Viva la Frida - oh what a night!
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Frida and the Bird by Shelley Mcdonald
The opening night of Viva La Frida - The Exhibition at the Circle Galleryin West End on Friday night was absolutely m...
Let's go shopping ... the non-rhyming edition
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We all know that that orange and purple do not rhyme with any other word/s.
But apparently there are over 70 words* that are flying solo. Those words
have ...
• MT MAGIC •
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Ok I'll admit I was pretty bored, but look how cute this plain white little
bin looks now that I have covered it with Japanese Washi Tape. It's
definatley ...
let's go shopping
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Hibiscus - real flower necklace from Ahoy Ahimsa
Linen tea towel - hand screen printed from Paluma Print
Knitted clutch purse - Jaffa from Rock Ribbons
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And the winner is...
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Thank you so much for all the entries, shares, kind words and lovely
birthday wishes on my giveaway last week. What a fabulous way to have a
birthday I th...
... new creations
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... from my studio this week have kept me at bay (and happy) this week.
It's been an incredibly busy week but I'm really pleased with some of my
projects c...
Felt Flowers Inspiration
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Just wanted to say a BIG Thankyou to all those that placed orders in the
March Mini Sale!
It's kept me busy the past few days.
The Creative Team played wit...
Four
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Four quite random, nature-inspired things:
1. I found a small, injured rainbow lorikeet hiding under a bush in the
garden. Its foot was mangled, an...
Snazzy journalist interview
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A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by a freelance journalist, Jayvia
Magini (Rave magazine), asking if she could do an article on yours truly.
Ummm … ...
I’m off to Asia Next Week! Got any tips for me?
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{image by Star Tour} This time next week I’ll be on a plane winging from
Brisbane to Kuala Lumpur, on the first leg of my Asian adventure! My
girlfriend Mi...
Amazing!
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Easter is slowly settling in my mind...
Sometimes I come across some things that I find really "Incroyable" ...
Image Source via Pinterest
Source: sublimest...
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Has anyone else discovered the app called Draw Something? Free to
download... Like a game of pictionary and you can play against others
who've downloaded t...
A Bride of Amazement
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[image: Photobucket]
for three muses
This post *was* going to be about grief and loss. It’s two years this week
since some of us lost a dear friend, Miss...
... on the coming of Autumn.
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It's been raining here. Lots. Yesterday when it stopped for a moment I went
out to check on the chooks and became distracted by the compost... the
whole lo...
Emerging "Patterns"
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Have you noticed the emerging trend this upcoming season?
* It's all about the patterns ....... *
.....and you will find no lac...
Ryan Adams
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My husband is a Ryan Adams freak, so last week we journeyed up to Brisbane,
to his little piece of heaven, a concert with Ryan unplugged, supported by Jason...
made.it additions
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Just popped a few wools onto made it-hand dyed organic...this will take you
to my store there.
Am sleepy today after a lovely but tiring few days- sharing...
It's Rabbit Season
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Summer has slid seamlessly into Autumn, and why not? We've already had six
months of Autumn disguised as Summer, so we shouldn't notice the difference.
E...
A Break
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Well its been a while between posts but I decided that I needed a bit of a
break in the new year. This has meant no markets, no blogging, and I must
admit...
Hello Old Friend
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Crocheting was the first ever craft I learnt. I still have all the hooks my
Grandmother gave me. Unfortunately they have seen better days largely
because...
Counting Sheep Corner
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My sister and I visited her favourite cafe while I was in Sydney so I
purchased some coffee beans to bring home and enjoy with Ryo. Somehow it
makes me fe...
Sunday 4 March at South Bank
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Please don't rain! I've had a string of crappy market days of late, so I'm
asking the makers of shitty weather to defer the rain until Monday. Rain or
shi...
More Monoprinting
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I've just finished another three hour workshop on monoprinting with Sandra
Pearce. My first exposure to this art form was way back in September and I
had n...
My mess
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I have made a mess out of it. Literally. Sometimes I don’t know where to
start with tidying things up and getting on with the jobs that need to be
done. Ta...
Getting My Groove Back
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In the last couple of weeks, I’ve done more painting than I probably did
during the whole of last year. There were lots of reasons for it including
work (m...
VIVA
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On the 9th March I'm taking part in a mixed exhibition called "Viva la
Frida" at The Circle Gallery, Westend. It will run for a week, and features
the wo...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
2 comments:
Thanks for including my photo in your lovely, sunny treasury! This set of golden lovelies makes me happy :)
thanks you crazy kids! Love it. Talented bunch we've got here.
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