Photoshoot.

These are just a few shots from our photoshoot (with some of the faces from the previous post). Certain people kept trying to dip their toes in the milk jug, which held up the proceedings somewhat. The red head is looking a bit nervous...

We were going for the 'un-ironed background' effect!

My Creative Space

Purple eyeshadow anyone?

This is my Creative Space this morning.

For more creative spaces, head over to Kootoyoo and have a nosey at what everyone else is up to!

Blokes

With Valentines fast approaching, I thought I had better make some more boys!

I am still finding their faces a challenge, as I am more used to painting the girls.

Maybe they need bushier eyebrows?

20 Years Ago...

I wanted to go to Art School.

I instead went to the other side of the world.

These are all from school sketch books of mine from the ages of 14-17 years old.

Most would be projects we had to do.

I really didn't like doing self portraits. (so I used sickly colours on this one!)

Nana Walker. I drew this the year that Grandad passed away(I was 16). She has a hint of a train brooch at her neck to remember him.

So Kind.

A lovely lady i know has kindly given me boxes and boxes of old trim, lace, ric rac, fabric....
Thank you Maureen!!!!

And this is a coin purse to go with my nieces doll, made from her baby clothes.

There is a hidden pocket in the front, for chocolate coins!

Finally, some just finished custom mades.

Crafty Opinions Please!

I'm stuck. And I don't know what to do...


Its these finishing touches sometimes that are really hard to decide on! I've nearly finished making a doll for my nieces birthday. Its made from 2 of her baby dresses. (the back is purple)


I don't usually put a necklace, earrings and hairclip/tie on the dolls all at once!
So let me know if you have an opinion on what looks good here. (her favourite colour is purple)


Purple earrings or the black heart ones? Keep the hair tie ?
I think the necklace is staying at the moment.


This girl has to be sent off to London in a few days to get there on time!
(PS. those are yellow pins holding her head together)

Weekend Markets

After a great day at Crafternoon Tea in Kingsland yesterday, I managed to get a last minute spot at Sale Street Market in the city today.

Its a great location, inside Sale St Bar. With music, a lovely outdoor eating area and loads of atmosphere!

The lovely Hayley (hiding behind her newspaper!) and her wool rug cushions.

Louis et Ninafa

It was great to see more clothes at this market, some beautiful cocktail/ball dresses, that can be custom made. Also cotton summer dresses made from some great fabrics. It was also great to see 0 to 2 who make childrens clothes from beautiful linen mix fabrics. All from vintage patterns.

So check it out, every sunday from 10am-3pm. Sale St Bar in Aucklands CBD.

Crafternoon Tea

Crafternoon Tea is one of the first craft markets of 2010 here in Auckland. And at this time of year, you can see alot of new creations/ideas around. As crafters and textile artists have been working on new inspirations over the summer break.

So come along and see whats new...

Crafternoon Tea 10am - 3pm

Saturday 16th January

Holy Trinity Church

Corner of Sandringham & New North Roads

Kingsland