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Working on the Queen of Hearts...Alice doesn’t s

Working on the Queen of Hearts...Alice doesn’t seem to be too happy about it!

Love these colors! End of story.

Love these colors! End of story.

I think we all should be rewarded for ‘general p

I think we all should be rewarded for ‘general progress’ just like Gladys!

I’d have to say I’m an expert at judging books

I’d have to say I’m an expert at judging books by their covers! It’s actually acceptable in my line of work, thank goodness! I leave you to judge the insides! Thanks for all the love @handmadeaust customers and glad you didn’t have to get wet to shop!! X

You all had lots of luck shopping @handmadeaust ye

You all had lots of luck shopping @handmadeaust yesterday! I Thankyou from the bottom of my heart and can’t wait to package up everything and get them off to you this week! Still many treasures from many makers to trawl through online till 9 tonight - see you in the virtual aisles! I have my fingers crossed that next time it will be in person!

Sense & Sensibilty by Jane Austen is the book that

Sense & Sensibilty by Jane Austen is the book that this 214 page carving has been extracted from. ‘Precious’ ‘extraordinary’ ‘friend’ are words that can be found on the front page - I hope that you all have a friend like that. Browse my bookshelves this weekend @handmadeaust for unique and curious handmade giftgiving. 10% of profits are going to Lifeline.

Rose Red Is carved from 242 pages (Snow White’s

Rose Red Is carved from 242 pages (Snow White’s chapter) of a 1966 edition of The Golden Book of Fairytales. On the front you can see references to Snow White and Rose Red hence the aged paper rose adornment. The rear of the sculpture has an illustration from the book on it and all the information of the book she is carved from is written on the base - perfect for that friend who needs a gentle reminder that everything will come up roses.

Easter Rabbits carved from Alice in Wonderland and

Easter Rabbits carved from Alice in Wonderland and Watership Down - a special keepsake gift that lasts longer than chocolate! Hop online this weekend for @handmadeaust and I’ll throw in an Easter Card too with every bunny purchased.

At 9am this Saturday for @handmadeaust virtual mar

At 9am this Saturday for @handmadeaust virtual market you will find all you need to know about each of my consciously created Secret Vintage Booksafes on my website. As these precious heirlooms are in various states of pre-loved condition, I take photos to show their fronts, backs and any insides that will tell their story. The only thing you won’t find are the secrets they will harbour! Every book purchased this weekend will see 10% of profits being donated to my chosen charity Lifeline. (this beautiful mystery book would be perfect for an artist! she’ll be uploaded Saturday along with some pretty friends! Get in early if you have someone in mind!)

There is definately an art to hiding your secrets!

There is definately an art to hiding your secrets! Especially in a Booksafe such as this! A wonderful joint collaboration with a client for a special gift. You just never know what will be revealed ‘til you open my books and take a look! @handmadeaust this Saturday and Sunday you can browse my shelves online to find your perfect heirloom!

Size matters! My secret vintage Booksafes come in

Size matters! My secret vintage Booksafes come in all shapes and sizes ready for your secrets that are much the same! @handmadeaust market this Saturday and Sunday will reveal some beauties!

Meet the foolish philomore! Just one of the enchan

Meet the foolish philomore! Just one of the enchanting covers I’ll be offering as a secret Booksafe for @handmadeaust in only a weeks time! Just love the colour combo. Happy Friday!

A bouquet of books! I had a very successful book h

A bouquet of books! I had a very successful book hunt on the weekend, it’s one of my favourite past times, gearing up to be able to offer the prettiest secret heirlooms to the @handmadeaust virtual market at the end of March - just in time for Mother’s Day! This one with the pansies? Violets? is going to be hard to give away ~ when you open it, it opens at a page titled ‘An Artist’s Home’ ~ that just do works for me!

Backyard studio goals! Sunday dreaming whilst fool

Backyard studio goals! Sunday dreaming whilst fool-filling orders for the last day of @finders_keepers - get online and do some conscious gifting with unique designers or simply have a snoop to see what the makers world are doing!

Happy Mardi Gras Sydney! I couldn’t resist rescu

Happy Mardi Gras Sydney! I couldn’t resist rescuing this title! The happiest Secret Vintage Booksafe in my current line-up for Day 3 @finders_keepers today!! Virtual doors open at 10am-9pm but you can hop on my site any time this weekend to get a free Foolhouse greeting card with your purchase!
#mardigras #mardigras2021 #mardigrassydney #secretbooksafe #booksafe #gaygifts #foolhouse #paperartist

Anne of Green Gables luckily made itself into a se

Anne of Green Gables luckily made itself into a set! I didn’t drop the 200 Annes on the floor when I carved her out thus she was able to be primped and carved into a cheerful book sculpture! So many sets and singles to see on my site and you won’t need a library card to be let in! Happy Friday!

You never know who you’ll find sneaking into the

You never know who you’ll find sneaking into the back of Foolhouse’s Book Tonics! ( I have just 3 different apothecary jars left online all housed in glass cloches) for Day 2 of @finders_keepers virtual market - use your lunch break to discover unique designers and the curious delights we make!

Once Upon a Time...a book was tonic for the soul,

Once Upon a Time...a book was tonic for the soul, now Foolhouse’s whimsical Fairytale Book Tonic can be prescribed as an elixir of good literary health for your enchanting book shelf. Only 2 available tomorrow @finderskeepersonline 9am.

“If you find yourself in the wrong fairy tale...

“If you find yourself in the wrong fairy tale...get out!” Fairytale Book Tonics available tomorrow at 9am for @finderskeepersonline - 4 days of virtual creative madness and so many nostalgic collectibles from yours Truly!

Here is a Cheeky Sneakpeek at some of the new/old!

Here is a Cheeky Sneakpeek at some of the new/old! Secret Vintage Booksafes I’ll be putting up on my website on Thursday morning for @finderskeepersonline kick-off! There’s going to be some old faves as well for your hidden pleasure!

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