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...

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.