Welcome to My Cosy Loft!! My Cosy Loft is a little craft corner which I showcase my collections of handicraft I enjoy doing. Being a SAHM, and previously a music and art teacher to young children, provides me with the inspiration and the flexibility of time to work on my designs and ideas. Be it hobby or work, I love every moment of it! I have three different brands to showcase the various types of work I create. The are namely Eternal Covenant, that features exquisite ring pillows, Precious Findings that showcases my clay accessories for ladies as well as Pixie Suzie, an accessory closet for little girls. They are mostly sold through my Etsy online stores and through referrals. At My Cosy Loft blog, I will also be talking about new finds I discover from time to time that include materials, techniques, marketing avenues for craft work etc.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Inspired by Art

Tree of Wisdom inspired by Natasha Wescoat
Acrylic on Canvas

Summer Time inspired by Renoir
Acrylic on Canvas

Spring Time inspired by Renoir
Acrylic on Canvas

Children at Play inspired by Charlotte Derain
Watercolour and pencil collage

My work as Instructor at Abrakadoodle Art studio for kids previously has indeed given me added inspiration to my designs, use of colours and textures. The exposure to various artists was indeed inspirational. Though still very much an amateur, painting has provided another avenue of expression for me apart from music and crafts. It has also given me ideas to  my craftwork from time to time. Here are some of my free time paintings inspired by Charlotte Derain known for her African stick figures, Natasha Wescoat who is famous for her whimsical trees as well as impressionists artists such as Renoir and Monet. I wish I have time to do more as is so therapeutic.

Spring Time is particular special to me because that was done by Ethan, Wilson and I. The use of different techniques was interesting to my 5 year old. He wasn't too keen on dipping his fingers into Acrylic at first but seeing the effect it creates, he got more enthusiastic. But I think the part Ethan enjoyed most was the upward brushstrokes to create the effect of the grass. He did a great job!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

A custom made Ring Pillow with the Calla Lily





A customer requested for a customization of her ring pillow, flower girl basket and bride's maids' brooches. Her colour theme revolves around black, white and gold and she wants calla lillies in them. I love the combination. My immediate thought was to make a black silk ring pillow with gold satin ribbons and white calla lilies with polymer clay. The centrepiece was designed to involve a pair of white handmade clay calla lilies accented with brass leaf filigrees and matching rhinestone and crystals to add touches of glitter to it. The flower girl basket is of the same design to match the pillow with 6 pieces of gold satin flower brooches. I simply adore the outcome and I hope it will be something special for this very special occasion for my customer of mine.

New designs with the Ranunculus





My latest shoe clips and headband designs are inspired by the Ranunculus flower. I love its simplicity that look so chic.