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...

Stampin Up crafting day and fundraiser

I had a wonderful day yesterday with the girls from K and K Crafts at a Stampin Up catalogue launch, crafty day. About 25 women made cards, ate a wonderful lunch, chatted and laughed. All money raised went to charity Anam Cara House in Geelong. Anam Cara provide hospice and end of life care in the Geelong area. They receive no government funding. Here is a picture of the cards we made. Three designs, and two cards in each.

What a fabulous day!

The Little Desert

Feeling crafty tonight. I am inspired by our Easter break camping rough in The Little Desert, in a spot only accessible by 4WD vehicles. So peaceful. I was in awe of the scrub bush land with such a variety of colours ranging from yellows, greens, to browns and deep reds. There was the occasional patch of gnarled red gum trees, but for the most part, there were more shrubs, small trees and grasses, rather than large trees.

I have tried to capture the colours of the Little Dessert using Pan Pastels, water colour pastels. Stamps and mists.

Art Therapy

I sat down to complete this mixed media page after a turbulent week with my son. His best friend told him the friendship was over, done. Just like that. Naturally my son was devastated. To add to the pain, his ex best-friend has proceeded to tell the other kids in his class not to be his friend... I have a son who is kind and fiercely loyal and protective of his friends, especially his bestie. To see him in distress and being treated in this way breaks my heart.

Creating this mixed media page helped me to vent my own disappointment and sadness for my son. I am glad that emotional pain can lead to a creative burst. At least something positive has come out of this week of turmoil.

Birthday Card

Finally, I have time to sit down and create a birthday for a special friend turning 70. This lovely lady is a friend to many, and loves her animals and the garden. I know she loves flowers and bling on a card, so this is what I came up with...