family history series

I've had so much fun putting this series together. These are gorgeous pics plucked from the dusty boxes of my paternal grandmother's treasure chest - I love you Nanna xx

barry has a box brownie


Isn't he a treasure?  - that's my dad!

'barry has a box brownie' is the first in the family history series. 

This vintage photograph, of the budding photographer, was taken in 1946 on iconic Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia.

I have a vintage camera exactly like this in my house, scavenged from an estate clean-out. And yes, yes it's actually not a box brownie at all but a Kodak Junior
- but 'barry has a box brownie' just rolls off the tongue, so there you go!

 This vintage photograph has been printed onto 50 year old paper and is encapsulated in a hinged, brass frame. This delightful piece is hung on a beautiful red thread - other raw glass bead necklace options are also available. 
For more bespoke arrangements- go to shop

show me the glass beads - take me to etsy!

The back of this piece notes the historic location and date - a true collector's piece.

I can also create a similar piece with your own family photographs from a bygone era. Contact me for details 

annabella67@gmail.com

Introducing Scrubby Owl

Scrubby Owl 

Scrubby Owl is an annabella67 original drawing.

This delightful drawing, full of whimsy has been printed onto vintage storybook paper.

The delicate paper is then sealed onto a glass candle holder - now pop a candle inside. 

When lit, the owl's spirit crown and eyes will flicker and glow in the candle light. 

available on esty and madeit soon $30

but email me if you just can't wait

annabella67@gmail.com

bella, fresh from the sea

Bella, fresh from the sea - ink drawing on vintage paper 

Her skin is still sparkling from her early morning dip. You can almost taste the sea salt on your lips. Bella is one of my hand drawn original ink pieces drawn directly on to a page of vintage story book paper (from the book - what katie did next). The original drawing and storybook page has been reproduced by printing the original onto blank vintage paper salvaged from my enormous 80 year old paper collection. 'Bella' can be renamed in the title on the print to customise your art piece. 

The print can be purchased as a print only $40 - 20cm x 14cm or 8 x 4.5 inches or can be purchased framed as pictured - you will note that the printed is signed and titled and a delightful 3D paper boat, also created from vintage paper sits within the edge of the frame - see detailed image. 

Framed with paper boat - $120 21 x 26.5 cm or 10.5 x 8.5 inches contact annabella for shipping costs for framed pieces - will depend on location The original drawing is available for sale - framed $250, unframed $200 If you love this image it's even better in the flesh : )

 

Gotta have it! take me to the Etsy shop

All new for Autumn

(or Spring for our Northern Hemi cousins)

We had a lovely time at the Wesley College 90th Birthday Fair! Thanks to my fabulous helpers mum, jules, anneka the whole family!! That was my first stall - all my usual stuff is sold online (far less stressful) but not at much fun!!

I have a heap of new pieces you might like to look over and they will appear in my Etsy and Madeit shops as soon as I load them all.

Here is a taster

9 circles - with raw glass beads

- this is the lovely long raw glass bead necklace one you can loop 

This gorgeous pendant/necklace is hand-designed and then cut from Western Australian Jarrah wood.

 The pendant comes looped with waxed red thread onto raw glass beads to complete this delightful eco piece. 

All will be well with the world when you wear this divine piece of art close to your heart x

wooden pendant is lightweight and finished with cedar wood oil 10cm - 5cm or 4in x 2in 

The raw glass beads come in two lengths. 

Gotta have it - take me to the Esty shop!

Here is my new raw glass bead range 

available to mix and match with most of my pendants or gorgeous on their own - $25 per length plain

These are the longer 60cm length (hangs to 60cm) 

- these smaller raw glass beads come in delicious colours such as


earthy green

pea green

warm orange

rich blue

available to mix and match with most of my pendants or gorgeous on their own - $25 per length plain

These are the shorter 30cm length (hangs to 30cm)  Available for your bespoke jewellery or gorgeous on their own. $20 plain

- these larger raw glass beads come in delicious colours such as

sea green

earthy green

pea green

grape purple

slate grey

warm red

cherry red

cobalt blue

annabella67@gmail.com 
- if you want to order bespoke pieces or chat with me about your ideas