How To... Number 1.

I'm not on Youtube everyday, watching videos, and I use it mostly to watch the latest videos from favourite bands \m/ or for HOW TO's.



While looking at some really cool knitting ideas, after almost losing it on my latest knitting projects, I came across THIS.

Enjoyed the video and found it pretty easy to try.









Hope you guys enjoy and give it a try ;)

And though the video is 27 minutes long, once you get the hang of it, it really does take almost 15 minutes to try out on your own.



I'm still scouring to find some other really cool HOW TO projects on Youtube to link for guys, and some other really awesome crafty projects that anyone can do.

So keep checking in!

Autumn comfort hoarding....

I sat down and a very... Kind of serious talk with myself about minimising the online work load.

That has since gone out the window...
Ahem.

Now with an "online presence" from:

Etsy (international)
Storenvy (international)
Ideasmarket (South Africa only)

And soon to be stocked, our new Rebels Market stall and Hello Pretty store. Both are internationally accessible as well.

It's going to be a lot of work (not like much sleep is had anyway).
But I don't feel there'd be less work with a physical store.

I'm excited about the possibilities 2014 still has for all of us. And well, I don't believe anything just happens without working your fingers to the both.... Nothing *worth it* anyway.

So... For everyone's past, current and future support. You all rock my world and make Wonder Struck Inc worth every waking minute.

...then. Had suggestions about doing a "how to" bit on the blog.
Because as crafties and handmade loving peeps, we want to know what goes into some of the stuff we see.
Recently the knitting bug bit again, mostly so I could add some really cool pieces to my wardrobe and because, creatively when these WANTS hit... They can do so much good for your head and heart.
So...me being awful on camera, and searching and sifting through knitting how to vids to find something I enjoyed to learn from... I will be linking you knitters to some very cool KNITTING How To's in the next post.
Yay.

This will be so fun :)

Also... I'm going to start nagging some crafties for "interviews" so I can introduce you to some really cool handmade stores and people.
\m/ («.») \m/

And, that's about it for today's post.
Hope you guys are having a fantastic week!

All the pretty things...

Busy fine tuning the online stores at some ridiculous hour again... tell me something that's new. It is amazing, however, that it's not even midnight yet. It feels like it is...but it isn't.

So just what AM I busy with? ... hmmmm ;)

Agate and black glass leaf necklace

Black on UV magenta dragon brooch/pin

Mini razor blade resin pins

Monochrome owl head necklace

As you can see, new photos, new products... it's getting busy up in here!

And for those that want to grab some pieces for themselves we have some GREAT discount codes running on the site (for limited times)

Buy for $20 or more and you can use this code on checkout for ANYTHING in the store

Or... alternatively, if you buy for $35 or more, you can get FREE shipping with code: SHIPME

So go on over to the Etsy store and grab some awesome goodies or as gifts for during the year.

Also been doing stocktake during today, inbetween trying to take new photos of all the products in stock. How did I end up making so much stock?! ....my eyes are even twitching from all of it.

But feeling rather productive these last few days, considering all that's been happening and what I'm managing to get done.

We have LOADS of newness planned for here on the blog too, with some peeps asking for HOW TO's and such to be added. So keep spying in to see what we're going to make with you!

Busy asking around for some fellow crafties to put together bios and abouts so I can feature them on here too.

How rad will this blog be? I can't wait.

But for now... let me get back to work. Stock take and updates aren't over just yet. And there's coffee that needs to be made, which the dogs and cat haven't learnt how to make FOR me. 

Have a great weekend humans!

Come rain or... more rain.

We're in our second week of rain, parts of the province have been flooded (and sadly people have lost their lives, homes and such from it all).

Being "house bound" right now, has left us with alot of time to do resin orders and new stock items.
Though, truth be told, this temperature change has ruined the curing process of our resin >.< and everything's taking alot longer than usual.

We've been posting alot of the newness up on our Instagram, so go peek in.
If you don't want to register with Etsy or Storenvy to buy from us, you CAN buy directly via Paypal. Just message on any of the goodies you see on our Instagram and we'll let you first know if we still have it in stock or not.
If you're following us on our Facebook page, you can also buy directly from us (direct payments and Paypal accepted).
And for our South African's who want to buy, not just from us but from other local crafties, in South African Rands, go check out Ideasmarket.

Our Facebook has been growing and I just cannot say how grateful I am to fellow crafties and so regular customers... and not forgetting each one of the likers of the page. Without all of them the page wouldn't be going from strength to strength.
And neither would Wonder Struck Inc as a whole be getting anywhere without them.
We're also growing slowly on our Twitter, so if you're on, go follow us and help us grow a little more. This is SOCIAL MEDIA after all.

Apologies for not having any recent newness added to the Pinterest board, we will be updating it again as we add more listings onto our Storenvy and Etsy pages.

