Loving: Neon Lights purses, wristlets and iPad cases by Bubala

I adore these Neon Lights purses, wristlets and iPad cases made by Jo from Bubala - hand-screen printed, and sewn with love here in Sydney. I've met Jo at one of our abcd meet-ups and follow her on Instagram, marvelling at her crafty ways, especially with three little ones! You can find Bubala products in her online store on Etsy.

Image: Bubala

b.sirius bags and accessories

I'm on a roll with cute bags this month. Annabelle from b.sirius designs crafty-cool bags, clutches, backpacks, purses, luggage tags and iPad covers in her Melbourne studio.

You'll find patchwork and appliques as well as sweet details like bird buckles, buttons, and ric rac bows. My favourite piece is the foldover bag (bottom pic) that slumps with panache when popped on a table or chair during a business meeting or coffee with pals. Oh, and I totally adore the whale print fabric bags and purses that are (luck for us) on sale at the moment! I think I've just talked myself into one.

You can find b.sirius in the online store as well as stockists in Australia and New Zealand.

Images: b.sirius

Australian Artist Spotlight: Tabitha Emma art and accessories

Hold me back. Tabitha Emma is irresistible. Based in Sydney, this talented artist and independent designer creates art prints, handmade purses, and accessories that make my heart sing. There is judicious use of soft, feminine colours, birds, cupcakes, cheeky girls, and ... typewriters. What more could a girl want.

This art print is titled "There is a change coming" and is available for sale on Etsy. While you are browsing, don't be surprised if you want to snatch up a tea cozy, or egg cozy, almost-edible brooch, mirror or cake-shaped purse (for you, or your little one!).

You can find Tabitha Emma art prints and accessories on Etsy, Madeit (for Australians), DaWanda, and sweet purses online at Australian boutique La Toriana. Check out more Tabitha Emma pieces of art on Flickr and read all about it on the Tabitha Emma blog.

Image: Tabitha Emma

Hip Products: Notes To A Further Excuse

UK-based Aussie Diane is an editor for graphic design and photography books during the day, and a serious crafter at night - working on her accessories label Notes To A Further Excuse.

Diane has a great eye for marrying current themes (matryoshka dolls! calaveras skulls! bird silhouettes! kokeshi dolls!) with hip product design. She uses gorgeous fabric (including Alexander Henry, Erin McMorris and quirky Japanese designs) to handcraft totes, clutches, sweet coin purses and soon home furnishings. So very cool.

Diane explains that the aim of Notes To A Further Excuse is "to create practical and durable bags, accessories and home furnishings, and to provide an alternative to high-street, mass-made products." Pieces are beautifully crafted with both machine stitching and a hand-sewn element.

Diane is based by the seaside in Hove, in the south of England, and is originally from Brisbane, Australia. You can find Notes To A Further Excuse on Etsy, Folksy (UK) and at select markets and craft fairs in the UK (keep an eye on the Notes blog for details). Look for new designs on the Notes Flickr photostream.

Images: Notes To A Further Excuse via Flickr