Iron On Transfers From Paris...

Iron On Transfers From Paris...

Well not exactly by they are inspired by my favourite city.

I made these today and just had to list them immediately into my shop.

I think they are so much fun.

I Love Autumn Because......

I love Autumn because,

I love Autumn leaves
I love how the trees change,
I love the richness of colour in nature,
I love that it's still slightly warm,
I love I am not burning from the intensity of the summer sun,
I love all the previews of winter fashion,

and

I love all of these amazing Autumn inspired pieces from the below Australian Artists

1. Autumn Dreaming Series gorgeous combination of oranges and

cobalt blue platter - by jensstudio

2. Autumn Leaves - Czech Glass and Vintaj Natural Brass - by michvanetta

3. The Meadow Series -Bear in Orange- Art Print - a4 / 8 x 11.5 inches - by pocketcarnival

4. Apple Tree Necklace...green Czech glass and silver tree pendant - by FlightOFancy

5. Autumn in France tea cup Soy wax candle - by TwilightSpells

6. Leafy Tree notelet set - by RedLetterStudio

Some New Prints

Wednesday's are by far my favourite day of the week, work wise.

Hudson has one day in child care so I can stay in and work. It's a fully planned day to get as much done as I can. It generally consists of making new product, getting orders ready,

building up stock for pending market's, and taking photo's.

I managed to take a lot of photo's yesterday as the sun was out, so the house was reasonably light. Even though the lightness of each photo, is slowly reflecting our very long summer is really going. I have had a stack of prints I drew a long time ago, I have been meaning to photograph and get uploaded into my shop. I just hadn't found time, or something else had come up, or that the natural daylight was too dark indoors, so getting a good photo was hard.

Below are three of the many photo's taken.

Flower Bomb Print

Alphabet Girls

Alphabet Boys

In The Kitchen - No Bake Chocolate Tart

MMMM who says NO sugar? Or Easter is over time to cut back?

Not me......I love chocolate and don't think I could give up it's sweet decadent taste.

I have friends coming over on the weekend for dinner, and I always think dessert before any main meal. After a quick search on my favourite receipe site 'Taste' I have found something to tantalise my taste buds.

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE TART

Ingredients (serves 6)
200g shortbread or digestive biscuits
100g unsalted butter, chopped
1 tbs golden syrup
100g milk chocolate, chopped
100g dark chocolate, chopped, plus extra melted chocolate to drizzle and shaved chocolate to garnish (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbs pure icing sugar, sifted
200ml thickened cream, plus extra to serve
Cocoa powder and halved strawberries, to garnish

Method
1. Place the biscuits in a food processor and pulse to form fine crumbs. Place the butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat, stirring, until butter melts, then pour into processor and pulse to combine. Press the biscuit mixture into the base and sides of six 10cm loose-bottomed tart pans. Chill until required.

2. Melt the milk and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (don't let the bowl touch the water). Remove from heat, stir until smooth, then allow to cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and fold in the icing sugar.

3. Whip cream until soft peaks form, then fold into the chocolate mixture. Pour into the tart pans and chill for at least 2 hours until the chocolate filling is set.

4. To serve, drizzle the plates with melted chocolate, top tarts with extra whipped cream and sprinkle with shaved chocolate and cocoa powder. Serve with strawberries.

So what do you think? Is it a winner?

For a printable recipe version just click here

LAUNCHED - Owl On A Tea Cup

Last Tuesday I gave you all a sneak peak at a new piece of artwork I was working on.

To jog your memory you can read here.

Well it's finished and I am so thrilled with it.

Owl On A Tea Cup

It took a long time to do as I used watercolour paints, which I haven't played with since design college. I used them to create a soft tonal background, and created a diamond designed table cloth, outlined with an ink pen. I took the drying process very seriously, making sure it was bone dry before I did another layer or added detail. This in itself was a milestone for me as I am known to be a little impatient.

The Owl and Tea Cup is a combination of cotton and felt, all adhered together with a lot of hand stitching detail in lovely rich embroidery threads.

I am really looking forward to loading this up in my Etsy and Madeit shops, and even more so, looking forward to scanning the design to make some other new products.

The "Owl On A Tea Cup" piece has really inspired me, and given back some desperately needed inspiration. As a result, I have now a couple of other pieces on the go and I look forward to sharing them.

Easter Sunday

We decided to spend the day home today for Easter.

I know a lot of families do the big lunch and Easter hunt, but today we kept it low key.

The fact I have 8 weeks to go until little Miss arrives doesn't make me feel like being too active.

I am really tired and my nausea has decided to rear it's ugly head again.

Why oh why??

To take my mind off it I hung out with Hudson in the backyard and watched him enjoy himself.
Some fresh air, sunshine, irresistible giggles, and lots of kisses makes me forget all about it.

Happy Easter all xoxo

Good Friday Appeal

As we all know in Australia today is a very special day.

Not just the beginning of a 4 day Easter holiday for a lot of us, but it's the,

Today is a short post to remind everyone to make a donation here to this very special appeal, or call 03 9292 1166.

I have always contributed myself, but until you have a child yourself you have a far greater gratitude for the doctors, nurses and other carers who look after our children.

Thankfully I have been blesses with a healthy son, and hopefully healthy daughter soon, but you never know when I may just need them.

Give generously.

Also everyone have a wonderful Easter, and enjoy the eggs you shall receive MMMMM.