When my
daughter was born, I wanted to make and create unique things for her and to
decorate her bedroom with. That’s when my first tree was conceived and created. I
have fond memories growing up when my mum used to take me to the park and we
had our own special tree where we would always have our picnic. For me, trees
represent magic, new beginnings and memories, each one is special in it’s own
way. So I’ve combined my love of sewing, even though it’s not in the
traditional sense, with my love of paper and together it creates an original
and personal artwork. They can be given as a keepsake to preserve and share
family history, for a birth or even positive thoughts and inspirational quotes.
I started
giving my artworks to friends and family as gifts and then they wanted to buy them to give as gifts.
So much work
goes into each artwork, I hand cut the trunk out of kraft paper, occasionally I
might use paper from vintage maps or posters which I then stitch down on canvas with the sewing machine to create the lines of the bark. The leaves are hand
cut from remnant papers that I have collected over the years from old books, beautiful envelopes or I buy handmade papers. I really love the Japanese papers,
as they are so beautiful. I’ve been lucky enough to have a friend of mine visit
India and bring me back a selection of handmade paper. I love going to second
hand shops looking for those special papers and old maps. I’m always on look
out for unique papers, I have even cut up my last years Frankie diary, as I
loved the designs that were used and were just the right colour. Even though my
artworks are of trees each one is different and unique. I am able to use the
same colour scheme as one I have created before but they will never be exact or
a duplicate.
I used to
showcase my artworks at Eveleigh Artisans Market at the Carriage Works on the first
Sunday of every month, which made it easy for customers to come and see my work
and be able to make a selection. Unfortunately, the markets are no longer. So
I’ve had to rethink how I am able to showcase my work. I am very lucky to have met
Nicola from Concrete and Honey at the ABCD social meet-ups and have been following her
on instagram. I love her feed as the images are so beautifully styled and so pretty. I asked
if she could style and photograph my trees and you can see for yourself that
she did a amazing job showing how special the trees can look in a baby’s
nursery.
If you are
interested in ordering a tree, I am able to email you a selection to choose from
or if you have a particular colour scheme in mind I can customise to those
specific colours. If you would like me to personalise your tree I am able to fit
up to 12 names comfortably with the family name at the top. Artworks for newborns, you will need to supply the name, date, time, weight and length.
It is my
greatest hope that you will find the same joy I feel when I create my original
pieces to either keep for yourself or give as a gift. Here are some lovely
testimonies from a few of my very happy customers.
Thank
you for rushing my order through, the tree was gorgeous, they loved it, my
girlfriend told me it was the best wedding present they got.:) | Linda G
WOW!!!!! It
looks beautiful. Thanks so much Michelle :)))
I absolutely
love it xx | Vicky C
My friend had you make a beautiful family tree when our daughter Charlotte was born. We get so many compliments on it, so thank you. | Sarah M
I was so
thrilled to find the perfect birthday gift for my sister. You are very
talented! I also really appreciate the excellent service you have provided by
sending it out to me so promptly and for free and giving me the frame details.
It is very rare these days to get such great service. Thanks once
again. | Susan L
All photos taken by Nicola - Concrete & Honey Styling & Photography
