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Kalamunda again tomorrow.

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Some new stock for tomorrow, gosh we are into February already.

Doris Day - Que Sera Sera

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I have been so lazy.

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I was going to do so much over our Christmas break, but really got nothing done except have a good clean out of my studio, which was well needed.

A quick trip to Bali

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I had a quick break with my husband to Bali last week, it rained every day at some time or other, man it can really rain too, still you don't get the lush green healthy plants without it, Its hard coming home to our sunburnt gardens etc.

Its Kalamunda this saturday.

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Our first fair for 2012, I hope you all had a wonderful christmas and New Year. Just arrived is my vintage padlocks that I use in my bracelets and necklaces, these are the small size best used in bracelets, Some will be available this Saturday and are priced at $30 each. Email me if your interested quilt@touch88.com.au

shopping in Maylands

2012-01-03T01:42:00.000-08:00

If you haven't been to Maylands for some time, its worth the effort, they have done up all the old shops but kept them in the original character, there are some lovely shops now, nice clothes shops etc and lovely coffee and eatery places. I visited two today that took my eye, the first one is called LOOK FEEL BE check out her website www.lookfeelbe.com.au

And this cute transfer on the continental deli.

And this is new, she has just been open 6 weeks, '"'mo better"' its fabulous inside and the clothes are geogeous too www.mobetter.com.au

and the sausage rolls

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And here are the sausage rolls, actually I put these in for 9 minutes, and just brushed them with milk.

Phillips airfryer

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A huge suprise for me that my husband ordered one of these airfryers, we cooked these chinese chicken wings and chips (from frozen) I must say they were so tasty and the chips much nicer than cooked in the oven, yesterday I did sausage rolls that took 10 minutes.

Happy New Year.

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I hope you all have a lovely safe new year, and don't forget to follow your dreams.

Playing in picnik photo editing program

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picnik is a free photo editing program, check it out, its fun.

Look what we found sharing our bedroom.

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OMG this is what we found behind our dressing table in our room, a chicken I know but I was on the bed while my husband caught him in the bucket and returned him to the garden. (I mean I'm a chicken not the lizard ) these are harmless but I don't want him in my room.

Merry Christmas.

2011-12-24T06:40:00.000-08:00

To all my family and friends everywhere have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year.

Christmas lunch with my sister.

2011-12-22T02:47:00.000-08:00

Tuesday my sister Jacky rang me and we made a date for lunch together as our Christmas lunch, what with the hustle and bustle of dealing with our family, gift buying etc etc we never have time for a quite break together so we met in a lovely restaurant in Guildford

Some sights to see in Perth today.

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This is a new shop in the city, it is all Western Australian designers and the clothes are all so lovely, nice to see something different and local.The shop is in the carillon, near the "cue"shop.

Love the words on this, so true aye.

are't these little statues so cute, as found in Stirling Street.

Playing with images.

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trying my hand at depth of field.

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Jackie and Hayley being silly.

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and a pumkin and feta salad.

our two dogs.

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We have two labradors, Angus the golden one and Sissy the black one, its pretty hard getting them to stand still for their photos, bribery helps.

And the girls I met.

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These two girls looked like they were having so much fun, they do parties, festivals, school programs etc. Check them out www.ladybirdentertainment.com.au what a delightful pair, thank you for allowing me to take your photos, you look wonderful.

And lunch together for these four friends.

Markets etc.

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Some other shots taken in the market.

Some shops I love.

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And my all time favourite "Love in Tokyo"O MY the fabrics in their clothing, so soft and luxurious. And their display pieces are so fabulous, as you know I love my vintage mannequins and they have some beauties, made me envious, but so nice to see them being used and on display. Check them out at www.loveintokyo.com.au also on facebook.

Morrison of Fremantle, such beautiful clothes.

'"Remedy"'High
street Fremantle.

Chrissie Parrott, Kings Square, near the town hall, she has some geogous pieces and the vintage ballet dress at the front was to die for.

