Monthly Archives: June 2010

Midwinter mandarin lanterns

Posted on Saturday, 26 June 2010 by

I’ve been quietly celebrating a few things this week: Monday, of course, was the Winter solstice; on Tuesday my man returned home to me after several weeks away visiting his family on the other side of the world; and on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Craft projects, Nature, Our family and animals, Seasons, Tutorials, Winter | 11 Comments

Plant skeletons

Posted on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 by

My head’s been so full this week, I’ve simply not managed to find the mental space to sort out what I wanted to post, let alone actually sit in front of the computer and put a post together. But I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Nature, Winter | 4 Comments

Pin board inspiration

Posted on Thursday, 10 June 2010 by

Oh dear! It’s funny how life can sometimes just stop you dead in your tracks for a while. I’ve been flying along this week juggling all sorts (getting things ready for my shop, giving Reiki treatments, attending meetings, celebrating my … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Colour palettes, Kimono, Mood boards, My Shop, Travel | 4 Comments

Kimono paper tape PREVIEW!

Posted on Monday, 7 June 2010 by

I can’t wait any longer! I have to give you a preview of something fun I’ve been working on recently for my soon-to-be-open shop (which will be up and running this week for sure!). I’ve been creating sets of kimono … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Craft projects, Kimono, My Shop, Tutorials, Vintage | 4 Comments

Vintage kimono palette

Posted on Friday, 4 June 2010 by

I’ve been spending a lot of time these past few days being creative with photos I’ve taken of my vintage kimono collection over the years, as I get stock ready to launch my Etsy shop. Below is part of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork / Illustration / Design, Colour palettes, Craft projects, Kimono, My Shop, Vintage | 6 Comments

Display jars for treasures

Posted on Wednesday, 2 June 2010 by

I seem to have a bit of a treasure theme going on at the moment…and in particular, ways of storing treasures. First there was the pirate’s treasure bag, and now it’s a beautiful way of displaying flotsam and jetsam and other bounty … Continue reading →

Posted in Craft projects, Friends, Nature, Sustainable solutions, Tutorials, Vintage | 5 Comments