This New Moon card features a dandelion painted in shades of luminous blue against a deep midnight sky. Dandelions are often dismissed as weeds, yet they are among the most resilient plants we know. They grow wherever they can find a foothold, adapt to changing conditions and continue to thrive regardless of what others think … Continue reading New Moon Art Card – Dandelion
For the past few months I have been working on a new collection of wearable textile art called Curious Adornments. Inspired by folklore, nature, wild gardens and the creatures that capture my imagination, this first collection features a gathering of owls, hares and bees. Each piece has been created by hand in my Leicestershire garden … Continue reading Curious Adornments: A Collection of Textile Statement Necklaces
For the new moon on 17 April I made this card, First Steps. The shape at the centre is an egg, inspired by Ukrainian pysanky and by the egg motif that has been appearing in the shrine pieces I have been making. An egg feels like the right symbol for this particular moon: something quiet … Continue reading First Steps New Moon 17th April
A circle held, a life unfolding This card is built around a circle. A continuous pattern, interwoven and unbroken — something ancient, something steady. I painted it in metallic tones so it catches the light, sitting against a deep indigo wash that feels like night settling in. At the centre, a small cluster of pink … Continue reading Full Pink Moon – 2nd April
At the Spring Equinox the year comes into balance. Day and night stand equal for a brief moment before the light begins to lengthen and warmth slowly returns. Ostara is a festival of awakening, fertility and new life — a time when seeds begin to stir beneath the soil and possibilities begin to take shape. … Continue reading Ostara — The Quiet Beginning
The final week before Christmas has its own kind of energy — bright, busy, a little chaotic, and full of lists. So I like to balance it with small, soothing, handmade moments that help me slow down and reconnect with the season. Nothing complicated.Nothing overwhelming.Just simple, colourful makes that bring joy into the final days … Continue reading Last-Minute Handmade Christmas Ideas: Cosy Creative Projects for a Calm Festive Week
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