Fremantle/ Perth/ Australia.

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Fremantle markets.

Lovely old church near the train station.

Some other finished pieces.

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This dainty piece has been made with a vintage locket and the fancy piece on top is from a old necklace in the shape of a lilly of the valley flower, its made from bone.

These earrings have been made with old rosary beads, also with sterling silver hooks $30.00 a pair.

Another pair of earrings , made with the little flower bone piece like in the necklace above, $30.00.

Kalamunda this Saturday.

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A wonderful chunky bead, found in India, its been encased with two vintage thimbles, hand made thick wire links and a cute little key that has "gas" on it.

These are made with vintage dominoes, $35.00 each.

These pieces will be available at the shop called "storia"in Guildford.

a nice piece of graffiti in the city.

2011-11-22T00:54:00.000-08:00

I saw this in the city today, thought it was a lovely piece of graffiti art, what do you think.

For Claremont this weekend.

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These simple pieces are made with vintage dominoes, maybe bone and wood? a dainty ball chain added, they are quite sweet at $35.00 each.

Another piece just finished, it has the old dolls leg attached to a striped chuncky bead, wire links are hand forged.
A closer view of the bead.

New pieces grouped together for photo shoot.

Some images taken at our last Miss Johnson's Market.

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Some new pieces I have been working on for Claremont next weekend.

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I will be at the Claremont showgrounds for 3 days next week, Friday to Sunday at the treasured craft and collectables show, if you get a chance come say hello, I am upstairs against the wall and on your left as you come up.

Some pieces in my rustic, industrial look. I love working with these pieces, or though they are very hard on the hands as all the links are handforged by myself. This one has the vintage timbles, old beads and an old key that says "gas"

This one is made with a vintage purse that has "german silver" stamped inside and the name " Mrs L Gibbs " engraved on the frame. It also has a lovely delicate mother of pearl vintage cross, rosary beads and some moonstone heishi beads.

Some more random images of India.

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We spent the night in the dessert, 4 of us pulled our camp stretcher's out and slept under the stars, woke up during the night to a very starry night, the stars seem so close, an awesome experience. We had a group of local gypsies come visit us, they sang and danced with us around the campfire, they wore such colourful costumes and jewellery.
one sneaky gypsy dog snuck into the tent for the night, they were so lovely thought.
our tents in the camel safari we went on.
some random shots, check out the colours below.

My trip to India 2011.

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kioratoo's photostream on Flickr.

I think I doubled up on some of my photos.

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These little pigs were so cute, they don't grow very big, about the size of a dog.

A little gossip session going on.

ahh, the elephants, we got to ride one up to the fort, more images of that to come.

now isn't that a beautiful kind face, they decorate them too.

These woman travel side saddle with the sari's on, often three or four to a bike, no helmets either.

Some more images from India.

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The sunsets, beautiful.

Gorgeous sari's, such fabulous colors and beautiful women and they just wear them all the time, even when working manually, we saw lots of women working on the roadsides, hard manual work but beautifully dressed in their sari's.

And the cow's, bless them, they had a mind of their own and couldn't be hurried for anything.

The donkeys also were used to carry stones etc for the roadworks.

Women dancing at a cultural night.

Our cooking lesson, this was geat fun, our teacher is above. He was so funny.

We got to eat what we learnt to cook. Move over Donna Hays.

And wash day on the man made lake.

I'm back from beautiful India.

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The beautiful people of India.

these girls worked on the roads, sweeping up and carting off rubbish, they really work very hard.

Our fabulous group of women, we were all strangers when we met in Mumbai, and were the greatest of friends in no time at all. Four of us were from Australia and the others from the States or Canada. It truely was a remarkable journey, lots of fabulous memories and heaps of silly moments as only women together can create, it was my first time travelling in a small group, 8 in total including our tour guide, thats Debbie ( Tour guide ) at the end on the right.
I would really recommend travelling this way , to any one thats on their own for what ever reason ( most of us our husbands couldn't get time of work ) just book and do it. I am looking at Morrocco and Turkey for my next adventure.

