... hmmm - nice!
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... pink and purple are more of my fave colour combinations! I have started
putting together some bead sets for the forthcoming *Brisbane Craft and
Sewing ...
The Crafter’s Way–George Clooney Crafts
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I’m sure George Clooney has inspired people to do all sorts of things but I
may well be the first person he has inspired to create new craft ideas.
Okay ...
... on 'things'.
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I've been wondering about something lately. I've been busy helping C build
our house for us. I've insulated and painted and sanded and occasionally
flaked ...
Sam the Super Smart Rabbit
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Sam enjoys algebra, photography and carrots.
This new brooch is made from Eco-felt on a wood base.
Stay tuned for him to arrive in my etsy shop.
- Posted u...
Market wrap and a card pack
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Tweet
The BrisStyle indie Twilight market last night was a wee bit wet, but we
still turned up like market troopers and put on a happy market face. Most
o...
cabbage dyeing & gaywool dyes
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These 'softy softy' colours are the results of a natural red cabbage
dye...they were modified with lemon juice to give the pink and salt to give
the grey...
Time to Simplify...
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Hello all. I thought it was time to freshen up the blog again ... I clearly
have too much time on my hands, don't I ;) I was wanting really clean and
simpl...
Market Tomorrow
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It seems like forever since we went to market ( 2 months is nearly forever
!)
We are on again tomorrow folks with 85 stalls of handmade loveliness from
8a...
Inspire me Friday: Grey and red mood board
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This week in grey and red through the Instagram eyes...
Swimming lessons routine
lots of clouds in the sky
comfort food at home
happy treats
Happy Friday ❤...
I get by with a little help
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Two and three-quarters. What an enchanting age. We spent a few hours with
our youngest grandchild today and with his two older siblings off at
school, it...
Verbs are doing words
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Anticipating - Being in the audience of 'As You Like It' at La Boite. A
date with the husband! woot woot! I am a massive Shakespeare fan. Honestly,
I won...
giveaway :: better homes and gardens live
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Are you in Melbourne? Would you like a free ticket to Better Homes and
Gardens Live this weekend?
It looks like a pretty fun day out for anyone keen on c...
New Artwork ~ Go With The Flow
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Something a bit different … This new little mini artwork on board was one
of those ‘golden paintings’ – the ones that come together really easily and
qui...
Needs Must
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I needed a pencil case for an art class I am doing next week - so I made
one. My quickly whipped up pattern needs a bit of tweaking and perhaps be a
little...
Pretty Things on Pinterest
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Today's Pinterest post is a day to remember...
I remember being shocked by the images that hit our TV screens a year ago
today.
The Christchurch earthquak...
Sk8er Petition - Grovely Skate Bowl
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In my area a new small business has pretty recently opened - SK8ER - a
pretty cool shop for skaters and alternative people. Chock full of
clothing, boards...
Handmade Highstreet: Re-stocked
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I popped into the lovely Handmade Highstreet in Annerley yesterday and did
a little restock. This is the cutest little store featuring handmade items
creat...
Being Creative = Nurturing Creativity
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Sometimes creativity needs a boost, you know? Something to help it along,
to inspire; and adequate time for an idea to take root in your mind, and
pester y...
How's your wardrobe? Check out celebs n Fridas...
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from Gypsy in Stilletos. Check out also fab chairs in this store, perfect
for lounging in your walk in wardrobe!
Why don't we wear ...
Afternoon light
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One of my goals for 2012 is to get a lot better at photography....I still
have quite a way to go, but really enjoy capturing interesting detail that
might ...
Map & Hatch - who has started?
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Thanks to everyone who came along to the workshop yesterday. My apologies
for not being there.
A mega super thanks to Helen for running the workshop in my a...
You got mushroom in there?
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A little while back I posted about my latest home grown hobby here. The
blighters are doing ok, but are a little too small to see. In the photo I
took it'...
My Creative Space
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Working on some new bamboo + kimono fabric brooches today
To see what other creative types are up to this week, this is the place to
go, or add your own ...
love the small things...
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I'm busily preparing for Life Instyle which has crept up quite quickly
again. While there is still so much to do I can't help but feel excited.
You see I ...
Memory Lane
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Memory lane can be a pleasurable, sometimes poignant, even a little
challenging place for an amble. Last week I caught up with a friend who I
haven't seen ...
Working and thinking...
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One of my goals for this year was to exhibit some of my artwork in at least
two exhibitions. I'm very happy to say that the first exhibition I'm
partici...
Yeah. I'm here.
