Creative Monsoon

Sydney Markets

On - Thursday 14 May 2009

If you're in Sydney tomorrow or Saturday check out the Finders Keepers Market in Eveleigh:

Friday 15th May from 6pm – 10pm
Saturday 16th May from 12pm – 10pm

The inside foyer at CarriageWorks -245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh NSW 2015.

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I came across some lovely artwork last week at one of my favourite local shops, Papeir D'Amore. They seem to have pressed the birdcage image into some handmade paper and then sewn on the bird. What a great idea. I really need to get my paper making kit out. The work is by two Brisbane sisters Taryn and Elise Eales.

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Fashion

Find of the week: Polyvore

On - Sunday 10 May 2009

This is my first go at Polyvore. I think its a great website where you can put together your own mood boards of fashion and photos. The best bit is if you see something you like there is a link to buy it! I thought Id just test it out and it became dreaming of afternoon tea by creative-monsoon featuring Christian Louboutin shoes It is quite a contentious site though, and I can see why - you are using other people work. But they do put links in for every image used, so people can buy it, as long as everything is credited to its original owner I wouldn't mind people using my images. I think it could be a good little marketing tool.

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photography

Magnolia bugs

On - Wednesday 6 May 2009

I'm not usually a fan of bugs, but in this case I'll make an exception. These great combinations of illustration and real flowers are from US photographer Kari Herer.

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photography

New work: The New Lily

On - Sunday 3 May 2009

Wow it seems ages since I posted about new photography for sale on the creative monsoon site. Been so busy moving into the new house. My brother bought me some beautiful pink lilies as a house warming present and we photographed them today. Ive just finished this print this evening, perfect for brightening up a room. You can buy online at creative-monsoon.com and remember all prints come ready to frame with a white mat.

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handmade gifts

Find of the week: Plastic bag flowers

On - Sunday 3 May 2009

I cant believe these beautiful daisies are make from plastic bags! So clever! And only US$18 for three. Check out other floral offerings from ffflowers based in the UK. Or maybe you could make your own for mothers day!

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photography

Bokeh photography

On - Sunday 3 May 2009

I had a go at Bokeh photography this weekend. It didnt really work the way I expected, but its still an interesting effect. Apparently I need to set the aperture to its lowest setting to get the proper effect, so Ill try again.

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photography

Christening

On - Sunday 3 May 2009

This is my favourite pic from a Christening shoot last weekend. Little guy got a real dunking :) For more events and portrait photography visit aaron green photography

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jewelry

Free postage on all jewelry

On - Sunday 3 May 2009

Visit the creative monsoon etsy shop and get free shipping on all jewelry sales! Hurry offer is for a limited time only!

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art and design

Stamp Carving

On - Saturday 2 May 2009

If you've even wondered how to carve beautiful stamps like these above, Geninne Zlatkis has put together a great video showing how its done. Check it out here.