Ali Fisher Design

2011-11-20T22:11:00.000-08:00

The first Kris Kringle market is on this Thursday at the Northcote town hall. Come along there will be many amazing stalls with crafty goods, food and music.

Here is a few cushions that I have been making over the last few weeks.

One ticket please

2011-11-05T21:29:00.000-07:00

Two more new designs of cards, which only come in red! The one ticket to the party bus card was inspired by a bus ride taken in the south of Vietnam....you could see through the floor of the bus to the ground. It was a red rusted old style one which I traveled on and had the best time with the locals. Even though at one point I was not sure if I was going to make it to the destination alive. Good times!

My first Christmas Cards

2011-10-30T23:30:00.000-07:00

I have finally finished five new designs of cards to be on the shelf's in the next few weeks or you can find me at the Northcote town hall christmas markets in mid November.
I have done my first christmas card this year, check out the pictures!

More Stockist.

2011-10-17T13:13:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been neglecting my little blog posts, I have been rather busy now sewing a few days a week for a small independant label! I had forgotten how much I really love making clothes and that each week I walk away with a feeling of such satisfaction that people are going to eventually buy, wear and love those garments that have had so much effort put into making them.

On another note I have two new shops stocking my cards!

The Cats Meow which is located in the Flinders street subway, a little shop that supports and stocks local textiles, accessories and one of pieces from independent designers around Australia.

And also in Parhran called Northside Wheelers, which is worth a ride across the river just to visit this little store that is full of cycling wears and now my bike cards.

Both worth checking out!!!!

Easter break

2011-04-29T20:04:00.000-07:00

I have just come back from my little Easter holiday in which I spent a few days in Far East Gippsland. The weather was amazing and we even managed to get in a few swims at the beach. On the way back we decided to check out Cape Conran which is off the highway near Orbost. What a beautiful little hidden place that was!

I have just got a new place that is stoking my cards.

You can now find them at the Local Shop at 262 High Street in Northcote!

I also now have gift tag packs which come in a set of five, you can find them on my etsy page alifisherdesign.etsy.com.

New Gift Tags!

2011-04-15T19:22:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow I will be attending my monthly skirt and shirt market at the Abbotsford Convent, 17th of April. It's held every third Sunday of each month from 10am - 4pm.
I have made a new range of sweet little gift tags just in time this year for Mothers day so come down and check them out!

The Red Series

2011-04-05T23:44:00.000-07:00

These are my latest new card designs - printed only in Red on 100%Post consumer recycled paper.

The last couple of weeks.

2011-03-21T15:10:00.000-07:00

Sydney road Music Festival, this guy had made a beautiful mulit-colored pattern out of old cigarette lighters.

Gourmet pizza

and fried green chillies cooked at the brothers house.

Ceres Harvest Market - where I had a stall on Saturday.

New Stockists!

2011-03-10T14:22:00.000-08:00

Recently I just got my first two shops that are going to stock my cards!! I was really excited about this and now you can purchase my cards not only on line or at the markets but in a few shops!

Where to find them:

Wilkins and Kent
230 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy Victoria
and
372 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne Victoria

Readings
309 Lygon Street , Carlton Victoria

There is five different designs that come in both black or white and are all hand printed by me on 100% Post consumer recycled paper. They all come with a 100% Post consumer recycled envelop as well.

Thank you card

Three Flowers card

For the love of Coffee Card

Coota Sandpipers Card

Scales Pattern Card

This last card was developed from the inspiration of fish and their scales. I have a little bit of a soft spot for the ocean as it has been a big part of my life growing up and living near the beach. Every weekend was spent combing the beaches, swimming or fishing there and now that I live in Melbourne I miss my regular escape to the ocean. Therefore I have developed some of my cards and cushions with the sea side influence in mind...Maybe its time for a little escape again.

Little goodies.

2011-03-07T18:40:00.000-08:00

A few pictures of what I have been making over the last month. You can find me and the little baskets of goodies at Ceres Market this Saturday 12th of March.

without you

2011-03-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

I just found this little saying on a website and had to share with one and all. Its so cute.

The stables and the convent.

2011-02-21T17:26:00.000-08:00

This weekend was a busy one. On Friday I ventured to Bairnsdale in East Gippsland for a night market called the Artisans Bazaar , held at the Stables in the center of town. It was the 4th Market to be held so far which started a little slow but heaps of fun as they had good food and live music.
I also got to catch up with the folks and bring back a heap of home grown food from there garden! Everything has been going wild and the little vally that the house overlooks was bright green due to all the rain they have had.
The same weekend I did my first Abbotsdord convent market on the Sunday, I was so happy to be back there as its such a fun day in a beautiful location. It was the first time with all my new products and the feedback was great.

New prints!!!

