Sometimes a project is simply about making something because you can’t stop thinking about it. After spending the day at a wonderful Mister Finch workshop, I came home with frogs still hopping around in my imagination. Rather than packing for my trip to France, I found myself reaching for a piece of emerald velvet and … Continue reading A Velvet Frog for France
I missed making my New Moon card yesterday. For a moment I was frustrated with myself, but then I realised this personal practice isn’t about perfect timing. It’s about taking a moment to pause, reflect and create. Frogs have been very much on my mind recently. Last weekend I spent a wonderful day at a … Continue reading New Moon | Taking the Scenic Route
As June's Full Moon rises, I've been reflecting on abundance. When I first sat down to create this month's art card, I imagined drawing a moon overflowing with flowers and intricate illustration. I wanted to create something that felt rich and full. Then I looked down. Scattered across my studio floor were pieces of beautifully … Continue reading Full Moon | Gratitude
– a creative practice for marking the year as it unfolds For years, I’ve tried to keep a bullet journal. I loved the idea of it — the neat calendars, the trackers, the promise of reflection — but in reality, I mostly just made the pages. I didn’t return to them, didn’t use them in … Continue reading Art Cards for the Turning Year
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 wasn’t polished or planned – just gathered, displayed, and shared – and it ended up being such a lovely experience. It’s the first time I’ve done a craft stall … Continue reading A Little Festive Fair Moment
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