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Twinkle Star Art
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mum. Artist. Love to illustrate for children. Also love chocolate & tea :)
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a long creative sabbatical
Ok, well here it is. I am sad to say that Twinkle Star Art is now officially closed for business indefinitely. My website will remain open and my gallery of artwork will be available for viewing. I might even drop... Continue reading
Posted Feb 20, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Twinkle Star Art news update
This is just a quick note to let you know that I have set my Etsy and Made it shops on vacation mode indefinitely. Sadly my online shop linked to my blog will be following shortly after my latest giveaway... Continue reading
Posted Feb 16, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Hi Vanessa, sorry about that. I've had a change of circumstance and have set my shop on vacation mode. You are still in the running for the giveaway because you have left a comment :) I'm off to change my description on this post now so that I don't confuse anyone else.
Toggle Commented Feb 17, 2010 on Art print giveaway ~ Noah's Ark at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Art print giveaway ~ Noah's Ark
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Twinkle Star Art is giving away Noah's Ark children's art print. These playful animal characters will liven up any child's room. Noah's Ark 8 x 8 inch fine art print giveaway How to enter ~ Simply leave a comment at... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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The Big BrisStyle Giveaway starts soon!
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BrisStyle's first giveaway for the year starts tomorrow. There will be a number of BrisStyle artisans participating in The Big BrisStyle Giveaway. So here's your chance to win an original creation by one of our fellow designers. I will be... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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modern handmade child - latest issue!
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modern handmade child is a 'free' online magazine full of fun and inspiring ideas for Mums. Articles included in this issue: DIY Valentine cards and holders, fashion trends for kids, fun recipes, tips for creating an eco-friendly nursery, helpful info... Continue reading
Posted Feb 1, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Hahaha... that's so funny! You should get the final say with the names since you're the one carrying the baby and you have to push it out! Great to see you had a lovely time on holidays.
Toggle Commented Jan 21, 2010 on What's in a name? at madebymaisie
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Arrr, me close to conquering th' picaroons!
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Arrr, stop ye scurvy hornswoggle orrr I be delivering th' Black Spot t' ye! * * * * I be seize'n all yer doubloons ye lily-livered sassypants, arrr! * * * * I'm very close to finishing my pirate illustration... Continue reading
Posted Jan 20, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Shadow Shot Sunday ~ South Bank
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It was the perfect Sunday morning for a family outing. We parked at New Farm Park and caught the CityCat along the Brisbane River to South Bank Parklands. Here's my shadow shot for Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday. Most of... Continue reading
Posted Jan 16, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Oh sooo cute! I've been waiting for you to make something for little boys. I hope you make the most of your break before the arrival of your greatest creation ;)
Toggle Commented Jan 16, 2010 on A little holiday at madebymaisie
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Har's me latest sketchies ye landlubbers!
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My latest pirate themed illustration in progress... Click the image for a larger view. Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Handmade for kids and babies
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EtsyKids now have an A to Z shopping guide of adorable handmade stuff for kids. Here are a few cutesy things on my wish list... Reversible messenger bag by Mee a Bee; P.I.Y. (Paint It Yourself) ballerina tee by Daisy... Continue reading
Posted Jan 14, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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In my sketch book ~ Aye, me picaroon!
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My second preliminary drawing for my latest pirate themed kids wall art. The pirate sister gets away with her pirate brother's treasure while playing buccanneers. I be seize'n all yer doubloons ye lily-livered sassypants, arrr! I feel like I'm going... Continue reading
Posted Jan 8, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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In my sketch book ~ Ahoy me matey!
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My first preliminary drawing for Twinkle Star Art's latest pirate themed children's wall art collection. Arrr, stop ye scurvy hornswoggle orrr I be delivering th' Black Spot t' ye! Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Happy New Year!
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How weird was writing 01/01/10? I bet it's the joke of the moment for all the binary code geeks in the world. I can almost hear them bursting hysterically with snorts and snickers. Don't crack your ribs you dorks! I'm... Continue reading
Posted Jan 5, 2010 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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These Scotty dog Maisies are cool. Congratulations on your latest creation in the makings. I wish you all the best on his or her arrival. If you have pink, she'll be so lucky living in the house where all Maisies are made. If you have blue, do you think boy Maisies will be coming soon?
Toggle Commented Dec 13, 2009 on I heart Scotty dog fabric at madebymaisie
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Happy holidays!
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Miss Am wearing her 'Booootiful Christhmas Party Dwess' designed by talented dressmaker Robyn from HotFudge.I've decided to slow things down by taking a 'blog break' over Christmas. I thought it was time to pull up a chair and enjoy the... Continue reading
Posted Dec 10, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Fun-fairy-tastic morning
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4.45 am I wake up to something gooey and grey-ish squished between two blurry fingers less than an inch from my face. "What's this Mummy?" Before examining the suspicious blob, I ask, "Where did it come from?" "My nose." "Of... Continue reading
Posted Dec 8, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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BrisStyle market experience
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Here's a glimpse of my display at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market last Saturday. Being part marketeer novice and part goose, I forgot my framed art which was kind of the whole point of my display. After kicking myself a... Continue reading
Posted Dec 8, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Lose the training wheels
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Here's my Shadow Shot Sunday... We managed to take away our boy's training wheels today and he was off like the wind! However, before Mr WAF's special milestone was able to sink in, his front tooth was knocked out by... Continue reading
Posted Nov 29, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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NEW illustration badges & pocket mirrors
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Pocket mirrors for girls Big badges for boys Denim Days has been very busy making badges and pocket mirrors from my illustrations over the last couple of weeks. I was so thrilled when they arrived in the post. Thanks Tracey... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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illustration gift cards for the BiDM
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Here's something new developing in my studio. I'm making gift cards and envelopes to sell from my Twinkle Star Art stall at the BrisStyle Indie Designer's Market.I'll be selling them separately and in sets of five, all with matching envelope... Continue reading
Posted Nov 24, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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distributing BrisStyle flyers bomber Style!
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Here's my shot for Hey Harriet's Shadow Shot Sunday. A unique way of distributing BrisStyle flyers don't you think? I discovered the creative gene runs strong in my family after stumbling across my 6 year old deeply absorbed in creativity... Continue reading
Posted Nov 21, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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and the winner is...
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Firstly, thank you everyone who entered by leaving comments on my Butterfly Girl art print giveaway. The winner is... number 34! Congratulations djboggs you have won a fine art print of my latest illustration, Butterfly Girl. I'll contact you shortly... Continue reading
Posted Nov 20, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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Art print giveaway ~ Butterfly Girl
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I finally captured and completed my Butterfly Girl illustration... Butterfly Girl My new Butterfly collection is almost complete. To celebrate, I'm giving away this Butterfly Girl art print. To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment at... Continue reading
Posted Nov 11, 2009 at Twinkle Star Art blog
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