There was a time when I thought Art was something only exceptionally talented and gifted people could do. That the ability to create was an extra-extra-ordinary gift that would ooze from the pores of those lucky enough to be born as ‘artists’. Back then, Art had so many rules and criteria that I in fact stifled my own creativity……Art sat in […]
Santa Claus, Christmas and acrostics
As a new Mum I was bursting with pride when the kids first began producing works of art. I savoured that first moment with a crayon, carefully filed each new drawing away, marvelled as smiley faces were eventually given arms and legs. Nine years on and I am still excited, and at times in awe, […]
Christmas, Creativity and Pinterest a winning combination.
At the moment I cannot find enough walls, shelves and places in our home to display all the artwork the children are creating for Christmas. I always remember making paper chains as a child and the endless glueing of cotton balls to paper as we created beards for Santa. Christmas is a creative time and […]
10 Ways to Stir up your Creative Self Belief
I lost something It was a long time ago….I think I no longer remember what it felt like to have it, to wholly and soully have it. Children have it, I was a child once so I must have had it then. Children are a reminder of what we all once had, that incredible, overwhelming […]
8 creative ways to use your photos and MAKE this Father’s Day very special
I was a guest. Settled, comfortable, relaxing on the couch, sipping my tea. Chatting with the others while we waited for the party demonstration to begin. That is when I saw it. A wall covered in framed family photos. Old, aged photos, alongside new and colourful portraits. Wedding photos, baby shots all with a story […]
