SCDEWJloc6WspEMspUAFx7ZvJKNcABrd-nAWXqbrDHdNhJq2xf0Y0VF1dk/s1600-h/Movenpick-Pics-104-web.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAG16j4YeP5umrR-Qkz6e1rTlGGBAkDu0XnHIryfCxUBdt4PDqcUXjo7erzGC9Ano2RY9SyPP52SCDEWJloc6WspEMspUAFx7ZvJKNcABrd-nAWXqbrDHdNhJq2xf0Y0VF1dk/s400/Movenpick-Pics-104-web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442369564809406802" /></a><br />Today is the deadline to pay for the next <em><a href="http://www.fourthousand.com.au/shop/south-bank-young-designers-market/"><strong>SBYDM</strong></a></em>. After doing one last month, and one last year, I've decided to decline the offer. I don't plan to do any more of these markets. They just don't suit me. I gave it a go, and think it is a fantastic market for a lot of people, I just don't happen to be one of them. I'll support it by attending from now on. <br /><br />This decision was based on asking myself a few questions. I thought about the type of work I make, where my practice is right now and where I want it to go. It is important to know who you are in terms of your practice/business, and to ask yourself these types of questions every now and again. You'll end up making better decisions that way. Don't worry if you make a few 'mistakes' along the way, because these are important too. I've always learn't more from my 'mistakes' than from my successes.<br /><br />I'm also dropping MySpace. Great for bands. Not great for me. I'm seeing the potential in <em><a href="http://www.twitter.com/lianakabel/"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></em> at the moment. But who knows if I end up keeping it for the long haul? I'll assess that in a few more weeks.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-5694520322852446042010-02-18T08:33:00.022+09:302010-03-01T12:01:41.187+09:30Big Business Is Bad, But What About That Local Designer?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOUIXBszDw61TxIVHmP7Unc4gi9QLZGZZBaYhprdHq2ucQxKbl8vs59r1ufPUpIAO0lOmbgFlfplbggG7xtEyGhSIy904md04-2j6K0McUM949bUw1frpxGwrGz2uPCKe2xc/s1600-h/passing+off+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOUIXBszDw61TxIVHmP7Unc4gi9QLZGZZBaYhprdHq2ucQxKbl8vs59r1ufPUpIAO0lOmbgFlfplbggG7xtEyGhSIy904md04-2j6K0McUM949bUw1frpxGwrGz2uPCKe2xc/s400/passing+off+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439365710651565346" /></a><br />I've steered clear of the whole copycat issue for a while. Frankly because it upsets me. I haven't enjoyed seeing numerous 'versions' of my designs. So I've just taken to ignoring it, perhaps giving into the 'what can you do about it?'/'ideas float' attitude. It all seemed a bit hard, and a whole lot unpleasant. But I'm thinking now that attitude is wrong. You shouldn't be OK with it. Sometimes you do have original ideas/designs, and why shouldn't you try to protect them? <br /><br />Via Twitter I have seen a whole lot of designers being copied by big business,and a whole lot of people being outraged over it, <em><a href="http://jewelsinthewoods.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-dont-work-for-topshop.html"><strong>for example</strong></a></em>. Which of course is right. It is outrageous and they should cease immediately. <br /><br />All this has got me to thinking about what we, as a community, can do about it. Also unfortunately, to the sometimes double standard within our community. The design I've seen copied are illustrations and therefore more easily identifiable as copies. Craft/design/and plain good ideas, admittedly are less so. But It does seem that you are allowed to say something when big business copies, but not so much when another designer/crafts person copies. I think this in effect makes it a lot harder to fight the mass produced copies. If we can't even respect each others original ideas? <br /><br />The Internet can be a minefield. It is an easy way to view and copy designs. The flipside is that is an easy way to prove when you created a design. Images loaded to <em><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lianakabel/"><strong>Flickr</strong></a></em>, for example, are dated. <br /><br /><strong>This is what I would like to see happen to reduce copying. </strong><br /><br />1. Not knowing is not an excuse. Take some responsibility and do some research.<br /><br />2. Craft and design blogs/organisations/shops that elevate craft should not at the same time undermine craft/design by promoting obvious copies, or by providing tutorials of obvious copies. Again refer to step 1.<br /><br />3. Say something about it when you see it. Be polite, because there is no need not to be. I know this is dicey because you may be wrong. Maybe they are the original maker, or maybe your idea of what is a copy is not their one (or a lot of other peoples'), but what is the alternative? Say nothing? Doesn't this condone copying, and in effect makes it harder for everyone to protect their original work?<br /><br /><em><a href="http://lianakabel.blogspot.com/2007/07/craft-give-me-c-for.html"><strong>When I did say something</strong></a></em> <br /><br />Feel free to add your opinions, as I know this issue has a lot of grey areas.Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17415502.post-51552991374993059002010-02-15T11:28:00.000+09:302010-02-15T11:30:25.385+09:30One More Hint...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrE8Lr_GEpzkzRjetlIMHWO-c9VYjvys7DO1s4gcFHQvPdT_MlBL3vzxWc7C50ZhRCtL-LHhzABP3G7u6_ZCKXxhTR_4HpWlJsqNOQww2BZ5zRDJr1eUilmr9Qubmdm1_Dc2U/s1600-h/I'M+A+TUPPERWARE+LADY_high.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrE8Lr_GEpzkzRjetlIMHWO-c9VYjvys7DO1s4gcFHQvPdT_MlBL3vzxWc7C50ZhRCtL-LHhzABP3G7u6_ZCKXxhTR_4HpWlJsqNOQww2BZ5zRDJr1eUilmr9Qubmdm1_Dc2U/s400/I'M+A+TUPPERWARE+LADY_high.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438284098404519026" /></a><br />All will be revealed soon...Liana Kabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06766124815196774724noreply@blogger.com1