Mixed Media Collage. Cherry Blossom
Howdy! Its Spring and as I was driving into town today I spotted these wild ducks with their new brood. Doesn't Dad (at the front) look protective? Too cute. I thought I would show you a little mixed...
View ArticleHolidays and little felt bags
Sunset on Cable BeachWe have just come back from a very relaxing short break at Cable Beach, Broome which is at the northern end of Western Australia.( we are down at the bottom!). It was a much...
View ArticleInspiration and a BIG SALE
Floral inspirationHi folks. I don't know about you but I am hugely inspired by flowers in all their shapes and colours. I went to visit my father the other day and his much loved garden in out in full...
View ArticleSilk Carrier Rod Jewelry
I had finished a blue neck scarf using superfine merino wool and baby Leicester curls and decided as it was a short scarf it would need a brooch to hold it closed.I already had in mind to use some of...
View ArticleFall Fearless and Fly Challenge # 6 Cherish
I have been inspired to paint again by visiting the Artists in Blogland and entering their challenge for the December.This painting is also linked to Paint Party Friday. The prompts wereHeadline...
View ArticleNew start
Howdy folksdoorwaysLife has been a 'little' upheavely for the last few weeks. Well from Xmas really, but definitely in the past fortnight. I had an abdominal hysterectomy 8 days ago and just feel the...
View ArticleI am grateful for....
I woke up yesterday feeling relatively fine with a bit more energy than the day before. So of course my 'lets get back to normal' mode attempted to kick in. Our house is on the market and as we are...
View ArticleAdd some colour to your life.
Hi folks.Back from my little holiday/recovery from operation, revived if not ready to run a marathon just yet. But whilst I am trying to download some pics from my phone (which is choosing to be...
View ArticleRest and recuperation at Cable Beach in Broome.
Howdy folks!Well here I am 5 weeks down the track from having assorted pieces of me removed and feeling much better thank you. :-)As mentioned before, before having booked operation we had organised a...
View ArticleTea Light Holders or Time to Play
Howdy folks! Hows your week been?I am on the improve and feeling like playing again. :-)Last week I happen to be perusing a home decor magazine and came across an image of a beautiful table setting. It...
View ArticleHairy Wool for Felting
It looks like the coat of a hairy goat! But so,so soft. ahhh.Felted 22 micron merino woolI had been having a bit of a grizzle about the very fine micron merino wool that I have been using for my...
View ArticleMaking lemonade
You will understand my frustration all those craft people out there who deal with cutting and sewing. Yes, we all know the age old rule of measuring not once, not twice but maybe three times before...
View Article9 Daily Habits
Start of a new dayI was perusing the internet today and came across this little post on 9 Daily habits that willl make you happierVery simple and very effective.Oh and the photo was taken from my...
View ArticleBubbles and Bows
I have noticed myself getting a little 'staid' in appearance. It must be Winter, because I'm living in jeans and jumpers. Everything a different shade of grey or black. And the only thing brightening...
View ArticleSilk and Wool Fiber Rose
I received some beautiful hand spun merino wool last week and decided to make a rag bag with it using some of my own dyed silk fabric torn into strips and combined. I love texture! And the colours of...
View ArticleTrials and Tribulations of an art bag
I call my bags Art Bags as not one is like another and evolves as it goes along. I generally will come across something that inspires me first. This could be a colour, a fantastic yarn or it may be a...
View ArticleA little beading
Shocking weather here today. Well not really shocking. but very, very wet! It hasn't stopped raining since about 2.00am and its 4.pm now. Ah well. Makes for productive time by the fire. :-)I felted up...
View ArticleMixed media sketch book
Howdy folks. Thought I would drop by with what Ive been up to lately.Well other that head down bum up working towards a group exhibition in a few weeks, I felt the need to play with some paper and...
View ArticleI love Aprons
Ive been spending what seems years selling our home! And with it finally selling came the organising the sale of excess furniture, finding rentals, finding space for the rest of the furniture that...
View ArticleHappy 2014 and Berry Pancakes
Happy, Happy New Year everybody!I hope 2014 is filled with joy, love and lots of new creative and wonderful happenings for you all!So, 2013.... There were some big endings and new starts in my life...
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