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This will be my last post here at created by Kylie. I have decided to make a fresh start over at Chasing Purple Dreams. Thanks for following along with me as I began my blogging journey; I have really appreciated all of the support and every one of the fantastic comments I have received here. I do hope you will drop by Chasing Purple Dreams and follow along with me as I enter this exciting new

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Sorry I have been neglecting this little space. I have been madly working on my Etsy preparations. I have put up my first few listings and I’m feeling very nervous about my overall presentation. Is the listing text too “wanky”? It seems from reading other listings that it sort of needs to be. Are the photos good enough?? Will anyone look??? The writing the listing process is slow for me so I

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My head has been buzzing with all that I have going on lately. I am excited to be embarking on an Etsy adventure and I just can’t get enough of melting and belting copper into little trinkets in the studio. I am also holding plans in my head for a major studio declutter and revamp. All of this has left me struggling to fall asleep or waking soon after I fall asleep and unable to get back to sleep

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I’ve put up a header over at my new Chasing Purple Dreams blog, please pop over for a sneak peek and tell me what you think of it. I shall be moving over there permanently in the next few days (just as soon as I figure out how to do that!!!!).

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Chasing Purple Dreams is born. I am setting up an Etsy store and a Chasing Purple Dreams blog. I’ll move over to the new blog as soon as I get a banner etc sorted out. I am excited and a little overwhelmed by all that is on my “to do” list to get the store and new blog sorted at the moment, but in a good way. The first point on my “to do” list is “remember this won’t all happen overnight”!

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It’s available on Etsy and BlogSpot. I really like it, Curly Guy likes it, it makes me happy to think about it, it’s positive and easy to spell and hopefully catchy. Ready? Drumroll………. "Chasing Purple Dreams" What do you think? I’m on a roll in the studio, I bought some silver that I am itching to make something out of, I mastered a technique I have wanted to be able to do for ages and I

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This “Black Beauty” trinket has some special handmade lampwork beads created by the very talented Tania from Jet beads. These little guys were orphans but I think they will keep each other company in this stylish asymmetrical pendant. I have two more of her little pink orphans in my stash waiting for inspiration to strike! “Two Hearts” was only completed yesterday and I had to wear it out today

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Sorry to anyone who went to comment on my last post and found themselves with out a soapbox to stand on. Somehow I had (or perhaps Little Guy helped me???) ticked a box that I didn’t know existed and not allowed comments. I have learned a few things about blogger in the last couple of days; thanks go out to Ms Curly Pops for yesterday’s tuition and a great big thanks to Kelly for directing me to

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I’m still struggling with a name for an Etsy store. It’s much harder than I thought it would be, whenever I have great idea I do a search and someone has beaten me to it! I loved “Flotsam & Jetsam”, "My Own Two Hands”, “Studio 9” and “Whatever Takes Your Fancy” but they are all taken, taken, taken! It’s especially frustrating when the name is taken by a shop that has no listings, no banner and

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I’m going to dip my toe in the water over at Etsy and see what happens. I want to start moving some of the paintings that are filling up my house (especially the ones in the studio) and it would also be an outlet for my jewellery and what ever other creative endeavours my short attention span has me indulging in next. The dilemma is I need a shop name, now the logical thought would be – go with

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Did you see Nic’s fabulous post this morning? I am feeling so inspired since reading it, I intend to make her new word “insperiment” my word of the year. I think experimenting to promote inspiration is just what I need to keep my work moving and evolving. I have inscribed insperiment onto a copper pendent and thought it fitting to use this piece for my next patina experiment. I have popped

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Do you remember this new “Pea Pod” trinket from the other day? It has had a little make over in the great egg patina experiment. Just placing a hard boiled egg in a glass jar with the copper piece overnight produced this charming aged appearance. The gasses released from the egg yolk cause the reaction, then a little polish with some 0000 steel wool in places gave it some highlights. Simple and

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Whilst this isn’t a painting of a “real” blue moon, it is a moon and it is blue so I thought I would take this opportunity to share. If your out and about celebrating the end of the decade tonight take care, weirdness abounds on the full moon....... See you next year.

