Six of you lucky crafters will receive a bumper pack of Pepper & Friends paper craft products which will include glittered papers, brads, decoupage pad, ribbon stickers, printed cards and envelopes.
Good luck!! Helz x
Monday, 7 December 2009
Competition Time....
My new crafty collection is due out next month, called "Pepper and Friends".... and the lovely people at Trimcraft are running a great competition.
Six of you lucky crafters will receive a bumper pack of Pepper & Friends paper craft products which will include glittered papers, brads, decoupage pad, ribbon stickers, printed cards and envelopes.
Good luck!! Helz x
Six of you lucky crafters will receive a bumper pack of Pepper & Friends paper craft products which will include glittered papers, brads, decoupage pad, ribbon stickers, printed cards and envelopes.
Good luck!! Helz x
Monday, 16 November 2009
Friday, 30 October 2009
Slindon Church
The village of Slindon has scarecrows in loads of the cottages gardens... and now the Church too! We went for a browse around the Church, I can never resist a peek at stained glass windows, and organ pipes!
Slindon Pumpkins
Just a few miles away from us is a little village called Slindon, where we buy our pumpkins and squashes.... a beautiful display is always there to greet us!
Friday, 23 October 2009
Inspiring Art in Children
Friday afternoons are my "Community Artist" days, when I go into a local school to teach the KS1 and KS2 children various art projects. This term, we have combined 2 groups in KS2, to do still life studies using various mediums. So far, they have really struggle using charcoal, so I decided to offer up some suggestions in the hope that, after the holidays, we can inspire them to enjoy using charcoal! It's been MANY years since I used charcoal, but here is the result of my effort!
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
An "Ahhhhh" moment....
I was just browsing through some of my photos which I have taken for work inspiration, and saw this one from a couple of years ago!
Thursday, 15 October 2009
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Seaside surprises
One of our days down at the beach this year was full of surprises... when Coco found some crystals and a fossil. It had been after a couple fo really stormy days, so was a perfect beach-combing day! When I was asked "Mummy can I go paddling?", obviously the answer was yes.. the next time I looked up from my sketch book, I saw my little angel MORE than just paddling! Hey-ho, you're only young once!
Friday, 9 October 2009
Amberley Museum
We had a fab day out a couple of weeks ago at Amberley Museum, an old chalk pit which has been turned into a wonderful "working" museum. They had a Crafts and Skills day, where the children got to try our broom making, felt making, candle decorating, wood turning, pottery... so much, that I can't remember it all! If you are ever in Sussex, I would highly recommend the museum. The staff and volunteers are so helpful, knowledgable and friendly, it really is like stepping back to the 1920's!
http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/
http://www.amberleymuseum.co.uk/
Busy Brushes
Back onto Christmas images for a few weeks now, and here is a small selection from a collection I have been working on.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009
New designs licensed for Cross Stitch
A couple of new designs have been licensed for cross stitch....
As well as Coco Cat above, there is also a Snowman design, ready for that "C" word a few months away!!!
Sunday, 20 September 2009
How Long....?
I know I deserve to have my wrists slapped, as it's been weeks since I last posted!! Work has been hectic throughout the summer holidays... and of course having to entertain Coco! I have to admit, she is a superstar at entertaining herself (not always so great at the clearing up afterwards!) so although work has been manic, I don't think Coco felt too neglected!
I can't post up much about my busy schedule, but here are a couple of sketch previews from 2 of my recent jobs... to whet your appetite! There will be more news later in the year, and early in 2010!
I can't post up much about my busy schedule, but here are a couple of sketch previews from 2 of my recent jobs... to whet your appetite! There will be more news later in the year, and early in 2010!
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Thanks for the teachers
It's that time of year again when we like to say a BIG thank you to Chloe's teacher and teaching assistants for all the effort they have put in throughout the school terms. So here are 3 little hand-painted "Ruffles Puppy" Thank You cards which we will attach to their pressies....
Monday, 20 July 2009
New Images Released for Craft Stamps
Ruffles Puppy is amongst the new images which have been released for crafty people! They are licensed through Stampavie. They will be available internationally around the end of August through retailers and on-line stores.
Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Dharma Day
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Thursday, 2 July 2009
What... Christmas at this time of Year??!!
I know, I know, it's baking hot outside and I'm painting Christmas scenes!! Sadly, when it's Christmas I seem to be on summer designs and when it's summer, I'm on Christmas!! My neighbours must think I've got a screw loose, when they hear the Christmas CD playing in July!!
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Monday, 22 June 2009
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
More Monkey Business
Chloe brought home a really cute little knitted ring today,
and told me one of her friends made it... for me!
So here is a little thank you card Chloe will deliver for me tomorrow
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