Inspiration and motivation!!

My creativity is the sort that needs to be restrained, or at least directed. I find I can start ten projects at once and finish less than half, I always have trouble getting those two buttons attatched or adjusting the hem before I get distracted. Yet these past few months I have been working on a number of items for my christmas stall and I'm finding myself overwhelmed by so many projects. (I wont even mention the amount of mess all this creates.) Late nights of dressing peg dolls in festive felt tunics while watching hours of Project Runway have filled my head with some great ideas for the new year. Having watched people design, create and complete outfits for modelling in just a few days I am determined finally to reign myself in.
The first step this morning was a bit of glossy research, (though we probably got more entertainment from the magazines numerous questionnaires than anything practical) before we ventured out to meet our newest member of Moon and Magic (Lucy Hill). Armed with tea and biscuits we delved into her bag of crafty goodies, and introduced her to our assortment of weird and wonderful concepts. After pulling skirts and dresses out of the cupboard we began to discuss possible inspirations for a Spring collection. By the end of the day we settled on a theme of Bugs and their habitats, with a plan to visit Bristol Zoo and spend a few hours in the Butterfly forest and BugWorld. Yay! So the next step will be a fun filled day of photography and sketching to get some fresh design ideas swirling around.
A new face and some refined brainstorming has given Moon and Magic a bit more direction, and injected some fresh enthusiasm into the group. Roll on the New Year!

Luna

Tis the Season to fear?

So I know its only November, but in reality christmas started over a month ago. The moment I was forced to don my scarf and gloves I could feel it creeping closer. My friends have been troubled by my furious production of christmas stock, the look on their faces a mixture of fear and disgust! Despite their reluctance to partake in the commercial aspect of christmas, their response to my festive decor has been encouraging.
I have been elfing away in my "workshop" quite frantically creating a range of seasonal bunting, mini stocking's packed full of tiny treasures and many more exciting goodies. All ready for the first market of the season.
Bells and holly aside I will also be launching a cute collection of cartoon patchwork totes, outrageous headbands, button jewellery and aprons; a small taster of Moon and Magic's creativity.
So if your free and in the area come along to the Southbank Market this Sunday, (Dean Lane, Bristol) and check out our stall.

Blue Skies,
Luna x