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I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things. I have cleared a path to the desk in my studio and I have created these little trinkets in the last couple of days.

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Merry Christmas to all of the wonderful new friends I have made in bloggland and to all of my real life friends who pop by here to see what I am up to in my studio. I know I haven’t been around here much lately; I have been suffering a bit of creative burn out. I am going to take a proper break over the silly season and I look forward to catching up with you all in the New Year. I am sure by

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As we returned from our walk this evening the moon was just a tiny sliver in the sky. No I didn’t rush to the studio to paint it, but it reminded me of this piece. I wish I had the time and energy for my art that I did back in 2002 when this was painted. “Twilight Moon III" oil on silver leaf, on canvas 20 x 30cm 2002

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My first ever in bloggland. Bec form Little Brown Dog was feeling the Christmas spirit and giving away these lovely little gift tags upcycled out of fabric sample books. I threw my hat in the ring and was lucky enough to win. They are so cute; I wonder what pressies they will find there homes on???

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Ok it hasn’t taken me this long to get home from market and to recover from the big day!! But it is the silly season and I have been caught up with Christmas preparations and family gatherings. My second market was a lot less work than the first and I am a lot happier with how my display looked. I arrived a little earlier and set up faster and felt a lot more settled when the crowds arrived

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Thanks for all of your positive comments yesterday; I think I am on my way out of this slump. Only one more sleep until The Handmade Expo and the nerves and excitement are starting to kick in. I have a bit of work left to do and all of the packing, so today will be a long busy one (tomorrow too). I think I shall go and put on some coffee and turn on some uplifting tunes. Back with photos and a

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I’m having a very badly timed creative slump. My second ever market stall is this weekend at The Handmade Expo and I am feeling blah about all of my stock. I’m really worried that the copper jewellery that I have been obsessed with the last month or so just isn’t up to scratch. I don’t feel like making playdough, I don’t feel like doing any of the prep work that is required. Then I keep

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So I thought you might enjoy a virtual dip in the magical waters of Byron Bay. Enjoy.....  “Byron” Oil on canvas, 1999, 915 x 610mm $200

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A freshly designed and hand printed tea towel by the very talented Nic from Yardage Design. I was thrilled when Nic left a comment on one of my button bracelet posts saying she wanted to purchase one. But rather than just a boring old cash transaction, I schemed up a little swap. You see I had loved Nic’s screen print designs since the first time I stumbled across her blog and this seemed a

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My Creative Space is still all about copper jewellery – does that count as focusing on something?? I have been on this little kick for about 3 weeks now! I have been to the library, searching for knowledge and inspiration. My new favourite, “Autumn Peas” it’s my third pea pod, we won’t dwell on the second attempt and how my overzealous hammering smashed one of the beads! I’d love to keep this

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Yesterday was the long awaited bloggette party hosted by the lovely Miriam and her two gorgeous girls, Liesa and Micky. After a long drive into the country it was a fun and chilled out meet up with a great group of local bloggers. There was swimming, yummy food, lots of chatting and a handmade secret Santa. I was lucky enough to score a delicious smelling candle and a new Curly Pops brooch, in

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I couldn’t sleep last night, so I got a lot done in the studio. I like this “Purple Peas” pendant the best; I can’t wait to go out so I can wear it! Maybe the Little Guy and I will have to go to the trash and treasure markets so it can have an outing!

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My head is swimming with possibilities; I am in love with the process of turning pieces of scrap into something special. Off to the studio to see what evolves tonight!

