Little Bo-Peep

Hi Bloggies! What a busy week it's been with Halloween and a public holiday (in Victoria) for the Melbourne Cup. I usually do pretty well with the horses. This year I backed a horse named Illo. I'm always shortening illustration to illo and thought it was a SIGN! Well the horse came second last - BOOoooo!!! I wonder how many other illustrators out there made the same mistake!

Speaking of illos, I'm doing a series of illustrations based on Nursery Rhymes & Fairytales. Yesterday I worked on 'Little Bo-Peep' and at the moment I'm working on 'Jack & Jill'. I am so enthralled with this current project - more to come soon! xx

Hooty Tooty Owls

Hope you are all having a lovely weekend! I am a little sick, so today I played on the computer and whipped up a fun, bright Owl pattern. I was thinking I might get fabric made at Spoonflower for my sewing projects!!! I'm not sure what background looks best though. I think the purple works but I'm not really a purple person. I may even leave the background white - any suggestions?

Spring Cleaned House

I did a massive Spring clean today (haven't finished yet) and even did some maintenance in the garden! All with a picnic in the middle with Mothers Group and a baby going through a growth spurt. I'm sharing this because I am pretty impressed with myself :D However, I would like to be doing creative things. I have had such a strong urge to make things and redecorate the house. I have been mucking around on the computer, buying up nice fabrics but have been struggling to get enough time to really get into anything or know where to start! On my to do list - pictures, a bunting & another cushion for the nursery, Christmas stocking & decorations and bedding for Skyla's dolls cradle.

I had a play around with some bright, cheerful SPRING colours!

The Baby Announcement

Me and my Mini ME!

SHE'S HERE! 8 weeks ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl! I am so happy in my new role as a Mummy. Since I am starting a new chapter in my life, I thought I would spruce up the old blogspot. I hope to work on some creative projects during nap time and also get blogging again. Hope you like the new look!

Happy Land!

I am trying to finish off artwork for the walls in the nursery. I decided to do a vector version of one of the illustrations I did in the exhibition last year. I added in a little extra detail and used ice creamy colours which will tie in with the rest of the colours in the nursery. 

I think it turned out rather sweet xx

Rag Doll

When my good friend Bee over at Honey Jumble had her baby Elora, I decided to make her a rag doll. Once again I am not good with patterns and I couldn't even find a pattern - so I just winged it and made my own up! I was quite happy with the result. Not perfect, the stitching was a little dodgy but overall I think she is quite sweet. What do you think?