Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Chevron case by 'One Busy Sloth'

This item definitely caught my eye when browsing madeit.com.au! Maybe it was the bold blue and red chevron pattern (which I love)? I also love the skinny and long shape of this handy pouch. Made with sturdy fabric, it would be a handy pouch to hold cosmetics or pens/pencils.

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Monday in the Making

Finally, the top coat has cured on my button jewellery and my chains have arrived... time to put both together...

 

This set of pendants are made with a purple, plum base with patches of grey mixed media art. This art work is then adhered onto the buttons and a glass like top coat is then applied. A twisted, wire loop is then created for each pendant and a silver plated (lead and nickel free) chain is looped through.

I hope to add some of these pendants to the store soon. To check out what is currently in stock, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Just about finished crocheting a rug, but then realised I made a mistake (Can you spot it?). I will have to undo some...

Received a present...

Finished a few purple mixed art pendant necklaces.

I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Patchwork Pillow Case by '20 Four Acres'

This week, when browsing through madeit.com, I discovered this bright and cheery pillow case. I love how this design is made up of sets of sqaures. I also love the bright green fabrics that are used. This cover reminds me of summery, grassy fields with flowers. A practical, handmade item for the house or for someone special.

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Monday in the Making

I love exploring different colour combinations. Lately, when I have found a colour combination I like, I make the paints up in bulk and use the same combination for a canvas, a set of cards and for some jewellery.

Well... it was time to discover a new colour combination and this time it uses a base of purple plum. I also decided that the first items I would make with this combination would be a set of pendants.

Here are just a few...

I made up the art work, attached it to my chosen buttons and have just added the glossy glaze. I will need to wait for it to cure before I add the hooks so that they can be attached to chains. My shipment of chains have just arrived so you will soon see these pendants (and the last set) added to my store. I have also got some lead and nickel free earring hooks on their way so that I can make some into earring sets.

To check out what is currently in store, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

A palette of purple.

Broccoli bursting in the garden.

Early almond blossoms in the backyard.

A faithful friend... not too far away.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Business Card Holder by 'Ina Sudjana'

I came across this lovely business card holder when browsing on madeit.com.au. This seller hand stitches all of their items. I love the colour combination of grey, green and yellow. I love the top stitching and I love the flower embellishment. Crafted to be sturdy and strong, this would be a handy way to keep business cards altogether.

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Monday in the Making

Last week, I had a lot of fun experimenting with placing my art on buttons with the aim to turn them into pendants.

This week, I added the glossy top coat and added wire to add the finishing touches. I have been very pleased with the way that they turned out. Here are a few photos:

I am now awaiting some chains to place these pendants on.

Since I have loved working with the colour teal and had some teal paint leftover, I decided to make a mini canvas. Here is the result:

This mini canvas is constructed using various shades of teal with splashes of grey and navy blue. This canvas is made using various mixed media techniques including paint, paper, drawing and textural techniques.

This canvas is now available in store. To visit the store, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Purchased brightly coloured plasticware.

A happy end result of my experimental pendants.

Started and finished a mini canvas.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

I found this very practical idea on the madeit.com.au site...

Hand knitted vase cosy by 'Sam and Charlie Designs'

I love this beautiful vase cosy. A perfect way to transform an ordinary glass jar into a vase. I love the colour and I love the cable pattern, to add a little texture. Simply gorgeous!

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Monday in the Making

I have thoroughly enjoy the time that I spend making my mixed media Art. I have created cards and canvases using this technique. 

I've always wondered whether my Art could be displayed in different forms and over the weekend I began experimenting making my Art into pendants.

 Currently, I am about half way through my experimental process, however, I am so pleased with how these pendants are turning out. I just need to add a little more detail and add a glassy top coat and then these pendants will be turned into necklaces. Hopefully the rest of my experiment works out well.

To see current mixed media items in store, click here

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Braving wind, rain and hail storms.

Witnessing a couple of snow white mornings.

Experimenting with my Art.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

I searched madeit.com.au this week for something girly and pink. I personally don't have any little girls, however, I do have two gorgeous little nieces. When I spotted this item, I thought that it would look very sweet in a little girl's hair...

