FELT like some inspiration?

Give Larry Wings and Send to Nepal Project

2012-03-10T03:22:00.001-08:00

Competition now on to promote our project on Pozible. We are now 24% funded with 31days to go...... Visit the Pozible site, Click the Promote button underneath the main image, make a comment and you will be automatically in the draw to win a Felt Ball Rug worth $429.

GIve Larry Wings and Send to Nepal Project

2012-03-03T04:25:00.004-08:00

I feel like my dreams and passions are slowly being fulfilled. I was reading through an old journal of a question that was posed to me, "What would you do if time or money was not an issue in your lifetime?" Get you thinking?

Well my dream was to own a shop and sell crafty things with an emphasis on fair trade. Part of this in a way has come true - 15 yrs later. I have always wanted to support other less fortunate people by provided them with an income source. Sure we can give money away and we do sponsor 2 children through Compassion but I want to empower people and give them an opportunity to support themselves.

Happy as Larry Designs is starting to fulfil my dreams. I use fair trade wool and my designs are being made in Nepal by a group of women. Which leads me to our Pozible Project now live online!

You can be part of Larry's mission to fly to Nepal and earn some super awesome rewards and discounts at Happy as Larry. Please share this project on your networks and help me make a difference. Here is the link for ease of sharing: http://bit.ly/sendlarry

Babies Looking Up

2012-02-12T18:28:00.000-08:00

Babies see the world usually up. We are told to place them on their tummies in order to develop their neck muscles and core strength in preparation for rolling and crawling but the majority of the time they are on their back looking heavenward.

Mobiles are great when it comes to helping your baby develop visual-motor skills. Because they move and are mobile, they encourage your baby to keep his focus on moving objects and control the direction of his gaze. You can easily make your own mobile or buy one to match in with your nursery. (high-contrast colors such as black, white, red, blue and yellow are easiest for babies to focus on).

One thing to remember is making sure you mobile and its parts are securely attached. Here are a few lovely examples to stimulate your little one.

Markets in Perth

2011-11-17T18:10:00.001-08:00

This little Larry is super busy with back to back handmade markets this November and December. Having just completed last Sunday at Mathildas I am now busy getting ready for Market Girl. If you are in Perth, W.A this weekend, 20th November, why not pop down to Melville Recreation Centre from 10 -3pm.
Larry will be there of course together with Vintage Kid, Sweet Creations, The Bees Knees Kids plus so many more boutique stores.

Following week on the 27th Nov - Christmas Upmarket - definitely not a market to be missed in Perth.....
then....1 Dec Subiaco Street Festival......... then.........a well deserved break!

New Designer Felt Ball Rugs

2011-08-18T23:00:00.000-07:00

Here at Larry we are pleased to announce the arrival of our 'newest babies'. The Marshmallow and the Firecracker Felt Ball Rug.
Thankyou to all fans who suggested all the wonderful names , albeit some a little weird! Marsha and Bernice won and christened our babies with their new names!

If you want to own your very own special felt ball rug baby , preorder yours now at Happy as Larry.

The Marshmallow rug is as sweet as it sounds. Soft Pinks and purples would suit any little girls bedroom. Marsha named the Firecracker because it reminded her of the American Independence Day. This rug will be rectangle in shape at 80 x 120cm and was especially designed with a boys room in mind.
Take me to the feltarific rugs .....

Make your own Felt Ball Window Drapes

2011-07-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

I just found this super easy idea from Pickles, for quickly dressing up a window. Felt balls are so easy to get a needle through and I reckon you could complete this project in an hour. You can buy your supply of felt balls in a variety of colours at Happy as Larry.

Boy Rooms

2011-05-03T04:33:00.001-07:00

I have been surfing the net lately getting ready to decorate my new house taking a special interest in designing my boys rooms. Wanting to get away from just blue I want each kid to have a different flavour of boyhood in their rooms. The older boy will have a more traditional nautical theme of navy and red (hey it was better than his suggestion of Spiderman and Redbacks!) The younger boy will have a robot theme - I love robots and have found such great fabric onSpoonflower.

Anywhoo, for the nautical theme I found this great DIY bunting Lantern (lantern bought at Ikea). It looks incredibly easy and will be giving this one a go. Pop over to You had me at Bonjour for the full details.

DIY LANTERN

And here is the Girly version if you are blessed enough to have girls. Take me to the DIY Butterfly lantern

Easy Way to Teach your Kids Felting

2011-01-06T19:31:00.000-08:00

I was looking for an easy way to teach kids felting and came across this lovely blog Kleas with a simple and step by step guide to felt in zip lock bags. All you need is wool roving , zip lock bag , water and soap.

Something to give a go this school holidays?? I will give it a go with my two sons.

