Back to Basics

After losing my mojo for so long and focusing on the expression of words rather than scrpbooking, I recently found my scissors and reintroduced them to some great paper! These layouts are basic, in comparison to my heavily embellished and layered projects of the past. But the fresh, feminie pages lend themselves to some great photos that will become the true draw card on the layout.

Sunset Gold

Fiji Inspriation

Recently went to Fiji with friends and was completely inspired by the tropical island landscapes. A friend commented to me on the last day, that even when I am relaxing I never seem to turn off my artists eye or my creative mind. This was an unexpected compliment and I guess looking back on some of my photos I can see what she meant... Just seems it is easier for my to see past the obvious to more eclectic shots. Fiji inspiraton begins with a photo I have called The Hibisucs Cafe!

Edible Art

I am so wonderfully jealous of people who can bake and make cakes. This masterpiece was made for my daughters fourth birhtday party, themed rock star fairies. The expression on her face when she saw her cake was not anything I could put into words. Thanks you to Samantha, my friend and the most incredible person in the kitchen I know.

Christmas Memories

Life has been so busy recently. Christmas, new love, lost love, birthday parties and holidays. In turn , I have been very slack in updating my blog and sharing my artwork and inspiration. Here is a little reflection on Christmas 2010. This year was the first time the children helped hang the glass decorations and ornate baubles for the tree. Learning to stand back and admire the beauty and brilliance of the festive season.

Masquerade Art

For a few years now I have gone to the annual Star Ballroom Spring Ball. This year was a masquerade ball and I loved hand making my mask. Swarovski crystals, teardrop jewells, and coloured beads in shades of pink complimented my beaded strapless gown. Beneath the mask, I had a hand painted replica complete with crystals.

Silly Kids Antics

Sometimes my creative energy tranfers from paper and craft to silly antics with children. As the coordinator of community events all of my time over the past few weeks has been in the final planning of the City of Fremantle School Holiday Festival and Mental Health Week Rockingham Rocks to stress Less Youth Day. As you will see from my photo selection, these events were still all about expression and creativity.... face painitng, bubble madness, dancing, fairy fun and so much more.