Craft Chat

WELCOME!!

Thanks for visiting!!  Please feel free to spend some time, I hope you enjoy yourself!  Please leave comments, I'd love to hear from you  Craft is a wonderful hobby (way of life as it is for me!!!) and I really want to share it with you, so sit back, grab a cuppa or a glass of wine and join me on the adventure...
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Art for Girls, Vision Boards and Full Steam Ahead!!

I'm starting a mixed media group for girls (of all ages!!!) on a Saturday afternoon, from 2-4pm at the shop.  We are going to do a canvas, and I'm thinking that to start with we'll design and make our own vision boards.  It's the thing of the moment, and I know that I can do with any positive energy that I can pump my way - how about you?  So I'm off now to start a 'prototype'.  If you're interested in the afternoon, which will be every Sat that you can make it, drop me a line and you will be more than welcome.  Let's get this year off to an incredible start!

We've Moved!!

Hi Everyone,

So sorry it's been so long, but I've got exciting news!!!  The Crafters Nest has moved into brand new premises (well, actually, it's 145 years old, but that just makes it all the more fabulous!!)  And we now incorporate Art Requirements, so as well as all your craft classes and needs, your fine art classes and needs are met by us too!!  So come for a visit,  a coffee and a chat, or come to the craft cafe on Monday night - the address is 109a Adamson St, Wooloowin, 4030, and my number is 07 3262 7447.  Look forward to seeing you soon!!  And check out our building!!!!  Talk soon,

Txx

New Bracelet

 

Some Photos...

 

 

Craft, Craft, Craft,

I'm trying to get back into a routine of blogging, so here it goes, what interests me at the moment?  Beeswax, lots and lots of beeswax, collage and painting, it's such a beautiful medium and smells absolutely divine!!!!  I've been collaging my little heart out, and when I get my camera back (I left it at home this morning) I'll post some photos.

Mixed media is pulling at my heartstrings big time!!  Everything is turning into a piece of art, yesterday I made a denim, silver and copper cuff/bracelet, and the hammering and weaving was very good for my soul!!

I'm going to change the structure of The Crafters Nest.  There will be a list of classes available, and you'll be able to book in to do these classes whenever suits you (subject to availability).  There will be things like the ever-popular organza flowers, beeswax collage (of course!!), mixed media canvas, resin jewellery, printmaking techniques, weaving....and on it goes!!  If you're interested in any of these classes, please email me to let me know and we can get going!!

Have a great day everyone,

Tracey.xx

Back Again!!

Hi Everyone!!

I'm back in blogland, and have realised why I am such a shockingly bad blogger, it's because I feel like I've got nothing to say!  But I do love craft, and there are so many beautiful things out there to share that I'm going to give it another go.

The beautiful Rocio from Little Magenta is putting up the November timetable for us soon, so that shouldn't be too far away.   Please book in for classes if you're interested in any of them, because without you, there'll be no craft classes, and ultimately, no Crafters Nest!! :D

The most exciting news (apart from the fantastic crafting table we now have at The Nest!) is the Christmas card day which is going to be on the 11th November.  It's going to be huge!!

The day will cost $45 and for that you will get a goodies  bag with all kinds of wonderful Christmas card making goodies, enough to make 15 different cards!!

You can stay for as long (or as little) as you like, and make cards, and chat, listen to Christmas Carols, and enjoy light refreshments!!  So book the day now, and come and share in the Christmas cheer!!

Have a great day everyone,

Traceyxx

 

Hi everybody! I'm sending my first post from my iPad...for those of you who know me, you will be amazed at my relative technical wizardry, but the iPad is my new best friend...it's so easy and compact, I'm finally starting to get rid of all those little bits of paper in my life -FANTASTIC!!!

So, on to matters of craft. This morning I'm making an open sign for the shop - it's the first thing I've made in weeks and it's so much fun!!! The crackle paint is drying at the moment, so when it's finished, I'll post a picture.

The shop is going really well, it's going to be a hive of activity today - I can't wait!!!

Have a great day everyone, and I'd love to hear your feedback as I get back into regular blogging. Talk soonxxx

Hi Everyone!! I'm back!! with The Crafters Nest!! The most fabulous little crafting shop ever!! Come and visit me soon there will be heaps of info to follow, but as a start, here's my new logo beautifully done for me by the fabulous Rocio, of Little Magenta!!

in.cube8r

Today I get to 'bump in' my cube at the fantastic new in.cube8r shop which is opening in the Valley on Wednesday.  Vicki has put in a heap of work getting this place together and it is looking fabulous!!  Here's a sneak peek of some of my goodies that will be on display.  Make sure you pop in and let's make in.cube8r a brilliant success in Brissie!!

BrisStyle Beauty!!

I just wanted to share my love of all things BrisStyle.  We had another fabulous market on the weekend, this time a Mother and Child market, which was absolutely wonderful!!  The weather was perfect, the stallholders and customers were divine, we had fairy floss, the most beautiful faierie ever, bubbles, a colouring competition...everything you could possibly hope for on a beautiful Autumn day!!  I didn't take any photos however, but if you go to the BrisStyle blog there are bound to be heaps from people more organised than me!!