I wish I lived in Wonderland

"I wish I lived in Wonderland" by Rose Skinner


I don't quite know where to start.

You've heard me talk about the Ipswich Art Gallery before.
More specifically the "I wish I lived in Wonderland" exhibition.

I get so excited when given the opportunity to tell
people about how wonderful Ipswich is. And it's no surprise
that the Ipswich Art Gallery feature's regularly in my
conversation with friends, when I tell them about Ipswich.

Well, the Art Galleries "I wish I lived in Wonderland" exhibition runs until
1st November 2009.

The exhibit is designed for children and adults to appreciate.
With many activities scheduled to run over the coming months.

One I would like to talk to you about today is very special!

For those Liana Kabel fans out there, the Ipswich Art Gallery
will be holding 2 jewellery making work shops with Artist Liana Kabel.
One for children and the other for adults.


Liana's jewellery creations are the perfect compliment to the
"I wished I lived in Wonderland" exhibit.

Taking inspiration from the exhibit you will be
encouraged to create your own jewellery.
Materials are supplied, and you will have the
opportunity to learn direct from the master, Liana.

My daughter Rose and I will be attending both.
I can't wait to meet Liana and see what fabulous designs we can come up with.

Below are some of Liana Kabel's jewellery creations.

Liana Kabels Pied Piper Necklace

Liana Kabels Lollie Pop Stick Pins

Bookings for the workshops are essential. If you would like more information or would
like to make a booking. Click here - If it looks like a lollie, I like it!

To visit Liana Kabel's website go to www.lianakabel.com

or go to Liana's Etsy store.

I will keep you posted as more exciting activities come up.

Hope I can see some of you at the workshops Saturday 29th August.

Ruby Red Studios

Scooter Girl Necklet

Helen Berthold is an air hostess by day and amazing indie designer by night. Working full time and running two etsy shops Ruby 2 Go Go and Ruby Red Studios means that the Ruby HQs are always busy. Helen's work is fun and playful with a focus on vintage sourced materials and up-cycling. You can find Helen's work online in her etsy shops or if you prefer hands on shopping go to the Museum of Brisbane store or the BrisStyle Indie Designer's Market. This is one energetic crafter so if you'd like to join Ruby on her adventures then head to the Ruby 2 Go Go blog.

mimoo...

seeing spots play mat

Mimoo is a Brisbane based label which offers fresh, contemporary and useful baby items. From pram wraps to play mats each item is handmade using 100% cotton with colourful prints and simple designs. Available on etsy as well as made it these make the perfect gift for a newborn!

SM Boutique

Joelle

French born Sandrine of SM Boutique makes the sweetest hand felted berets, hats and accessories - all from her home on the Sunshine Coast. You will be able to see SM Boutique in person at the launch of the new Boutique Market Portside Wharf, Hamilton On June 14. If you can't wait until then why not take a drive to SM Boutique stockist, Birdy in the Sunshine Coast's organic precinct, Glen Forest. To learn a little more about Sandrine and her label visit her blog histoire de soie.

Raspberry Pink

Remember FIMO? Well Lauren from Raspberry Pink makes these adorable little creatures from Fimo. So clever, so sweet! Lauren sat opposite me at the BrisStyle Christmas market last year busily rolling out fimo and magically turning it into delightful little charms & figurines. The Raspberry Pink etsy store also offers kits so you can make your own. If you'd like to learn how to make the sheepish little fellow below why not join in the workshops at Tangled Yarns on the following dates:

Friday May 29, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Sunday May 31, 11am - 1pm
Monday June 8, 10.30am - 12.30pm

It's only $25 per person plus $5 for the kit which has enough to make 4 of these cuties!
The workshop will take place at Tangled Yarns, Studio A/9 Chester St, Newstead.
To book your place contact Tangled Yarns here.

Socrates the Sheep Phone Charm

Little Mary Moo's Place

Little Red Bird Purse

Little Mary Moo's purses and bags are made with such beautiful fabrics, most of which are hand printed and sourced in Australia. The purses are lined and extremely well made. They are the perfect size for makeup, hairbands, and all those other little things that seem to float around handbags! I had the pleasure of being next to Therese the creative soul behind Little Mary Moo last December at the BrisStyle Christmas market and was witness to how popular these little purses were as gifts. So to snap one up for yourself or someone special head to the Little Mary Moo etsy shop!

RE-read designs..

...Turning Tales into art....

I've been a fan of RE-read designs since I first came across Hayley and her gorgeous brooches last year at the 'Southbank Young Designers Market' and the 'BrisStyle Market'. Hayley uses old children's books and resin to create sweet one-off brooches with quirky text. Her line of products is constantly increasing and now includes bookmarks, pendants, studs and sweet, sweet buttons. I own a bird brooch as well as a rabbit and always receive compliments when I wear them which secretly makes me want to add to my collection. (I think the deer might be next!) Head to the Re-read etsy store to treat yourself or over to the blog where you could win your very own bunny brooch.

Mooza designs...

Check out these hand crafted designs made from Acrylic, colourful Japanese paper and resin!They are sure to brighten any room. Jessie & Michael can personalise any word or name so the sky is the limit! Available from Mooza designs etsy store.

PRINTSPACE

Love is Bigger Than All Of Us, Giclee Art Print

Baby Birth Poster

Love Birds and Owl, Giclee Art Print

These gorgeous prints are by illustrator & graphic designer, Mara Girling. Her etsy shop is full of sweet prints depicting the cutest little birds you've ever seen as well as owls, cats, turtles and more. Visit the PRINTSPACE etsy shop and you'll find birth posters, art prints and inspirational quotes you won't want to live without! My favourites are the sweet little birds..so cute.

To read more about PRINTSPACE visit the blog.

For more sweetness visit Pinecone and Lola - Mara's printable stationery shop!