Masquerade - Mask

I've been commissioned to make another Mask for a Masquerade themed party.... The theme of this one is Black & White with a dash of colour.... The Mask base was chosen and I went on to decorate accordingly with black and white bits a pieces.... It's very therapeutic to do so....

It's fantastic how flowly ostrich feathers are and how romantic they look. Of course you have to have a bit of BLING to finish off the look with a beautiful Gold AB Swarovski Crystal button for the center piece in the black bow. 

I hope that these lovely teenagers have a fantastic night at their brilliantly themed Party!!!!

Mayor's Gala Ball - Masquerade Ball 2010

I was able to assist Councillor Lisa Bradly by personalising a mask to match her gown for the Mayor's Gala Ball recently. It was a lovely thing to do and I believe Lisa said it was quite a conversational piece... Lisa was kind enough to send me a photo from the night... and I believe there is hearsay that Lisa (& her mask) may even have a cameo role in one of our local papers...

The Mayoress Committee raised $40,000 for charities at last years Mayor's Gala Ball.

Congratulations on such a fantastic job! I am sure that this years was just as successful!!

Facinator - Fire Engin Red Deluxe #2

Yes you have seen one like this before... I made the original for clients fancy Dress party... I borrowed it back from my client and had it on display at our Singapore Tour Fundraiser function recently. One of my fellow Choir members fell in LOVE with it and insisted that I create her very own to match the dress she was wearing on the night...

And thus Fire Engine Red Deluxe #2 was brought to life.... How well does Fiona wear it???


Photo of Fiona to come soon....

Beta Sigma Phi - Facinator Workshop

Last weekend I was blessed to be involved with a wonderful group of ladies who belong to the Beta Sigma Phi an International Womens' friendship network... They do some wonderful things in our community and towards the end of 2010 they are holding a FASCINATING cocktail fundraising event.. They all wanted to make their own.... so they asked me if I could run a class for them.... Man I had my works cut out for me!!! 9 ladies with totally different ideas.. and most of them not so sure how to put keep it together.... It was a SOLID 4 hour workshop.... With me not stopping... My only worry for the day was that I did would not ignore anyone for too long.. As I knew I could not be with everyone all at once... but in true Ursula creative schizophrenic mannerisms... I was able to jump from task to task, instructing each lady how to assemble her individual fascinator....Last week I heard back form Margaret (the wonderful event coordinator) that all the ladies really enjoyed themselves.. and each of them love their creations.... Phew!!! (*sigh... and wipe brow) I've been blessed to make some really lovely friends with these ladies.. and am very grateful to know them...

They were helping me raise funds to go to Singapore with the Queensland Festival Chorus as well.... Through this workshop... Thank you to the lovely lady that really wanted to come but was unable to ... yet still donated to my fund!!!! Bless you all!!! Muwah....

Baby Show This Weekend

This weekend I am offering this fantastic special..
because I am going to a Mother & Baby Show..
SO I figure if I have gone to the effort to make this special why not open it up to all my customers..
and HINT..
If you get in quickly you may even be able to score another stamp set because I have 4 places left in my virtual workshop...
So potentially you may be able to
receive over $200 worth for $120!!!
How good is that????
BUT YOU MUST let me know if you want this special
this weekend
as I will be ordering on the 15th... March.. at 7pm..
SO get in QUICK!!

If you would like to take up this opportunity but want to swap something let me know I am sure we can accommodate your needs..
;P

Fascinating time at the markets

My girlfriend (Suzie) and I went to the SouthBank New Designers markets with all our Fascinators and my jewellery cards flowers etc.... It was a great day... It had been raining all weekend and I was expecting it to rain on the day... but the weather was in our favour!!! Thankfully

The New Designers Markets are on every first Sunday of the month...
This was our stall..With the lovely Suzie in the middle.... being that it was our first we were kind of playing it by ear... So we have come up with some better ways to display our stuff for next time..... Next month we should look even more professional!!!

Sue is a brilliant Milliner! She is zany and alternative... everything a NEW DESIGNER should be... We both think that we should go back to wearing hats and lovely things every day!!!

Fascinating Hair Accessories

It all started a few years ago when a friend of mine suggested that I should make some hair accessories for her sisters Hair Dressing Salon... Then in 2009 a friend wanted a VERY elaborate fascinator for a costume party... See this Link for past blog entry .......I found a new hobby.... (like I need another one!) I am loving making hair accessories... I love that there really is not limit on how much, how big or how to attach!!! I am trying my hand at the markets this weekend and next month I am taking a class of ladies who want to make some fascinators for a cocktail party they are going to.. it should be fun... I Love Peacock feathers. This little number is stunning... It is on an Alice Band... Silver and Black is always nice and Elegant!!
On a Spring loaded hair clip.Now with satin, feathers and a rose you can't go wrong... Very sophisticated!!! Kind of reminds me or Audrey Hepburn.. not sure if she wore such things... but I like this look.. (Slide Comb)
Now for a Spanish feel.. OHLay... on a parrot clip...
Pocahontas... I LOVE these colours! (Slide Comb)
A little 1920's.. just to add a bit of colour (Slid Comb)
This orange fantasy one is LOVELY!!! It is on a large spring-loaded Butterfly clip...
This one is a little more Elaborate... I love it.. It makes a wonderful statement.. It is very light and you can pin it in with bobby pins. It gives you great versatility as to how you can wear it...

