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Flowers, flowers, and more flowers...

As 2010 draws to a close I find myself dreaming of springtime already....gorgeous new colourways in my new flower corsage collection for 2011. Happy New Year,dear readers, may all your wishes come true for you in the coming year. Embrace every moment! PLEASE CLICK HERE to see the full collection of flower pins currently for sale in my store

Lots in the pipeline!

There are so many things happening in the studio this week I hardly know where to begin! I havebeen creating all kinds of gorgeous goodies, but will begin today by showing you these lovely textile art beads....a little time consuming, but well worth the effort, as the delicate layers of paints and dye appear throughout-lovely! Sets of these are available in my store PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GO THERE NOW!

'JOIN ME' mixed media fabric book...

This is the second in my Dreamsacpe series. The book measures (approx) 4" x 6" and is made from fabric which has been primed and painted. I have then included artwork which been added using permanent ink,paints and colour pigments. The words inside read 'come and join me,ride the breeze,over the mountains-we sparkle and scatter on the wind-' and are accompanied by a flow of dream images,finishing with a beautiful hand-pressed pansy flower, which has been carefully sealed to preserve. The book folds concertina style and ties neatly closed with a ribbon and the outer cover is also hand decorated with designs too. It is available for sale HERE IN MY STORE -(just click here for details)

CARE

'Care' is a new mixed media Art Doll that I have just finished/ Layers of hand dyed fabric and a generous scattering of seashells from my personal collection embellish her body. Her wings are made from my hand dyed wool and silk fibers, which have been lightly wired and embroidered in delicate swirls-just beautiful! Available for sale in my ebay store PLEASE CLICK HERE to visit!

new tags sets in store now!

Drop by my store for the latest updates, lots of scrummy new handmade supplies and unique artworks now available! CLICK HERE!

NEW! Tags Book online now!

I am delighted to be offering for sale this lovely fabric art concertina style book, made from heaps of yummy fabrics . It is filled with a selection of five (5) darling little tags, all handmade textile art ,stamped with words such as care,love,always...plus faces and pretty embroidered designs. The whole thing folds up concertina style and slips into a case made from vintage fabric.Every surface is embellished lavishly,inside and out! Nothing to stop you, of course, using the folding booklet to keep your own special keepsakes in and taking out the tags to embellish your journals,art, or even special gifts. Each tag is layered intricately and many of my own hand dyed fabrics are used too. Each is finished with stunning colourful yarns,ribbons and fibers. Tags measure an average of about 2" long. This book,closed, measures ( approximately ) 4" x 3",( not including all the trails of lace and fiber embellishments) and ( approx) 2" or so thick. A really delightful

She Did Not Fear The Dark

Just completed! This is a haunting acrylic painting 'She Did Not Fear The Dark', 6" x 12" in size, on block gallery-wrapped canvas. Sides are painted black, so ready to be hung without the need for a frame. An absolute pleasure to create, I am thrilled at the way this has turned out. She is currently available for sale in my store PLEASE CLICK HERE to visit there now!

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Works In Progress...

Shots from a couple of new paintings I have been sketching out this week ....

'Heart' Altered Block Sculpture

This is a new altered wooden block sculpture and is currently available for sale in my store HERE

Nectarines and Plum Juice

Following my post yesterday, just to let you know 'Nectarines and Plum Juice' ( see below for more details) is now available for sale HERE!

Nectarines and Plum Juice

'Nectarines and Plum Juice' is one of my most favourite mixed media creations to date! I am so delighted to be sharing this piece with you here-it is also available for sale-link details to follow very shortly, but I was keen to get the photo collages up on my blog here first, I'm so very proud of it. I have a series of 'Dreamscape' mixed media fabric books planned for the next few weeks ( or possibly months if I find the inspiration to continue for longer!) The book measures (approx) 4" x 6" and is made from fabric which has been primed and painted. The drawings have then been added using permanent ink and colour pigments. The words inside read 'nectarines and plum juice-elegant and unusual-when the birds join us-we will sing together!' and are accompanied by a flow of dream images. The book folds concertina style and ties neatly shut with a ribbon. the outer cover is also hand decorated too. Can be stored folded shut, or is also sturdy enough

ACEO 'Flower Song'

Mixed media art doll aceo, newly created this week! Available for sale online soon-watch this space for details!

