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52 weeks - Summing up

19/1/2019

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Befitting to my scattered end of year pace, I am finally putting down my thoughts and reflections on my 52 weeks of creative rhythm and focus.


Though the rhythm escaped me about 3/4 of the way along, this has been an awesome project. I have, in my usual muddled way, been keeping the creativity flowing fairly consistently over the year and my productivity profited.
I feel I’ve developed some good habits and learnt a lot about how I function. I’ve been frustrated at times, trying to keep up, get things finished and stick to my timeline but at the end of the day, I guess it’s ok if the structure adapts to me and vice versa, depending on how life is cruising.
Setting goals has been helpful, whether they are monthly, weekly or daily.  I don’t always always manage to get through them all but it keeps me on track.  Overall, I enjoyed the process of creating the most.  I made wonderful and original pieces, some with more loose edges than others and even made a few sales. I gave myself momentum, so though the rhythm and focus weren’t always spot on, I was still able to pace myself and continue.
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Week 51 wire emu

23/12/2018

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Shape a little bird using pliable craft wire.
A scrunchy ball body, a tail, long neck and legs.
I didn’t know I was making an emu until her little shape emerged.
This is my second bird sculpture, the first one being mostly textile and stitching. This young lady will be wire and paper, though she won’t find her feathers until I get home.
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Week 50 Christmas markets

16/12/2018

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We created some pieces for Christmas market exhibitions in local galleries. Artemis had some jewellery and I made mini notebooks, hand bound journals and textile jewellery. We also included things we’d made previously.
If you are looking for unique gift ideas in the new year, some of these are still available in Pegboard Gallery at Freckles Coffee Spot. Otherwise, send us an email if you like to see more or make an order.
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Week 49 Coptic stitch with Meg

9/12/2018

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We spent a lovely day hanging out with Meg in her warm and inviting space, enjoying fresh from the garden home cooking, as well as chatting and brainstorming about paper making and bookbinding for future workshops. I walked her through Coptic stitch binding so she could get a feel for it. Once you have figured out the pattern, the process isn’t that complicated and, as they say, practice makes perfect.

I’m not sure when I made my first book, do simple childhood ones count? I’ve loved letter writing, stationery and creative writing for as long as I can remember. I experimented with paper making and bookbinding at uni, but it was during the time of our creative writing association Amotissé in France, that I became serious and began some bookbinding courses.
Exposed stitch bindings are my favourites. I had long admired Coptic bound books, so learning the technique was exciting and I have made a few since. I am slowly teaching myself other bindings, scouring and collecting resources and playing around with textured mixed media covers. There will definitely be more to come.
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Week 47 - preserving

25/11/2018

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Lemon tree very pretty...with a mischievous masked minette!

Bright, happy, fragrant

Preserved lemons
Lemon and mint water
Morocan mint tea
Refreshing, zesty, a bit of bite
Bitter, sour, tart

Old style lemon tree
Gnarly skin, very thick
Spindly, flourished
Best so far
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Week 46 - paper making

18/11/2018

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Shredded paper
Soak in water
Blend to mulch with beaters or mixer into pulp
Test for porridge like consistency
Add pulp to water in basin
Use mould and deckle to lay the paper
Couch onto felts, (fabric, chux wipes or boards in kit)
Sponge excess water
Continue laying paper
Put into press to squeeze out water
Hang to dry
Iron flat and/or press
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Week 45 - design stations

11/11/2018

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cvs and cover letters
Cards, stamps, labels, web, blog, etc.
It takes a certain amount of time to organise all this creative stuff, keep it up to date and make it interesting with the hope of attracting some admirers and readers. I am not so great at updating at regular intervals and am constantly blown away by the incredible things I see people doing.
When I do get to it, it takes me forever!
I’m a plodder, I think a lot and get caught up in all the inspiration, not to mention other distractions and life juggling. However, I know myself well and understand that this is how I function. This is the pace that works for me, even if I feel like speeding up, chances are it won’t be beneficial.
I adapt and do what is needed to suit timeframes and situations.
Slow and steady, there is no race, just focus and arrive comfortably.

We created and revamped CV’s to apply for holiday jobs and more library work.
I haven’t written a cover letter since I don’t know when! Quite a task indeed, though also useful to rediscover. I love all the creative cv’s out there now. So much more interesting than the standard format I was taught. I just need to find some user friendly templates!
We didn’t land the holiday jobs but I did have an interview for the library position.
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Week 44 sweet dreams are made of this...

4/11/2018

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Four poster bed canopy
Old lacy curtains
Calico
Ribbon
Lace

This time I’m going for fairy tale boho extravagance.
Feminine and romantic, soft textures with plenty of reusing and reinventing.

I’ve taken the necessary measurements and mapped out a plan.
The hanging sides are all good, now I just need to add the top with ties and trims.
Photos pending...
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Week 42 & 43 backdrops & photo booth fun at the ball

28/10/2018

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Transforming something old into something new provides a certain satisfaction unlike any other.
Sometimes it only requires a few small tweaks, sometimes blood, sweat and tears are needed.
Being able to see, to imagine things differently, to give new life and purpose is a real super power.

Far from the realm of fairy tales, once upon a dry and dusty time in the Central West of NSW, people came from far and near to attend the Scubber’s Ball.
And scrubup nicely they did!
The old town hall was swarming with activity, the band was playing, people were dancing, drinking, eating and having a fun old time. Money was raised for the drought relief and everyone was able to shake off their worries for the evening. Creative fun was discovered by those who wandered over to my little photo booth corner, nothing like a few accessories to help people let their hair down.
There were a few barefooted dancers by the end of the night but I don’t think anyone lost their shoes!
(Can you see last weeks backdrop in the photos?)
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Week 41 spring clean

14/10/2018

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Spring clean my head!

The urge to purge has re-emerged!
Have hit the 3/4 slump.
Holidays not long enough!

Lack of oomph...
Sewing?
En français
Flâner
La paresse, c’est tout un art.


Being unprepared isn’t the end of the world,
Sometimes you have to allow yourself to go with it,
Ride the sense of uncertainty and observe deeply.
Disregard the desire for control,
Walk tall,
Indulge in anticipation
Soak up surprise sensations
Let yourself BE.

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    For me, it seems there is not much difference between wondering and wandering. It has always helped me  find inspiration.  Creative dabbling is good for the soul, I couldn't imagine life without it and  often surprise myself by what I come up with.

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