Take me to the Zip lock Bag Felting tutorial

2011-01-01T04:25:00.000-08:00

Both chairs available at Moss Online

Love it - Felt Sushi chair

2011-01-01T04:22:00.000-08:00

So cool..

designer:
Fernando and Humberto Campana

design year:
2002

manufacturer:
Estudio Campana, Brazil

materials:
felt, textiles, and synthetics rolled into concentric rings; steel structure

produced in a limited edition of 35 pieces

dimensions:
19.5" x 23.5", height: 37.5"

Sew Unexpected

2010-12-16T03:31:00.000-08:00

I just love these felt creations by artist Blythe Church. So creative it inspires me to go and make something unexpected.

Felt Ball Mats back in stock

2010-12-01T20:31:00.000-08:00

I love it when a truck pulls up in my driveway. I am always greeted with such yummy suprises. Yesterday was no different with special delivery of my Blueberry Cool Felt Ball Mats. They look so beautiful I am keeping one for my sons new room. How many mats in one house is too many? Never can have enough colour I say!

Happy as Larry in the Media

2010-12-01T20:07:00.000-08:00

I was so pleased by this article in The West Australian on Happy as Larry. Free Publicity never goes astray.

Take me to The West........

Christmas Feast

2010-11-25T18:45:00.000-08:00

Dress up your table with one or two of these felt ball mats. Use as a placemat, trivet or hot pot mat. Made from 100% wool they measure 20 x 20cm.

These are my favourite item of my store, Happy as Larry Designs.

Perfect for the person who has everything.

Perth Upmarket

2010-11-25T17:48:00.000-08:00

Off to Market again this Sunday the 28th Nov. Happy as Larry will be in the Hacket Hall and I have been so busy getting ready for the biggest market of the year. I have a quite a few items that people have pre -ordered and picking up so looking forward to meeting my buyers face to face. I love this about markets, seeing peoples reactions to your wares. When you're locked away in your studio creating there is no one to bounce off , you could be creating the most wonderful piece of art in your own eyes but no one else agrees with you.

Perth Upmarket this Sunday 28th Nov , UWA Hackett Hall and Winthrop Halls, Western Australia. Plenty to see and do.

Buy handmade this Christmas.

See you there!

Handmade Living

2010-11-25T17:39:00.000-08:00

handmade living Book Launch Blog Tour! The tour will commence Saturday 27 November and run until the book launch on Saturday 4 December.

Handmade Living will be ‘touring’ a stunning line-up of blogs to celebrate the launch of this new book by Tania McCartney. My books arrived in the post on Thursday and I was so delighted with them I have ordered 5 more for Christmas presents!

Saturday 27 November
Posie Patchwork
What is handmade living?

Sunday 28 November
Thea and Sami
How handmade living Was Produced

Sunday 28 November
Tiny Concept
Illustrating handmade living

Monday 29 November
Australian Women Online
Handmade Is the New Black & book giveaway!

Monday 29 November
The Happy Home
Designer Interview

Tuesday 30 November
Lark
Designer Profiles

Tuesday 30 November
Tania McCartney
Sneak Peek!

Wednesday 1 December
A Spoonful of Sugar
Handmade Christmas gifts

Wednesday 1 December
Perth Upmarket
Western Australian Designers

Thursday 2 December
made it
Book Profile

Thursday 2 December
Life and Other Crises
handmade living Choc-Fest

Friday 3 December
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Combining a Cottage Business with Raising a Family

Friday 3 December
findmakedo
Designer Profile

Saturday 4 December
Fat Mum Slim
Project Recreation

Saturday 4 December
Handmade Canberra
Book Giveaways

Friday Felt Finds

2010-11-04T19:49:00.000-07:00

Every Friday I will search the world to find you some delicious felty finds. My first Friday Felt Find is by Italian Designer Paolo Lenti. Away from my usual abundance of colours the subtle grays can be a welcome relief. I am building a new house at the moment and these would be prefect with my grey colour palette.

Felt Ball Garland Secrets Out

2010-11-02T05:52:00.002-07:00

Want to make your own Felt Ball Garlands? Larry will show you how.
Try using Red and Green for a Christmas garland. How gorgeous would it look draped across a mantelpiece or around your tree. Make garland now.

Sewing my little heart out.

2010-09-29T07:03:00.000-07:00

Hope that doesnt hurt !

DIY is a quiet meditation. The mundane – stringing, threading, stitching, looping, pulling – is given divine reverence. It’s an offering from your infinite spirit to the finite world.(Soutie Girl)

New nursery mobiles created now in store.

New Market

2010-09-29T06:55:00.000-07:00

Off to Market again this Saturday the 2nd. Handmade Childrens Market. South of Perth Melville Civic Centre, Booragoon. Lots of new creations in store. Get ready for Christmas, its just around the corner. How about this new decorative cushions or felt ball hot pot mats. A great pressie for someone that has everything. Comes in a range of colours. Multi colour felt ball mats will be ready soon too.

