Monthly Archives: December 2013

Christchurch – Shaken but full of Inspiration and Promise

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Melanie Paul

I am visiting my home city in New Zealand for the first time at Christmas in five years and it is my third visit since the first initial earthquake in September 2010, if that makes sense. After the first earthquake, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random & Interesting | Tagged Art Installments, Christchurch, Christchurch City, Container shops, Innovative spaces, Street Art | Leave a comment

Reflecting on 2013

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Melanie Paul

I am heading home to New Zealand for Christmas this year and I thought it would be a good time to reflect upon the year that has flown by. It has been a good year, a year full of new … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Fabric Design & Illustration, Mixed Media & Experimenting with Acrylics, Photography | Tagged carving rubber stamps, hand woven newspaper basket, handmade, original designs, papier-mâché, papier-mâché bird, typography | 2 Comments

Handmade Gift Ideas for Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Melanie Paul

It is getting closer to Christmas and time to get organised with gifts although I am sure some of you lovely organised people would have started a few weeks back maybe even months! I am on a mission to support … Continue reading →