I’ve added some new stock to my store on Cloth Pad Shop (US) But don’t worry, you can buy from there even if you’re in Australia! – I listed them there because the Diaper Hunt is on, so there’s extra exposure 
New stock there includes….
Base & Insert sets, made with coloured hemp fleece and printed cotton backing. The bases are backed with the same fabric as the inserts – to make a matching set.
Fleece backed (no-pul) pads
Bamboo jersey topped Pantyliners
Posted by obsidian on May 17, 2012
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I was a guest store on Gossamer Dreams for their special secret Mother’s Day stocking. Unfortunately overworking myself with the last 2 stockings I did and other stuff (lots of late nights and little rest for a few months) meant that special stocking also coincided with me being bedridden with a fever for 2 days, so I didn’t get to promote it like I’d planned to, which was a shame. 
But, I have a few things left over from that, which I’ve put into a “Mother’s Day” category on my store.
http://www.obsidianstar.com.au/category/101
(I only have the mermaid pad left, the other 2 sold out I’m afraid)
Bracelets featuring a stamped “Mum” heart, in a few different bead colours
And I’ve made available my apron pattern!
This is all the pattern pieces and an instruction guide on how to sew up the 3 styles of apron. 3 panel, 5 panel and 7 panel
Some of those aprons, and others, are available to purchase too if you don’t want to sew your own 
Posted by obsidian on May 6, 2012
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It’s my birthday today, so since I planned to spend it playing games, and I’d seen some cool gaming fabrics, I thought I’d do a special stocking for my fellow Gamer Gals!
I have pads made from Gaming themed fabrics. I have some instock (the ones I used for taking pictures of), and the rest I’ll custom make for you – so you can choose to have PUL or not, and which size (Nymph, Neophyte, Maiden). Also some jewellery and some mobile phone “dangles” – Which I can also custom make if I sell out of what you want, or you want something in particular.
Posted by obsidian on April 21, 2012
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Cloth Pad Shop is having a “Rainbows & Hippies” theme – http://au.clothpadshop.com/category/31. So I’ve made a few rainbow themed pads for this theme.
Mini pad sets – “Nature’s Rainbow” – a selection of Mini pantyliners made from organic cotton that was hand dyed with natural plant based dyes (Henna, Turmeric, Annatto, Alkanet and Indigo). And a set of Bamboo velour topped Mini Pads, in a psychedelic Beatles inspired fabric print.
Neophyte and Maiden length AIO pads made from a tie-dye print cotton top, and black PUL backing.
… and more rainbow pads! …
Posted by obsidian on April 8, 2012
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I get a *lot* of people asking for free products to review on blogs/youtube etc. Or free samples for school groups or the like….. Which is fair enough (I know, everyone likes free stuff), so long as you realise I’m allowed to refuse 
and to be honest, I probably will….
But please keep some of the following things in mind:
Posted by obsidian on April 8, 2012
http://obsidianstar.wordpress.com/2012/04/08/asking-for-freebiessamples/
I’d been meaning to post before now, but things just kept distracting me (“ohh, shiny thing!” – no, not like that ) Anyhoo…
If you’re on the mailing list for the Cloth Nappy Hunt, you’d no doubt have known that there is no hunt this month but there is still a discount code and discounts to be had. Including from my stores – I’m offering 10% off during March when you use the official hunt code. Hopefully we’ll be seeing you for a proper hunt in Sept
The Lunette coloured cups are now in stock! They arrived today.
I’ve got a special themed stocking coming up later this month, that I’d been planning for a while but procrastination keeps getting in the way of getting it finished.. but it’s going to include both pads and jewellery (jewellery that is much different to what I normally do), so that’s hopefully something for you to look forward to 
I’ll be in the Cloth Pad Shop chat room tomorrow (Friday) night from 8pm Australian Eastern Daylightsavings time. Just go to the chat page – http://www.clothpadshop.com/pages/chat put in a name in the spot, click to connect and you’re in! Ask questions, have a chat… The main theme for the chat is reusable menstrual products of course, but you’re welcome to talk about anything else too. I’m not sure which other CPS ladies will be joining me, but I’m sure there will be a few of us to answer any questions and have a good old natter. I’ll also have some sort of special or giveaway for the night, so there’s some incentive to come along
And lastly, A few months ago I found out that Alicia Silverstone promotes the use of cloth pads, as part of her “Kind Life” approach to living – which is awesome! http://www.thekindlife.com/post/pads-and-tampons-oh-my, I think it’s brilliant that a high profile woman like that can come out and discuss something that is so important, but so rarely talked about. So I asked if I could send her some pads as a thank you for spreading the word about cloth, so this is what I sent her:
Since I didn’t know what sort of pads she might like, I included some AIOs, some organic cotton, some bamboo velour, a few different sizes. I hope she likes them.
Posted by obsidian on March 8, 2012
http://obsidianstar.wordpress.com/2012/03/08/a-bit-slack-on-the-old-news-front-but-here-goes/
They will be arriving in early March. I’ve set up a pre-order for them, as I won’t be stocking all sizes in all colours, so this is your chance to order in the colour and size you want! There are 4 great colours to choose from, and there has also been a price drop! Down from $57 to $50!
http://www.obsidianstar.com.au/product/1783
The colours are all named for Goddesses from different Mythologies.
“Diana“ – Named after the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, Animals, Woodland and the Moon.
“Selene” – Named after the Greek Moon Goddess.
“Áine“ – Named after the Irish Goddess of Love, Fertility, Summer, Wealth and Sovereignty.
“Cynthia“ – Named after the Greek Goddess Artemis (who was sometimes called Cynthia because she was born on Mount Cynthus). Goddess of the Wild, Animals, Childbirth and the Hunt.
Posted by obsidian on February 28, 2012
http://obsidianstar.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/coloured-lunette-cups-are-coming/
Just a small stocking tonight:
Low impact printed organic cotton one side, unbleached organic cotton the other side (You can wear it either side up) with 3 layers of hemp/organic cotton core and decorative stitching around the edges.
http://www.obsidianstar.com.au/product/1778
Organic cotton one side, printed cotton the other, with 3 layers hemp/organic cotton fleece core and decorative stitching around the edges.
http://www.obsidianstar.com.au/product/1779
And to celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s Day….
Cotton topped AIO pads with bamboo fleece core and red PUL backing. Features heart shaped stitching on top
Posted by obsidian on February 7, 2012
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… were sent out last week… sorry they were delayed. They were sitting on my ironing board for a week, it’s been busy with work and personal sewing and stuff….
But, now that they should be in everyone’s hot little hands (though probably not the 2 US ones.. unless the post is being good… Here they are:
There’s 4 of them, not 3… because I was so impressed with Liz’s entry, I had to make her one too.
Posted by obsidian on December 15, 2011
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If you’re buying presents for your loved ones (and perhaps those people you don’t really love but you’re obligated to buy for anyway ), may I offer some suggestions from among my wares
Firstly, can I suggest switching to reusable wrappings instead of single use paper…. See my “Eco Friendly Gift Giving” post for ideas how to limit waste when giving gifts, and this guide to making your own bags/wraps
If you’re planning to buy gifts, I’d recommend doing so ASAP to avoid postal delays, so you get your goodies in plenty of time. Also Monday the 20th will be the last day I’ll be open, before having a bit of an Xmas break.
Posted by obsidian on December 6, 2011
http://obsidianstar.wordpress.com/2011/12/06/festive-shopping/
