Indeed I am…

… a lucky thing.

Just now in the mail I received the above book, Cupcakes and Muffins: Collectors Edition. This lovely book of scrumptious cake treats was a prize giveaway, recently hosted by the generous Jenaveve of August Street: Tales of a Seamstress.

It really is a fantastic book. The layout is very easy to follow, plus very pretty. Just by opening the book I feel like I have uncovered the secrets of the Mad Hatter. What a great excuse to have a tea party.

Thank you Jenaveve!

I am actually crocheting!

My husband's birthday is just around the corner. So for his Birthday I am crocheting a coin purse for him.

Since childhood, Michael has been a hardcore fan of The Legend of Zelda. So this will be the inspiration for the coin purse. The purse will be a drawstring pouch which will latch onto trousers.

I found just the right coloured yarn and have begun making the little coin purse.

This Is So Totally Lovely

Through reading one of my favourite blogs One Crafty Mama, I learnt about a lovely Japanese stationery store, which has in fact set up here in Australia. It is called Kyoto General Store, and if you are even a bit like me you will dote on the cuteness on offer.

So visit Kyoto General Store at www.kyotogeneralstore.com.

Meme: My Place & Yours

So, this week's theme for Meme: My Place & Yours (as hosted by the enchanting Pip of Meet Me At Mikes)is… “Through the Front Door”.

My family's inner sanctum is like a child. It displays an ecclectic collection of ‘things’, is constantly changing, will always have/need room for improvement, and has such enormous potential. I love it.

In the above photos, this is our actual front door. Is it not lovely, with it's decorative birds? One day hubby and I hope to paint the door  a TARDIS blue (British police box).

Don't Stop the Dance

I am pleased to announce that I have a new piece of art for sale over at Red Bubble. It is my The Dancer illustration which is available on a variety of backdrops, including:

• shirt
• card
• matted print
• laminated print
• mounted print
• canvas print
• framed print
• poster
  

If you are looking for wonderful, one of a kind gift ideas then look no further than my artwork over at Red Bubble. Simply follow this link to reach my Red Bubble profile and find out what other lovelies are for sale.

Artist Exchange

This week I participated in an Artist Exchange, and my recipient happens to be Evie of the Handmade Romance blog.

I gave Evie canvass art, 2 Emjie zines, plus a little zig-zag notebook.

Now for my embarrassing admittance: The canvass art should have been titled The Dancer. However at the time of writing at the bottom of the canvass I had another one of my art pieces on my brain. So Evie, if you are reading this, the artwork I gave you really is a one of a kind.

Yes! It Is A Giveaway

Guess what!?! I just learnt that Sweet Tidings blog is hosting a gorgeous giveaway which is sponsored by Christina's. To find out more about this lovely prize simply follow this link.

New Piece of Sweet Art

I have a new piece of art available for sale at Red Bubble. To find out more about it, simply follow this link.

My Creative Space...

This week has been about my zine. It of course has been slow progress, as there are so many things to think about at the moment. But I'll get there.

I just finished reading The Book of Tomorrow (written by Cecelia Ahern) which I had won through a giveaway hosted by Woolly Wotnots. It was a fantastic read, and highly recommend it to adults and mature teenagers.

I have been invited to take part in an artist swap, so that is something high on my agenda. Of course I will talk more about this at a later occasion once I have done my part in the swap.

To read other lovely creative spaces simply visit Kootoyoo.

Horoscope in Translation

Although there's a lot going on in your world today, you have the ability to narrow your field of perceptions and drown out much of the noise.
I highly doubt I'll be able to get rid of the tinnitus in my right side ear. I can only drown it out with another loud sound.

Others may be impressed by your apparent calmness amidst the chaotic confusion, and you can use this to your advantage.

It isn't really calmness. It is more like matters going over my head like a plane in stealth mode. If one is oblivious, how can you get upset.

Don't let anyone know if you are lacking in confidence, for everyone else's faith in you will help you perform your tasks even better.

So I just apply some red lipstick (for the confidence boost), teeter around in high heels (don't pester the woman with deadly weapons).Pretend I know what is going on, nod knowingly at everyone and pray that I am not called upon for my opinion.

Reference:

• Original horoscope provided by Rick Levine.
• Smart arse horoscope response by me.