Felt Birdie Hair Clip - by 'Two Hoots and Ruby'

These little clips are handmade. I love their simple design and outline. I love the detailed embroidery and I love the simple bow embellishment. What a cute little item.. perfect for a gift!

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Monday in the Making

I have been determined to begin creating Christmas cards earlier, giving me a more relaxed and achieveable time frame to complete them in. In the past, it has been a little more stressful as I have left it until mid December before starting. This time round, though, I have started.

Over the week I have completed around 15 cards, however, I also added some general greetings to make some everyday greeting cards with the same colour scheme.

These cards will be added to the store very soon. To check out what is in store, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Making some yummy finger food to take to a church lunch.

Finished a stack of cards.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Superhero set by "Signed with love"

I love this bright and beautiful set, ready to transform a child into a superhero. I love the star motif and the ability to personalise the cape. I love the matching cuff and mask to complete the outfit, ready for hours of imaginative play.

For more handmade products and gift ideas, visit madeit.com.au (click here).

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Monday in the Making

I have had a little extra time over this past week to spend on some creating. I have been busy finishing off a crochet project and I have started a new project...

It seems that everytime that Christmas time rolls around, I am in a mad rush to create cards and gifts. Therefore, this year I decided to make a start early. Most of this set will be made into Christmas cards, however, there are some that are going to be made into general greeting cards. Some will be for my personal use, some will be added to the store.

I used a similar blue/red combination in my last canvas project and wanted to use a similar combination for a card set. Very happy with the progress so far...

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Had family over to visit for a holiday.

Crafting together with my mum...

... working on a new project.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

The Weekend in Snapshots

Bathed my furry friend.

Preparing for the end of this week.

Took some photos of my latest project.

I hope you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wedesday - What caught my eye...

The weather is beginning to have a bite of coolness to it. After looking through madeit.com.au, I found this unique item...

Felted scarf wrap by 'Yadviga'

I love the uniqueness of this item and the ability to wear this item various ways. I love the speckles of colour on the brown background. It would make a lovely shawl or scarf to highlight an outfit and to create a bit of warmth. What an eye catcing piece!

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Monday in the Making

It has been a very busy week. It is that time of the term again where due dates for assessments are quickly looming. Hence, activity in the studio has been minimal...

...however, after a mammoth effort on Saturday, I was able to take some time off from work and unwind with some creativity...

I am so close to finishing this project! Last Monday I showed the tree image that I created on the canvas. This weekend, I adhered all the pieces and added paint and a quote. I did a bit of drawing and highlighting. Just a few more steps to go...

For completed cards and canvases, check out my Madeit store (click here).

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The Weekend in Snapshots

We welcomed a new car. Just a little sad to see the old one go...

It's that time of the term again, therefore this machine became my friend...

... I just had to spend some time mixing up some paint and creating.

I hope you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

This week, I went searching madeit.com.au for some aqua coloured finds... Here is something that caught my eye...

Little Dumpling Coin Purse by 'Kerri's Hangups'

How cute! This little purse could hold your loose change and more... I love the retro, bright coloured fabric and design. I love the large, clip openers. This would make a lovely gift for any lady (I'm also thinking of the hard-to-buy-for teenage girl) or why not keep it for yourself!

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Monday in the Making

I simply love making my mixed media cards...however, I have been itching (for a little while now) to create a bigger canvas. I felt that it needed a tree...

This is a sneak peak at what has been created so far... The background is pretty well complete and consists of a blue and red based colour combination. I am now working on the tree, using a variety of recycyled materials. They are not necessary going to look like these original materials by the time I finish with them. After that stage is complete, it will be a matter of drawing in some details and adding my phrase.

Other completed mixed media products, including canvases and cards are in currently available in my store (click here)

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The Weekend in Snapshots

 Went for a lovely bush walk with some family...

... in lovely country.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

This week, I decided to search for some blue coloured items on madeit.com.au and this gorgeous item appeared...

Blue snowflake teardrop pendant by 'Glass Rainbows'

This item is stunning! I love the teardrop shape and I love the tiny snowflakes that are captured in the blue resin. A gorgeous, wintery accessory...

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