#1 The Swiss Family Robinson

I chose to read The Swiss Family Robinson first as I've had it sitting in my shelf for a while and I've wanted to read it for ages - so what better place to start?

Small Fox Ornament Swap - Part 3

These little cuties are my score from the Small Fox 2^nd Annual Ornament Swap! 

Thank you so much to those who made the lovely above pictured goodies – LOVE! Xxx

New Year's Read-olution

One of my new year’s resolutions is to do a LOT more reading.  Growing up I hated to read & I do mean HATE.  I would do just about anything to avoid it – I just thought it was boring and I’d much prefer to be painting or playing.  It was only until I had finished my last year of high school that I heard about these supposedly amazing books entitled Harry Potter.  I had heard such rave reports about these books that I had to find out for myself what all the fuss was about!  Well, I read them and the rest is history – I’ve been hooked on reading ever since. 

....But now I need to catch up on all the years that I wasn’t reading.....so I’ve decided to give myself the Gilmore Reading List Challenge.  It’s a list of all the books read or mentioned on the Gilmore Girls series.  The range of books is amazing and comprises of 350 + titles.  I’ve also added some books that weren’t on the list that I personally want to read.  They say, on average, it should take about 3 years to complete – but I’m quite a slow reader so it could take me quite a bit longer – but I’m up for it – are you??

Each time I start a new book I’ll post it up and perhaps you would like to join in with me and discuss what we are reading and how we are going?.....stay tune for the first title.....YAY!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Yay ....a shiny brand new year is before us.  I can't wait to see how this year pans out.  There are so many things I want to do and achieve and discover!....

One thing I can already cross off my list is "finish my sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project".....I am really happy with the outcome and can't wait to go and visit my little sketchbook and the Brooklyn Art Library one day  :).  I decided that rather than filling each page with it's own little artwork, that I would make one huge artwork and cut it down to fit into my sketch book.

Some picture are attached, but if you want to checkout my portfolio click here > www.arthousecoop.com/users/lovedove

I recommend everyone join in next years Sketchbook Project.  Sign up should be starting again soon - go to www.arthousecoop.com  - it is such great fun and it really gets the creative juices flowing. 

Frosted Flurries Apron Swap - Part 3

Hey - Check out the super glamorous Apron I received from Jen in the Frosted Flurries Apron Swap!  I love the way she has incorporated the snowflake into the design - really clever!  She also included some exceptionally thoughtful gifts for me using her word of choice - TINSEL.  She discovered that I am on a creative journey and sent me all sorts of goodies to get me inspired and motivated - like a bunch of beads and trinkets to make earrings and a really cute snowman making kit!  Jen also sent me some very delicious sounding recipe cards with seasonal treats well loved by her & her family .....yum....I can't wait to try them out!  Also in my parcel was the most snuggly scarf I have ever seen and some cookie cutters and a book to keep photos in as a record of my creative adventures!

THANK YOU so very much Jen.....such an amazing thoughtful package - I feel totally spoilt!  Love x

Thimbleprim's Ornament Swap - Part 3

 

These are the super cute ornaments I received from the Thimbleprims Studio Ornament Swap.  How sweet are they....and so loveingly made.  I can't decide which one I like best.......but ....the I do love the crazy beard on the far left santa....heee heee  x.

Frosted Flurries Apron Swap - Part 2

This is the apron I made for Shawnee's Frosted Flurries Apron Swap.  My partner (from the USA) wanted something that she could wear throughout the winner season and not just Christmas time - so I found this really pretty Poinsettia fabric.  I love the colour - so deep and warm, perfect for brightening a dreary winters day.

We had to include a snowflake somewhere on the apron itself ......this was a little tricky - but *light bulb* I thought of tying on a snowflake cookie cutter that she could use to make cookies while wearing her new apron.....heee heee!


The last image here is of all the tuck-ins I included in my parcel.  The word I chose to base mine around was SNOW.....

S - Star Shape bowl
N - Noel embroidered tea towel
O - Ornaments (snowflake shapes)
W - "White Christmas" cd

I also included some cute snowflake cupcake cases and some more cookie cutters.....yay!  Hope she likes it..........

I  LOVE Christmas! - not long to go now....