Thursday 19 August 2010

treats
















I love op-shopping with a passion.

The smell that wafts in your face when you walk into the store.
Going aisle by aisle, not looking ahead but concentrating on the shelves infront of me, incase I get side tracked and miss out on something.
Trawling every shelf with my eyes alert for whatever treat I might find and the excitement that rushes through me when I find it.. although kept inside like I've just discovered a secret.
Finding the bargain of the century, something in perfect condition, a fraction of the original cost due to the fact that people don't know it's worth.
I love buying something old and somehow making it look new.
Old is good, things with character and stories behind them.. who's, where's and why's.
I like observing the people shopping around me, the little girl typing on an old typewriter pretending she's a secretary gives me a sense of joy, mother's looking at clothes for their little ones, other people on the hunt just like me.
The joy of bringing things home, unpacking and deciding what goes where.

Ahh, satisfaction and relaxation. I'm looking forward to my next treasure hunt already.

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Above: some of my favourite finds..


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Self explanatory

Wednesday 18 August 2010

camp




















Flyer (double-sided DLE size) designed for our upcoming camp..
Woodlands theme, think Deer antlers/pinecones/fishing rods/canoes/paddles/birds/nets acorns/pine trees/maple leaves/moose/dragon flies/logs/wood/hiking boots/guns/chainsaws/saws/hunting hats/beaver hats/plaid fabric/flying ducks. Good times.

Thursday 12 August 2010

birthday treats




















A wee invite sent out for my sisters' birthday.. wrapped in twine in nice white envelope.

Saturday 7 August 2010

wheaty comfort































In need of a heat pack after a long day of sitting at my desk (grr to rsi!).. I decided that the wheaty bag I had was getting a bit manky from all it's use, so I made myself another one.. this time alot bigger, prettier and nicer to use. I got carried away and started making a few..
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Nice and cosy to cuddle up with on a colder day, or perfect to soothe your aches and pains, wheaty bags are so good! 2-3 mins in the microwave (with some water in cup) and then wrap around your neck, back, tummy or wherever needs it.
You can put it in the freezer for a cold pack too. I can make them with or with-out a removeable cover (if you're wanting to wash it).

happy birthday













































Found my silk-screens from years back so thought I'd give this one a re-print..
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Screen printed onto 270gsm off-white keaykolor stock. 120x120mm.
Handmade machine stitched envelope.

i love lemons




















Gin and tonic is my drink of choice, and lemon honey is my spread.. yum!
A friend had a tree laden with lemons so I stocked up and made a jar, then another then another.. here's how:

Lemon Honey
(Edmonds Cookbook)
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50g butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
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Melt the butter in the top of a double boiler ( I place one pot inside a larger one and fill with hot water until the top pot's base is covered). Stir in sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Add egss and lemon rind. Place over boiling water and cook, stirring all the time until the mixture thickens (alot of stirring and it can take quite a while.. like 15mins?). Pour into hot, clean, dry jars. Makes about 1medium size jar or 2 smaller jars.
I brought some old-school preserving cellophane and rubber band lids, which you place over the top while it's hot then add the sticker once the jar is cold. You can make cute fabric covers if you're giving it as a gift. Put in the fridge to set. EAT.