Reunited!

I've had a busy couple of days. When my girls and I moved into our little house a couple of years ago, a lot of my creative 'stuff' had to go into my mum's attic. I wasn't sure how big my attic was - and there was no loft ladder so I knew that it would be best to have them out of the way whilst we got organised.  However, in the spirit of kickstarting my creativity (see last post), I decided that I would get all my stuff back and have a good sort out.  I had to wait until my son was able to help me as boy were some of those boxes heavy!!  

 

 

Anyway, this was the week we got all my lovely treasures back. It's been a long time and I have missed them! And isn't it funny that the things that inspired you once, continue to have that hold over you? Every time I see these things my heart skips a beat. (Sad, isn't it?!)

 

So now I am clean out of excuses as to why I can't create new work!  Watch this space - or follow me on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corinne.phillips.18#!/pages/Corinne-Phillips-Fairytale-Maker/189705697727603

 

 



Maude, Virginia and Hyacinth

I have been so busy getting ready for the British Craft Trade Fair at Harrogate that I realise I have neglected my blog.  So I may be writing this to myself as you will all have left me (and I have no-one but myself to blame!)

Anyway for anyone who is out there I thought I would introduce you to three of my new fairies. Meet (from left to right) Maude, Virginia and Hyacinth. Here they sit on gorgeous vintage tins.  I am really pleased with them. They will travel with me up to Harrogate and then be available to purchase at the Spring Vintage and Handmade Fair in Chipping Sodbury on 9th April.  

I am just working on some lovely silk brooches which I hope will be ready to bring along to V&H and more framed fairies are getting their passports in order so that they won't be left out!

So BCTF is in TWO WEEKS! And I am getting really nervous - excited but scared.  Once I have set up I am sure I will be fine. It's just remembering everything!! My brain is well and truly scrambled! My dear friend Valleri has agreed to come along and help which is brilliant. (Thanks Valleri)

Another dear friend, Gilly Mound, has a gorgeous exhibition on at Blue-Ginger Gallery, Nr Cradley, Herefordshire. Check out her website www.gillymound.co.uk.  They also have a small selection of my clocks there too.

Anyway, nice to be back! Will try not to leave it as long next time!

Vintage and Handmade Fair

I am SO looking forward to the Vintage and Handmade Fair at Chipping Sodbury on Saturday.

I've never been but found the link via http://infocowboysandcustard.blogspot.com/. This is a lovely blog with inspiring photos. I've never been to the Fair but it sounds right up my street and I am getting very excited!!

Promise I'll report back.