This is where we stayed in Jaipur, and below is where my room was.

I am off to India.

2011-09-19T16:25:00.001-07:00

I am off to India this week, I will join up with about 10 women in Mumbai then visit Udaipur, Bljaipur,Pushkar, Jodphur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and end up in Delhi. These are some of the sights I hope to see and visit. The smells and colors of this place will be truely amazing. I am really excited about this trip, hope to take some great photo's so will share more when I come back.

Just for laughs.

2011-09-16T06:14:00.000-07:00

Our hats I made for me and my sister for our halloween themed Vintage market in late October, as I off to India for 4 weeks I needed to make them early, I printed off a pattern from the internet, just 3 seams and done, I made starch with cornflour and stiffened them, I will put some cobwebs on as well, god I hope my kids don't see these images.

But we had fun.

A lovely week with Family.

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Some flowers from Kings Park.

High Tea at the Duxton.

I have had a lovely week with our daughter Karen and her two girls Miller and Edie, they live in Melbourne so was a lovely treat to have all our kids home with us on Fathers day.

And our other daughter Jackie that lives not far from us, with her is her daughter Hayley.

Hayley and Miller were best of friends.

Sisterly love.

Miller was such a great eater, she tried and ate just about everything , good to see.

Daughter Karen and her two girls.

Overlooking Perth up at Kings Park.

Miss Johnson's Vintage and Handmade Market.

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Our next market is held on Friday 28th October from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday 29th October from 9.30 am to 4 pm. Again its held in the Guildford Town Hall, corner of Meadow Street and James Street. If you need more information on stalls etc email me quilt@touch88.com.au or jackyjohn1@optusnet.com.au come visit our Miss Johnsons blog http://missjohnsonsvintageandhandmademarket.blogspot.com/

some more items.

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This Saturday I well be up at the Kalamunda markets again, weather forecast at this stage looks not the best, my stall is outside and I don't have space for a gazebo, I will be away in India for the next market up there. Email me if you have any inquiries quilt@touch88.com.au

This is a lovely french dance book pendant, some dates inside are dated 1924 with all writing in French, it still has the original pencil too. See the writing on the top image. this piece has been sold .

Another vespa case made into the focal pendant,

This piece is a English coin holder.

Made with some African trade beads,

some more finished pieces.

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This ones vocal piece is made from a vintage vesta case, it also has some sterling silver rosary pieces in it, and various other bits and pieces.

I have more images to add but my computors in a go slow mode. More to come.

More Info for "American Womens Club" fair.

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This is where I will be this coming Sunday, it should be a nice fair.

American womens craft fair this Sunday.

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Some new pieces finished for the "American Womens" craft fair this weekend. More info to come.

My "industrial Chic" line

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Some close up images of my " industrial chic" line of jewellery. These pieces are all handforged by myself, some of the links are soldered and some just wire wrapped. I am using either 19 gauge or 16 gauge wire, it is very hard on the hands but gives a nice industrial look. These pieces are available at a lovely shop in Guildford called " storia"

"Made on the left" market tomorrow.

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And this is a more dainty feminine piece, the re purposed vintage booklet has been aged more, a 1880's American tintype is added to the front and a pullout page with vintage images inside, it also has some lovely tiny vintage pink rosary beads as well.

And to some of my more substantial pieces,, the links are all hand forged with thick steel wire and a focal piece of a vintage brass padlock, complete with its own key that works.

And this piece is not for the faint hearted but fabulous on, hand forged links, hand carved skull made from bone, vintage brass padlock with its own key.

Tomorrow I am doing the "made on the left fair" in the city, its held at one40Williams, that's the corner of Williams and Murray Street, opposite the big Target shop, from 11am to 5pm.

come visit Stacey's blog.

2011-06-30T16:00:00.000-07:00

A dear and longtime friend of mines daughter Stacey joined us again at our last Miss Johnson's Market, such a talented and gorgeous girl she is too, check out her clothing on her blog http://huxleydesign.blogspot.com her winter line looks lovely too.