Red Organza bow... Very stylish. Adds that touch of colour. (Slide Comb)

If You would like a Fascinator made for your function or special occasion please let me know... Of if you would like to learn how to make them, gather some friends together & I would be happy to run a class for you all....

Melbourne Cup is Fascinating!!!

Although I did not make this for a Melbourne Cup Event... It could very easily be worn for a Melbourne cup event!!! (It was a special order for a fancy Dress Party)
If anyone would like one of their own Creation please do not hesitate to call me... November is not too far away.. And I guarantee that you will not be able to find one of such a High Quality workmanship for such a low price... RRT for this one I estimate at least $250ish.. (NOT what I sold it for) but I would be happy to make a creation for cost of materials plus time involved... This would be much less than you would be charged by a Milliner...

I had an absolute BALL making this.. It was my first ever... With a little idea of customers desired style and the definite colour in mind I went ahead and let my imagination run WILD!! The 5 diamante flower clusters on the half circle with the beaded fanned feathers is the FOCAL point on this piece and was designed and handmade from scratch by me... I even stripped the feathers to thread the beads on..

I think I have found a new Craft I like!!! I was so thrilled with how it turned out that I took it to show the ladies at our weekly Craft Group and they were very impressed... They are thinking of booking me for a 'Fascinating Ball' they have scheduled for next year.... They TOTALLY LOVED it too!!!

I have been told by my customer today that it was a HIT!!! Jane was the bell of the ball and received many many comments and compliments... Check out her costume on her blog... Jane

I would love to make something fascinating for your special occasion, Melbourne Cup or wedding... Please PLEASE give me more challenges!!! I LOVE to GROW!!!!

Call me to make an inquiry 0410 602 916

Love Ursula

Christmas is coming!!!

Nativity Set... I had the opportunity to make another Nativity set for a friend a few weeks ago and I managed to take individual photos... So sorry if you have seen these before but they are really cute... and detailed... As I make more I become better!!! If you would like some please contact me.. The basic set is $60 the whole set with the wise men is $90The box that they come in makes the barn... Quite a cute design really...
My friend wanted baby Jesus to not be stuck in his manger.. She had a tradition growing up... She has been looking for a nativity set that facilitated her Childhood Family tradition but has struggled for years to find one... I was so happy to help her out...

The Beautiful tradition was that her Mum used to hide Baby Jesus and the 8 kids would go looking for him on Christmas morning... What a BEAUTIFUL tradition!!! I love it!!! The kids can be just like the wise men!! Looking for the Baby Jesus... Brings tears to my eyes... Very symbolic and brings the real meaning of CHRISTmas back home big time... I think I have to make a new Baby Jesus figurine for my set now...

Dichroic Glass Jewellery Class

As PaperANGELS we get together for other occasions.. Not just paper craft events...
We had the opportunity in July (2009) to attend a Dichroic Glass class... There was 4 PaperANGELS (Liz, Kathy, Amanda & myself- Bec unfortunately was not able to come.. bummer.. we missed you Bec) and Friends and Neighbours... I think I have found a new craft to become addicted to.. This is my second class and I believe that I may just grow attached to it... and passably even get better at it... One can only hope...
I took my camera but forgot to take photos till after everyone was almost finished.. Hence the reason why Kathy features in most of the photos.. as she was the only one left making the peices when I whipped out the camera... But she is such a beautiful subject!!!
These are some of the unfired peices I managed to take photos of...
After the class some of us went to The Manley Yacht Club and had a hot Drinks and DELICIOUS cakes etc.. It was soooooooooo COLD so some of us wrapped up with the devine Green blanckets... mmmm mmm mmm

And a few days later we were able to pick our peices up... They had been fired and fused together in the Kiln... LOVELY!!! I think our beginners did a BRILLIANT job.. infact I LOVE some of theirs better than mine... Well done girls... It was a lovely day...

Graphgic Design...

We also can Design your business LOGO... here's some we have done in the past...
Mine is very simple!!
Hand Crafted by Ursula James:-
PaperANGELS:-

Aaron's Grump Bear:-
Exquisite Brow:-For some reason it changes the colour when you load that picture on here... It's much nicer than that.. it is Blues with blond hair and red lips... not these greens and oranges!!! icky!!!


Personalised Wines:- The basic card was set out by Katrina and the font was one of hers.. But the wine glass bottle and liquid was my work... Check out her Web Site.. CLICK HERE

Then I worked out how to make it a Logo so if she wanted to get rubber stamps made or print her logo on things in a simplified version she would have something to do that with.. Katrina will be adding the text...


Triple R Photos...
Our logo and business card... Colours again are a bit whacked.. no idea why.. but you get the idea of the card


There is more to come.. Stay tuned

Heritage Photos Restored

Just a sample of some of the work Aaron and I have done in the past with Triple RRR..

Restoring, Repairing & Reviving Photos... Click on the link to see what we have been able to do.. @ great prices!!!
Call, email or drop in to get a free Quote..

Click Here to view some Triple RRR Photos

Wedding Flowers

I also do Wedding Flowers.. just thought I would put a link to my Album... There are so many more but I just do not have photos of them all yet... Sometimes I even forget to take them.. dough!!

Enjoy looking... I love Flowers they are so beautiful... It's wonderful working with something that is naturally beautiful to make it MORE beautiful!!!

Call, Email, or Drop in for a free Estimation...

CLICK here to view some Wedding Flowers etc