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Image courtesy of Maku Deco
Just letting you know I have a lot on at present and stuff, but I am still
creating my weird little dudes which will make...
New Year at the Studio
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Hi all
Happy Chinese New Year.....it's the Year of the Dragon!!! Well with all the
rain we are finally getting this year I have been at the Studio teaching...
Saturday Etsy Shopping with BrisStyle
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I have been looking around Etsy today at everthing rainy, inspired by the
the stormy weather Brisbane has had over the last week (and the week to
come by t...
Little flood and a cake topper
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There is nothing like a flood to get your creative juices going! Even if it
is a little flood like yesterday's, and you know that you CAN get out, your
min...
Stitch 'n' Bitch - 25th Jan 2012
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Sorry for the late notice bunnehs, it has just been one of "those" weeks.
Anywhoo the first Voodoo Rabbit Stitch 'n' Bitch will be held this evening
at the...
A New Year......
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As Cross Your Heart approaches its' first birthday, excitement is brewing
about a new product range and new ventures for 2012......
My heart is full of expe...
Visions of the future.... Hopefully...
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Happy Monday! I just wanted to share these images with you made by my
lovely husband of how our (yet to be built) house should look at night....
Can'...
This week.....
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1. Making a pom-pom garland for my sewing room. I'm thinking of making a
few of these for my Etsy shop. They're so fun to make.....and colourful!
2. In...
weasling my way back in....
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*well you could say i was gone but not forgotten yeah? *
*Taking a well earned break i have restored my creativeness and getting
back on track with some n...
So clever!
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One of the many things I love about travelling overseas is finding unique
jewellery or clothing that you can't buy in your own country. As you know,
rings...
Merry Christmas
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Just popping in briefly ~ 2011 has gone by in a heartbeat and I'm sorry I
haven't been around with updates.
We will be celebrating a wonderful Christmas h...
Day of the Dead Villains - Cruella - $18.00
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Bright and colourful, this little lady has been lovingly illustrated and
designed to be made into a Hungry Designs brooch. She has been pencilled
and colou...
Etsy Front Page for BrisStylers
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Today was a very exciting day. Lots of BrisStylers got featured on the
front page of Etsy. My Black and White pocket mirror was among them. Lots
of sales r...
Cruzin Magazine
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Recently I was approached by Cruzin Magazine to do a photo shoot for their
latest issue. I started pursuing pin up modelling from early 2010 in order
to c...
Thought for Thursday
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We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
Cynthia Ozick
At Button Central this week, we are grateful for excellent teac...
Markets
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Here is my market schedule for the next couple of months: BrisStyle indie
Eco Market || Racecourse Rd, Hamilton || Saturday 12th November Madam
Sparrow’s M...
Soap of the day - Lillac
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Lillac - $5 a bar + postage
I love making this soap - both because I like the smell and blue is one of
my favourite colours. As I've pointed out before I n...
Deadlines and whatnot
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Thank you everyone for being so supportive of our new adventure.
Some beautiful flowers I grew last year - now to grow a business!
We are working on our d...
Let's Go Shopping!
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Story Book Ranch Etsy Treasury
It's Saturday so that can mean only one thing...playing along with BrisStyle's
Lets Go Shopping meme! Our inspiration this ...
Mrs Smiley's Treasures
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My new blog has now been launched, *Mrs Smiley's Treasures*. Pop on over to
see what fabulous treasures I have discovered.
Love
Mrs Smiley's
FINAL REDUCTIONS
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Just a quick post to let you know that I have marked down whats let of my
current range of tea towels with a Final Reduction. Pop on over to any of
my sto...
Wire Wrapped Jewelry For People With Nickel Allergies
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I have noticed that there is no wire wrapped jewelry of any kind available for people with nickel or metal allergies. Or at least I couldn’t find anything on...
HI:
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hello, my friend, now you will be one beneficiary from five billionsin the world,people all over the world are paying attention to it, itis the shopping webs...
Better Late Than Never…
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Wow. I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by this year. I guess I
didn’t exactly keep that New Year’s resolution, huh? There has been a lot
of per...
Just call me Strawberry Short Cake
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freshly picked strawberries from the Wellington Point Farm
Today was a public Holiday in the Redlands for the Ekka(Brisbane Show)
It was also our frien...
Favour bags / bonbonierre
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This took me just a few minutes to knock together.
I took an ivory gift bag purchased from Ayers, these are the ones I send my
sold jewellery in, so I hav...
New Collection :: Fine organza roses in bloom.
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I would like to present my new collection for ‘Rock Ribbons’, handcrafted
fine organza roses in bloom with beautiful large pearl hearts. Each rose is
handc...