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I’ve finished the Egyptian coil bracelet in Artistic Wire from last week. What do you think? I am most of the way through the copper version. I really like the way the copper one is looking and I can’t wait to wear it. I have been to the scrap metal yard; I think I will become a regular there! So many possibilities, I am quite sure the guy there thinks I am a nutter. I started making little

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I am officially an experienced marketer now. It was such a big day it really exhausted me I didn’t even unpack the car until Sunday night! I had a wonderful site in the shade with friendly neighbours and just across from the fudge lady (deadly, but oh so tasty!). I shared a space with Cuggles Creations; you can see her beautiful top quality hand made children’s wear on the front table. If you

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I hope to get time for a full run down and more piccies tomorrow. Thanks for all of the good wishes and nice comments as I prepared for this adventure.

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Just one more sleep – if I can get to sleep! Market day tomorrow, I’m all packed, exhausted and excited. I wonder how it will go???????

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With just 2 days until The Handmade Expo, My Creative Space is supposed to be all about market preparation. There has been a lot of finishing touches on stock, making signs and planning presentation. Here are the photos I planned to share. Then yesterday I saw this and immediately I just knew I had to give an Egyptian coil bracelet a go! It’s not quite finished, but a new obsession has

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I’ve been a very slack blogger of late – sorry! There has just been so much to do in preparation for my first market stall at this Saturday’s Handmade Expo. Vic from Punky & Me wanted to see a photo of my red front door as she mentioned lusting after a red door of her own in her post for My Place and Yours this week. So here it is, this is what I come home to, it certainly cheers up a dull

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After yesterdays post featuring a dreary photo of my messy studio, I thought I should offer up something a lot more cheerful and pleasant to look at today! “Andy’s Chair” is another of the paintings I collected last week. The colour scheme was inspired by a trip to the Andy Warhol exhibition.  I don’t remember the name of the piece now or even what it was of; I just remember thinking what a

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They are all words that come to mind when thinking of how to describe my creative space at the moment. My desk is brimming with market preparations and every where you turn there are stacked paintings. Space was already at a premium, but after collecting 20 painting this week things are really tight. I have purchased the canvas to begin the painting I mentioned last week, but I just don’t have

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Just 10 more days until my first ever market stall. I have had a productive morning preparing bits and pieces. As I have never done this before, I just don’t know what will be popular, how much stuff I should take, what prices are fair. So many unknowns, I shall just have to use this first time as a learning experience and if no one buys any of my goodies I shall have a batch of handmade

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I collected the last of my paintings that have been in storage at the Art Day Out studio today. This is just some of them; I was surprised by how many were still there. So now my poor little studio is even more crowded. Hopefully some of these paintings will soon find new homes; a few are already on hold for a client and others will be coming with me to the Handmade Expo. If something

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I think he’s going to like it here in sunny Queensland.  I’ve named him Alowishus, I’m not really sure why, it just came to me and it’s stuck already. He needed a distinctive name; he is one adorably quirky character. Curly Pops has really out done her self this time. I love my flower brooch, but this little guy has stolen my heart already. It is going to be such a hard decision getting

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On the easel is a little mock up pastel study for an oil painting, yes that’s right I am taking a baby step towards a “serious” painting again. It’s exciting and scary. Little Guys first two years haven’t left me much time or head space for painting, I have done a couple of pieces, but just decorative stuff, not “art”. Even in the couple of years before his birth I didn’t produce much “art”.

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I have booked my first ever market space at The Handmade Expo. I am excited and nervous and overwhelmed. So make sure you mark it in your calendar, Saturday the 21st of November from 8 till 2. Don’t worry I won’t let you forget I am sure I will remind you again and again before we get there!! While we are on the subject of The Handmade Expo, don’t forget to pop over to the blog and leave a

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Commenter number 17, that’s Vic from Punky & Me. I was boring and used random.org to draw the winner, I know there were lots of more interesting drawing methods getting around, but this worked for my energy levels tonight. Thanks everyone for entering my first giveaway. Vic, I hope you enjoy your brown paper package; I shall get your details and pop it in the post for you. I am so glad I

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My back is playing up again :( I am glad it doesn’t trouble me as much or as badly as it did when I painted the oil above called “Spinal”. Don’t forget tonight is you last chance to enter my little giveaway, the winner will be drawn on the last day of Blogtoberfest (tomorrow).

