Today on the blog, I’m spreading the word about the amazing Creative Courage Challenge brought to you by Etsy. So what’s it all about? Hosted by entrepreneur Pip Lincolne (@meetmeatmikes) and top Australian Etsy seller Cath Young (@mybeardedpigeon), it’s a 5 week project for creative folks who’d love nothing more than to sell their wonderful creations…
BUSY LITTLE KIDS – THE APP
This week I stumbled across the Busy Little Kids app. I can’t remember how, but I think it was while I was on Instagram. I love this app! It’s really well designed and very intuitive. There are activities for rainy days and sunny days and within each of these, you can choose to ‘imagine’, ‘create’…
ME&MY IG FAVES #3
I find inspiration in everything around me. Sometimes it’s a brightly coloured wall on the way to work. Sometimes it’s a bud just starting to form on a blossom tree. And then there’s Instagram. Here are this month’s faves. Some old and some new finds, I love all of these accounts. 1. Barbara Kitallides @barbarakitallides…
ME&MY FAVE BOOKS
I love creative books and over the years have built up an impressive collection. From my first proper art book showcasing Art Deco graphics which I chose for my Year 12 Valedictory gift to books about photography, letterpress printing, typography, interior styling, design, fashion, art and graffiti – these are a few of my faves. Design Sponge At…
ME&MY IG FAVES (#2)
A lot of my content is based on what inspires me. Sometimes that’s food, sometimes it’s urban art, sometimes it’s Ava – but there’s always one constant and that’s Instagram. For me, it’s all about great images and there’s no shortage of these in this month’s faves. 1. Men of the North @menofthenorth These guys…
THE ART OF LETTERPRESS
Late last year I started working at The Hungry Workshop, a design and letterpress printing studio in Northcote. I studied graphic design at university and have always loved the craft of letterpress printing, so for me it’s the perfect job. Every day I’m surrounded by inspiring stuff. Graphic patterns, cool greeting cards, custom designed…
FAVE PHOTO APPS
Do you love taking photos, but you’re a bit lazy when it comes to dragging out your real camera? Well, this is the post for you. These days, it’s about what’s easiest. I’ve noticed more and more, that we tend to use our smartphones to capture moments in our lives. Even me, a photography…
A DIFFERENT SCREEN
I first learnt how to screen print when I was at university. I was studying graphic design and in first year we did a lot of hands on subjects like life drawing, printmaking and 3D paper sculpture. I really enjoyed the screen printing process and especially getting my hands dirty. The results were often unpredictable…
PAPER CUPCAKE FLOWERS
Sometimes I’m really good at planning our creative activities but some days when I just don’t have the brain capacity, I turn to Pinterest for inspiration. Last weekend I found a more grown up version of making cupcake liner flowers on the Martha Stewart website. It involved using a hot glue gun and wire so…
THE GREAT PAPER STASH
I don’t know about other kids, but Ava is so prolific when it comes to creating. In one session she can go through so much paper it’s ridiculous. So, I have learnt not to throw anything away without reviewing its use for craft based activities. Keeping a stockpile of new and used wrapping paper, fashion…
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