Hello my crafty friends, I hope you are all well and enjoying the first signs of spring. As I write it's sounds like it's a blustery day here in North Cumbria, but as I'm finding out it can be grey and rainy one minute and brilliant sunshine the next, or vice versa. I haven't spent… Continue reading Quick play
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Fabulous blog hop with Rubber Dance
Hello everyone, I have a great start to the week for you all, as Rubber Dance Stamps By Bibi Lindahl have a new look to their blog and a new release of stamps and to celebrate there is a blog hop from the team. To be in with a chance to win some fabulous stamps… Continue reading Fabulous blog hop with Rubber Dance
It's finished!
Hello everyone, tonight I'm sharing a painting I started a couple of days ago which I got to finish tonight. I used Sennellier Abstract a heavy bodied, high pigment concentration acrylic, which has a fabulous creamy texture and is wonderfully transparent. White Acrylic Ink by liquitex Sennellier Oil Pastels and Inktense Pencils. The canvas is 16-20" Here are… Continue reading It's finished!
Amongst the flowers for Paper Artsy
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well and feeling peaceful. Now I've settled after my leap up North, I'm feeling very peaceful, I'm enjoying the quiet at home, and the buzz at work. Anyway I'm here to let you know that I'm over at Paper Artsy tonight with a small wall hanging. Here's a peep, but… Continue reading Amongst the flowers for Paper Artsy
Inspired by Tim holtz
Hello everyone, first I would like to apologise for the previous empty post! I don't know what I did wrong, but the post was blogged empty, lol. So here it is, rewritten!As you are now probably aware the new theme over at Country View Craft is inspired by the great Man himself Tim Holtz. If you… Continue reading Inspired by Tim holtz
Something playful
Hello everyone I do hope you are all okay. It's been a while since my last blog due to the big move up North. I have relocated from Essex up to Cumbria, new job and home. Just need my lovely husband to join me (once he gets a job) and our dream is complete, although… Continue reading Something playful
Acrylic tag 30 mins
Hello everyone, today I have my second inspiration for the 30 min challenge over at Country View Crafts chosen for us by the Lovely Sue. I haven't plaid on acrylic for a while so thought I'd use a tag. I started on what is the backside of the tag using Seth Apter's Stencils and Fresco Acrylic Paints he… Continue reading Acrylic tag 30 mins
New challenge in only 30 mins
Hello everyone, thanks for popping in! Today being the first day of the month sees a new challenge start at Country View Crafts and it's a fab one chosen for us by the fabulously Talented Sue. Make something in 30mins!All your entries entitle you to be in the draw to win £20 to spend in the shop… Continue reading New challenge in only 30 mins
What's on!
Hello everyone, thank you for popping in. Today starts a serial of posts over the next few months whereby I bring you news about the art and craft world, Challenges Competitions, Art Calls, Exhibitions and more. Inspired by the current run of Trade Industry shows, worldwide, and how they are shared through video and Social Media,… Continue reading What's on!
Masterboard
Hello everyone, today I'm over at Country View Crafts where I showed a Masterboard and what I made from it, all which can be seen below. Do you ever create Masterboards? They are so handy to have a ready background to use for your crafty makes as I show here on this post. I think I… Continue reading Masterboard
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