Helen's whimsical creations

31/07/2026

I haven't been doing a lot of markets recently. So I thought I'd share other random things I've been working on.

🌺 Good friends have recently moved from Central Otago. As a leaving/housewarming present I made them some wind chimes. Central Otago pebbles and spoons with family names engraved. A little reminder of their life in Central Otago when the wind blows. 🤗

🌺 A special friend celebrated a big birthday. With forks representing hands, joining together to form a heart ❤️. A sign of our friendship.

🌺 I also became an Aunty of Greatness for the 7th time. Repurposing my childhood sleeping bag, that I've had in my cupboard for 35+ years. It has now left the building 😊, but stayed in the family. Becoming a floor rug for the little chap to roll around on.

🌺 I've been playing with new ideas. Feather fish knife pendants.🐟

14/07/2026

😊🙃😊 IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME. 😊🙃😊

I've been test driving my own Blinky. Not only have I found it useful. The bling also brings me joy 😊.

So, I've decided to spread the love ❤️. And bring joy to 10 of my lovely followers 😊.

It's this easy.

✔️ Like this post.
✔️ Pick the number # of the Blinky you would like in the comments.

Job done👍😊. I will then deliver it to you if you live locally or pop it in the post to you if you don't.

*posted in NZ only.

UPDATE. All of the Blinky's are winging there way all over the country.✈️🌏. Enjoy 😊
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09/07/2026

Car-daffs, not only for your car 🚙. Brighten up your door, fence or garden 😊

Made from an LP and a 45, they are $20 each.
$10 from each Car-daff with be donated to Daffodil day at the end of August.

I will have some available tomorrow at the Victoria Arms hotel Matariki market. If you get the chance, pop in an say hi. Open 10 am - 3 pm.

Also.... if you're in the area, pop next door to the masonic lodge and pick up a swede, or two. $3 each or 2 for $5 😊

Happy Matariki 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

Are you tired of trying to find your keys after a dash into the supermarket?
It's time to introduce "The Blinky" (Bling for your keys 😁) It's the nifty little gadget you didn't know you needed until you got one 😂.
Just slip it over the edge of your handbag or the pocket of your jeans. It's like the bottomless pit lifeline that keeps your keys handy 😊
This week I have teamed up with the very talented Emma at Clever Cookie to showcase "The Blinky" on her fabulous new range of hand made bags. 👛👜👝😊
Call into The Victoria Arms hotel this Friday ( Matariki). The market ( 30 stalls) is on from 10 until 3.

02/07/2026

Happy Friday Sky Day 😊.
This was the view from my day job this morning 😍
Next Friday I won't be hunting the morning sky. It's Matariki ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
But, you will find me the Victoria Arms hotel Matariki market. There will be lots of amazing stalls. Its on from 10 until 2pm.
Call in and say hi 👋☺️

19/06/2026

If you happen to be lurking around Southland over the next week. Pop into Riversdale Arts. The 53rd exhibition is running over the next week.