Whimsy January

After a hectic year it was so lovely to have time over Christmas to do something arty. I found this art blog -   http://joyfularts.blogspot.com.au/p/monthly-challenges-for-2014-2015.html

I really liked the themes for the monthly challenge. I hope to be challenged creatively.

Here is my interpretation of the theme for January - Whimsy. I have used Dylusions spray, stencils, Portfolio water pastels and Pan Pastels as well as some water colour drawing pencils. It was great fun to have a go.

Mixed Bunch

For the first time in months, my family have left me alone for some quiet time in my craft space. Still in my pyjamas at 11.30am! I have made four cards using Stampin Up's Mixed Bunch stamp set, Blossom cutter and some phrases from the Perfectly Penned set. The cards were simple and fun to make. It is so important to find time to be creative amidst the general busy-ness of life.

Feeling relaxed and happy....

Christmas Cards 2013

These are my cards for 2013, created with the Stampin Up hexagon punch, snowflake embossing folder and some lovely papers.

These ones are my 'cheat' cards, using a cut out star from my stash and adding some bling. Easy peasy... Merry Christmas!

All About Alice

Am busy preparing my contribution to the Challenge "All about Alice" at the upcoming exhibition of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria (Geelong Branch). The exhibition titled Alice in Threadland is sure to be inspiring and beautiful. It's on 25-27 October at Vines Road Community Centre, Hamlyn Heights. 

But for now, I need to get this little project finished. I've sought inspiration from a Little Golden Book. Sketched, used my waterproof marker to outline, then used watercolour pencils, Pan Pastels and even chalks to colour Alice in her garden. The next step is to stitch some plants, flowers into the scene.

More pics soon...

Remember Paris

Just a quick entry in my art journal. Background using embossing stamp pad and Pan Pastels. Other stamps were then used plus

serviette of the Eiffel Tower and Distress Ink. 

Little bit of stitching..

My mum shared a pattern with me to make little felt mice. Before I can assemble and stuff my mouse, I needed to embroider the back and ear pieces. I have used ribbon embroidery, bullion roses and chain stitch. I have finished it off with some seed beads for a tiny bit of bling (every mouse needs a bit of bling). I really enjoyed playing around with the stitches.

I will post the finished images soon...

Hat pin cushion

I needed a pin cushion. Can you believe i didn't already one??  The result is this cute pin cushion hat made using the pattern shown. The pattern has full size pieces and very clear instuctions. Seems a shame to stick pins into it...