Tuesday 27 December 2011

Kawaii Stationary!

I saw a cute video on youtube that used polymer clay toppers for paperclips and I thought I would give it a go using some of my own polymer clay creations! I think they turned out okay for a first try :) Here's the paper clips I have up on my Etsy store, I also have some onigiri paperclips for sale in store @ Handmade Highstreet in Brisbane, Annerley :)




Thursday 6 October 2011

Supporting refugee rights

Let’s sink offshore processing


On 11 October, Parliament will meet to vote on changes to the Migration Act. One of two things could happen: either the government will successfully weaken protections for refugees, shunning our international obligations under the Refugee Convention - or, the vote will fail in a major victory for the rights of refugees.
This is a pivotal moment in the refugee debate in Australia. Polls show that the majority of Australians support onshore processing - and that number is growing by the day. The High Court of Australia has already upheld the rights of refugees in a landmark decision; now it's time for our politicians to do likewise.

Send a clear message to Minister Bowen that Australians want to see refugee rights protected, and their claims processed onshore.

Sign our petition and join the growing movement of Australians calling on the government to commit to onshore processing. Amnesty International's global director Salil Shetty will hand-deliver your petition to Immigration Minister Chris Bowen ahead of the 11 October parliamentary vote.
Petition text:
Dear Minister Bowen,
Processing all refugee claims onshore is not only Australia’s duty as a signatory to the UN Refugee Convention, but also a fairer, cheaper and more humane approach.
We ask that you abandon policies that would send refugees to other countries and commit to processing the refugee claims of people who arrive in Australia.
We ask that when creating refugee policy, you remember the following facts:
  • seeking asylum is legal, even if arriving by boat
    • the numbers of asylum seekers arriving in Australia are small compared to other places, and
    • the vast majority who arrive by boat are genuine refugees fleeing violence and terror.

    Sign the petition here to stop offshore processing of refugees:
    http://www.amnesty.org.au/action/action/26848/

    Wednesday 28 September 2011

    A message for Australians!

    Clubs Australia are spending the big bucks to convince Australians that reforms to help problem gamblers with pokie machine addiction are "UnAustralian." They're spending millions playing fast and loose with the facts while many Australian families deal with the harsh reality of our pokie industry and the problem gambling it enables.
    This week, Clubs Australia announced that they've teamed up with NRL bosses to launch an ad campaign during this weekend's widely watched footy grand finals. 



    GetUp! Has made their own video countering the gross distortions of fact in the Clubs campaigns. Please share it with friends! And if you can, please donate here > www.getup.org.au/campaigns/pokies-reform/grandfinal-ad/get-this-ad-on-the-air to help get this advertisement aired during the grand final







    Kawaii onigiri phone charm!

    Some more etsy goodies!





    Tuesday 27 September 2011

    New items for sale in my Etsy store!

    Here's a few of my new favourites available for purchase through my etsy store @ www.etsy.com/shop/CapricaAccessories







    Thursday 1 September 2011

    Blast Out Friday! :)

    Here's some gorgeous items from the Blast Out Friday group on Etsy. 


    A Party Studio. Personalized pink and yellow cupcake toppers. So perfect for a girl's birthday party! She'll love seeing her photo on the party decorations! www.etsy.com/listing/73638546 
     
    Blue Eyed Blessings. Sweet Lime Green, Light Pink and White Flowers Pillowcase Dress 0-12M www.etsy.com/listing/78652315



    Beautiful Swag Store. Needing something for that girl that plays sports. She still needs to look girlie but functional. This is it! hot pink black zebra animal print bling set includes one bow and shirt scrunchies.
    www.etsy.com/listing/73683394
    Goodies by Greiner. Celebration Wreath or Red, White and Balloon Wreath...ON SALE this WEEK!!! www.etsy.com/listing/75259269


    Gigi. Plum-gold-beaded-chain-necklace www.etsy.com/listing/80302015 Low Shipping! Coupon Code 15OFF

     beBOWutiful. Getting ready for halloween? This bow is sure to complete any outfit! www.etsy.com/listing/79803556


    Tuesday 2 August 2011

    Getting spoiled :)

    My lovely boyfriend surprised me yesterday with yummy cakes and coffee for afternoon tea :) I definitely picked a rad guy :)


    So yummy!

    Monday 1 August 2011

    Clippies!

    Finally got my shipment of alligator clips the other day, and promptly went clip crazy covering them in every colour ribbon I could find. I now have a pile of about 100 clips in every shade of the rainbow! I started back at uni this week so I haven't had a chance to decorate them all yet. I did do a few though and I think they turned out super cute. It makes me wish I had a little girl so I could cute-ify her hair everyday :)

    Here's some of my new clippies that I loooove:






    Hope everyone is having a great day!

    Tuesday 19 July 2011

    In a hello kitty mood

    I wish I could live in this house! So much pink and hello kitty! I'm filled with envy right now. Pink envy.



