Holiday notice - November to February

Ballet beauties

Do you remember the beautiful ballet book that was featured in the previous post? Well, this morning I had the heart to turn some of its lovely, vintage pages into brooches. I'm just in love with these graceful poses!

Pirouettes and points

It feels like quite a lazy day today. Not only because the sun is hiding away, but because I'm drinking tea that I only drink on rainy days.

To cure my rainy day blues, I sat down this morning with a pile of books at hand and rifled through the antique pages.

The above snaps are of a book I purchased yesterday. It is a beautiful beginner’s ballet book published in 1955. I may just be dreaming of myself doing pirouettes in points.

Preparation is paramount

Today has been quite a big brooch day!

The above snaps are of some brooches getting prepared for their resin coating... A surprisingly long process!  I've been putting off giving them their coat of resin. But presently, having these content brooches drying ever so slowly, I feel as if I have achieved a great deal in just a day. Hopefully we will see the results soon! x

Three ordinary objects

It was very stormy this morning - the perfect weather to make brooches, if I say so myself!

A world of antique and unloved

I thought I'd treat you to a peek into the world of brooches and books. These snaps are an example of the antique and retro books I upcycle into brooches. As you can see, I am inspired a lot by nature... Who isn't?

I don't know about you, but I have had a splendid weekend sipping tea and being creative! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday, won't you?

I'm on a role!

Here are a few snaps of my stall at the SSRG roller derby, last night. Had a great night :-)