My Craft Corner – soulgifts

I Am A Portrait Painter

November 4, 2019

Finally. Saturday the 2nd November arrived. It had been long awaited. We got there early, my niece, her mother and I. To Studio Vino. Yes, it was an artists’ haven. One in which you could create works of beauty. We were booked in to a pop art workshop. A special one. To create a unique … More I Am A Portrait Painter

Hedgehogs

October 15, 2019

I know. It’s a weird thing to write about. Just bear with me for a bit. Did you know that hedgehogs, porcupines and echidnas are not related? And here I was, thinking they must be ‘cos they all have spiky things. But it turns out that echidnas, one of those weird and unique Aussie animals, … More Hedgehogs

It’s all in the numbers – #2

August 29, 2019

Only yesterday I posted the first in this little series about painting with numbers. I thought it would take me a bit longer to finish. But I did it. Finished last night (or should I say this morning) at 1am It has been a marathon effort to finish this challenging bit of painting. Admittedly himself … More It’s all in the numbers – #2

It’s all in the numbers – #1

August 28, 2019

A very thoughtful friend gifted me something very new. Something I have never, ever done. And until now, never, ever aspired to do. Now, having immersed myself in the project, I am still not sure if I ever want to do it again. So what is it? Painting by numbers. I’d come across it many … More It’s all in the numbers – #1

Gardening Hacks

July 24, 2019

Raili Tanska Be creative

From the Man Cave and My Craft Corner 2

June 28, 2019

House renovations continue. Contrary to what I said in my last post about this, I was pleased to find I could actually take a semi decent photo of the recently renovated hallway. ‘Let there be light’ is what happened miraculously when the little round skylight was fitted into a dingy and dark hallyway. It had … More From the Man Cave and My Craft Corner 2

Lana the Lame Llama

June 14, 2019

Hello you ! So nice to meet you. My name is Lana. I’m a 2-el Llama of the beasty kind. You know, the kind Ogden Nash wrote about – The one-el Lama he’s a priest The two-el Llama he’s a beast. I will bet a silk pyjama There is no three-el Lllama He was … More Lana the Lame Llama

From the Man Cave – and My Craft Corner

June 10, 2019

It’s been a while since I posted pictures of the latest Man Cave creations. Time has not been standing still, however. Seeing it is not possible to take any decent photos of the latest house renovations- enlightening the corridor, I thought I would share a few photos of his time pieces…. Want to know more … More From the Man Cave – and My Craft Corner

Marimekko – a Finnish Icon

April 12, 2019

Yesterday I was chatting with a friend about her love of all things Marimekko. I told her I had several items sporting the iconic Unikko (poppy) logo for which they have become so famous. For a small country Finland has become known for some very distinctive brands. The fabric designer Marimekko is one of them. … More Marimekko – a Finnish Icon

Glowing Skin

April 4, 2019

This is all about Looking Gorgeous! Using ingredients mainly from your kitchen cupboards. Following the usual skin care regime, here’s some tips on getting your skin to glow – CLEANSING A really yummy deep facial massage cleanse with essential oils: 1 -2 teaspoons of an organic vegetable oil A drop of one or both Lavender, … More Glowing Skin

soulgifts – Telling Tales

Creating magic with words

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