The other pieces.

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These vintage brass padlocks complete with their keys will be available, prices from $30 to $35 each, see them in my own jewellery pieces

This is a smaller one I have used in a bracelet.

And this geogeous heart shaped one is on my necklace, the links of the chain are all handforged by me as well, makes it quite unique.

A full view.

This one has the glass boxed pendant, with some rosary beads.

This one is made from a vintage brass locket, I have added the lovely images. It also has the vintage mother of pearl rosary beads and some unique and different dainty chains and charms.

Its Kalamunda again this Saturday, weather permitting.

2011-06-27T16:59:00.000-07:00

I have re purposed this very old brass booklet pendant, I etched the front as it was rather plain, added a small chain to the pencil, and used vintage rosary beads and various mixed chains and some blue/turquoise beads and charms.

The note pad inside the last page reads "Saturday 1919, baby dee, 8lbs 4 ozs" sweet aye.

It will be available at Kalamunda this Saturday, $145.oo or email me at quilt@touch88.com.au for more information.

I am outside at Kalamunda so pray for a fine day please.

My computors having a go slow moment so I will post more images later.

A fabulous pair of shoes and some new items for Kalamunda.

2011-06-21T05:31:00.001-07:00

These fabulous little pair of late 1880's handmade shoes arrived on Monday, they are so sweet, they have wooden soles with a metal piece around the edge, with lovely iron nails and studs all around the uppers.

Our market was a great success but very exhausting work, I am getting too old to be up till nearly 2 am and up again at 4.45am, felt like a zombie. We had such good comments on the fair and the stall holders really did a great job in getting in on the theme. There was some fabulous kimonos worn by most of the girls.

I now can concentrate on getting some stock done again, I feel abit lost when I am not creating pieces.

Some lovely bird pieces I have been making, using some vintage rosary beads etc.

And some Mother of pearl vintage pendant pieces, the heart below has special meaning for me as its engraved with the work Jacqueline, my daughters Jackies name and also my sister.

I brought some fabulous brass locks complete with their own keys, these I have been making the chain by hand, forging the steel linked chains, very hard on my hands . Gosh this doesn't sound like good English. I have some of the "Industrial Chic " pieces in the shop at Guildford called "storia"

Miss Johnsons Vintage and Handmade Market .

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Jacky and I have worked our little fingers to the bone making some crepe blossoms for the Japanese theme for this market, hope they look OK in the hall.

Our market is held in the Guildford town Hall this Friday evening from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday from 9.30 am to 4 pm, cnr Meadow Street and James Street Guildford, check out our blog http://missjohnsonsvintageandhandmademarket.blogspot.com/

There are also a lot of wonderful shops now in Guildford so allow yourselve some time to browse and make a day of it. Hope to see you all there.

I have been getting my stock ready , as you can see I like the rustic, primitive and industrial look and off course whites and chippy paint, rust and dust too.

A line up of some of my stools.

Buckets and tin ware.

Ladders and mannequins.

If you can make it come and say hello. you can't miss me, on the Friday evening I will be wearing a gorgeous vintage shorter kimono.

A shop called "storia"

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Take a look at some of the images I have taken at this shop called "storia" its at 1/151 James street Guildford, they have such beautiful pieces and really unusual, stuff you just don't find anywhere, its run by a lovely girl called " Annah" isn't that a nice name.

Some wonderful shops at Guildford.

