โ a creative practice for marking the year as it unfolds For years, Iโve tried to keep a bullet journal. I loved the idea of it โ the neat calendars, the trackers, the promise of reflection โ but in reality, I mostly just made the pages. I didnโt return to them, didnโt use them in… Continue reading Art Cards for the Turning Year
Tag: Craft
A Little Festive Fair Moment
This evening I pulled together a very last-minute craft stall for our school fair using all sorts of random leftover stock I had tucked away. It wasnโt polished or planned โ just gathered, displayed, and shared โ and it ended up being such a lovely experience. Itโs the first time Iโve done a craft stall… Continue reading A Little Festive Fair Moment
A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration
A Family Day Trip. Somerset House: The Spell or The Dream Our first stop was Somerset House, home to The Spell or The Dream, a striking installation by Turner Prize-winning artist Tai Shani. The centerpiece is a 10 ร 3 m luminous blue sculptureโa hand-painted, gently breathing figure suspended in a glass box, poised between… Continue reading A Day in London: Art, Nostalgia & Inspiration
Fantasy Doll
I've always been fascinated by ancient cultures. On one of my journeys into the internet I discovered the story of Blodeuwedd (pronounced Blod-ey-weth) ,the story and character really captivated me. Inspired by the story I created a doll, and here she is my Blodeuwedd doll, with owl cape, hand embroidered dress and lace up boots.… Continue reading Fantasy Doll
A Medal for Mum
Button Christmas Tree
National Cupcake Day
https://youtu.be/35Mn9CU__Ns?si=QjdRdm6e06lehkAK https://enagreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/felt-cupcake-template-by-ena-green1.pdf As it's national cupcake day I thought this deserved a re-share. It's also an excuse to eat some cupcakes.