It is early Autumn here Around this time of year, I often encounter and follow butterflies. Butterflies, along with cicadas, have always fascinated me. Now, thanks to an art challenge, hosted by Sue Field and Kate Hicks, I am inspired to journal about them. During...
Last week I finished my latest miniature project called ‘My Secret Garden.’ For the project, I transformed the interior of a book box into a mini garden using a range of materials. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett was my inspiration. While...
Over Christmas, I discovered Elsa Beskow, a Swedish children’s author. I was looking through my sister Kirsty’s library when I came across The Children of the Forest and Christopher’s Garden. They were such delightful reads! Ever since, I have been...
Recently I discovered Jane Tanner’s beautiful books about fairies. Jane is an acclaimed Australian illustrator who lives in Melbourne. She has been won many prestigious awards, in the CBCA of the Year Awards in several categories. Her picture books,...
As I shared in a recent vblog, I washed alpaca fleece for the first time and now, thanks to Anne Einsel Vickery’s book, The Art of Feltmaking, I am exploring different felt making techniques. In this blog, I review the book and share the key ideas I have gained...