2011-05-27T06:32:00.001-07:00

Today I did a trip to some of the new and old shops of
Guildford, there are some really nice new ones, they have great items that you don't find everywhere else, and such nice clothing that aren't in every shop, Its really worth a trip there but allow yourself some time as there is a gorgeous new cafe called Jezebels, I took some images to show you as these girls are great in helping us promote our market next month "http://missjohnsonsvintageandhandmademarket.blogspot.com/

Miss Johnsons flyer etc

2011-05-19T06:57:00.001-07:00

This is our flyer for our Miss Johnson's Vintage and Handmade Market held 10th and 11th of June, we are doing a Japanese theme to raise money for the Tsunami appeal, we have to make some blossoms yet, stay turned.
Today we went to the Perth Quilt and Craft fair, I felt quite good only spending a little but on our way home we stopped at David Jones and found a piece that I just had to have in the "seed"department. If your in David Jones check that label out.
Sunday afternoon 12am to 4pm I am doing a fair in the city near the cultural centre, there is a music festival and the mini market is put on by "made on the left" group.

My new line to my collection.

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A new item for my collection, these I made because I needed to keep a soft loose vest together, I don't like using pins in my clothing, they of course are made with vintage buttons and old rhinestone pieces, I am trial running with mine at the moment.

And the last of a piece in process. Nice bird aye.

I feel energized and inspired.

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I am really feeling inspired and motivated to get into new projects. I received the next magazine called " the Jeanne d Arc Living" this is a wonderful magazine from Denmark, normally its written in Danish but they have now started doing it in English and my sister gets them in, so if your interested in a copy I can pass on details.
Jacky and I were going over details for our next "Miss Johnson's Vintage Market" held next month, all spaces are now filled but we do need a caterer, email me if you can help.
After coming home with the new magazine I set out to make these wings for my favourite mannequin, not a easy task, it took me all night to hand sew on the frail antique cotton wings, I first hand dyed the fabric in parisienne esence to give it more age. I used my skills to twist the thick steel wire for the wing frames, thanks to the chain making class I did with Keith Lo Bue. I also made some wire hearts, more photos to follow. It feels fabulous to get your creative juices flowing., off course I couldn't get to sleep that night, just wanted to do more.

I feel energized and

Some finally finished.

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These pieces will be new for Kalamunda this Saturday.

Kalamunda is on this weekend.

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Some pieces I have been working and should be finished for Kalamunda this Saturday, if your up there come and say hello.

Our quick trip to Bali. and some items in my etsy store.

2011-05-02T01:42:00.000-07:00

I have listed some of my pieces in my etsy shop, click on the site on my side bar and it will take you there.

Ian and I had a quick trip to Bali over easter.

I went up to Ubud for the day, the monkey forest was so lovely, and the monkeys were so cute, well feed and well behaved, if anyone is going to Bali I would thoughtly recommend doing a day trip there, next time I would like to spend a night or two, it really is beautiful and off course the country side is so green and pretty.

a good comunity spirit, help one another.

now how can you not resist those eyes.

our sister reunion

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This tree was so fabulous, really unbelievable and neat.

oops another of that fabulous tree.
At the museum.

Silly moments
over looking Coollangatta
Rain forests in the Hinterland, that was amazing.
More silly moments and a hug from my sister Jacky.

Kalamunda again this Saturday.

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Some hand forged links, the pendant is also handmade, etched them filled with ice resin and finished off with some matte black beads.

and the last piece.

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And the last piece to add , another Coptic type cross and large metal charm.
Tomorrow I will be at the Guildford Heritage Festival, it should be a great day as they will have a display of vintage cars, craft stalls, fun things for the kids, hands on displays and collectibles at the two halls. the craft stalls are all locally made handcrafts. Its held in the big park near the post office, you wont be able to miss it.

Guildford Heritage Festival tomorrow.

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I did the Perth Upmarket just recently and had a few request for this piece with the chunky cross, I was lucky enough to get a couple more, but alas I have also fallen for it as well. Another one similar will be made though.

I got these vintage dominoes in Melbourne some time ago, and was rather pleased to use them with these Coptic type crosses .

finally finished the last of my pieces.

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Sorry about the glare, I'm never very good at taking these photo's.

some in progress.

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These pieces are now ready for the ice resin, the metals have been etched and I even etched two of the bezels sides, I have been wanting to try this for some time and was really pleased as to how they came out.

note the fancy etching on the sides, these are fulled with the ice resin now and awaiting the drying and curing process. More photos to come.