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Here’s what’s lurking in My Creative Space today, some broochy buttony goodness I hope to deliver to a heavenly little handmade shop soon. Ok I admit this is a staged photo, theses lovely little brooches are in my space and are what I have been working on, but the space itself currently looks like a bomb hit it! I am sooo messy when I am creating. Check out some more creative spaces at Kootoyoo.

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I missed my second day of Blogtoberfest, last time I didn’t feel bad about it as I was really sick. This time I was just slack, the day just got away from me. I have a creative morning planned, so I may be back with another post later in the day to make up for yesterday. Here are some of the buttons I picked up at my favorite op shop yesterday. Who knows what these little treasures will

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I don’t have much to say today – possibly late Blogtoberfest burnout! So I thought I’d share this abstract, it’s an oil on canvas called “Layered”. I feel a bit like this looks today, a bit messy and all over the place. This painting hides another, I was never happy with the landscape that was the first painting on the canvas so one night when I felt like painting but didn’t have a canvas

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My modest little wash cloth is growing; I think I am about half way there. I have seen some beautiful wash cloths in the last couple of days whilst blogging, check this one out made by another very clever Kylie! And this one is super adorable too. The ones at Handmade Heaven that Liesa’s Grandma knitted are just so lovely, I have seen these in the flesh and touched them, so much more appealing

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I have been immersed in buttons of late. The “Buttoned Up Books” that I delivered to Handmade Heaven on Tuesday had just about sold out, so I have stitched up a second batch and delivered them. How cute are these little “Buttoned Up Clips”? I want to keep them all for myself! The buttons on these are some of my favorite vintage button finds!  They are also in stock now at Handmade Heaven. I

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The Handmade Expo blog has 100 followers and to celebrate they are having a give away. Pop on over and become a follower and leave a comment. The more comments they get the bigger the prize for the lucky winner and since I am hoping that winner is me – please go and comment away!! I am still trying to muster the courage to have my own little stall at the wonderful Handmade Expo; one day soon I

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This is my first week playing along with My Creative Space. I have enjoyed checking out everyone else and have decided to stop lurking and play along. This week my space is all about knitting and vintage buttons. Not in the one project, I am knitting my first washcloth and the vintage buttons are going on everything else, I think I am obsessed. Liesa has suggested I start a new blog just about

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How lucky is Little Guy? He is now the proud owner of a Cuggles Creations apron, custom made just for him, with an Elephant on the pocket.  Perfect for all of our “cook, cook” adventures. He shall have to wear it for our second attempt at these biscuits, unfortunately our dodgy oven over cooked them (of course it was the oven and not my skill in the kitchen!!!). I have been the lucky

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I can’t wait to deliver these new goodies to Handmade Heaven tomorrow afternoon. Of course it means I will get to have a look at all of the new handmade treats that have been delivered by other handmadies since my last visit and have a catch up with Liesa.

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We are home, all unpacked and cleaned up. As predicted many photos were taken and here are a few that I’d like to share….. Sunsets and Sunrises. Little Guy made sure we didn’t sleep through the sunrises.  Or much of the rest of the night – but I didn’t get my camera out for that! Lots of Aussie wildlife, all drawn to the water's edge. We delighted watching Rainbow Lorikeets

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Day 3 of auto post camping photos while we are away camping. Alright, we might be back by the time this posts but I will be soaking in a hot bath ignoring the piles of laundry and all unessential unpacking! This pastel is from a Fraser Island trip. It is on velour paper which is like very fine nap velvet. It is so different to work on than normal pastel paper, challenging but in a good way.

