Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts

Tuesday, 18 August 2015

Dovetail Hoodie



I created this top with the idea of a funky, warm and comfortable coat with a hoodie, as a top layer over my other clothes.  At first it was so long that it touched the ground.  After one day of wearing it, I realised that I had to change the style.   Even though I did not mind the 'Muslim' inspired look, as that was where I got the idea to begin with, this one was not warm enough and I kept stepping on the seam.

Monday, 11 August 2014

Exercising your body, mind and soul!







'I realised once again,
         that you can train your brain.
                                   Think it, and you'll be it!
Do what you can to keep your mind fit.
                       Forget the fear it isn't even legit.'
                                           by J. Gunter







'Exercise daily in God -
      no spiritual flabbiness, please!
           Workouts in the gymnasium are useful,
but a disciplined life in God
       is far more so, making you fit
        both today and forever.' 1 Timorthy 4:7-8



Friday, 6 June 2014

The power of influence



While I was babysitting a little girl, I realised once again what influence we as adults have on children.  While we were playing, she wanted to do some colouring in.  First she showed me a picture that her other babysitter coloured in for her; then she wanted me to colour in a picture for her.  I do not mind colouring in at all, but something got me thinking.  Why is she asking everyone else to colour in her pictures, and why does she not try it for herself?  Fair enough she is only 3 years old, and can probably not colour in like I can, but I thought she should give it a go.
Only then did I realise why she did not want to do it.  She was scared of going over the lines.  As a 3 year old that would be inevitable.

Turns out her teacher is somewhat strict

Thursday, 8 May 2014

Winter Fun - Homemade paint brushes



I love creating things.  
Whether it is a piece of clothing,  or maybe even something fun like these paintbrushes.  They teach children about different textures and it is fun to see the effect they have when dipped in paint and used for painting.

Friday, 22 November 2013

Money Money Money



'Get wisdom - its worth more than money; 
choose insight over income every time.'
Proverbs 16:16

Wednesday, 9 October 2013

Nothing can seperate us from God's love

  "What can we say about such wonderful things as these?  
If God is for us, who can ever be against us?  
Since God did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, 
wont God, who gave us Christ, also give us everything else?"  
Romans 9:31-32, NLT



Friday, 30 August 2013

Goeiemore

Just 
popping
in
to 
wish 
you 
fantastic 
day.

Friday, 8 March 2013

Capturing a personality








Timing is everything.  Always have your camera with you to catch those moments...  Keep in mind the two in the tree were aiming those signs at me, and not at grandma there... Ha ha. 

See more La Femme Joline pics on the photography page link.

Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Do what is in your hands...














Tonight I was touched by what someone said, and I thought that I would write something encouraging. 
 
‘Be kinder than necessary for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'  J.M. Barrie (Creator of Peter Pan)

'Live simply, love generously, care deeply and speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.'  Ronald Reagan

'Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It is learning to dance in the rain.’ 
Author unknown

Saturday, 16 February 2013

Coco Chanel


'In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.' 

Coco Chanel



For more information on Coco, please see link below
Coco Chanel Biography - Facts, Birthday, Life Story - Biography.com








Saturday, 2 February 2013

For all cat lovers

 

I spent my holidays with my German family in South Africa. It was the first time that I met my niece and nephews. After several Uno games I can now honestly say that I cannot believe what I lost out on over the last 11 years…

The children saw this beautiful cat just outside our accommodation, but they did not think she was very friendly.  They would run up to her to play or cuddle and then she would ‘attack’ them…  
We only saw the little kittens a few days later, and realized that she was being protective over her kittens.  Then we approached them a little slower and with food, and she would allow us a little closer,  but not too close!  

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

Christmas message


Today's message is short and sweet!

Happy Birthday to my everything!  
May you not be forgotten on this crazy day, filled with last minute shopping for that perfect gift, 
eating, drinking and everyone enjoying their day off.

Let us all remember the real reason we celebrate Christmas...  
Jesus Christ!!!

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Being like children

‘Let the children come to me.  Don’t stop them!  For the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’  Matthew 18 v 2-5




The other day, on our way home from school we played a little game.  Spot Auntie Joline’s favorite car…  Audi!’ (‘TT’ specifically but the others will do just fine...)

So Darth Vader (a fictional name for the little boy I look after) was telling me that he would be an engineer when he grows up, and then he would design and build me my very own Audi and I would only have to pay half price because I am his Au pair.

Monday, 10 December 2012

Little Green Dress

About a year ago a friend asked me whether I had a dress for her to wear to a function. 
I pulled out this one, which I actually made for myself for an upcoming trip to Mauritius.

She fell in love with it…
It was as if it was made specifically for her. So then what was supposed to be my dress became hers instead. That solved our problem, as she needed a dress quite urgently due to unforeseen circumstances.


 
 
The following picture is from a shoot, by Collective Dream Studios.
 
 

“Behind the scenes” of Vaughan Gardiner’s new music video, taken at Welbedacht, Schalk Burger and sons.

I was pleasantly surprised to see that she wore the dress to the music video, and I can't wait to see the video.  

For some more photos please see their link below. 
Collective Dream Studios.

Sunday, 2 December 2012

Catching the essence of someone

A couple of months ago I made a few items for a client.  As I was browsing Facebook a couple of days ago, I saw her new photo album.

The photographer caught the essence of my friend on these photographs, and I also recognized the striped dress.

Here they are for your enjoyment.


Please visit this website to see more of her photography

www.fernevans.com
fernevans@telkomsa.net
Cell number: +27 (0) 83289 2971

Thursday, 29 November 2012

Animals, prints and golden oldies

The last couple of weeks have been hectic.

Between sewing and taking photos, I do some Au Pairing as well. This week I looked after a dear friend's dog, and house sat for them.  Wow, and I almost forgot about the blogging.  It is a full life indeed.

I sometimes buy a couple of meters fabric and think 'I could use it later...'
There are a few crates full already.


So I got to use some of them at last.
This animal print I made for a friend in Australia, and was sent it last week.  Hope it got there safely. I won't tell who its for and spoil the Christmas surprise.


The red printed top I made as a sample to show some shops, turns out I needed a red top for a Latino night.  Bonus.  Now I get to wear it.



The upside down cows and horses on this top was bought specially for my niece.  It took me a few months before I got to making it, but voila, its done at last.

Funny thing is that even though I make all these interesting things, it is rarely for myself.  I have inflammation in my ankle from all the sewing (which I honestly never thought could happen).  How ridiculous is that.  I will endeavor to make some for myself for Christmas and will blog about it.  Ha, no pressure....

My comfy golden oldies (almost like a second skin), take note that the ripped effect is not bought like that (like the ones you get in the shops these days), but it is well worn in.  Mail me some of your golden oldies, would love to see them.









Thursday, 1 November 2012

Twighlight shoot

How do you make a formal dress for a very unique redhead? 

No, its not the one from Twilight, this one is naturally red.


She is a teenager, skateboarder chick, with a lot of spirit (spunk).  See her creative skateboard below...

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Betty Boop or Bond Girl

Bond Girl
Betty Boop






















  

No matter which one you choose, Betty Boop or the Bond girl, this dress really is perfect on the model.  Or is the model perfect for the dress!! 


Stopping the Paparazzi on the Red Carpet

Friday, 4 May 2012

Viennese ball gown

The beginning of the creative procedure.

Fabric cut and ready for action
The masterpiece
The dress length being 
cut on the dummy.

Friday, 30 December 2011

A dress fit for a wedding



This dress was one of my masterpieces. Just love creating something that makes the person it was created for look and feel amazing.