    Alas I shall never live in such a house, mostly because my partner would probably die of pink overload :P

    So for now I shall just keep making delightful hello kitty accessories to feed my obsession :)


    http://www.etsy.com/listing/71988987/brown-hello-kitty-headband

    Monday 18 July 2011

    Home sick with a cold, so it must be treasury time!

    At home bored all day with a cold but too lethargic to do anything that requires too many brain processes so I thought I'd make a fun treasury list on Etsy! Decided to go with a red, white and blue theme and feature the works of the fabulous blast out friday groupies.



    To check it out go to: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTI5OTQ1NzN8NDY2NDA2MDE4/red-white-and-blue

    Hope everyone is having a fabulous day!

    Sunday 17 July 2011

    10% off storewide @ Caprica Accessories!

    Decided I'm going to have a sale this week just coz I'm in a fab mood :) So for the rest of the week everything in my store is discounted by 10%. Yay! Just use the code "10OFF" when purchasing to receive a discount!

    To visit my etsy store and check out the bargains go to:

    www.etsy.com/shop/CapricaAccessories


    Strawberry clips @ Caprica Accessories

    Saturday 16 July 2011

    Lavender and sweeties :)

    Here's one of my fav headbands, it's a lovely lavender coloured band with pink candy sprinkle in the shape of a love heart ^_^



    This delightful headband is made with real candy! The headband is wrapped in lavender coloured grosgrain ribbon and has a white, blue, and pink pastel coloured ribbon attached to it. In the centre is a handmade resin heart filled with real pink candy sprinkles! Sure to impress the kids!

    All ribbon ends have been heart sealed to prevent fraying.

    Measurements:
    Headband width: 7mm
    Bow length: 8cm
    Candy heart width: 2cm

    To see this headband and more check out my etsy shop @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/CapricaAccessories

    Blast Out Friday!

    Technically it's Saturday now,  so perhaps I should rename this post to Belated Blast Out Friday! Anywho here's some really rad items from some of my fellow Etsians! Hope you guys enjoy, and be sure to check out their lovely Etsy shops for some great bargain shopping!

    A Party Studio- Full Sailboat Party Collection- digital files! Everything you'll need to host a gorgeous party. Fully personalized! http://www.etsy.com/listing/71881952kgcfds





    Beautifulswagstore- looking for a bow to celebrate baseball summer and the all star game. look now further. Hint there is a limited time discount code for baseball finds. www.etsy.com/listing/77450410


    Mauve Crystalline Silver Earrings - www.etsy.com/listing/49114425 






    Blue Eyed Blessings: Pair OF Sassy & Bright Orange and Yellow Polka Dot Hair Clips with Black Korker Centers www.etsy.com/listing/70723862






    BeBOWutiful - - - Sorbet colored hair bow, sure to make any girl sweet!  www.etsy.com/listing/77123093 






    Goodies By Greiner: Wood Ultra Sound and Baby Picture Holder!! Super cute for displaying your sweet ultra sound picture and then using it for all the fun baby pictures you'll want to change and display that first year!!! 




    Friday 15 July 2011

    Lazy, rainy day

    Today has been a lazy as buggery day, which has been ever so lovely. My gorgeous partner made me breakfast in bed and cooked me a fabuloso dinner as well, and a trip to the garden centre totes made my day. Hooray! So here's a blue strawberry headband to commemorate this blue/grey awesome day.


    One of zee many headbands in my shop, yew!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/77319353/blue-apple-berry-headband

    Goodnight to all x

    Tuesday 12 July 2011

    Handmade Lolita dresses on Etsy!

    Just found the most gorgeous shop on Etsy that sells handmade lolita style dresses that are to die for! If I wasn't a poor university student I would buy them all *sadface*

    Here's two of my favourite dresses from the store!




    Seriously devo I can't buy them all, but for those of you who can the link to the store is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/CORUSCATEunique

    I shall live vicariously through your purchases

    Monday 11 July 2011

    Miniature noodlebox necklace, om nom nom nom

    My little sister inspired me to make this necklace, she's a bit quirky and awesome just like this necklace!


    Check it out in my etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/listing/77447492/ramen-noodle-necklace

    Sunday 10 July 2011

    University Results Day!

    My unit results went up this morning for last semester (yay!). And I got all distinctions, which is good I guess but I was hoping for a high distinction for medical physiology 1 (was only 4% off a HD, le sigh).

    Anyway to celebrate my little academic victory here's some mameshiba videos to share strange trivia with you...


    Blue hello kitty headband ^_^


     View it in my etsy shop here! http://www.etsy.com/listing/77321945/dark-blue-hello-kitty-headband

    New Blog!

    Hooray first post on my new blog! So excited about having a spot to showcase my handmade accessories :)

    Kinda sleepy atm so I can't think of anything more exciting to say except PIZAZZ just because I can.

    Hope you all had a weekend filled with pizazz!

    - Caprica Accessories