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Day 2 of auto posting camping paintings while we are away camping. These paintings are from a trip to one of our favorite “local” haunts, Sundown National Park. This one is oil on silver leaf, the texture created by the silver leaf is so interesting to paint on and by using glazes I retain a glow from within, from the silver. Unfortunately that doesn’t show up in the photos, I have never

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We are heading off camping for a few days so this is my first experiment with auto posting. I plan to leave you with paintings from previous camping trips for the next few days. This one’s from Wilson Creek in The Kimberley, we were up before dawn and in the boat on a barra fishing adventure. It’s a morning I will never forget with 8 meter tidal shifts, soaring orange cliff faces, hundreds of

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Hooray, the time has finally arrived; we are leaving for camping tomorrow morning. Little Guy has only been camping once and that was before he was walking, so it was pretty easy to keep him contained. I am a little bit scared of just how much chasing him away from the waters edge I will be doing this time but I am sure he will love it. I am really looking forward to watching the campfire,

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Wordless Wednesday

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I have been under the weather, so I missed posting yesterday, sorry. I felt bad because I pledged to post every day in Blogtober, but there was no way I was up to sharing anything yesterday. I found the following post in my draft folder tonight, which is the only reason I have a post to share now. I have my fingers crossed I am back to full health tomorrow.   I have so many creative ideas

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A little home grown beauty for you. I hope you're enjoying your Sunday.

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I took these photos a few nights ago but with the excitement of recycling paper, carving and printing little owls, delivering playdough (which is nearly sold out, I must get cooking again!) and my first ever giveaway there just hasn’t been time to share. While photographing a stunning full moon rise I kept getting two moons in each photo, which was interesting, but I couldn’t figure out why

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It’s the 9th of Blogtober and as 9 is my favorite number I have decided to celebrate with my very first give away. For your ticket to win just join my little band of followers and leave me a comment on this post. That means along with an entry in my competition, you also get to catch up with what I have been up to on a regular basis! Who knows it could be the start of a beautiful friendship. If

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Little Guy are off to music for some singing and dancing fun. Then I’ll make a delivery of cinnamon scented, glitter playdough to my favorite little shop Handmade Heaven, of course. I have more goodies to deliver there shortly but Liesa was keen to have this ASAP, so it will be in store this morning. Check back here later in the day, I am going to have my first ever give away, what great day

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Little Guy and I spent the morning in Wonderland.   It was exciting and inspiring and just a little overwhelming – but in a good way. We will have to visit again before it finishes, it was so much fun.  Little Guy just kept running around exclaiming wow! I’m pretty sure that means it was a hit. What is your favorite piece of “I Wish I Lived in Wonderland”? I think mine is the pink

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It was my favorite little shop Handmade Heaven; I dropped in to give Liesa a sneak preview of some of the goodies I will deliver later this week. As I approached the door I was drawn straight to the new Curly Pops display (I didn’t even say hello first, sorry Liesa!). It was so hard choosing which one to take home with me, this beauty won and I love it. Of course I had to choose one that

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Check out this little flock. Aren’t they adorable? They are just ready to fledge, I think a few of them will go and roost at Handmade Heaven when I drop in there tomorrow. The studio clean up last night went really well and it has led to a very productive morning. I recycled some paper (with a kit that I picked up at the op shop for $5.50 – what a score!). Then I designed and

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This is just not practical or workable anymore and it is certainly not inspiring.  I long for one of those pristine super organized studios that I see in My Creative Space posts. Unfortunately I can’t work like that either.   I need just a little bit of chaos or I get all blocked and just stand in the middle of the room not knowing what to do. So right now I need to clean until I find my happy

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Thanks for the flowers Little Guy and Curly Guy. We indulged in German Pancakes for a late breakfast, a bit of a nod to Blogtoberfest!  The recipe came from Salt and Chocolate, thanks Mary Beth, it was so yummy and so easy, it will be added to our special breakfast repertoire. What’s your perfect Sunday morning?

