Come to our Craft Party in Sydney

Come and join us for a free craft party! Lisa (the red thread) and I are hosting an abcd social in collaboration with Etsy Australia in Sydney on Saturday 7th June 2014. Bring an old photo, have a cup of tea and a chat and get your craft on with other friendly creative types.

abcd social: meet us at The Finders Keepers market tomorrow

If you are heading to the Sydney Finders Keepers market tomorrow, please stop by the abcd social Shop & Drop In Zone. And join us for Secret Santa!

Lisa Tilse (the red thread) and Steph Bond-Hutkin (Bondville) will be post-shopping flopped down at the seating near the coffee stands and ready for a chat.

Come and join us for a cuppa and catch-up. You won't miss us - just look for the single white helium balloon.

We're also hosting a Secret Santa at 3pm. If you would like to join in, bring along something you have made, baked or bought to swap. Fun! But please be there at 3pm as we will be swapping on the dot.

Date: Saturday 7th December from 3pm - 5pm (the market runs from 10am - 5pm)
Location: Australian Technology Park Exhibition Hall, Locomotive Street, Eveleigh NSW (Entry via Henderson Road)
Nearest train: Redfern Station.
Market Entry fee: $2 entry fee. Children under 12 free.

For more details head to The Finders Keepers website.

We'll have our kids with us - feel free to bring yours too. We can't wait to see you there,

Steph & Lisa

Hashtag: #abcdsocial

What is abcd Social: abcd stands for artist, bloggers, crafters and designers. We run quarterly events for creatives to meet offline in a relaxed, informal environment. You can find photos and posts of previous events on the abcd social page here on Bondville

PS: We’re also on Facebook

The Flores dress by Madge

I met Luisa Franco from Sydney lifestyle label Madge at our abcd social last Wednesday night and when I spotted this dress from her new collection on in her online store I had to share it with you quick sticks. This is the Flores shift dress in 100% silk - designed, printed and made in Australia. Super-cute, luxurious, and great with tights too. I can't wait to see more from the collection Luisa!

Image: Madge

Sydney abcd social Winter Warmer 2013 photos and goodie bags

The Three Weeds in Rozelle was inundated with 34 Sydney creatives on Wednesday for the 2013 abcd social Winter Warmer. Artists, Bloggers, Crafters and Designers got together to chat in real life about our dreams for the next three years. My co-host Lisa was unfortunately unwell (we missed her!), but luckily the amazing Kelly came the rescue (and arranged for her Father-in-law to pick up the goodie bags!), as well as Anni, Anastasia, Michelle and Sally who helped with set-up and name tags. Thanks lovelies. (and thanks Tess for the great pic above!).

We were joined by the fabulous Cath (Prints Charming), Lisa (Inkognito Surface Design), Claire (South by North), Kim-Marie (Kimba Likes), Elisa (Elisa Bartels), Sophie Connolly, Nicole and Sarah (Ginger Elliott), Lee (Just Like Martha), Hannah (Canva and The Fetch), Claire (Craft Schmaft), Kelly (That Vintage Caravan), Tess (Polli), Rachael (The Bowerbird Girl), Lamina (do a bit), Tetiana and Vera (Russian Connection), Anni (Milk & Honey Photography), Sophie (Scoops Design), Sheryl (Two Spoonfuls of Sugar), Michelle (MeWe Design), Saffron (Saffron Craig Design), Sally (Jambo Chameleon), Anastasia (Anastasia Drawing & Dreaming), Tara (Dudley Redhead), Susie (Flowerpress), Jennifer (One Sweet Chick), Nicole (Love What You Found), Fiona (Fiona Kate), Luisa (Madge), Kate (Sew Craft Cook), Melissa (The Art Of Teddy Bears) and Silvana.

Hannah from Canva and The Fetch described abcd social to a friend as "like Etsy but in real life". How cool is that! Click below for some photos from our shindig and all the amazing goodie bag contributions...

Sydney abcd social: Winter Warmer Sept 2013

It’s time to get out from behind those computers/laptops/smart phones, kick off those ugg boots, and get meeting other creatives face-to-face at the Sydneyabcd social. Say what? We’ve had a re-brand! We’re more than just a meet-up, we’re a social group (offline) that’s into social (online) and we love to help you get to know each other, form collaborations and make friends with like-minded folk.

Let’s get back to basics with a good old-fashioned Winter Warmer at our favourite cosy wine bar, The Three Weeds in Rozelle. Let’s embrace the opportunity to chat over a nice glass of red or whatever takes you fancy in an intimate setting before the temps pick up and and the silly season kicks in.

Lisa Tilse (the red thread) and I will be hosting a relaxing evening of catching up and meeting new friends. We will dedicate about 30 minutes to small group discussions around the topic “What is your dream for the next 3 years?”. You never know who in your group might be able to help your dream along.

We will have a Collaboration Board on display for you to add any upcoming projects that you might need some help with or want to collaborate with someone interesting on. E.g. Looking for a  photographer for a kids clothing editorial for my blog. Looking for someone good at sewing to help me finish up some orders before the markets. Looking for a great pom pom maker to help make props for my online store photos.

And by popular demand, we will be providing goodie bags for you to fill up with your mementos. Pop in something to help your new friends remember you – maybe something you have made, or baked, or something from your stash. Please note “Goodie Bag” registrations are now closed for those participating - there are 28 goodie bags. All goodie bag participants will receive one in return.

Sound like fun?  RSVP below now to join us. Make sure you are on our email mailing list. as we will send out a list of who is coming before the event.

We can't wait to see you there,

Steph & Lisa

Details:

Date: 7-9pm, Wednesday 4^th September 2013

Location: Venue: The 3 Weeds Hotel (back bar), 197 Evans St, Rozelle, NSW

Hashtag: #abcdsocial

Cost: Free. There is a bar with drinks and food available to purchase if you wish.

RSVP: in the comments section below with you name and your blog/business/label/website/brand. Note “Goodie Bag” registrations are now closed (there are 28 goodie bags).

Parking/Transport: There is limited street parking available around the venue. We encourage you to use public transport – there are buses that run right down Victoria Rd and you can alight at the BP on the corner of Evans St, Rozelle.

What is abcd Social: abcd stands for artist, bloggers, crafters and designers. We run quarterly events for creatives to meet offline in a relaxed, informal environment. You can find photos and posts of previous events on the abcd social page here on Bondville 

PS: We’re also on Facebook
PPS: New logo by the ever fabulous Lisa Tilse (the red thread)