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
Imbolc falls at the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Traditionally, it marks the moment when winter begins to loosen its grip and the first signs of new growth appear — even if the weather still feels cold and the landscape still looks bare. In practical terms, Imbolc is about preparation … Continue reading Imbolc — Clearing Space for What Is Beginning to Grow
This card arrived quietly, somewhere between frost and movement. The garden still looks bare at first glance, but when I slow down and really look, there are signs everywhere. Buds forming on branches. Bulbs I planted back in autumn pushing up their first small green shoots. A reminder that what looked still was never dead … Continue reading Midwinter Thaw
Art Cards for the turning year. I’m sitting in my studio looking out at a bare tree and a dormant garden. Everything feels paused. The borders are stripped back, the ground is resting, and the shapes of things are suddenly clear without their leaves. It’s a view that feels honest at this time of year … Continue reading Midwinter: tending the quiet places
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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