Something New...

Well here's another bit of postcard art from me. I created this in my greenhouse, 'hiding' from my estate agent who was viewing the house with some people at the time. It was absolutely pouring down and I didn't fancy walking Mitzi in the rain {Mitzi hates the rain with a passion}. So I got all prepared, made a nice big mug of coffee, put my mobile on silent, grabbed my sketchpad and pencils and went to work. Mitzi nestled down by the strawberry bed and had a relaxing snooze. I never knew I'd find my hiding place so inspiring! Its nice to change things up a little :)* ♥

Away with the birdies!

This is my latest art project I've been working on - its called 'three little birds plus one' {I love that Bob Marley song!} Its painted, collaged, and machine stitched. The birds are my own doodles. The tree and branches are machine stitched in a bright magenta and I've free wheeled leaf details in an acid bright lime green {which you can't make out here but they add lots of texture to the piece} I like the random nature of it and I'm planning to make a much larger canvas made in a similar vein for my home! ♥

Everyone Loves Phoebe!...

My little business Arabella & Co has been keeping me very busy over the last few months, which is blooming brilliant given the 'economic climate' we find ourselves in. I hope my little bubble won't burst though... crossing fingers, knees, toes and elbows...

One of the latest designs, Phoebe, is proving really, really popular! I've over ten designs {and more to come} but everyone loves Phoebe and Memoir {her little sister}. I'm not complaining, as each of the designs is custom made, so I can make them truly unique for each couple in colour and style. However, over the last four months, I've been making lots and lots of Phoebe's and not much else!!! Its quite a work intensive design, lots of crop, score, fold and trim with ribbon but I think the end result is definitely worth the effort :)*

I've been *hibernating* !!!!

Hello my lovely cheeky people! How are ye? I've been a very naughty blogger and I know that, so please forgive me for the disappearing act. Life has been a madam, you know how that is don't you??? Anyways, I'm back now, fresh out of the cave, I see the sun is shining, the birds are tweeting {yeah isn't everyone?} and all is gravy... aaah Springtime... I'm feeling inspired to make lots of colourful art, like this little lady ...

So everyone, I hope you're smiling and sun is shining wherever you find yourself! Wishing you all a day of rainbows and moonbeams, I'm looking forward to catching up with you all!!! :)*