So Ribbiting

Another artwork finished, 'So Ribbiting'

 

 

This was a special request from my Aunty for Christmas, she wanted something bright & a frog for her new bathroom. I gave it a good four coates of glossy sealer to help protect it from the steam. Below photo shows some of the steps through the process.

Not the best of photo's, I must get better at that!

Mel x

Holidays & Art

We're back from our holiday in Tassie & I've just started another painting. I've only spent a couple of hours on it so far, but thought I'd share a sneak peek of the under layers.

I love that my kids love painting and crafting with me. We have so much fun together!

I just love this photo of my babies looking out the plane window. Such a hard/busy trip but oh so exciting for the kids. Luckily I had Nan join me for a set of extra hands and company.... We had a lovely week :)

Hope you've enjoyed the summer weather and had a break away too xx

Smokey

One of my fave paintings from last year, 'Smokey'.

Named after my little scooter that blew that much smoke when I first brought it, that the smoke over took me at a give way sign!! Ever since that first ride, my scooter was called smokey haha. I loved that scooter, it was even the same vintage as me! I've sold it on now, but this painting makes me smile of the fun times I had on smokey :)

Mel x

Change

Well I haven't written a blog post in quite some time!! It is safe to say my life has been turned upside down this past two months, and my once love of my life/husband has decided we've grown apart and needed to go our separate ways. *insert tears here* I've since moved with my two babies, 1 and 2 years old, back to my hometown of Forbes to be nearer family & friends for some much needed support. I'm very sad that chapter of my life has now closed, but looking onwards and upwards to a brighter future.

Whilst my life's possessions are packed in boxes for this past month awaiting a move to our new house, I'm missing the creative outlet. I'm really looking forward to getting into our new house and setting up home for the kids & I and getting some routine back into our lives. Also, I'm really, really, looking forward to unpacking all of my art, craft, jewellery making, sewing possessions to setup my new studio *squeals*. I haven't been creating anything lately and haven't had much exciting news to share - but I'm now back to the blogging world and looking forward to a brighter future & hopefully some cretaive pursuits to share :)

Thought I'd make this post to share a new business card I've just created and ordered today. I'm hoping to start selling some of the things I create this year - it's very daunting and nothing I've attempted before, but why not!? I'm obviously scared no one will like what I create and it could all be a flop, but I can't lose without trying (and the business cards were FREE via an email offer, thank you Vistaprint haha). I read a great quote somewhere on Facebook today, 'don't spend time prioritising your schedule, but instead schedule your priorities' I love creating as my outlet and would one day love to earn an income doing what I enjoy so much.

Anyway, that's enough rambling for now ;) take a look at the card I've created and tell me what you think!? Even better, tell me what I should sell? Do you prefer art, jewellery, sewn items, nappy wallet cases, or my personalised Instagram magnets/key rings? Open to suggestions :)






















Thanks for reading and wishing everyone the very best for a happy healthy new year ahead.

Love Mel x

Kate the Great

Woo finished Kate the Great!! Happy with how she has turned out. My first real mixed media artwork, keen to try more now!
Must keep my eyes peeled for some more good images.

Here's the final work:

Work in progress

We have had a great weekend.. Some quiet family time, swimming lessons with our babies, date night out, and and some creativity inbetween.

Yesterday I whipped up an apron for Will as he is always trying to wear mine, which is way too big. I've used some navy drill and a softie panel from the my material stash. We do not need more soft toys around this house so out the doggy panel is now an appliqué pocket on the from of apron for some decoration. I've also left the top of puppy's head open so Will can keep cooking utensils in (the kids love pockets and stashing things!) I've also made the tie around the waist with velcro, much easier for Will to get in and out of!

I'm happy with how it turned out, I should have made a pattern out if it. Might do that and make another for Hannah. Here's the final product:

 

 

I've also made a start in the layering of a green tree frog requested by my Aunty. My first request, how exciting :) this is still a work in progress, but thought I'd put a little preview so you can see the layers building.

Now it's Monday, back to the day job of Accounting. The joys ha!

Until next time,
Mel x

Babies sleeping

Thismorning has been a hard one, mainly because we're all tired after a restless nights sleep! Kids were playing up and I had little patience. After about 1000 of my beads were spilt on the ground by Master William, we all packed up and went for a shop and play at the park. Bliss :)

Now they are both tired out and down for a nap, so I'm starting a new painting for some relaxation!

Thought I'd post a few pics from yesterday & today.

All dressed up waiting for the trick or treaters

 

A picture of an artwork through the layers - (still in progress)

 

 

Horse watching ;)

 

Happy boy playing at the park!! love.

 

 

 

Just starting some underlayers for the next artwork. (going to be a green frog! lol)

 

 

After a quick blog post, I might go and put the next layer on the painting. I have a beautiful crochet piece I've found - so going to try painting it and stamping into painting for some pattern. Not sure how it will turn out yet. I'll post a photo if it works!!

 

Mel x