Finders Keepers
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I had such a fab day with my boy at Finders Keepers.
The Old Museum building is breathtaking .. such an amazing setting.
As if the amazing buil...
Xavier's 2nd Birthday!
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Well it's been a few weeks, but I just wanted to share a few pictures from
Xavier's 2nd Birthday! I don't know where the last two years have gone and
a few...
Something for the Boys!
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Well you know I am really motivated by all things girly and pretty, but I
do have some little special items I make for the boys. I love these little
cool ...
Fabric Stash #1
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I'm lucky enough to have been given beautiful fabric pieces from a local
fashion designer. I thought I'd show you a few samples of what I have in
the sta...
The Octonauts have arrived
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It's been a horribly long time since I've blogged but I have been busy
trying to get the ideas out of my head and into reality.
This is the most recent pro...
Mini Moopy meets Maisie
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I have put the finishing touches on some little softies for the BrisStyle - Toy Society mega toy drop. I made these Mini Moopys from the pattern by the very ...
Time flies by and some cake
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Last post was in November..... has it really been that long?
Oh my 2011 has flown by so fast. I bring you cake and hope you'll stick
around
Moving!
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I have decided to move my blog (again) back to another blogging site. I
will be trying to export my content from here to the new site – fingers
crossed. Pl...
Two years later .....
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... and it's finally finished.
I am really happy with the finished quilt although the back is a bit
puckered. Next time I will spend more time getting ...
Mama sewing
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So I made myself a top. I can't tell you how exciting that is!
I love peasant tops. They're loose where they need to be and fitted where
they need to be....
Let's Go Shopping
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Inspired by last week's post by Teneale from Wicked Child Designs, this is
my 're-purposed' collection. You can see her post here.
Eco-Chic Clutch - Wo...
I'm Back!
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Did you miss me? Well after what turned into a longer than planned bloggy
break, I am please to announce I am back and hopefully will find the time
to brin...
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Things are moving slowly on the creating front. We continue to wait for the
rain to decide if it's going to stop or keep coming. Some days are
gloriousl...
New and Improved Blog
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Hello lovelies!
This is just a quick post to let you know that I have now moved my blog
over here.
Why?
Just some technical difficulties with email accoun...
New business name ... time to move to a new page...
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Hi everyone,
thank you so much for following my blog and my journey with Curiouser &
Curiouser.
I have made some changes to my product line and have decide...
November Giveaway winner is......
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Tattgiff!!!!!
Congratulations to you and your lovely Alice canvas will be in the mail as
soon as I get your address. Please send your details to me at
de...
Oh what a beautiful weekend!
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Just a quick post to write about the lovely weekend I just had! Saturday
morning was spent sleeping in and relaxing, then taking a long walk along
the Bris...
Gotta LOVE autocorrect
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OK. So this is not jewellery related or in the slight artsy, sophisticated
or deeply thought-provoking. It's just hilariously funny....so if you've
had a b...
BrisStyle Mother & Child
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Just a very quick note. I had my jewellery featured on the BrisStyle Blog.
I feel so honoured to be included into this amazing group crafty people. I
am ...
Single King Parrot a frequent Visitor
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I think we have a pair of King Parrots and another single male parrot who
come into our garden for a feed. This is exciting news and we are seeing a
lot mo...
Vintage ‘inspired’ by Australian designers
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These are a few of my favourite Australian designers who are inspired by
vintage style: I love the 50′s style swimwear designs by Miss Fancypants,
they are...
Tree Love
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I often get asked where I got my tree from that I use for my market
display. Well this shop is where I ordered it from. Although I do love my
tree, being ...
Bubbles, balloons and a bit of chafing...
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The BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market was heaps of fun. And my faerie
wanderings were also lots of fun. A crackin' day. Happy kids. Lots and lots
of...
See you on the flipside fellow bloggers :)
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What a crazy month March was! There was the BrisStyle market in the
beginning (there's some pics below of some lovely stalls on the day), and
of course the...
taking over
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The general busy-ness of life is getting in the way of blog-land - kids,
family, work, school, jellygnite, BrisSyle ...
The last BiDM was fun and I'm geari...
I Love Food - Vapiano Brisbane
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Tonight, I was lucky enough to try Vapiano for the second time at their
launch party (along with 500 of my closest friends!). Vapiano is an
international i...
Acid Etched Jewellery
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I spent some time on the weekend setting up a ferric nitrate bath to do
some sterling silver etching.
I did a course with Rebecca Ward at the Brisbane Ins...
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