Perth Upmarket this Sunday.

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some new pieces for the Perth Upmarket thats held at UWA in Claremont this coming Sunday.

some pieces made with the ice resin.

a sweet petite piece.

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A lovely little vintage locket adorns this necklace, I have put images from 1880's tintype's into it, but you can change the images to suit yourself.
I have the Perth Upmarket fair in a couple of weeks so have been busy on some new pieces for that.
I can't believe its March already.
Next month we have a sisters reunion for our youngest sister Paddy who turns 60, we will meet this time in Brisbane, I hope my 3 sisters behave themselves, we have such fun and lots of laughs.

Some more details.

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And a new baby girl grandaughter.

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Our daughter Karen has just had a baby girl in the early hours of this morning, we are so excited for them, a sister for Miller, not the best of photo's but more to come, welcome to the world little one xoxo

And a couple more.

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new pieces finished.

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I have been working on more pieces as I have two big fairs coming up, next month is again Kalamunda and the big Perth Upmarket Fair.

Something colourful for me.

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These colourful silks are from Indian sari's, the colours are so rich and vibrant, I have used them for these glass pendants and the fabric's are really strong, the images are of Renaissance woman.

Its been awhile

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Its been awhile since I last posted on my blog. We have been to Melbourne for a week, our youngest daughter Karen is due to have her second baby in about 10 days. I'm really excited.

But I have been busy too, this piece I made for myself as my sister Jacky brought me the pendant piece when she was away, thanks Jacky, she has a good eye for nice things. I put the P in it for me.

This sweet pendant came from Belgium, its quite delicate and I love the image.

This piece is quite substantial, its dated 1917 and is a coin holder plus has a part for holding money ( I added a image ) and also a little mirror. It is silver plated. I have added vintage mother of pearl large beads, various charms etc.

This one has two 1880's tintype images in the double sided pendant.

A collage of my sister and I in France.

2011-01-12T16:15:00.000-08:00

My sister in New Zealand has just sent me some images of her and I when we went to France together, its brought back great memories so I have made a collage of them, I must say though some of them of me are shocking, I take a terrible photo. This coming April my 3 sisters and I are meeting up for our sister reunion over in Queensland, its great fun, no cooking etc and doing stupid things and reminiscing about our childhood etc.
We do this reunion every now and then and pick a different place each time, like Sydney, Melbourne and down south in WA.

And some more new pieces.

2011-01-06T02:32:00.001-08:00

I found these lovely crosses, nice crosses are so hard to come by, they have that nice aged look about them.

Some new items.

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Copper and resin piece.

sterling silver earrings, there are more to choose from.

This Saturday is Kalamunda again.

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These are two new pieces are for Kalamunda this Saturday, the market is a week later this January as the first Saturday fell on the 1st of January, then we will be back to the usual first Saturday of each month.

Happy New Year to you all.

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These are some pieces I have been working on over my break, the pieces below are from vintage buckles, I love the two black ones, especially the lady and dog in the art deco pose.

I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year.

To all my family and friends a wonderful Christmas to you all.

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My little helper, she did a great job.

May you all have a fabulous Christmas .

now finished

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This is the booklet necklace all finished now.

I found this lovely cross and heart bead in one of our bead shops in Perth, teamed it up with some very vintage MOP beads , old button and some cinnabar beads and various chains. Its a nice creamy color.

Now I can play.

2010-12-06T04:43:00.000-08:00

This will be a booklet necklace of my family , the front is one of my mother and us 4 girls and the inside is a image of our Dad taken when he was away at war. Dig the togs ( or bathers ) us girls are wearing, they look like they are made of wool, yuk. That's me on the bottom right, I can't say that I was a cute kid, but we had a great childhood, pretty ferral , barefoot in the summer and gumboots in the winter. Sweet memories.
I will post more images when it is finished.
This Wednesday I am off to Sydney to do a chain making workshop with Keith Lobue, and of course some shopping. I have to put resin in the bezels yet, thats the next process.

