Crafty day.

Sewing kit in a jar:
Did lots of embroidery today.
I got the idea from Martha Stewart's Living,
you can go see the instructions here.
Mine were made with embroidered wool felt.

And I also made another kitty pillow.
If you scroll down a bit you can see the one I made last week.

Thank you so much for visiting :o)
Have a great weekend!

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Studio Friday: MY COLLECTION

I collect a few things but my favorite collection is my
cactuses (or is it cacti?...whatever) and succulents on my kitchen window.

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Illustration Friday: WIND

Watercolor on paper.
This was done for my dear friend José Luis Carvajal.
He posted this illustration along his story AIRE

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Father's Portrait

I have been fortunate enough to have my recently retired Dad help me out at some of my weddings this year, allowing me to focus only on the pictures and not where each of my bags are amongst other things. Making my life easier is something he's well practised in.

During the course of one of the weddings I spotted him relaxing by a window at the Liberal Club in London and quickly took this portrait of him. The light from the window was absolutely perfect and I knew I had made the portrait of my Father I had long been looking for.Source URL: http://lifestyleartsblogs.blogspot.com/2006/10/
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Decembrrrrrrrr...

Watercolor on paper
The calendar is finally done! ..it will go to the printer next week :o)
I'll put some up for sale on Etsy when they're all printed up.

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November...

Just one more month to go...
my favorite one: DECEMBER!

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Illustration Friday: GHOST

"Ghost Tree"
Watercolor on paper.

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Fall...my favorite season.

My dining table fall decor.


My latest creation.


Embroidered chocolate colored wool felt kitty on cotton.

This pillow will stay at home...
on my living room sofa.

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October...

Just november and december to go
...and the calendar will be finished :o)
I'll post those as I finish them.
Have a great day!

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For a special friend...

Handmade wool pillow with felt appliques
I made yesterday for my dear friend Ana.

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Illustration Friday: SMITTEN

Windsor & Newton "nut brown" ink on
Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper.
Hope you all have a great week!
Thanks for visiting.

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2007 Calendar

This is a calendar I'm working on right now:


You can go see each individual month here

Still not sure whether to have them printed or not.
I might just print a few to give to friends and family for Christmas.
What do you think?



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The Fall Colors Contest

Hi friends!
I've submited my kitchen and studio in Apartment Therapy's
Second Annual Fall Colors Contest.
You can go and vote for my entry if you like here.
Thank you so much :o)
And anyone interested in seeing more pictures of my home
can click here
and go to the "Mi casa"
and "From the Outside" sets.

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Linda & Dave Wed in Reigate

On a surprisingly warm and sunny October Saturday, Linda and Dave got married at The Reigate Methodist Church.

As Dave waited at the front for his bride, the congregation were treated to a beautiful solo performance of a Luther Vandros song, concluding with the lovely brides entrance. After the service the bride and groom relaxed with their family and friends, were swamped with confetti by the kids and had a stroll in the park to the rear of the church with their close friends.

The bursting of a giant confetti balloon heralded the start of the evening festivities during their first dance.



Close up detailing on Linda's dress



The two young bridesmaids all bowed up



One of the beautiful flower displays at the church



Linda & Dave share a moment as they walk back down the ailse



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Studio Friday: STICK IT TO THE BOARD

I LOVE bulletin boards,
so I have a few around the house:

This one's on my desk.

This one's in my kitchen.

And this is my magnetic wall in my studio.

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Illustration Friday: TROUBLE

Stranded on a desert iceberg...
at least they have each other.
And they look well fed too !Watercolor on paper.

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More little birdies...

It was my friend Marlen's baby shower this weekend,
she's having twin baby girls so I made her this watercolor
with two little pink and yellow birdies.

I've been inspired
by these talented artists and their winged creations:
Natascha's love bird,
Ann's birdies ,
Lisa's modbirds
and
These beauties by HildaI handcarved a branch stamp
and made some tags to go with the presents.
And made these two little wool and felt birds
to hang on their cribs:



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