tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69372093547976787602008-09-07T03:41:53.110+02:00Musings on art, children and life in generalChichiBouliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09870165886859493342noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6937209354797678760.post-42750601619443791812008-09-06T12:31:00.022+02:002008-09-06T22:41:24.482+02:00

I was introduced to a new blog today and something struck a cord with me. Maybe it's because this family reminds me of my own. I can't really say, but something touched me and made me want to do something. I'm talking about Stephanie and Christian Nielson in the United States. No, I don't know them. I had never even heard of them before today. But they were in a terrible plane crash in

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Something a little different for me that allows a little change from my fairies and little kids, without going to far astray of course! I'm listing these digital collage prints in my etsy shop today. I like their simplicity and the mix of colours and textures. And they can go somewhere else than a child's room, although personally I think they'd look quite nice there too. Now to decide to

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I don't think we've had a weekend like this for ages. One where we truly had fun just about every minute. I say just about solely because when travelling with 3 kids there are bound to be "those moments." But overall, a fabulous weekend. We went to the Netherlands for my penpal's wedding. Yes, I did say penpal. We have been corresponding for 24 years...can you believe it! Prior to this, we

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Every Friday morning I get such a laugh. Why? Because Friday is the day the garbage gets picked up outside our house. For most people this probably isn't much to laugh at. But in my house, it's worth a good giggle and a big smile. My 2 year old has become the biggest fan of the garbage collectors. He only needs to hear the squealing of the truck's brakes to come running to the window in

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...and there's more! I guess I was more motivated than I thought to create something new for this holiday season. Introducing Fairy Wishes, my newest fairy, all dressed up and ready to get to work delivering presents to all. I've just listed a set of 12 wee little gift tags in my shop starring this lovely fairy and with fingers crossed, I hope to have some cards listed soon.

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I'm absolutely NEVER on top of seasonal items. NEVER. It's more lots of last minute running around because I've forgotten or the date has snuck up on me without any warning. Well, at least in my world there is no warning. I suppose calendars are good for that though. But this year I promised it would be different. This year I wanted to get my winter items together over the summer. Well,

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I was recently asked to design a fairy for Lily Cait, a website specialising in adorable tutus for little girls. What a perfect opportunity, because tutus and fairies just go hand-in-hand in my mind. The boutique is named after the owner's gorgeous daughter, Lily Cait, honouring her love of the Lily of the Valley flower and of the Emerald Isle. Today is the launch of the relooked site and it

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Introducing the latest... Little Miss Tumbletot. Little Miss Tumbletot was a commission from a customer in the US for her daughter's second birthday. What fun it was to illustrate her. I'm always so happy to have someone approach me with an idea in mind. It gives me a starting point and also opens me up to new ideas that I wouldn't necessarily do myself. Little Miss Tumbletot is also a

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Well I've been away for most of the summer and am finally home. So glad to be home too! I have been busy though and not just with kids, although I have to admit they did take up a good deal of my time (and still are). So here's a little post to show off a commissioned birthday invite I was asked to do. I was so happy to do it as I've been wanting to do cherry blossoms for ages. Finally an

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Today is our littlest's second birthday, so I guess officially he's not a baby anymore. It's hard to believe how quickly the time passes and I know I'm not alone in feeling this. Leopold was born 2 years ago today in a rather dramatic fashion. He was due in early September, but as with all my babies, had different plans. I don't have particularly good pregnancies and his was no different.

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Do you remember your notebooks from class? You know, the ones where you were meant to be writing down everything your teacher said while your mind was completely entranced by his or her every word. Mine (like many others reading this I'm sure) were not only filled with words of wisdom, but also with what I like to call doodles of discernment. Most, if not all, of my margins along with any

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...it's important to remember the little joys in life, the moments that really make you smile deep down. Léopold and his favourite fashion accessory, his "brrm brrm" as it's affectionately called. He tries his hardest not to go anywhere without it.

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I don't generally like to discuss religion in public for many reasons. But today I'm making an exception based on my discussion with my daughter. Here it is... Augustine: Mummy, when you think of God, what do you picture? As I was in the middle of helping my oldest with her homework, I did what we mummies do in such circumstances. I gave the "I don't have time for theology now" answer. Me:

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StampingBella has finally released them. I've been waiting to see when that would happen. Lottie & Gussie have been presented to the stamping world and I'm so happy and proud. Why proud? I guess it's a bit silly, but I've been waiting for this particular image to be made into a stamp because it is named after and inspired by my own two girls. They are neither that grown up at this point nor

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Chichiboulie is going on holiday. Well, first I'm moving house. Second time in 6 months. But this time should hopefully be the last, at least for a good long while. And then I'm going on holiday. And a well needed holiday at that. Someone asked a bunch of us yesterday what we used to be/do before having children. My first reponse? Organised. I used to be organised. And very much so.

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36 candles on your cakes today A couple more wrinkles, a wee bit more grey. But show show us your inks You birthday girl minx And we'll all shout "Hip! Hip! Hooray! I couldn't resist a little bit of birthday fun for our Emily. Sending you warm wishes from across the ocean for a wonderful day!

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Today my second daughter decided to explain to me just how much she loves her baby brother. Her explanation was just too good to keep to myself so I thought I would illustrate it in a suitable fashion. Isn't she the sweetest?

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It was a quiet Sunday morning. All seemed well. And then...... The Scene of the Crime Warning: The image you are about to view may be considered too graphic for some. Please use discretion before continuing. It was a scene of horror, almost too much for words. It was splattered everywhere. Chocolate spread on the floors, on the walls, the counters, the windows. The chair seen in the

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Here he is! These were such fun to paint, I know I'll be doing more. Petit and colourful, I just love them. I had originally painted the sides blue with one of my many pots of mis-mixed blue paint, but it just didn't look right. It looked to me like the sky continuing around but then not the grass and that didn't sit well with me. So I went really folk art style and added black around the

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...mess. A few new projects in the works. Things that have been turning about in my head for weeks, but for which I've only just found a tiny window of time to bring to life. I'm not sure how any of them are going to turn out as none have been completely defined in my imagination, but I wanted to try some new colours, different styles and well, take a small break from my beloved fairies and

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Check out OliverLane's shop on Etsy (www.oliverlane.etsy.com) and look what's new! A collaboration between Jill's amazing transfers and a few of my illustrations. I've tried different transfers in the past, but haven't been overly impressed with the quality. Well, Jill convinced me otherwise. She sent a sample of her work and I was sold. I have no idea how she does it

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Just a little photo I adore to say Happy Father's Day to all those concerned. Imititation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. Well I think that papa can consider himself flattered. Best wishes for a wonderful day!

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Although it's only 16 degree Celcius here today (approximately 61 degree Farhenheit) and summer is never really warm to most, I thought it was time for a new summery frock. I had purchased this gorgeous fabric from fromhollandwithlove on Etsy and hadn't quite figured out what to do with it until the other day when the straight yards of fabric became my newest summer skirt. It's a very simply

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Things have been rather busy around here as of late and I've not been able to devote as much time to my blog as I had planned or would have liked. But I honestly shouldn't complain because being busy is a good thing when running your own business! But still, a little bit of downtime would be nice right about now. Since there is none of that in sight, I thought I would share with you my

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The second in my quest to interview the makers behind some of my favourite Etsy shops. This one comes from Apol, creator of LaPomme little objects that tell stories and make you dream. We were four girls and our parents were very protective of us when we were children; we weren’t allowed to go out and play in the streets with the neighbours. But children must have some sort of outlet, musn’t

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