Merry Christmas

Wow what a year it has been for myself and everyone else. Don't know about all of you but this year seems to have flown and my head reels with what I have done and achieved and my family.

My elephants have been my support and passion lately and thrilled that they have gone to so many other happy homes. My hobby has grown bigger and better than I could have imagined and its all thanks to the great support I have had from Family and friends.

I hope that everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a safe one. And lets hope 2012 is a fantastic year for us all. xxx

New Work Area

I am usually spread from one end to the other with my sewing and craft and it made every thing look so messy. My husband and I couldn't stand it.  But our house is small and with no spare room to set it up. 

So we did some rearranging and this is so much better. I actually feel more organized and will be able to find everything as it all has a place now. Some pictures on the wall and I will have a cosy functional work area to create and make. xxx

Husband and wife are Kid Free for One Night.

Our daughter is on her first birthday sleep over and as excited as she was, she had her bag packed a week ago.

Us we were nervous, but eventually excited as we would be able to have a kid free night.  The first in many many years. What to do what to do. Yep go out and have a nice meal and a adult conversation with no one to butt in. Well we were both so exhausted from work but wanting to go out, couldn't do it.
How sad is that. But we ended up having a beautiful delivered meal and drinks with some adult conversation (although what we talk about was not important).

Isn't  it funny how you and your husband can forget how to talk to each other when you have a little one around to comment or just listening. Its like starting all over again, discovering and learning new things about each other, mind you we didn't learn anything new about each other like we probably should have. But all in all, we had a lovely meal and just good company with each other. What more can you ask for. Although we will be happy to have our daughter back tomorrow. Hope she is having a great time xxx.

Australia Zoo

What a beautiful and fun day we had at Australia Zoo with some of our friends today. We haven't been to the zoo since Bella was about 3. And we had to admit the atmosphere wasn't the same and also with the economy the way it is at the moment they are struggling. But we still had a great time seeing the crocodiles, and my favorite animal was the elephants and my daughters favorite was the piglets in the 'Kids Zoo'

A Love letter to Mum.

Don't you just love it when your child writes you a lovely letter. so touching, warm and makes you feel whole as a mother. Its priceless. xxxx

My Elephants.

I can't get enough of these. Love them. xxxx

Being A Mumprenuner

I have been asked by a few people to write about being a mumpreneur, in which I have done with a little editing from a friend. So here you have it. Enjoy. xxxx

I am a wife to a supportive and loving husband and a mum to a beautiful daughter.  I struggled academically at school, but always had a strong passion for creating. My first explosion of inspiration came to me as a child, as I spent endless hours with my mother who taught me how to sew. 

My sewing journey continued at boarding school where we were encouraged to participate in various events outside the school.  My biggest accomplishments were in 1992  in Textiles and Design, an outfit was entered into the Armidale (NSW) “Wearable Wool Awards” I was awarded 2nd for commercial pattern. In 1993 I won the design in category encouragement award at the Stanthorpe Wool Designer Awards.

Emma Makers Designs, you will find I have utilized my favorite drawings and transferred them to screen prints.  In my pass time, I enjoy doodling, and drawing, over the years I have tucked many away.  I am constantly working on improving and creating what I love doing best and that is providing the best product to my clients to enjoy over the years.  I have branched out to soft toys, baby mobiles and bags.  I am excited to say I have more products in the pipeline, and cannot wait to share with all my fans. I also find that my friends and family are behind my inspiration as they give me lots of encouragement to keep going and that my work is unique and an example of me and who I am.


Being a Mumpreneur.  I Love the fact that I have the flexibility to pick my daughter up from school, come home and be able to help her with homework and spend that quality time with her that most full time mums are not able to.  Our children grown up so fast and I want to be there for every precious moment, as I only have one.


What would I tell mums wanting to start their own business. – That is difficult as I know there are so many mums who would prefer to stay at home to be with their children,  but also have the ability to run a business from home, that would provide an income or to assist their partners financially.
If you are thinking of entering this creative domain, then I think if you have a dream and are passionate about that dream it needs to be a product that showcases your own individual talent that outshines the rest. Stick to your dream, believe in yourself and have a plan of action. You may have some difficulties, but never give up they are learning experiences.  Friends and family are great sounding boards, and provide the honest feedback and support to keep us motivated and positive to achieve the best we can.


Being part of a good networking group is also beneficial and useful as
It is a common place for like-minded people to express their concerns within the industry, but also for the amazing support and respect, they provide for you as an individual and for your product.

There are many contacts that you can focus on being a part of. Now with internet media it is much more accessible to find these at your fingertips or by word of mouth by networking.  I find by being a part of these networking groups I have the respect and acknowledgement from my peers in the community about my passion for creating beautiful products to clients, as I have the utmost respect and admiration to my fellow peers, who I consider my friends!