Perth Upmarket

2010-09-11T03:23:00.000-07:00

Perth Upmarket tomorrow! If you are in Perth and looking for a lovely day out come visit us at UWA between 10 -4pm. It has to be Perth premier handmade market and one of the busiest. With over 140 stall on offer, live music, kids entertainment and FREE PARKING it is one market not to be missed.

Come visit me Happy as Larry in the Junior Upmarket section in Hackett Hall. If you mention my blog I will give you a felty suprise!

Mathilda Market

2010-08-19T05:12:00.000-07:00

We’re so excited! THIS Sunday 22^nd August, we will be showcasing our wares at Mathilda's Market. This is a fabulous niche market that offers unique, stylish and affordable baby & kids goods that are lovingly handmade or manufactured. The retailers are handpicked to ensure an exciting product range. It's a kid's shopping heaven. Better yet, most of the retailers do not have a shop front, so you know you'll find something special, not available anywhere else. Please come and see our stand at Mathilda’s Market from 9am to 1pm at the Hawthorn Town Hall, 360 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn. Entry and parking is free

I have packed two suitcases full! Hopefully I dont have to take it home with me again as I hope to do a little Melbourne shopping!

Made it the Australian Etsy

2010-08-12T04:26:00.000-07:00

Looking for quality handmade Australian products? Look no further than Made it. If you are a fan of Etsy you will love Made it. Only Australian stuff so you never have to worry about expensive postage costs.

Mathilda Markets in Melbounre

2010-07-30T05:26:00.000-07:00

Happy as Larry is heading east for a Mathildas Market. Unique. Stylish. Beautiful kids stuff. That's what Mathilda's Market is all about.
They carefully handpick all their stall holders to bring you divine and original clothing, accessories, homewares and toys for the little ones. It's kids shopping heaven.

August 22, Hawthorn Town Hall, Melbourne 9 - 1pm

2010-07-30T05:09:00.000-07:00

How yummy are these new felt ball mats!! New designs just in , perfect for a little girls and boys room. Delicious flavours available : Smarties , Berry Bliss and Blueberry Cool.

Felt Flower Bowl - by happyaslarry on madeit

2010-07-21T06:33:00.000-07:00

Felt Flower Bowl - by happyaslarry on madeit

This Little Piggy went to market....

2010-06-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

This Little Piggy went to market ..... in just under 2 weeks. Dont miss Perth Upmarket on 27th June at UWA from 10 -4pm. Happy as Larry Designs will be there in the dedicated area for Junior Upmarket shoppers.

Check out Perth Upmarket blog for all details.......

Happy as Larry will be launching new designs - take a sneak peak...on facebook

Highchair cover made for Ikea Highchairs- Happy in Grey - by happyaslarry on madeit

2010-04-13T04:02:00.000-07:00

Highchair cover made for Ikea Highchairs- Happy in Grey - by happyaslarry on madeit

My latest design of highchair covers on made it.com.au

Ahoy! The worlds cutest sailors…

2010-04-04T19:15:00.000-07:00

Ahoy! The worlds cutest sailors…

These are just so cute...handmade gorgeousness from StudioSeraphim

Habby Goddess and Handmade Kids Giveaway

2010-04-02T20:25:00.000-07:00

He y budding crafters, Handmade Kids and Habby Goddess are teaming together for a great giveaway. Check out Handmade Kids, make a comment, its just too easy!

http://www.handmadekids.com.au/?p=4811

Happy as Larry Website

2010-03-28T05:40:00.000-07:00

Happy as Larry Designs is now online ! Handmade homewares, storage solutions, nursery decor and all your 100% wool felt supplies. Handmade wool felt from Nepal supplies are also available for the modern crafter.

Mathilda Markets in Cottesloe

2010-03-28T05:26:00.000-07:00

Thanks to everyone that supported handmade at the Mathildas Markets last Sunday. It was the official launch of Happy as Larry Designs.We were cramped for space and I was run off my feet all day selling out of so many products. My highchair covers and baby mobiles were a hit! Should have made more.
Hopefully next market will be at a different venue. ....so many unhappy mums with prams couldnt even get a look in!

Bird on a Cage Felt Mobile - by happyaslarry on madeit

2010-03-28T05:22:00.000-07:00

Bird on a Cage Felt Mobile - by happyaslarry on madeit

Handmade gift for children

2010-02-09T03:26:00.001-08:00

Check out these great finds to keep kids busy when out and about from The Little Louvre.

The Little Louvre

2010-02-09T03:25:00.001-08:00

Ikea High Chair covers - we made it

2010-02-08T22:07:00.000-08:00

I am so happy as Happy as Larry Designs was featured in the Made it newsletter , the Australian version of Etsy , and we sold 5 of our Ikea highchair covers in one day. Gotta love free advertising. The best seller has been this one.

Kookie Roo Handmade giveaway

2010-02-08T22:01:00.000-08:00

Want to win a a clever handmade gift for children. Check out Kookie Ro o who are giving away a Chalk Mat for Children on the go from The Little Louvre.