The Ultimate Granny Cup and Saucer

Way back in this blog post I mentioned the granny cup and saucer that a friend asked me to make, as a gift for his boss for becoming a granny!! A bit of a cheeky gift, I think! Well, in that post, way back in September, I promised to post the progress of the piece on here. However that was as far as I got! So here is the rest of the progress of the 'Ultimate Granny Cup and Saucer'...

Freshly trimmed. I actually made three sets, to be on the safe side.

Here is the handle attached and I decided to add some 'older style' roses that are popular on wedding cakes, or on 70th+ birthday cakes!

The cup and saucer with some underglaze slips. I painted the roses pink and red, to go with the decals that I attached afterwards. 'Granny' is written in an old style of handwriting in green.

A close up of the pink rose on the saucer.

The cup and saucer glazed and ready for some decals.

The decals attached.
It's always hard to imagine exactly how the colours will turn out at this point.

The final granny cup and saucer! Ready to be delivered.

Here is the back of the cup.

It was a fun little project to make - something a bit different!
It was delivered on Friday and I got to see the boss's reaction. She really liked it! I'm pretty sure anyway... unless she was just being polite!? :-)

Spring is Here!

Some of the blossom in my garden

Hello everyone! I'm starting to come out of hibernation with this beautiful warmer weather we're having! A friend asked me to make a 'granny' cup and saucer for his boss, who has just become a grandmother. It's going to be decorated with old style roses and 'granny' written on the front! Very cheeky gift. I made three to play around with. I'll post the progress on here.

I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine!

New gallery in town!

Check out the newest gallery/ studio in Adelaide, run by the lovely Michelle Lee, Mandi Whitten and Benjamin Liew! This is an artist run space made possible by Renew Adelaide. I went in on Friday and delivered some work. The space was still being set up, but already looked wonderful! They have painting, photography, jewellery, prints and ceramics. Today is the soft launch. You better be quick, it finishes at 4. If you can't make it today, it is opening daily! Check put their website for regular updates! All the best guys!!!

Silent Auction

Blue printed plate and dip bowl

This is my donation for the Pulteney Grammar School's silent auction, which will be held tomorrow night. Hope they have a good time!

Brooch Swap 2011

This year I joined the Flower Press Brooch Swap! It was so much fun! Lots of craft people around the world joined in swapping hand crafted brooches. It was kept a secret as to who you would receive a brooch from until it arrived in the mail. The last day for posting was Tuesday 21st June. Here are the brooches I sent off to England:

Orange Printed Heart Brooch and Blue Printed Butterfly Brooch

I couldn't decide on which one, so I sent both!

The brooches wrapped and ready to be sent

My secret brooch swapper sent mine off earlier and it has already arrived! Em (who writes the Mousy brown blog and lives in North Wales) made me a brooch inspired by one of my own teapots!!!

Brooch By Mousy Brown
Inspired by "Green Printed Teapot with Birds"

I was so surprised that she had made a brooch inspired by something I had made! It is so thoughtful and I absolutely love it! Thank you so much Em! And thank you Susie for the wonderful idea and for organising the whole swap!

Cat Bowls

Cat Bowls

Here are some new cat food bowls I am making for Urban Cow. I can personalise them with your cat's name and the colours of your choice!

I have made them a bit sturdier so they won't easily tip over or break.

The Great Teapot Show official invite

Ceramics, sculpture, paintings, prints...
everything and anything to do with TEA!

Works from a variety of artists.

Opening at 11.30am
Sunday 17 April 2011

Guest Speaker:
Cath Kerry
Chef & Restaurateur,
Art Gallery Restaurant

The exhibition concludes 5pm Tuesday 10 May 2011.



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