A follow up on my last post about my Chalkboard Eggs...
I have had a number of requests for the little 'love bunny' on eggs, which made me think that I should offer another option. If you would like a bunny permanently painted on your Chalkboard Egg I can do that at no additional cost. So one side of the egg will still be blank for you do your own thing in chalk. What do you think?
Painted Bunnies
20 March 2009
Easter doesn't have to mean chocolate calories
Now, I love chocolate as much as the next chocoholic, but really, I'd rather not be given a year's supply at Easter. Which got me thinking about other Easter gifts, and there doesn't seem to be much around that appeals to me.
So... I'd like to introduce you to The Red Thread Chalkboard Eggs. They are a fun and quirky gift for Easter, or any time really. I have one on my desk and I am constantly doodling on it. How sweet would it be to write little notes to your par amour on one of these? The chalk just washes off so you can have unlimited fun writing and drawing on your egg.
My Chalkboard Eggs are real ostrich eggs that sit on little nests which I have handmade. They are much stronger than your everyday chicken's egg - they're about as strong as a ceramic piece. And the nests have been treated so they are solid and sturdy. The height of the eggs varies between 13 and 17cm (about 5 to 7.5 inches).
Easter is only 3 weeks away, so if you'd like to order one of these great gifts get cracking and send me an email: hello [at] theredthread [dot] com [dot] au. Or go to my website. As with all my work, I will ship internationally... the clock is ticking...
And if you mention you're a reader of my blog when you order I'll draw a little love bunny on your egg if you like. :)
I'm hoping next year to have a range of my handpainted eggs for sale! This year I am taking special orders for them, so email me if you're interested.
Have a great weekend, see you Monday.
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Laikonik for Your Walls
Do you remember the Laikonik paper that I used for my Christmas wreath and advent calendar? Kasia has now created a range of wall hangings using the beautiful design from her paper. She hand screen prints the motif, which is inspired by Polish folk art, onto natural and chocolate hemp canvas. I love the simple and striking colour combinations, especially my current obsession: white on a natural background.
Find out more and buy online on the Laikonik website.
Girls' Day Out: Gallery > Lunch > Bookshop
My friend Donna and I had a great girls' day out yesterday. First stop was the Art Gallery of NSW to see the Archibald Prize (Portrait), Wynne Prize (Landscape), and Sulman Prize (Subject, Genre or Mural), exhibitions. They were fantastic. The photos were taken surreptitiously on my iphone.
The gigantic red crocheted work above reminded me of the work of Emily Barletta, which I blogged about yesterday.
After the gallery we enjoyed Japanese ramen and tofu for lunch (it looks a bit disgusting and oily in the photo, but it wasn't at all). Delicious! And then on to the fabulous Kinokuniya bookshop for a browse. And all this in the company of a gorgeous friend and kindrid spirit.
Taking some time out from the stress and frantic pace of everyday life is such a nice thing to do for yourself every once in a while. It was such a treat. After my day out I feel like I've had a week off.
More Art Inspiration
19 March 2009
When looking at Emily's blog (see my previous post) I came across the work of a couple of artists that I wanted to share with you.
Ethan Hayes-Chute makes these dream-like mini landscape sculptures. They are teeny - usually less than 5 inches wide. I love their simplicity and the naive feel.
And for something completely different, some absolutely sublime ethereal works by Lisa Keller. I could get lost in these.
