Stitches and Craft Show!

Dear Friends,
In the last week or so I have had some really exciting news! I am to be the guest artist at the Stitches and Craft Show in Melbourne - held at the Caulfield Racecourse. I am really thrilled and quite honoured!

I will have my book for sale as well as all the samples on display and some felt that doesn't appear in the book as well!  A review of the book can be found   here -  along with other information connected to the show.

I will be demonstrating throughout the 4 days showcasing different techniques.

Dates are:  24th - 27th of October  10 - 4.30pm

I hope you can drop by to say hello!

Love
Elizabeth
xxxx

A page from within

Hi Everyone,
I thought you may like to see a page from inside my new book Felt Happy!
Available now at www.frostfair.etsy.com


If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask

Hope everyone has had a lovely weekend

Lots of Love
Elizabeth
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At long long last! My new book - Felt Happy!

Dear Friends
At long, long last my book has arrived. It really has taken longer than it should, but I am so very delighted with the result. It is glossy and gorgeous and I must say I am proud of it.

I have tried to create a book that I would want to buy myself. Chock full of useful information as well as
full page photos to see finer details. There are loads of step by step instructions with photos of each step that are easy to follow and replicate. It is ideal for the beginner or more experienced felter.

At 212 pages long it is a reasonably thick book. In size it measure 21 x 21cm (about 8" square) and is easy to slip in a bag to carry with you.

As a self publisher, I have spent many months creating the work, photographing it and learning the ins and outs of Photoshop to prepare all the files for printing. This in itself has been an uphill climb. However I have learned a great deal and have decided to march on with another volume immediately! Felt making  is such a huge topic to discuss there was only so much I could include in one book!

There are many of you who have waited a long time for me to get this volume published.
I really thankyou for all of your encouragement, sending me emails and notes to see how things were going, and being prepared to wait until the process was done.

SO that's it - it's done - finished at last. Phew!              

If you are interested in purchasing a copy it is available now on Etsy!

Every best wish
Love
Elizabeth
xxxxx

Tune in tomorrow!!!

A burst of Colour!

Hi Everyone

Feeling like a burst of colour on this grey overcast day.

These were created with multicoloured carded batts and a few extra stripes thrown in.

Hope your day is wonderful!

Love

Elizabeth

PS New giveaway over at my facebok page  - just follow the link in the sidebar and GOOD LUCK!

Paper, paste and paint!

Dear Friends,

Here are some finished paper mache figures  I have finished at a recent residency job. I am really happy with them.(Click to see them larger!)

After several lessons painting and printing our own papers we collaged over 150 birds (yes 150 birds!!!) that we had paper mached the week before. One per student and these 4 figures. They are now installed in a performing arts hall and I am so pleased. They represent performers ready to take the stage. Each measure just over a metre.

Hope everyone is well and happy and getting time to create

Love

Elizabeth

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Working as an artist in residence

Hi everyone!

Been very busy doing school work at two schools. One paper mache and the other felt. I think I have seen about 700 children over the last 2 months!  Loads of fun though!

As an artist if you ever get a chance to do a residency then say YES PLEASE! You will learn so much - looking at your own medium in a different way, utilising colour and shape effectively and it really is packed with loads of laughs and very special moments.

Like the boy who was thrilled to have made new paint colours and raced up the art room to show me and the grade fours who made felt look like tree trunks and told everyone and anyone who would listen!

I passed a little person showing their grandma a large wall hanging we had done the previous year and naturally my ears were flapping as I walked past: "This is my best work" she told her granny. Apparently she had achieved this single handedly! - Great stuff!

If anyone would like any further advice about doing a residency please email me privately.

Hope everyone is well and doing something gorgeous and creative this week - or at least you are planning to do so!

Love
Elizabeth
xx