Spring Pink nest scene

Size 6 x 4 " approx .
I have a thing for frames at the moment ;o)

This " frame " was a wood light switch surround

i found at my local DIY store in the bargain bin !

So i backed card with ledger paper , painted it

with white then rubbed green ink on .

Added a real twig , small bird -

then i came up with the flower heads ..

By using these vintage birthday candle holders !

Which i cut the spike off and glued in place .

Filled a tiny nest with a handmade fimo egg

feathers , a vintage millenery flower

I may use more of these " flowers " in other

work - something really simple -

but quite effective !

Have a fun weekend !!

We change our clocks on sunday - and

i`m looking forward to lighter evenings coming !

Hooped Bird In A Tree

necklace .

Hoop size 6.5 cm

The hoop is from a cotton covered bangle

i had kept to reuse , and i wanted to create something

inside it . I had a chance this weekend -

as our internet / phone was cut off - again !!

I tied pieces of brown wool and started loops

and knots to create the tree in a green chenille wool .

The finished tree .. Then i sewed a bird bead on -

i`d like to put another one on - but can i find

the beads ! ? Nope !!

It hangs , from my first time crocheting -

a single chain in multi coloured wool .

Which i tied so you can change the length .

3 wooden beads are hung on the bottom

and the other strands left as is ..

looking a little like the roots of the tree .

I can`t wait to wear this piece -

although my other half said it

was quite large to do so !!

" Summer Garden " Framed scene

size 5.5 " squared - recess size 2.75 "

The back has vintage music paper -

and 2 D ring hangers screwed in , with cord across

the top for hanging .

The small frame before the makeover -

It had a piece of burlap inside and a really

tacky looking plastic shell . So i removed them

as best i could and sanded it all . Applied various

acrylic paints to it .

Took a scrap of pale blue vintage dotted swiss fabric , backed it ,

then sewed some vintage millenery flowers with the

stalk still attatched and sewed them in place

with embroidery thread .

Added a wire / net butterfly

And the odd grass accents ..

I`ve decided - to offer this piece as a trade swap -

If anyone is interested ;o)

I am looking for some craft supplies -

Like these small birds which come in different

sizes - 6 on each piece of the card - or something simliar .

And some plastic eggs - in various sizes

and if possible - cream / white ones -

so i can colour them myself ;o)

Also i cannot seem to find - some white

paper photo corners approx 60 of them .

I`ve seen plastic ones but had no luck with the

paper ones - perhaps it`s a dying thing

with going digital on photographs !!

So if you`d like to do a swap -

get in touch please !! ;o)

Email on my side bar ..

New digital college sheets

available ... Mostly backgrounds

with the odd bird and eggs - of course ;o)

Emailed in J-peg format ASAP - after payment

is received . To use as you wish - to sell

items made with it , but not to sell the actual

sheet yourself please ...

Price each - £ 1.25 -or all 3 for £ 3.50 .

Let me know which one you`d like

- and i will get back to you - about

payment details - Thanks ;o)

Flower Wood -

Spring flower scenes , bleached wood effect

Various Elements 1

bird sky watercolour , squiggles , french flower label

vintage wallpaper , bird cut out .

Various Elements Eggs ..

wood effect - stamped arch grungy background ,

watercolour sky background and various sized eggs .

" Home " - House hanger miniature .

Size 2.25 " high by 3.75 " wide

made from scraps of supplies using -

card backed with vintage ledger paper

trims , bird stamp, seam binding hanger .

small corner cut from a picture frame -

for the roof - rubbed with copper acrylic paint .

Have a fab weekend everyone !!

xxxxxxxxx

" Spring Pot "

Miniature assemblage .

Terracotta pot size 5cm high

Last week we visited a garden center-

and i saw some tiny real terracotta pots -

i bought 3 of them ! And i knew what i

would create in one of them ..

Photo`s are clickable ..