Sweet Romance Art Doll

I have finally completed the art doll that I posted 'in progress' shots of a few posts ago! She is entitled 'Sweet Romance' and is created using a papier mache handmade body base,dressed in my own hand dyed fabrics and embroidery. Her face is created in clay, which I have painted and added silk fiber hair and headdress. The most delicate wings are lavishly embroidered fibers and netting, lightly wired for shape. lastly her beautiful layered skirt is covered in pockets,again made using my hand dyed and richly colourful fabrics and tucked inside each pocket is a tag stamped and stitched with a loving theme.( heart,love,emotion,adore,kisses...etc). An absolute beauty this piece would grace any art collection-and what is more, she is currently looking for a new home! Contact me if interested for more details. Lots more photos available on request! CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR AN ENLARGED DETAIL VIEW!

Full Of Emotion

Filled With Emotion is a new mixed media art doll on 5" x 7" canvas . Delightful piece includes my own hand dyed wool fibers,altered wooden block,handmade textile art beads, inks,paints,fabrics and fibers-beautiful mix of textures and colour!

new ACEOS In store now!

This photo-collage is a small sampling of some of my latest ACEO designs, all created using delightful one of a kind embellishments and my own hand dyed silk fibers and fabrics. Rich in colour and totally unique, I have created darling little pockets in many of these for extra detail and interest, so each contains a miniature tag inside!You can click on the image for an enlarged view and please do check out further details in my store by simply clicking HERE! What are ACEOs???? ACEO is the acronym for "Art Cards Editions and Originals". An ACEO is a small piece of art that can be defined by it's convenient 2.5 x 3.5 inch size. (Standard trading card size) ACEOs are VERY different from trading cards however, because they are CREATED and traded or sold by artists. All my ACEOs are absolute ORIGINAL pieces of art! (Some artists choose to sell prints of their work -'editions' ) ACEOs are created in any medium available in the art world. Artists are creating t

In progress....

I am working on a new art doll, using some of my hand dyed silk fibers and fabrics....wonderful colours! Just a few tasters today, more details to follow!

Fabric Art Tags

Brand new set of 6 tags for all your collage/journal/artistic creations! These have stamped words 'flower,fly,blossom,flutter,leaf,petals'. All stitched onto fabrics and embellished with lovely fibers. They measure between 2" -4",roughly,or somewhere inbetween!Very effective!Currently available ( along with many other various sets in my store HERE now! Check 'em out while they're still available!

Fabric Art Book...

this is a selection of pictures taken of my latest fabric art album, currently available for sale HERE! - please follow the link for more photos and details. I'm so pleased with this piece, it's wonderfully tactile! It is filled with pockets and tags of handmade textile art goodies. Loosely themed around nature,( flowers,leaves and butterflies mostly!), this piece is lavishly embellished and crammed with detail. Inside there are 8 (eight) pages ( not including the covers which are also richly decorated inside!) of layered fabric collage which includes lace,papers,vintage images,beads,buttons and stitchery, including my own hand dyed fabric and papers . The front cover is embellished with real dried flowers,just beautiful!

poor neglected blog....

It's that time of year again when I am trying to juggle too many tasks, and right when I SHOULD be blogging to let you lovely readers all know what I am up to, I find I have scarcely the time! I PROMISE that this week I will be sure to return to daily updates...there, I've said it in writing now so will have to come through for you :)

Join My Page on Facebook!

Facebook user? Please click ****HERE**** to go visit my fanpage on facebook-first place for updates and also monthly giveaways-simply click to 'like' my page for a chance to win now!! Libra Art Doll ( SOLD) Facebook user? Please click ****HERE**** to go visit my fanpage on facebook-first place for updates and also monthly giveaways-simply click to 'like' my page for a chance to win now!!

Wedding Flowers

I'm really hoping that the bride who has order a heap of flowers for the ladies in her wedding party will be sharing photos with me after the big day-what a wonderful combination of colours!

new accessories for sale

Just a little smattering of the lovely new accessories I have been working on lately-limited stocks available so why not drop by my store and do a bit of gift shopping right now? CLICK HERE!

Mission accomplished...as yet untitled...I sure hope she likes it!!

work in progress continues.....

More snippets from my latest piece...it's progressing well now, lots of lovely layers and textural details and just a few hints of sparkle! Finished photos to follow soon I hope!!