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Following on from the last post about my collaboration creation with Hera, (in true six degrees of separation style), I was lucky enough to meet my favourite author Neil Gaiman on the weekend up in Wellington at his Arts Festival talk, who has just announced his engagement to Amanda Palmer, who is currently touring NZ with Hera as support, who I’m off to see play tonight!!
Neil gave an excellent talk at the Town Hall, and we were even priviledged to have a new piece of work read to us. He drew a large crowd of fans and literary/geek types, and was there signing books after the talk for 3.5hrs!! I had a bit of a dilema deciding which book I would take with me for signing, but was pleased with my choice of “The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish” when Neil drew me a little fish and signed it off with “best fishes”! One of my favourite books just got a whole lot more special.
fun
swan
16 Mar 2010
That’s right crafty Christchurch peeps, Handmade Nation is coming to town! For more details head over to the felt blog, or check out the trailer on youtube. Tickets are available through felt from Miss Millie. See you there! : D
crafty & fun
swan
22 Feb 2010
Just a quick wee festive post to say thanks to everyone for the support and encouragement throughout 2009! Hope you all have a lovely holiday season with family and loved ones.
Mel x
fun
swan
23 Dec 2009
The Night Market was a great success! People flocked to admire the wares of talented local crafters at Our City O-Tautahi, and I’m sure there will be many happy recipients of beautifully hand crafted goodies this Christmas! I managed to take a few photos during the evening while my lovely helper looked after the Black Swan stall, which you can see on facebook. I also had to treat myself to a limited edition pixel mouse made by the lovely Bridget. He’s so cute! Hopefully he’s the first of many craft meets geek creations to come…
There’s also been some exciting new features on felt recently, implemented by the talented Marcel, including the ability to create your very own showcase! For all of you out there who’d like to try making your own, you can find more information on the felt forum. So, in the name of trying out new fun things, here’s a showcase featuring some of my favourite local crafters who made an appearance at the Night Market…
Uncategorized & crafty & fun & photography
swan
08 Dec 2009
Well, what a marvellous time we had at the Oamaru Victorian Fete on the weekend! Lucy from felt and myself adorned suitable attire and joined in the frivolities! These photos are just a small sampling that I took on the day, more can be seen on facebook. Some highlights included the Oamaru Intergalactic Ukulele Orchestra (photo of the Queen watching above), penny farthing stunts (or ordinary bicycles as they call them) and of course just getting to stroll about all day in my outfit! Delightful!
fun & photography
swan
24 Nov 2009
Just a quick post to let you all know that Lucy from felt.co.nz and I (seen sporting our Victorian garb above) will be down in Oamaru on the weekend for the Victorian Fete! It’s 10 – 4pm on Sunday
(22nd Nov) in the Historic Precinct. Come along and say hi, or perhaps “how do you do, what a delightful time I’m having!” More photos to follow of the frivolities! : D
crafty & fun
swan
16 Nov 2009
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