All Large Maps of Australia are on sale in my Etsy shop! And the square bunting is now available too!
It's been a while between posts I know! I have still been cutting and gluing lino non stop...especially the seven states of Australia. Right now all Maps are on SALE in my Etsy Shop . But it's j...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2015/03/map-of-australia-crazy.html
Hello. I'm back for a long overdue visit. Things have changed a lot in my world since I last posted 2 months ago. I have moved out of my lovely Brunswick shop Gleaners Inc. and am having a wee ...
Often one little message can turn a crappy day into a not as crappy day........ "Hi there! I ordered the fabulous "Australia" wall hanging you sent to Southport, QLD this week. It is just so so S...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/06/turning-your-day-around.html
Sometimes when you are looking for a new twist on one of your popular products, the idea is right under your nose. Over the last few weeks it was one of my favorite times of the year in my neigh...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/05/flying-blind-flying-ducks.html
Miss Lily was catching the bus home from Brunswick and spotted some guys dumping a pile of this pretty vintage lino in a rubbish pile. Not wasting any time, I zipped over with the car and asked ...
I'm continuing my love of native birds and colour with these guys. A rainbow lorikeet and a rosella (just like on the sauce bottle!) Kitties aren't forgotten either. This cheeky guy is...
I just read somewhere that foxes are the new birds. I thought budgies were the new flamingo's, that were the new llamas, that were the new sloths, that were the new bunnies, that were the new ...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-noahs-ark-of-craft.html
Last night I went to the launch of Patternation , a thoroughly mind blowing collection of Oz fashion from iconic 80's designers and contemporary practitioners. Jewellery by Kate Durham (who was ...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/03/oz-pattern-and-style.html
Once again it's been all about the Maps of Australia. Several orders are heading out soon, so lots of cutting and assembling is going on in the studio. I dug out all my pretty floral lino for...
I received my first Royalty payment from Getty Images last week! It wasn't a massive amount by any means, but it's certainly nice to get some credit for your creative endeavors once in a...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/03/a-penny-for-picture.html
March is my favorite month. Autumn has arrived, the days are cooler and Betty Jo has a Birthday. To celebrate March, Betty Jo is DISCOUNTING all the Swift Swallow brooches in her Etsy shop by a B...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-swallow-sale.html
I am one of millions of people who are inspired by Frida Kahlo. Her work, her beliefs, her style and strength. An amazing woman who channeled her pain and tumultuous life into intricate and co...
I thought it was about time I branched out and gave the baby budgies some friends. So hello Sulpher Crested Cockatoo, Gang Gang Cockatoo, and Galah! I love these cheeky fellows in the wild...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/03/cocky-want-cracker.html
New Cupid Sugar Skull available from Gleaners Inc., Lino Disc-o Necklace, Custom made Map of Australia. Belly dancer for the "Materialized " Exhibition at Gleaners Inc. opening on the 1s...
I have continued the Heart theme at Betty Jo headquarters and designed a Lino Heart Strings Bunting. Perfect for adding some romance to your abode! I have linked 10 vintage lino hearts tog...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/02/tugging-your-heart-strings.html
Once again Gleaners Inc. is participating in the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's Cultural Program. A month long exhibition titled "Materialized" will run throughout March at G...
Well it is coming up to that Day in February! You can purchase my Heart Strings Lino Necklaces from my Etsy store. As you may well be aware, my greatest love in life is partaking in a ...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2014/01/thinking-about-hearts.html
Happy New Year Groovers! The year started pretty slowly at Betty Jo Headquarters. Studio pottering, not really focused on any one thing......until yesterday. I was scrolling through instagr...
Well that's almost it for another year. A year of big highs and annoying lows, business and artful juggling, plans and ideas ( some fruitful, others not so), decisions made, minds changed. Just ...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2013/12/signing-off-for-2013.html
As usual this is the busiest time of year in my world. Stockist ordering for Christmas always send their requests in at the same time, so it's non stop making right now! Plate of Betty Jo...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2013/11/whats-been-going-on.html
OK. No beating about the bush here. It's now only six weekends till Christmas. I have just noticed the Christmas vibe starting to hum in my retail shop Gleaners Inc. with organised customer...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2013/11/feeling-festive-vibe.html
This vintage Cuisenaire set won't last long as I crank up the drill and create primary school maths inspired jewellery! Cool lady teacher gifts anyone? Does anyone actually remember learning...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-rod-for-your-neck.html
Lately it feels like I'm knee deep in Australias. And in news just to hand, soon you will find one of these Australias on display at the Bonnie Doon holiday house made famous in the Aussie ...
http://linoforest.blogspot.com/2013/10/australia-your-standing-in-it.html
Yep, we like birds at Betty Jo Designs. These little budgies were caught having a kiss at Finders Keepers Market. Two swooping Swallows are off to live at Murrurundi Gallery . In th...