We Invited the Fairies into the yard!

The kids and I decided that our theme yesterday would be "shelters" and "homes", first we did a little reading and then we headed into nature. We'd been to the beach to collect driftwood to make our homes for fairies and little creatures the day before. It was a great day to build, with lots of imagination going on, there are staircases, ladders, clotheslines, tables, little vehicles, a town hall and little signs to welcome the fairies. Really we just used wood from the beach, some shells, a little twine, a few bones the kids collected, a little moss, a few items we had around the house and a glue gun and nails. The kids were so happy with the little village they created and will be checking for signs that the fairies have been here.

Driftwood Tags

Ok, so I had some time at home with the kids and I really wanted to try and make some pendants with my new supply of paper, punches, glass and the blanks. I had tonnes of fun and so did the kids - they were easy enough for them to make, and the ones they did turned out really well. I'm on a budget and trying to re-use where I can, so the gold that makes the dragonfly on this charm glitter was thanks to the wrapping from a pkg of butter, we just washed it and punched out the shape. I was also out of ink & paper for my printer and didn't see a trip to get some in my near future, so a walk on the beach gave me inspiration for my new packaging, yes driftwood ! Maybe creativity on a budget is more fun...

Gearing up for The Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour!

With less than 20 days left before the tour, I'm starting to finish off some of my paintings. A friend gave me a book of robins, it was a sweet book and the starting point for this painting.

I'll be #22 on the Studio Tour, 2635 Islands View. My mom and sister will be joining me at my studio this year to have their handmade items on display.

Ella the Elephant

We were invited to a party for Miss Clare, who just turned four this month. Her mom said she likes elephants, so that's what we decided to maker for her. The kids and I searched youtube for how to draw an elephant and they drew one that they wanted me to create.
We'd like to meet you to meet Ella the fluffy pink elephant, equiped with a pocket so that she can be a tooth fairy pillow.
Happy homemade birthday Clare !

Lullu girl's Etsy site is up.

Task 1 one completed. My Etsy site Lullugirl is up - now I need to get more artwork on it. I'm in the midst of working on 8 paintings.
Today the kids did a few drawings from youtube, on the list we're elephants, aliens, dogs, and spaceships.
We also began a sewing project for both of them, Bianca (6.5yrs) made a heart shaped tooth fairy pillow with three pockets - she thinks she may loose three teeth at once, Gill (4.5yrs) had me start a spaceship for him. We got started on the idea by this no-sew pillow project, but we didn't have any fleece at home so we adapted it to go with what we had, it's amazing how ideas develop.

New Year - New beginings

I love Gabriola Island, because you are immersed in art on a daily basis. I thought this year I would try to catalogue my observations of the art that surrounds me, whether it's the work of a child, that of a friend, an art opening, or my own struggles and breakthroughs as an artist (when time allows).
Here's to a year of exploring the Arts !

On today's to do list:
1. Get my Etsy sight up and going.