Making New Beads and Time For Me
I know i havent posted much for a few days and i think it will remain this way for a little while. My eldest starts back at school soon and my youngest will be going to nursery every day soon (sob)....
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View ArticleIt’s Christmas!
No I haven’t only just realised this but now I’ve finished uni its officially the Xmas holidays for me. My boys still have another week at school though. I have been given work to do over the holidays...
View ArticleThe Eve of Christmas Eve
So far I’ve put up 2 Christmas trees, one in the lounge and one in the dining room. The children have made decorations at school. I’ve been enjoying re runs of various Kirstie Allsopp programs. The...
View ArticleHello Canvas
Have you thought about having photos printed on canvas? Its become quite popular now and ive thought about having some of my own photography (art stuff not family stuff) printed to sell. I once had a...
View ArticleDeadlines and Putting It Off…..What Do You Do?
For Uni modules i have strict deadlines, this involves a lot of time management and organisation and prioritising…and a chunk of stress but i always scrape through. When it comes to home projects i...
View ArticleArt Break
I haven’t done anything creative during the Easter holidays, the sewing machine has remained under its cover, no uni work at all (hope my tutors are not reading this!) its OK though i have a genuine...
View ArticleWindow Blinds
How many of you whip up domestic wear on your sewing machines at home? Cushions, a pair of curtains, your own kitchen apron? How about your own window blinds? I use my sewing machine for my textile...
View ArticleJournal Pages
As i posted before, i have been given a summer uni project to keep an art journal. i have been trying to do it daily and i recently bought a book about artist journals and sketchbooks, its really...
View ArticleInteriors
As well as enjoying creating art, i appreciate and enjoy interior design. Its been a while since i bought a magazine about redecorating (i could spend a small fortune on magazines) but if there is one...
View ArticleJournal Pages Part 2
I have been doing this art journal almost everyday since leaving Uni and ive really enjoyed it. I have 3 blank pages left and then my little A5 book will be full. Ive decided to share some more of the...
View ArticleEnd of The Journal But Not End Of The Journey…
So this is my finished journal, packed with text, fabric, cut out bits and collected stuff and it doesn’t close. I have enjoyed making this journal and it wont be my last, its been a form of therapy...
View ArticleAdam & Rover, The Artists Companions
Today I have company, Adam And Rover are hanging out on my studio table between the sewing machine and a plaster sculpture I made a couple of years ago. Adam and Rover are fully movable, stainless...
View ArticleLooking Back, 2013
i just read a blog post by Cupcake Mumma about what the past year has brought which made me think of mine. i have a really rubbish memory so no doubt ill forget something important as i try and...
View ArticleWhat happened in 2011 List
So its New Years Eve. What are your plans? Im staying in, with wine and Indian food, mmmmmm, in fact most people have said to me they are staying home which was a surprise really. We are too skint to...
View ArticleWhats Next? Textile Design!!!!
-My textile sketchbooks Ive pretty much completed my course now, i just need to take in everything ive produced to be assessed, fingers crossed i pass with a good grade! So, what’s next? I start my...
View ArticleMixed Media Box Canvas
The finished piece 10 years ago i had just moved to cornwall, even though i had always enjoyed art at school i found myself starting to paint with acrylics as a hobby. A handy hobby to have when you...
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