Monthly Archives: August 2008

I am at it too

By Alice | Published: August 31, 2008

Everyone is talking about the Autumn and how the seasons are changing, this seems a little hasty especially as yesterday seemed to be one of the hottest days of the year, but now I am at it too! Today has been really dark and drizzly and has made me anticipate the winter. I am looking [...]

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The Darjeeling Limited and my 1998

By Alice | Published: August 27, 2008

The other night I watched The Darjeeling Limited and I really enjoyed it, particularly because… I DID THAT! I traveled across India by train! Way back in 1998 when I was a teen. I was so young! That film made me feel so nostalgic. Or natsukashi! as they would say in Japan. I didn't have [...]

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Cushions for my father

By Alice | Published: August 26, 2008

I made these for my father's birthday, he had specifically requested I make him cushions that incorporated the smiley face that I do when I sign notes or cards. I was always a big note writer – you know like 'Gone out to the shop, back at 5pm :D', 'some leftover quiche in the fridge [...]

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Golden Ships

By Alice | Published: August 23, 2008

  This is my work for Art of Note. A golden ship printed on to a thick cream card. My thought behind this design is that I wanted to do something romantic, and one of my favourite things is a galleon or tall ship in sail. I found an old image of a ship and [...]

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August Resolution

By Alice | Published: August 21, 2008

I am getting later and later announcing my monthly resolution! August's resolution is to get caught up with most of my creative projects: Art of Note (done!) PIF (almost done) Cushions for my dad (begun) Finalising layout of the garden (work in progress) I think I am doing ok on that one. To finish off [...]

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