Wednesday was my 40th birthday. It was a day that I will never ever forget. Many of you know that 22folds was born from a personal story. Origami cranes have been such a massive part of my life, they’ve got me through some massive obstacles - be it consciously or subconsciously. Not to take away from it but the wonderful story that you know of my Mum overcoming cancer is only one of those times. There have been many more. Until now I’ve only shared ‘my story’ with a select few. On Wednesday I stood up in front of 10 strangers and shared my story in all its rawness and vulnerability. It was possibly one of the most powerful things I have ever done. I used to dream that when I’d take that leap to share it, that it would be somewhere pretty amazing - but nothing could have prepared me for how it happened. I was sitting in a hotel room with the ever magnificent @lisamessenger A woman that has been my inspiration for so long. Lisa has taken it on and been stopped by nothing. She has taught us to be courageous and bold and love and cherish the challenges of life and our entrepreneurial existence. Design it and live it. How lucky am I to have that opportunity to experience that on such a significant day of my life. Thank you for the amazing women that allowed me the space and time to say what I needed too. For that I will be eternally grateful. ❤️ I’ve tagged you all. I can’t wait to see you all again. Some say that 40 is over the hill, halfway through life. People start having a mid life crisis. That’s rubbish. I feel empowered. I feel courageous and I am ready. Stay tuned, Bare with me. I’m navigating through a new era of awesome. And I can not wait to share it with you. Mel 😘 ✌️

Aaaand that’s a wrap! 🎄 I’m just about to wrap it up for the year, literally. Off on an adventure with this one(and a couple of others 😉) to enjoy each other and relax! No more work for mummy!! Thank you so much for all of your purchases, support, love and encouragement over the year. For believing in me and what I do. I am so very grateful to all of you. I’ll be back on board January 8th. Stock still available at @collab.freo leading up to Christmas. Enjoy each other and I’ll be back soon for a very magical 2018! Mel 😘

▪️LAST CHANCE▪️ Hard to believe it has been almost 5 weeks since I launched this #wishbubble campaign - It warms my heart that there is so many bubbles on Christmas trees all over Australia. I hope they bring you and your family endless joy. Thank you for helping me #makeadifference - TODAY AND TOMORROW ARE THE LAST DAYS TO ORDER - so jump on the link in my bio to order yours today to donate to @miraclebabiesfoundation Mel x . . . #origamicrane #papercrane #meaningfulgifts #giftswithmeaning #paperart #kidsofperth #womensupportingwomen #supportlocal #perthcreates #perthpop #believeinyou #selfesteem #dailyreminders #youareenough #marketsperth #perthtodo #christmasgiftsperth #christmasbaubles #wishbubble #donations #Makeadifference #makeawish #miraclebabies

▪️FREO MARKETS▪️ All stocked and ready for you @collab.freo - Open Friday 9-8, Sat & Sun 9-6 😍 . . . . . #origamicrane #papercrane #meaningfulgifts #giftswithmeaning #paperart #kidsofperth #womensupportingwomen #supportlocal #perthcreates #perthpop #believeinyou #selfesteem #dailyreminders #youareenough #marketsperth #perthtodo #fremantle #fremantletodo #fremantlemarkets #fremantlechristmas #christmasgiftsperth #christmasbaubles #wishbubble #donations #Makeadifference #makeawish

🎄Only a little over a week left to get your hands on one of these beauties. Don’t forget to enter MIRACLE at the checkout to donate 30% to @miraclebabiesfoundation 🎄link in bio x 📷 @thequirkybird_creative

In my spare time (haha 😳) thinking of learning something new ! So last night @negativespacestudioperth hosted a lettering workshop - LOVED IT!! 😍Thank you so much Ivette. It was so brilliantly thought out and delivered perfectly. I’m very much looking forward to putting into practice everything you taught us. Such a gorgeous bunch of ladies and @guerrilla.est is an awesome space to be in! Donuts were yummo and yep, that’s a sneaky wine in the background. #balance 😂

Many many #wishbubbles on their way out to you guys today! Still time to order and give your donation to @miraclebabiesfoundation before Christmas! Order today and help us reach our goal!🎄 Link in bio 😘 . @twentytwofolds

Hands up who is coming to @perthupmarket this Sunday to get one of these babies! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️ . . 📷 @thequirkybird_creative #origamicrane #papercrane #meaningfulgifts #giftswithmeaning #paperart #kidsofperth #womensupportingwomen #supportlocal #perthcreates #perthpop #believeinyou #selfesteem #dailyreminders #youareenough #marketsperth #perthtodo #christmasgiftsperth #christmasbaubles #wishbubble #donations #Makeadifference #makeawish #miraclebabies

#thanksgiving So for most Australian folk this is new, for most of us, it’s completely foreign - something we see only in the movies. Tonight in our house it was very real and it was amazing. Tonight I am grateful for this extraordinary young lady that has come into our lives, without her I couldn’t do what I do. Especially through these last few weeks!! Thank you, our Sammy - You are everything to us. Thank you for introducing us to a wonderful part of your world, the Gray family are eternally grateful 😘

#thislittlecrane frames and #wishbubbles available at @perthupmarket this weekend. UWA 10-4 . . . . #origamicrane #papercrane #meaningfulgifts #giftswithmeaning #paperart #kidsofperth #womensupportingwomen #supportlocal #perthcreates #perthpop #believeinyou #selfesteem #dailyreminders #youareenough #marketsperth #perthtodo #christmasgiftsperth #christmasbaubles #wishbubble #donations #Makeadifference #makeawish #miraclebabies

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