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Badskirts suggested theme for the third day of Blogtoberfest of Clocktober or clocks seems well timed for me. I suddenly feel overwhelmed by lack of time. Well to be honest there is never enough time, especially with a very, active inquisitive Little Guy in tow. Right now I am feeling the tick tock of the clock because there just isn’t enough time to follow all that is happening in

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Pop on over to Handmade Heaven and help celebrate 100 followers, Liesa is having a give away and is asking for suggestions as to what you might like to win from the store. Who knows you could be luck enough to win this or this ….They were created by some girl named Kylie ;)  Seriously though the shop is full of little handmade treasures, there is sure to be something you would like to win.

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What perfect timing that Roctober is today, the long awaited for October 2nd is here and I am off to see my favorite band tonight. NOFX are playing and we shall be getting the old crew together donning the Doc Martins and heading for the Riverstage, to pretend we are still kids for the night! NOFX are my favorite punk band and a must see every time they tour. Don’t despair if punk is not your

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Ok I just had a quick poke around at Badskirt, she has a Blogtoberfest ideas hub. As I was a tad late signing up I am going to post work on Knocktober first and hope I get to Rocktober later in the day. You have probably guessed my name is Kylie! My passions include painting, drawing, sculpting and taking photos. I don’t think I am all that good at taking photos, but I love doing it, so a

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I just signed up for Blogtoberfest, how exciting. I wasn’t into blogging (reading or writing) last year so it is a new concept to me. I am excited to see where this takes me, I hope to learn lots and find new bloggy friends and lots of inspiration. I am off to find out more about what shall be happening. Wish me luck!

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Join me for a dip anyone? Tantalizing isn’t it? The morning we spent swimming here and photographing this little slice of paradise is as close to perfection as it gets for me. We hope to head back to Cape York next year and another swim at Fruit Bat Falls is on the top of my to do list. This time I will take lots more photos as soon as we arrive. We didn’t realise how lucky we were to have

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Check out what others are doing for Wordless Wednesday

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It’s Tuesday and I can’t wait…... to be camping again. This painting is from quite near where we will camp next. It’s not the bush or beach self sufficient camping that we enjoy most, but it will be a nice break. I am hoping I will find lots of inspiration while we are there, as I would really love to be itching to get into a “serious” painting again. “Twilight” is an oil on silver leaf and

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I have been lamenting the fact that the repeat dust storm wasn’t as dramatic as the first. The air here is almost clear again, so after the house was dusted and mopped we drove of to capture a little bit of nature on a sunny Sunday afternoon. I hope you enjoyed your weekend.

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I have plans to join in with Illustration Fridays, but I forgot to submit this week and the week before the theme of Welcome had me stumped. This week’s theme was Infinite and this is the piece I had planned to submit. I painted it years ago; I just checked it was 10 years ago. Wow, time is really flying! Nothing I have painted since has ever come close to it for me. It was such a freeing and

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Not a twitter style tweet! Just tweeting about these sweet little birds. They are totally out of character for me, but very cute.  I was doodling about a few weeks ago and included these little birds that were inspired by some vintage fabric I saw out in blog land (I can’t remember where sorry). I thought I might laminate them so they will be strong enough to be book marks. Then this week

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Thick dust veiled the sun today. At noon as Little Guy slept,  I crept outside to document the eerie orange glow in the air. In the evening we all drove into the countryside to witness and document the landscape shrouded in grey.

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Yesterday was such a fun filled, busy day.   Little Guys cousin spent the day with us and he loved it. We visited a beautiful park in the morning; it was so nice having a little helper, I got to take a lot more photos than I would have if it was just Little Guy and I.  His cousin loved keeping him occupied while I was being snap happy. Little guy was captivated by this waterfall at the park,

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I thought this was a native (to Australia) iris, but I have been searching for a link to add here and haven’t been able to find mention of a native iris that looks like this. It isn’t listed in my Gardening Australia Flora’s Native Plants book either, so perhaps I have been mistaken about it’s identity for many years. If anyone can enlighten me as to it correct name I would be very grateful.

