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est. 2004
A Creative kind of Life. A blog by Helen Hobden
I still haven’t worked out what to do when I grow up! I’m mainly a writer, an
artist, and a fairytale dressmaker with various crafty hobbies! Here (and on
YouTube) I share bits of my life, thoughts, and what I’m learning along the way.
Let’s find magic and inspiration; join me for this creative living adventure!

 


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finished lately. A chat about self doubt and overcoming it. Some lovely campfire
family time. And a front garden wildflower update! As always, thank you so much
for watching and spending your time with me! Please support this channel for
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August 24, 2023
Catching up on all the mixed media art I've been doing for the Mastery Program
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gouache, over watercolour, and over ink. Lots of art time-lapses! There's also a
little update about getting solar panels on our roof! As always, thank you so
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The magic of Christmas decorations and beauty for beauty’s sake
December 16, 2021
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Visiting Scotney Castle in autumn
November 3, 2021
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end of September, so not quite at the right time to see the autumn colours at
their best, but change was in the air. The odd branch of red leaves dangled over
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August 15, 2023
Drawing and painting self portraits for the Mastery Program by the Milan Art
Institute. This brought up thoughts about self confidence and the truth why I
wasn't posting videos at the beginning of this year. I also tried drawing some
abstracts, and then it was the final assignment of the oil painting and drawing
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curtain; and included clips of a family get-together. As always, thank you so
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Cornwall holiday part 2 Visiting Padstow, Trengwainton Gardens, Hayle beach,
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August 8, 2023
More of our long weekend holiday in Cornwall. This time we visit Trengwainton
Gardens, play on Hayle Beach and look for seals at Godrevy. There's more of the
magical fairytale cottage we stayed in; we visit Padstow, and go for a walk at
Fingle Bridge in Devon on our way home. As always, thank you so much for
watching and spending your time with me! Please support this channel for free by
clicking the thumbs up and the bell notification button, and subscribe for more
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Fairyland Cottage tour! On holiday in Cornwall ~ Walking to Nanjizal beach ~
Song of the sea cave
August 1, 2023
Going on holiday to Cornwall! (Part 1) We stopped at Knightshayes Court in Devon
on the way, and found our airbnb - a cottage in a converted mill which felt like
we were in fairyland. It was such an unusual house I thought I'd give you a
tour. We walk to Nanjizal beach and see the famous Song of the Sea cave, and we
spend the evening waiting for sunset at Botallack where Poldark was filmed. I
also had time to do some drawing in my sketchbook. As always, thank you so much
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