Last market at Kalamunda for this year.

2010-12-01T14:36:00.001-08:00

This Saturday is the last market day for this year at Kalamunda, the first market for the new year is held on the 8th this time because the first Saturday falls on the 1st of January, as you know Kalamunda is the first Saturday of each month.

Two new pieces , the top one has a lovely vintage sterling silver locket as the main piece and the other below is some of my new bezel and resin pieces, I have really enjoyed doing the metal bezels, its so rewarding to learn and achieve new things.

Next Wednesday I am off to Sydney to do a workshop with the famous Keith LoBue, he's such a talented guy, his work is amazing and he's a really nice guy to boot.

I love the image in this piece.

Perth Upmarket is on this Sunday

2010-11-26T16:32:00.001-08:00

I will be at the Perth Upmarket tomorrow but I am not sure where my stall will be, its not hard to find me though. I look forward to seeing so many talented artisans all together here, its a feast for my eyes, I also look forward to having another chocolate fudge slice from Danielle, she also makes this fabulous passion fruit pulp.

for those that requested

2010-11-24T14:31:00.001-08:00

I had a few inquiries about more of my spoon jewellery, girls if your interested email me for more images and info quilt@touch88.com.au I will be at Perth Upmarket this Sunday but I am not sure where my stall will be.

some work in progress and 2 new pieces.

2010-11-23T22:27:00.000-08:00

Two new pieces, the vintage locket below is sterling silver. And the one above has crowns and wings, two fabulous things.

Some bezels in the making, the oval is my first try at ovals also the flush one is my first attempt also.

Kits for pendants with your own images.

2010-11-16T02:50:00.000-08:00

I make the glass pendants with images behind and have a lot of interest for people to use their own family photo's in them, as requested I have make up some kits for you to make your own. The kit is enough to make two pendants, and has the glass, two good quality Aanraku sterling silver plated bails, backing paper and instructions. All you need is two images, glue ( as per instructions) and voila your done. Just $15.00 per kit. I will have these at Claremont Antique and Collectables fair this weekend. See you there.

Antique and Collectables Fair at Claremont this weekend.

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This is the bigest fair for Antiques, Collectables and crafts in Perth, its on from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is held at the Claremont Showgrounds.
I will be there upstairs on your left and against the wall, come say hello. This time they are adding a new area for Vintage clothing etc, must get in to see that.

two pieces in progress.

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Vintage Paris of course.

Vintage beauties.

Vintage brides.

I got these two old doll parts from Donna at our last market, wish I got a couple more now. The crowns are some I have had for the last few years and also can't get anymore.

Sweet little earrings.

2010-10-28T03:39:00.000-07:00

These earrings are so sweet, I was pleased with how they turned out, they are made with tiny vintage rosary pieces, sterling silver hooks and are made to be different lenghts.

And off course I love the ones with MOP in them, they are $30 pair and will be at the Kalamunda Market Saturday week.

Miss Johnson's Vintage Market last weekend.

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Just a few images taken at our market, it was such fun, my sister and I didn't get home till 1.20 in the morning before the market, we set up the trestles etc , put up these large posters we had made, mind you we were up the ladder that was balancing on top off a trestle, pretty scary stuff, my sister said as I am the youngest I had to get up the ladder, she was holding the bottom but had to step back to make sure they were straight. We had lots off laughs, I'm sure our Mum and Dad were watching over us.

A new piece for me .

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This necklace was made with a 1916 Birmingham sterling silver chatelaine purse, its so delicate, I added some of my favorite pieces to it, rosary beads off course.

and some more images.

2010-10-10T05:40:00.000-07:00

using some of my rhinestones and rosary beads, and a sweet young girls locket with the bluebird on it, do you remember them.

some pieces slowly coming together.

2010-10-10T01:34:00.000-07:00

old dress patterns make lovely dresses.

