how to weave an Ojo De Dios

*all images from JaysMandalas Etsy store

My two older kids have made simple versions of these Ojo De Dios at school in the past, although they called it plum tree weaving as they used branches from a plum tree... I was surprised at how easy the kids found it, they were eight years old at the time. The results were beautiful and looked great on adorning their bedroom walls.
They are packed away in a box under the stairs now... this how-to post on the Etsy Blog makes me want to pull them out and display them again.
I want to make one of these. The possibilites are endless for design and colors. But mine wont be as beautiful as the ones on Etsy. I'm sure it has taken Jay Mohler years to perfect his craft. you can buy his colouful Ojo De Dios at his etsy shop here.  And he also sells kits to make your own and pdf intructions to go with. Have a look they are amazing.

free cardboard horse printable from Ann Wood

*image from Ann Wood

A free printable pattern and instructions for these cardboard horses can be found on Ann woods blog
While you are there have a look at her shop to meet the owls hand stitched from vintage fabric. She names each one and gives them a personality. So much love and thought put into each individual bird.
 Her cardboard and fabric boats are lovingly crafted and detailed. Well, she seems like one very clever, patient and talented lady.  And she is nice enough to design and give away the free horse pattern.... i am stocking up on cardboard as we speak.. i want to make a whole wall of them too...

Olafur Arnauds.. Music Video

This is beautiful. I want to know how  they filmed this... amazing.

sunny days

                                                       

Today is a sunny day!.... after the winter we have had, we are welcoming the thought of spring and summer.... nothing like the sun on your skin, and a cool breeze.... goodbye winter.....

hello world!

Welcome.... This is my place to catalogue things I find inspiring, beautiful and interesting, a place to explore my creative ventures and a diary of my family life... all from the three little islands at bottom of the world, that i call home...well almost....... Antarctica anyone?