What a Lady

Diana, Princess of Wales died on Sunday, 31 August 1997 following a car crash in Paris. Whilst I am not a Royalist, this lady was special. She broke the boundaries by touching the hearts of many AIDS patients and made herself approachable to the general public.

Diana was a wonderful and loving mother who's life unfortunately was cut very short.

RIP

Lunar eclipse

Last night many Australians stood outside to get a better glimpse of the full lunar eclipse (first one since July 2000) that turned the moon blood red. Unfortunately where I live, the moon was hiding behind cloud.

Anyhow here is a BRILLIANT time lapse photo by James Cult

Crocheted Choker

This is a crocheted choker I recently completed using Jenny King's fantastic quick pattern. I really like the necklance but the scan doesn't do it any justic at all.

Award

I'm chuffed, I received this lovely blogger Award yesterday from somone who's email address I don't recognise - I'm sorry I don't know who you are at the moment, but please let me know so I can thank you.

Art Doll

I received this STUNNING Midsummer doll from Lizzzzzzzzzzzzy - it is exquisite and I love it. Don't you think sh'e gorgeous.

Altered Canvas

Here is a picture of a gorgeous canvas which three other talented artists contributed - thanks to Pam, Glenda and Heather.

Vase

Here is another vase I finished through Joggles - I really enjoyed making this vase, I like the skeleton leaves and fibre, and grey netting and............

Figurines

Here are some figurines I made with a Paverpol-like mixture. As can be seen by the photo, they are hanging from my ceiling. They represent two dancing figurines.

LP Bowl

Here is a fruit bowl made from an old album/LP - I threatened to use one of my husband's albums, must to his disgust.

Anyhow, I got the idea from a You-Tube site, and this was way too easy to make (in fact all the kids made one too).

Travel

Here's an ATC I completed today - the background was done through a Joggles Class.

Inchies

Here is my finished project with some inchies from an inchie swap. ANZ Art has very talented ladies, some of whom participated in this swap and I thank you for these wonderful inchies. My canvas will always remind me of this group.

Mulberry concertina folder

Yes, another Joggles project. I had so much fun with the mulberry bark, stretching and dyeing it. When the ties are undone (note the silk cocoons on the end of the ties) it opens up to a folder.

Textured vase

Here is a textured vase I made through Joggles - I love it (although it's more decorative than functional). I intend making quite a few more

Alice in Wonderland

Well it took me a couple of decades to revisit this book but I finally did it. I didn't want to be beaten by Lewis Carroll.

I struggled with the storyline the first time around, however seemed to almost understand it more this time (and I read the book within a few hours). In fact, I thoroughly enjoyed the chapter on Mock Turtle - I chuckled numerous times whilst reading this.

Overall I think because my imagination isn't too developed, I still struggled with the book's nonsensical storyline (albeit to a lesser extent).

My 9yo is now reading the book, hopefully she can explain it to me.

Here is another Joggles project I completed - a journal. The cover is made with tissue paper (dress pattern) and wool felt, tulle and stitching.

Tissue paper book

Here is another Joggles project I recently completed. I made a notebook using an old novel, dyes, muslin, skeleton leaves, tulle and lots of other bits and pieces.

The first photo is of the coloured muslin, the second photo on the muslin embellished, and the last photo is the finished product.

RIP Daisy

I have some very extremely sad news. A dear cyber friend, Daisy Lupin has passed away quite suddenly. Daisy, from UK, has crossed my paths in quite a few groups and swaps.

Daisy, may you have peace. My thoughts are with Lydia and her family. xx

Firey Lace 1

This is a really quick piece of lace I recently completed. Whilst simplistic, I just adore coloured lace - it gets me away from all that white!

Tissue Fabric Paper

I am doing my first online workshop/classes with Joggles and enjoying it immensely. Here is a sample of some tissue fabric paper I recently made.

The Dalai Lama of Tibet

Where do I start, this is the highlight of 2007. Yesterday I went to the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet's teaching in Melbourne on Universal responsibility. There were well over 10,000 people there, listening intently to each word spoken. A truly remarkable man with a wonderful sense of humour! A man devoted to the wellbeing of all, a compassionate man.

I left a few minutes early and started to walk out when another lady and myself were told to stand aside for a minute and then the Dalai Lama, a passenger in a car, drove right past us (3' away), clasped his hands and bowed to us individually whilst he was leave the venue. The girl next to me told me we were blessed and I certainly felt that.

It has been approximately ten years since I last saw the Dalai Lama and I will probably not see him again. You are truly an inspiration.

Namaste

"The basic source of happiness are a good heart, compassion and love" The Dalai Lama