Spindleberry Studio

Yesterday we had a workshop at the Bay Gallery, Colwyn Bay to make a journal cover. I had a gorgeous piece of botanical embroidered fabric, which we used to form the base for the journal cover and I brought along loads of embellishments and inks to spritz for lots of c...

Pensychnant Summer Exhibition is now taking place at the beautiful Pensychnant Conservation Centre & Nature Reserve. Artwork from several local artists is on display in the wonderful house with a fascinating history.

More artwork on display upstairs. There are also many...

Sewing journal 8" (Bay Gallery, Colwyn Bay)

 Inside front 

 Inside back 

Dragonfly Journal A5 (Bay Gallery, Colwyn bay)

 Inside 

 Feather Journal 6" (Bodnant Craft Centre)

 Inside 

 Ammonite journal A5 (Bodnant Craft Centre)

 Inside

I've made two new journals - Heart themed (because it's February and this is the month for hearts).

This one is in the Bay Gallery Colwyn Bay

 And this one is in the Bodnant Craft Centre

 The inside covers (back and front)

I've also been busy making a few 'heart' earrings,...

It's the last few days of the Royal Cambrian Art Gallery Open Exhibition., it ends this Saturday on the 9th February.

There is some brilliant work to see in a wide selection of styles and mediums.

If you haven't been yet, it's well worth a visit. (Check their website for...

A beautiful, uplifting walk around Bodnant garden. The Winter sun was shining bright and the reflections on the water were stunning. 

 The snowdrops are out, brightening up all the little spaces in the garden. They are a welcome sight in the new year, cheering up the Wi...

Tomorrow at Pensychnant Conservation Centre and Nature Reserve. 

I will have a selection of hand made journals, jewellery, cute felted mouse in a little nest, art work and greeting cards. 

 I will also have some Motley Magpie Packs - little packs of snippets, papers, car...

These three art works will be at the Bay Gallery, Colwyn Bay for the month of December.

Moonlit Ocean

Hares in Clover Field

Seagulls on North Shore

I also have some new earrings, other jewellery and journals too.

After a glorious walk around Bodnant Gardens last week I found some inspiration for another journal.

The fallen leaves lay deep in a blaze of Autumn colour.

I'd made a little painting, adding a fox to the woodland scene. This became the inside cover for the journal.

I will be at the RSPB, Conwy next weekend Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th November with paintings and hand made jewellery and gifts. Kay of Vanilla Orchid will be joining me with her lovely hand made wares and cyanotypes.

 I have been busy making Christmas cards and new add...