wow

really...where does time go?
I'm so excited to start a new year... each day more and more ideas filling the head.
I'm so proud of where Ravissant got to in six short months and I ticked off alot more goals than I expected to.
I did a market - I was so scared, I loved it!! I've gained so much self confidence and achievement, it amazes me.
As I created my first piece for 2011 the other day I was reluctant fearing I wouldn't enjoy it as much - but I still had it, the tingle was there and I adore it!
You can't stop me now and there are loads of exciting things planned for this year.
I've just completed my first wholesale order and its about to be sent to Adelaide...what a buzz!!
So this year ...what will it bring, I can hardly wait to find out
Already the orders are rolling in...I think we are in for a busy year!!

the no cook, no fuss...play dough

thought I'd share this with you...

1 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 cup salt
food colouring
1 cup boiled water

mix dry ingredients in bowl and add rest to boiled water, pour into mix and allow to cool.
if mix is sticky roll in a bit of flour
I store mine in a sealed container in fridge for ages - well till Miss Abbey wrecks it! 
I've stocked up on home brand ingredients so we can make it whenever and if its thrown out its not such a big deal

Belle Bazaar: Shop the Bazaar - Ravissant

Yay my first blogazine interview...

Belle Bazaar: Shop the Bazaar - Ravissant: "Ravissant is French for 'as pretty as a picture'I create paper art for boys and girls of all agesChoose a theme or a picture and away we g..."

organised??

I use to be such an organised person pre-kids...so much so I think it affected my health. So I let that slide but I can't handle disarray. Slowly slowly I'm building myself up to an acceptable level of organisation. Not sure the hubby is happy with all the changes - ask him how many times I move things around!!
Started an addiction to blogs which has lead me to the most amazing finds - i heart organizing and the organised housewife
From there I've amended my routine & meal plan list to this:

By framing it you are able to use a whiteboard marker to tick off duties and write menu each week - I have 2 boxes for menu planning as our kids are the world's fussiest eaters! I'm impressed - just have to put it in to practise now!!!

what else...

I decided to donate to Light the Night auction (Leukaemia Foundation). The winning bidder & I came up with this very cute pic. Pink & purple are so pretty!!

Trains for a special boy in Melbourne











I am now planning for the markets, my first time!!! Pretty excited to be joining The Mummy Tree with the launch of their new markets on Oct 31. Trying to come up with creative ways for signage, thinking about how to make the table oh so pretty. Trying to decide how many pics I need to make.

Lots going on.....

So the next masterpiece was to create a little girls pic with fairies, toadstools and butterflies in whatever colour or design I liked....... as I had so much free rein on this I found it difficult, only because I was worrying if what I like is what the customer likes!! The challenge was to also step away fro my repeated pattern and actually put all these subjects together in one frame....I've named it the fairy garden and I don't mind it.....

The owl has been done for my sisters nursery - she picked a great combo of patterns and colours

now this one - I might just need to keep....I adore!!

Prob not the best helper you could have!!!

Creating......

Oh so much is happening my head is spinning. I can't get my ideas onto paper quick enough. I've mastered a few techniques that I've seen around and can't wait to share...

is it any surprise I fell in love with this damask paper and it was a bonus that it was pink!

Wait till you see the plans for the butterfly I'm assuming my loyal customer will have one happy mum come November!! The cars are off to a dear friend who has supported me the whole way through this process and it is lovely to be able to make something for her sons. I like the yellow its cheery, these cars have that 3d look too. Do you see how the girls are 3d - I've tried to capture it in the photo. Now am I doing markets?? I need to think about this a little more may be too much to take on with an 8 month old??