Archive for category canvas creations

art collage …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, collage on October 1, 2011

Well it’s been a while since I’ve felt creative enough to make something. This collage was started months ago .. with all the bits and pieces waiting patiently .. and I finally finished. These colours have been very appealing lately .. even creeping into my wardrobe!

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the gift giving continues …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, notebook on August 4, 2011

Last weekend the kids were invited to two birthday parties … Olivia turned 12 … and received this handmade journal …

And Jamie went to Luke’s Under the Sea themed party .. the invitation included sand and shells .. so I thought an Underwater Canvas was needed!

The party host did an amazing job with all the decorations! Although I have to say that I was surprised when Jamie was given a fish to take home instead of the usual lolly bag .. his name is Mr Goldberg!

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T is for Tyson …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, craft, wall art on July 1, 2011

Jamie (4) was recently invited to his first birthday party. So very exciting!! His first thought was “What should we make for Tyson … how about a “t” for Tyson.”

This comment made me so happy .. and who am I to disappoint my 4 year old. So off to Spotlight to find a “T” … and I found this Papier maché letter – perfect!

a gift for jakson ..

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, wall art on June 15, 2011

I tend to struggle a bit with gifts for boys .. the last one I made I didn’t photograph because I wasn’t so sure about it. Of course now the memory of it has improved and I like it a lot better. Too bad I can’t share …

So when Matthew was invited to Jakson’s birthday party I knew I was ready for the challenge. I had a “J” made from mdf (for Jamie .. but it never got started) and made the following canvas .. I really like the end result … and it was so nice to receive gratitude from Jakson’s mum after the party.

a gift for keira …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, craft, mixed media on May 31, 2011

Another party … another handmade gift … this canvas was for Keira who just turned 7.

etsy updates …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, etsy, wall art on May 23, 2011

I’ve just added two more mini canvases to the Etsy store … totally loving the orange and these quotes feel very important right now!!!

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a gift for georgia …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, wall art on May 23, 2011

There seem to be a lot of parties this year … and I can’t resist the urge to give handmade gifts … this canvas is for a lovely 12 year old named Georgia.

Georgia’s favourite colour is Aqua and mine is Orange .. totally loving the combination!

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grace turns 10 …

Posted by craftnetworktv in canvas creations, craft, wall art, word art on May 19, 2011

My daughter Grace turned 10 last week … and I still can’t believe how quickly a decade can pass by!

It was a very exciting birthday because there are certain privileges that a 10 year girl in our family can now enjoy.

Privilege # 1 – getting ears pierced – check!
Privilege # 2 – having a mobile phone – check!
Privilege # 3 – drinking a cup of tea – check!
Privilege # 4 – slumber party – check!

Here she is talking to my Mum on her new iPhone … one very happy girl!

And a birthday wouldn’t be complete without some artwork from Mum … I came up with 10 words that are encouraging and inspiring … each one also has it’s dictionary definition in the petal.