While the rain continues to fall outside, and while there's work to be done, this is the end of today's post.
Have a great Tuesday, no matter where you are.

Autumn burns....

Well... What a way to start March.

As we've mentioned, Wonder Struck Inc and The Journeyman are now a market collective under the name Wanderland.

And our first REAL market as Wanderland was the great pumpkin weigh in at The Shed on the first day of March.

We were plonked between some snack stalls, and we didn't have such a great sales day, but it was great seeing old market friends, trying out home brewed beer, "tasting" wines, and well, just enjoying the day anyway.

Our next market is at The Shed again this Friday night for their monthly Night Market.
We'll have a full table again with some really awesome handmade work.

We'll be posting some pics and profiles of some of our handmade artist additions to our table, so you can see what else you can grab from us.

Loads of new stock will also be featured here on the blog with matching links to where you can grab them online for yourself ;)

Good things are happening this year, join us for the ride *yay*

On sunny days...

Between the nearly three week long post office strike (officially over during last week), standing in lines for three plus hours at a time at the labour department and being resinless... It's been difficult keeping up the pace.

But we're back!

Packages are being sent off again and resin work has commenced again.
Beading work is being...worked on and allowing all the goodness that these longer Summer days have to give, to swirl around us and soak in.

We have THREE operating online stores (Etsy, Storenvy, ideasmarket), the blog (hi!), the Instagram, Twitter AND the facebook page and Pinterest board.
There really is no reason not to be in contact with us ;)

Like us, follow us, pin us, buy from us, share with us. SOCIAL media and all ;)

There's no new market dates for Wanderland yet, but keep your eyes peeled for updates.

Lots of newness is being added to stock, and lots of things that we've painstakingly and lovingly made for you to use and wear.
Believe me... The pains in the hands from all the resin mixing, pouring, sanding and the beading....are worth it when you guys are happy with what we make.

Our positive note for today: "you guys are amazing. Don't ever let anyone let you think or feel any less than that."

Until the next blog update!

While Summer burns...

Despite being swamped for the last 4 or so days, seeing the sun out again and sweltering in the early morning heat, almost makes me miss the rain again.

But ...don't get me wrong. I love our summers, and the swish of fans, bustle of chatting birds, how my horses' coats glisten ...Yes. I do love Summer.

I also love handmade.
I have seen myself as a handmade "student"... constantly learning and developing. Admiring the work of those who seem to be born with "it".
So I've found some creative stores to share in today's post *yay* ~

THE TREE FOLK HOLLOW - hand carved wooden dolls and treasures from the earth.
I think this is my next international store to buy from.
Rocks, crystals, marbles, stones... encased in crochet "basket" necklaces. Simply beautiful little wearable treasures.
(as I don't have permission, I haven't used any of her pictures for this post, so you'll have to go see for yourself ;) )

BIGKIDDESIGN - from Durban, South Africa. YEA!
Give some local crafties love and support their art. Defenitely going to get myself those really really really rad Lego guy bookends soon.

ELLIOT JACKSON - I cannot stop looking in at this store. Unsual sculpted rings that hold my fancy long after I've closed the page. If you're not into BIG rings, this store may not be for you, but if you are into BIG UNUSUAL SCULTPTED knockouts... go look and see!


Then... Wonder Struck Inc stuff.

As we've been bragging, we'll be doing markets with The Journeyman this year, under the name WANDERLAND.

Next market:  7 February @ The Night Market at The Shed on R59. 6pm - 10pm.

Our first market this year as Wanderland, went far better than we expected. It was unusual seeing people out at the end of January spending money. So, to everyone who came past and supported our stall. THANK YOU!

Then... if you're not able to make it to the markets to visit our table, we have FOUR ways you can buy from us ONLINE.

Etsy
Storenvy
Ideasmarket
Facebook

No excuses to grab some of our very own handmade goods...

Have a fantastic Wednesday, its back to work here.

So far...

This Summer is sweltering... Fans are on almost 24/7 in the workroom, between the odd rainfall and sleeptime.

Tomorrow is our first Market of 2014, and also our first market as Wanderland (Wonder Struck Inc & The Journeyman).
We'll be at The Walkerville Farmers Market tomorrow, 25 January from 9am till 4pm.

Then it's a 2 week work space, then Wanderland will be at The Shed on R59's Night Market, 7 February.
From 6pm - 10pm.

Lots of newness has already sprung up on our Storenvy, and limited stock items on our Ideasmarket and Esty stores. Pick and choose through our awesome items.
90% of what we do is one of a kind, so there's a good chance that once the item sells, it will not be restocked. So take advantage while you can.

We're about to shut down shop for the next 60 hours for the market.
Shew, back to work then.

Have a great Friday peeps.