Sometimes things that I KNOW won’t take very long to do, just have to wait their turn in my life. But today was the day for this little shelf that I use at the back of my studio. Useful, but not beautiful by any means. And of course we all know… Have...
The lovelies at Cloth Paper Scissors have turned one of my book projects into a Painting Party Pack! My book will be published in late April so this really makes things seem real! And check out this video they’ve put together explaining the pack: (It’s so...
While I actually LOVE choosing presents for people, whether I make them or buy them… sometimes a Gift Card is still the right thing. It might be easier to post, or for an experience that you just can’t wrap up… or you’ve just run out of time (I...
I’m serious. It really is. I think I’ve made eight batches so far this month. I have hardly worn my rings because I’ve ‘been rumballing’. Last year it was choc popcorn, before that it was citrus curd, and before that mini-puds. This year...
It’s been a long time since I’ve bought wrapping paper… and I find it almost impossible to throw away bags and boxes that I ‘just might’ find a use for. So in the interest of decluttering let me guide you through the creation of these truly unique gift bags and...
If you know a bit about me here at Shiny Happy Art, you’ll know that I LOVE gold and silver leaf! Think about gilding some simple, timber ornaments, or refreshing some old decorations with a bit of bling. I found these plywood shapes at Cotton On – they...
