Possum Hollow Terrace

Possum Hollow Terrace Arts and crafts Possum Hollow Craft Cottage is a dream come true for Lyn Engstrom.

Set in the ambience of a historical building she enables an escape from the busyness of life in a harmonic atmosphere where you can indulge in craft, learn new skills and make new friends. Lyn's passion is textile designing and paper crafting - offering tuition in both. The workshops are designed to suit everyone from beginners to those wanting to broaden their skills - no previous experience is required. Book in for one of the regular classes or schedule a workshop for your own group.

23/02/2026

Bet this tune gets stuck in your head!
Take a breath.

This week has been a big one for us. Hubby’s surgery went as planned, but it’s still been a harrowing and emotionally he...
05/02/2026

This week has been a big one for us. Hubby’s surgery went as planned, but it’s still been a harrowing and emotionally heavy time. Between hospital vigils, long waits, and navigating Brisbane traffic, life has felt very much on pause.
And yet… creativity still found a way in.
From ferns growing from the units brick wall, coffee receipts from much-needed caffeine stops, serviettes tucked into my bag, to little ordinary things gathered along the walk to the hospital - resources were gathered.
In the small pockets of quiet back at the unit, I found myself crafting. Being resourceful became both a distraction and a comfort.
I used what I found to put together a very rough journal cover. Nothing fancy, nothing planned — just honest and intuitive. This journal will hold my writings about this journey: the moments of distress, the funny moments, the wrong turns, and the overwhelming support of family and friends that has carried us through.
Making something with what was around me reminded me that creativity doesn’t need perfect conditions. Sometimes it’s simply about responding to the moment you’re in.
Hopefully hubby will be discharged in the next day or two, and then the long recovery journey begins. One step at a time, one page at a time.

29/01/2026

My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to everyone who has wrapped us in prayer, love and messages of support. Yesterday was a confronting day, one that tested us in ways no plan or preparation ever could. Recovery will be a long and painful journey, but Errol’s operation went as planned and we are truly blessed to be in the care of very capable, skilled and compassionate hands.
When I prepare workshops, I can plan, control and gently guide the process from start to finish. Life, however, does not offer the same certainty. Nothing fully prepares you for moments like this, when control must be surrendered and the only things to cling to are faith and trust.
We are deeply thankful for every kind word, every prayer whispered and every thought sent our way. They are felt, they matter, and they are carrying us forward one step at a time. 💙

Making pretty things is both therapeutic and wonderfully distracting. 💕These quirky beads are created from scraps of col...
28/01/2026

Making pretty things is both therapeutic and wonderfully distracting. 💕
These quirky beads are created from scraps of coloured fabric — some neat, some delightfully scruffy — and each one will eventually find its place adorning a journal spine.
The perfect compact craft project for motel-room living, where creativity travels light and small scraps turn into something special. ✂️📖

26/01/2026

Driving to Brisbane today which will be home for a couple of weeks. Hospital navigation skills will be well and truly tested, and my staple diet will consist of coffee and prayer ☕🙏. We are ok just a bump in the road of health.
Crafty posts may be a little intermittent, and when they do appear, their content might look quite different. In fact, I’m toying with the idea of setting myself a challenge: take only paint and glue and see what I can create from daily gatherings of opportunistic resources and passing inspirations. Creativity on the fly, shaped by circumstance.
This feels like a natural pause point — a time to reflect on previous goals and gently readjust them, balancing hope and intention with a healthy dose of reality. Acceptance and adjustment feel like the key to opening this next, more challenging door.

25/01/2026

Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺
I’m proud to be an Aussie, and proud too of my Danish (Viking) ancestry. Between the two, I like to think I was gifted a good measure of grit, determination and a slightly irreverent sense of humour – all of which were called upon 13 years ago today.
Daylight, after the flood revealed the full devastation of our farm. Years of hard work and long-held dreams washed away overnight. Some trees still bear the scars, five metres above ground level, silent witnesses to the power of that day. Buildings remain in ruin, reminders that rebuilding is not just physical, but emotional too.
What followed was tenacity. Determination. The support and help of amazing friends and family. And a deep reliance on the very Aussie spirit of “we’ll find a way.” Rebuilding hasn’t been simple. We age, we slow, we wrestle with bureaucracy, and health issues make their presence known. Frustration visits often. But so does perseverance.
Our farm and Craft Cottage stands as a reflection of that journey. A place of true Aussie hospitality, where the kettle is always on and stories are shared freely. Decorated with relics of yesteryear, it honours the hands, hearts and histories that came before us. Every weathered tool, well-worn timber and humble treasure tells a story of resilience and making do – something Australians understand deeply.
So this morning’s coffee is rich with reflection, projection and contemplation… and pride. Pride in where we come from, what we’ve endured, and the quiet strength that keeps us going.
Proud to be an Aussie.
Oi Oi Oi! 🇦🇺☕

25/01/2026

These two gentlemen have a great message for us all.
Always recognise the things we have to be thankful for ... stay humble humans.

Making mistakes… let’s talk about them.A momentary lapse in concentration had me cutting the designer paper for my journ...
23/01/2026

Making mistakes… let’s talk about them.
A momentary lapse in concentration had me cutting the designer paper for my journal cover in the wrong orientation. In theory, I could have just winged it and had the owls flying sideways 🦉😄 But once I saw it… I could not unsee it!
So I did what crafters do — I cut some more paper and finished the journal properly. Problem solved and that's the end… or so I thought.
Here’s the twist: I already have plans for those “wrong” covers. What started as a mistake has now given birth to an entirely new style of journal.
And that, my friends, is why I don’t call this unfortunate. I call it good fortune. Creativity doesn’t live in perfection — it lives in the freedom to adapt, rethink, and turn oops moments into opportunities. ✨✂️
A bit like life, I'd say.

Almost at the finish line and loving how this journal is coming together ✨I’ve chosen the pamphlet stitch to secure the ...
22/01/2026

Almost at the finish line and loving how this journal is coming together ✨
I’ve chosen the pamphlet stitch to secure the signature pages — simple, strong and perfect for letting the pages sit beautifully. Once stitched, I glued the signatures together, taking extra care to keep everything evenly aligned (because that part really matters!).
Before tackling the hinge spine, I selected the designer paper for the cover so I could colour-match when painting the fabric hinge. This time I dried the fabric out in the sun, and oh my goodness… the lace pattern came up far more defined, adding depth and richness to the overall look.
Now it’s all coming together — just a few final touches to go. Almost finished and very happy with how it’s turned out 💛📖

There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a process come together, and this one has been a joy from the start.So ...
21/01/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about seeing a process come together, and this one has been a joy from the start.
So far I’ve coloured 50 sheets of paper, which will become 5 signatures for my journal. To create the effect, I made a puddle of diluted paint on a painting board and then literally sloped each sheet onto it, letting the paint do its own beautiful thing.
Once dry and stacked together, the pages make the most divine rustling sound – that soft, whispery noise that only hand-treated paper can make. It’s one of those sensory rewards you don’t plan for but absolutely treasure.
Each signature has its own cover, where I’ve layered and played with lots of different techniques to create an eclectic pattern.
I’m really happy with how this is developing. Now comes the exciting part… putting it all together and watching the journal truly come to life.

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