Its about time ...

Well its been so long...so much has happened  in my life...so will begin where my heart belongs right now. This little girl was found with her brother under a haystack. We have hand reared her and I just love and adore her so very much.

Baby/Tiny has kept my life afloat this last year...the one that has helped me deal with my darling fathers passing. To write this feels so strange and it still doesn't seem real...it's been a year, though still feels like yesterday and I hate that my beautiful mum is now without her best friend.

So this is not quite the blog post that a few dear friends were hoping for...but this was the post that has been the hardest to share. So thankyou dear friends for the loving push to re-join the blogging world.

Hugs to you all

XXX

CLOTH CLAY PLAY...

Thought I'd share something thats been happening in my life in the last few months...

Been joining in with a super online workshop creating CLOTH CLAY DOLLS with the super talented Jane DesRosier ( Gritty Jane.com ) and loving it so much.

Each lesson is stepped out in easy to follow video lessons.

that even this newbie sewer can follow ...and have enjoyed every step so far.

All the members share photo files just brimming with inspiration and monthly challenges if the cloth clay bug really bites you.

Not finished the first doll yet...but have so enjoyed the process so far

and gotta love my cherubs that make my life so rich... as do my friends that have given me so much love and support of late loosing my best mate...my shadow.

I shall miss you every day you super sock stealer .

Bless you for all the joy and endless love you have given me.

Your forever in my heart dear Billy, my best friend.

XXX

BEL'S BOOK...

Well I thought that these next lot of photo's were lost forever, but found the pic's of my fabric book page created for beautiful Belinda Schneider ...part of the swap with the FABRIC GIRLZ round robin. Now this girl just 'ROCKS' with her funky art so hope she likes my fabric page filled with Mona LOVE...

and words that make you SMILE...

Now my page sits inside this turquoise felted bag( below) that attaches to Belinda's book by a large button on the back page of her book...it can be removed and used ...but dont look too close at that button hole...it's a first for me !

added a touch of love to the bag as well...

and some ATC's ...

with some of my favourite zetti images...

that I hope miss Bel will love...It's been a very enjoyable ride playing with this group of inspiring, creative and caring girls and will miss all of you when its come to a close. Only one more book to go and I'm nearly done Magda...SIGH !!!

Gifts and swaps...

What do you make for an inspiring , talented gal ..

who shares a wonderful friendship with you ...

what do you make for a birthday treat !

How happy I am that this was loved and is being used dear gal .

XXX

Now this was a very overdue ' BIRDS OF A FEATHER' swap on Inkredibly RT for the very groovy GENEVIEVE PAYNE who was a very patient gal.

Texture paste painted with metalic paints. Sari silk strips sewn to make a background and a nest

for the blackbird that was made with the lovely PATTI'S birdie template.

Phew, that was a mouthfull.

Made some alpha tiles with polymer clay and rubbed them with shimmer powder.

Now to make the most of these school holidays and PLAY !

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all .

Hope 09 holds wonderful things for everyone

School Project 2008

Remember all the lovely felt the grade 5's created that looked like

THIS...

The grade 5 children cut out 10 birds and I took it all home and created

THIS...

10 birds symbolizing the TEN year anniversary of our school.

It was presented to the school at the Christmas assembly with so many fabulous comments from parents and teachers.I'm quite pleased with my first wall hanging and must say to Mr MARK, you did a mighty fine job with your part,thank you. I couldn't have done it without you !

Happy Birthday RP

XXX