2010-10-04T15:52:00.000-07:00

This little dress on my child's mannequin is made from old paper dress patterns, its such a lovely sepia color already. We have our Vintage Market in less than two weeks http://missjohnsonsvintageandhandmademarket.blogspot.com/ and I am doing some decorations for my stall display, I have more ideas to come so will post them as they are made.
We have a great range of stall holders lined up, its shaping up to be a great market. Come visit us if you can and spread the word.

Kalamunda Markets again this Saturday.

2010-09-28T06:12:00.001-07:00

Some new pieces I have been working on, we have just had a 3 day break so have been busy getting some stock together. I am at Kalmunda this Saturday then in about 3 weeks we have our Miss Johnsons Vintage and Handmade Market, its held at the Guildford Town Hall, friday evening from 6pm to 9pm and Saturday 9.30am to 4pm. Check out our blog http://missjohnsonsvintageandhandmademarket.blogspot.com/ and come join us.

Check out these tiny ladies shoes.

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These shoes are 6 inches long and were a ladies pair that had the bound feet, how on earth did she walk in them?
I also found these great old whistles from the same chap, these will go into jewellery pieces.

8 days in Hong Kong.

2010-09-25T22:28:00.000-07:00

Ian and I just had a great time in Hong Kong, walked so much, shopped so much, this place is amazing for the buildings that have gone up in 5 years since I was last there. I managed to find a delightful pair of ladies shoes circa 1900, for the bound feet. I will take a photo for my next blog entry.

whooo and I thought we were overweight. I'm sorry but I had to take this photo, at the airport going home I couldn't get over this scene, all going somewhere in Africa I think.
Hong Kong from the star ferry at night.
and Hong Kong harbor during the day.

Perth Upmarket this Sunday.

2010-09-07T04:22:00.000-07:00

The pendant in this necklace was a Victorian brooch, the piece inside the frame is onyx with clear rhinestones, very pretty and dainty.

This is a close up of the cross, it has fancy detailing on it, and below you can see the black angels wing, this also has some vintage rosary beads. I have enjoyed making these pieces using the black findings. These will be at the Perth Upmarket where I will have my stall upstairs. If you've never been to the Perth Upmarket fair its well worth the visit, so many wonderful items. Come say hello.

Spring blossoms.

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This is a geogous shop that I have always loved, its in York about 1 hours drive from Perth. Its now on the market for sale or lease. The top image is from 1 of the windows , it looks original,

A close up of the main doorway.

And from across the road.

Isn't spring a beautiful time, one of my favourite seasons.

Flags for my stalls.

2010-08-29T04:29:00.000-07:00

Thought I would make some flags to go around my stall, to compliment my cushions and bags etc. I couldn't believe how long these little suckers took me, spent most of Friday evening and a huge part of Saturday doing it, sometimes its the little things that take forever but once started you just have to continue till its all finished, I hope they get appreciated.

something new for me.

2010-08-29T04:06:00.001-07:00

Some of the scatter cushions I have made, they come in 3 sizes, you can see the two sizes below then there is another oblong one, a bit bigger than this one with Paris on it. They are all done in a French themed decor

Here are some of the fancy calico shopping bags I have been decorating, so you can go shop in style.

These as well as the scatter cushions will be available at my next fair, this coming Saturday at Kalamunda then on the 12th is the "Perth upmarket"

Some more of my Victoriana pieces.

2010-08-08T05:16:00.000-07:00

These are some more in the Victoriana series that I have been working on, I have enjoyed doing this line as well.

A collection of them all together.

My Victoriana piece.

2010-08-05T15:51:00.000-07:00

This is a new line that I have been waiting to do, its more I call Victorian, I love the Victorian period, the clothes, jewellery and the mourning pieces and traditions. I love the history , the suffragettes etc. The image is a 1880's tintype.

Kalamunda Market tomorrow.

2010-08-05T15:41:00.000-07:00

a couple more new pieces.

This is the piece I did with Christine Atkins, it was such a lovely workshop but I sure found it hard doing those rivets, check out her jewellery, she is a very talented lady.