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I love the drawing I have chosen as my profile picture. It is a pastel on paper called “Sunrising”. It is unframed, which means I don’t get to look at it much, it is in my unframed drawing storage…..under my bed! It is safely stored and respectfully wrapped in archival glassine paper, but under my bed all the same. It is enjoyable to see an image of it a lot more often now and to know that is

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I miss this painting. Do you ever miss your creations that you have sent of into the universe? It was a piece I always knew was for sale and that it wouldn’t stay in my life. It’s funny I divide my work up into categories and there are some that I hope will always be with me, some that I may be able to let go of one day, but only if they go somewhere I know I can visit with them. Then there

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No I’m not pregnant, but lots of my close friends are. One little bubba recently joined us and many more will make their arrivals this year. It is such a special time when you grow your child inside you. I loved being pregnant and I grew a gigantic belly which I couldn’t stop rubbing and talking to. The sculpture above is titled “Chantelle” it is of a friend of mine, who has the same name! Who

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I haven’t been feeling too well the last couple of days so as a result I have been quiet here and in my studio. Little Guy and I have been having some really easy creative fun. Yesterday we painted the cement with a big brush and water. I had plans to draw on the wet cement with chalk, but he wasn’t really interested, so we just stuck to the painting. He did have a go at painting the grass with

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It’s a misty spring morning here and it is reminding me of many camping mornings waking up blanketed in fog with a delicious chill in the air. I love watching mist rolling down the river and slowly clearing to reveal a fresh, beautiful day. The painting above is from one of those mornings, it was a bit chillier than most and we discovered icicles hanging from leaves! I don’t generally like the

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There is nothing better on these beautiful spring days than spending some time in the great outdoors. We spent a few hours today on a leisurely bushwalk and as usual the camera got quite a workout. I was inspired by a post on exhale.return to centre to go on a rainbow hunt. It was quite a challenge, but lots of fun, I think I will be going on many more rainbow hunts!

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Spring has certainly sprung in these parts. It is my favorite time of year.

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I am loving the "Buttoned Up Books" I have been creating with thrifted buttons on thrifted notebooks, aren't they just the cutest? I can't wait to get them all finished and into Handmade Heaven. Check out how adorable some of these buttons are up close. I think I may have to start a serious button collection. I have had so much fun sorting through all of the buttons that I have thrifted

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I have had such a great morning. The Little Guy created this lovely green drawing, which reminds me a bit of an oil painting I painted a couple of years ago. It is titled Optimism and it hangs in my bedroom. I will never be able to part with it is is one of my favorites. Then we went of to music for some singing and dancing fun and a catch up with mates. One of my favorite thrift shops is

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"Cogs" is a very contemporary abstract that would suit a modern home or a corporate environment. It is currently on display at Handmade Heaven it is an acrylic on canvas and at an impressive 90cm square it is sure to be a striking addition to any room. The textures are layered beautifully giving the painting lots of depth and the metallic highlights are the very latest decorator trend. I love

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I am craving the beach, the smells and sounds and that incredible view. Alas a visit to the beach is not on the near horizon, but I do love the way my paintings can take me back there. This is a pastel title "Double Island Point II" that I completed after a fabulous, refreshing camping trip. I can't wait for our next camping adventure.

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This is one of the mini paintings from the collection that I recently delivered to Handmade Heaven. It is just 20cm square, which is such a great size to fit into any little corner or space that needs brightening up. I love the texture in this piece and the metallic background. I haven't named it yet if you have any ideas for a title, please leave me a comment.

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Things are looking up in the creative side of my life and starting "created by Kylie" is my way of celebrating and expanding on that. I have found some time in the last month or so to get back into my painting, for the last 19 months Little Guy has been taking up so much of my time and energy that not much had been happening in the studio! Recently I created a new line of funky little magnets

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