Boundary Issues

We've spoken about it before, she and I, but the message never seems to get through. Cats on the ottoman is a YES, cats on the coffee table is a definite NO. Lucky for her she's so cute.

Hey, did you read the latest scoop on my Tinnies? They are going, going....

The Thing About True Love

it takes you by surprise,
it's instant,

it feels completely natural, AND

you can't wait to tell the whole world about it

I started my stencilling class at Dispatch from LA today
Happy, happy, joy, joy....

Never Say Never

I've finally found the perfect combination of ingredients for a shop update - new tins, sunlight for photography and a little bit of time and energy.


So, if you pop over to the shop, you'll find a stack of new Tinnies ready for your viewing pleasure.


I'm definitely a never say never kind of girl BUT I'm pretty sure that these will be the last Tinnies you'll see for a while, if not forever. I certainly won't be doing them as a regular thing, despite kinds words of protest from lots of lovely crafty gals.


If you've ever thought you might like to enjoy the Tinnie experience, now's the time to do it. It may very well be your last chance.


I've also marked down the last of the Luckies. They're a bargain at $10US or Aussie folk can purchase directly from me for $20AUD including postage.

Time to get on with my collages, and a couple of other new ideas that I'm brewing. Perhaps a little sleep first....

Happy weekend everyone. Big thanks to Nikki for hosting a superb morning tea today.

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss Originally uploaded by Myles Smith

I, on the other hand, seem to be covered in an earthy green dampness of an esoteric nature. Perhaps it's the arrival of winter, or the lurgy that seems to be still casting a shadow over me, or just an inability to get myself moving. Thankfully my weekend is almost here. Hopefully the tide will turn over the course of the next 3 days.

Come On In

The studio's had a big revamp and I thought I'd give you a tour

Favourite odds and ends on my inspiration board including my trusty panic button

A bigger, better workspace with plenty of room for lots of works in progress

(Here's a sneak peak of the collaboration with CurlyPops that I told you about in my last post)

Loads of ideas and inspiration when I need it

Plenty of supplies for all kinds of craftiness

and a wall of artful loveliness

Have a fab weekend. You know where to find me.

Bend and Stretch...

...and reach for your new art supplies.

Spray paint - my latest love.

I've just signed up for an online stencilry class over at Dispatch from LA. You can get all the details here. I can't wait to stretch myself in new creative directions and see what comes of it.

Speaking of stretching, I've signed up for a stall at the September and December Made n' Thornbury market. I'll be focusing specifically on collage and mixed-media work for these markets. I'm simply buzzing about taking this next step, and full of ideas for works I want to make (including - fingers crossed - some collaborative works with CurlyPops).


If you can't wait till September you can still pick up some of my very first group of collages in the shop.

Get Your Rocks Off

The chores for the week are done. The weekend has begun.

I've got a fabulous one ahead of me.

It's Raining, It's Pouring

and all the peeps are loving it

Friends Who Play Together

Hang together. Hee, hee, hee ....

Wallpaper Rocks

Oh yes, it's true. I love Wallpaper. I do, I do, I do.

Do you or anyone you know happen to have a great wallpaper stash? Do you know of any Etsy or Ebay sellers, or other places to purchase? I'm trying to build up my wallpaper stash. I only need smallish amounts for collage work. I'd be happy to pay or to do a swap of some sort.

You Know How It Goes

I had one of those moments last week. The ones where people are talking about or looking at something handmade and not only do you think it to yourself, but proudly declare "I could make that".

And so I did....

Multi-layer crocheted brooches for some of my workmates.
Made by Tinniegirl

with a little help from my friend.