2011-02-08T13:34:00.000-08:00

I have finally received my new designs on screens, both for fabric and paper. So I have been really busy printing and getting ready for my first market of 2011. I'll be at the convent in Abbotsford in a few weeks time.
I have completed all the printing on my packaging...well most of it, there is still a little to go and now I'm going to make some business cards up.

Be Free

2011-01-12T13:47:00.000-08:00

I found this little design on a wall just around the corner from my house and had to take a photo of it! Its been ages since i've posted on here and thought it was about time to get back into being creative and doing what I love after a well deserved 6 months of being a bit of a free spirit!
I am finding that after spending time in central Queensland living with my older brother and then heading overseas for a few weeks to South East Asia that i've come back ready to let the creativity flow....and at the moment it can't stop. So i've been putting together lots of new designs for screen prints and developing new products which will hopefully be out in the world by mid next month. Fingers crossed.

2009-09-03T15:39:00.000-07:00

I have just finished an order of t-shirts for Web Gui, they are going to be taken to the states and worn at a conference! I think they ended up looking fantastic and I hope they thought so too.

Sand dollars

2009-08-28T22:55:00.000-07:00

I have printed my first length of fabric! My inspiration came from a few little sand dollars I found alive while on holidays. I have put my design onto some beautiful cotton and linen fabrics. They are eventually going to be made into little clutches, for my next market which is going to be my first appearance at Rose Street on Sunday the 13th of September.

Market time again

2009-08-03T21:52:00.000-07:00

It's almost time for me to pack up all my goodies and head to the Abbotsford markets again. Its on Sunday the 16th of August. Here is a few pictures of what will be there!

Winter nights

2009-07-08T00:53:00.000-07:00

These photos were taken from my balcony at sunset tonight.

Button love

2009-07-04T20:04:00.000-07:00

The Northcote markets were shared once again with Rhinobones and Mixmasha yesterday. My friend makes beautiful brooches out of buttons. She has a secret love for them and collects them for all over the world, some coming all the way from Spain! Otherwise friends give them to her or she finds pre loved button in second hand shop or op shops and brings them to life again. Each piece is unique, and her colour combinations are carefully selected.
You can check out her etsy shop at www.mixmasha.etsy.com

Bike Tool Pouch

2009-06-30T03:59:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been working with a friend on developing a bike tool kit pouch for guys to store important bike gear in and for when you just happen to need that bike repair kit! The pouch can be put into your basket, pannier or backpack. It has been a little bit of trial and error but I can tell you that we are getting there. The tool kit is made from a cotton drill and has binding on the outside as well as the seams on the inside. I have put a divided pocket on the inside as well. Its 30cm long which can hold a bike pump, repair kit, inner tube, bike light, gloves, tyre levers and maybe even a little map...
Anyway I'll be again at the Northcote Townhall markets this Saturday 4th July for 10am.

Maket days

2009-06-20T04:41:00.000-07:00

Today was spent at the Northcote town hall were I had a market stall and will be having more in the next few weeks. It was rather slow with not many people around but I was quite happy with my set up and display. Hopefully next week will be a little busier.
I shared a table with Amber who has the label rhinobones. She makes lovely resin jewelery including necklaces, bangles and earrings. You can check out her range at www.rhinobones.etsy.com
Come down for a look and chat!

I want to ride my Bicycle.

2009-05-16T23:49:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been busy working on new prints both for my small purses and for t-shirts. Its been alot of fun but also keeping me quite busy. This is one of my new designs of a bicycle print. I just got a new second hand bike, which i've been cruising around on and I think there will be a bit more of the bike theme coming along. So stay tuned.

Shop Window

2009-05-08T17:40:00.000-07:00

This is a little photo of my purses that are in the front of the window of Pussy Cat Black in Brunswick, Melbourne.

Catching the light.

2009-05-04T02:46:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago now I went back to East Gippsland to visit the folks and found myself in Orbost. My mother and farther had put together a small exhibition called "Catching the light" at the Orbost Exhibtion Center. I was very impressed by the photos my dad had put together and the paintings and sculptures my mother had created. The exhibition was centred very much around a sea theme. The photography captured the reflections that came from the water both by the moon and sun light. One of my favorite sculputers was made of differnet pieces of drift wood and had been put together like a sign post. I think they did a great job and hope they exibit again soon.

My Blue Birdie

2009-04-24T22:01:00.000-07:00

This is my new small Blue Birdie purse that I have designed and screen-printed for the Twitter exhibition for Red Tractor gallery showing in Nowa Nowa, East Gippsland. It is still growing with heaps of different artists and will be peaking in May. The exhibition features everything and anything to do with birds. I have a number of pieces that will be shown there including bird t-shirt, shoulder bags and the above purse. Check out Red Tractor here http://redtractorart.com.au/twitter/twitter.htm