Inside is oasis , then on top some faux moss

vintage millenery flowers and teeny tiny bird .






next a small split real piece of tree branch - which i`ve had
for ages - i cannot remember where i got it !
With another tiny bird perched on the top .

I love working in miniature - as it has

a cute factor - i hope you like it too ! ;o)

Hooty Hello !

To the first day of March ..

Pen / watercolour drawing -A4 size

Taking a few days off -

my partner is off work -

So we`re out and about

Be back soon !

xxxxx

Untitled - illustration .

Pen / watercolour .

A different type of sketch for me ,

after looking in a magazine at the

latest trend fashion pages .

I wish you all -

A great weekend !

xxxx

I have some books and a film to share -

if any of you are interested in my

recommendations ;o)

Bright Star -

Bittersweet love story of the poet

John Keats - and Fanny Brawne who was

the source of his misery , and his muse .

It focus`s on the last 3 years of their

relationship until Keats dies

at the young age of 25 . Filmed in beautiful

locations , with great music and costumes , it`s

well worth watching !

I found this book - at a charity shop . An old edition ,

originally published back in 1970 ! So you may have read or

know about this one already .

Johnathon Livingston seagull , is a seagull who thinks

differently to the others in the flock , who are only consumed

by squabbles for eating. He wants to learn to fly better , is outcast

by the others , and discovers other things along his way.

It took me an hour to read it - as it`s only a short story .

One of Bach`s quotes is -

You have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now,

and nothing can stand in your way .

And lastly - i am drooling over this book .

It is on my wishlist to purchase .

Tips / ideas on how to decorate a country home.

Lavish photos - photo`s of real people`s homes

simply beautiful ! All i need is the house !!

One day .... Maybe .....

Just a few scanned pages ...

An outside area - with a bed !

Perfect on a summer`s day to read and relax !

As i finish this post .. i look outside ...

And we have snow !!

I guess the daybed will have to wait !!

Monday smiles ..

" Little squirt Big squirt "

A quick drawing completed in 15 mins .

And the continuing antics of 2 of my soft toys..

this is what happens when you`re partner does

silly things , when you`re in the shower to find

them doing this ...

I`ve called this..

Rome wasn`t built in a day ;o)

And this ..

A cuddle sandwich !!

I just wonder what they`ll be up to next time !!

Have a great Monday !!

While out shopping - i came across this -

a record card notebook . I of course - had to

purchase one , and i covered it with a piece of

vintage wallpaper and 2 quotes , sealed with modge podge.

I thought it was ideal , to store scribblings / ideas / quotes

all in one place , as i have them dotted about in various

other notebooks . And i liked the fact , that it was wire bound .

My chosen quotes are Power and Imagination .

The power of the written word can be profound

and illuminate the imagination .

Here is one of my quotes that i wanted to share ...

I`ve not heard this one before ..

but it seems very apt - even years after

it was said doesn`t it ?

Even with all the technology today - it could be said -

it can be a blessing - or a curse ..

We have to seek out and find our own answers ..

and that`s what part of life is all about .

Fairy canvas envelope .

This is a replacement for this which i sold

towards the end of last year - picture below .

It had " got lost " on it`s way to Canada -

and i was - and let me put it nicely - peeved

at that thought , when Pea had purchased this .

So she kindly said , create me something else

instead , which was very gracious of her -

and a blessing that we do know each other !

The pressure was on - but here is my creation -

I knew she loved fairies - and the colour

pink - and i just completed this today ,

after weeks of trying to coming up with something !

Painted canvas - with gold / pink paints , sheer

organza on the flap . Pale pink vintage seam binding

enclosure ..

Butterfly & white flocked leaves ..

Flower fairy image - recycled from a card

and sewn behind plastic .

Pink lace stitched - with a crochet flower and

felted leaves - the same either side .

Inside top flap - vintage music paper

and the rest is lined with a striped material .

Something for you dear Pea - to store some

precious things of your own in !

I do hope you like it , and many thanks for

being so patient and understanding !

I will be posting it for you very soon !! ;o)