Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Chevron case by 'One Busy Sloth'

This item definitely caught my eye when browsing madeit.com.au! Maybe it was the bold blue and red chevron pattern (which I love)? I also love the skinny and long shape of this handy pouch. Made with sturdy fabric, it would be a handy pouch to hold cosmetics or pens/pencils.

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Monday in the Making

Finally, the top coat has cured on my button jewellery and my chains have arrived... time to put both together...

 

This set of pendants are made with a purple, plum base with patches of grey mixed media art. This art work is then adhered onto the buttons and a glass like top coat is then applied. A twisted, wire loop is then created for each pendant and a silver plated (lead and nickel free) chain is looped through.

I hope to add some of these pendants to the store soon. To check out what is currently in stock, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Just about finished crocheting a rug, but then realised I made a mistake (Can you spot it?). I will have to undo some...

Received a present...

Finished a few purple mixed art pendant necklaces.

I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Patchwork Pillow Case by '20 Four Acres'

This week, when browsing through madeit.com, I discovered this bright and cheery pillow case. I love how this design is made up of sets of sqaures. I also love the bright green fabrics that are used. This cover reminds me of summery, grassy fields with flowers. A practical, handmade item for the house or for someone special.

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Monday in the Making

I love exploring different colour combinations. Lately, when I have found a colour combination I like, I make the paints up in bulk and use the same combination for a canvas, a set of cards and for some jewellery.

Well... it was time to discover a new colour combination and this time it uses a base of purple plum. I also decided that the first items I would make with this combination would be a set of pendants.

Here are just a few...

I made up the art work, attached it to my chosen buttons and have just added the glossy glaze. I will need to wait for it to cure before I add the hooks so that they can be attached to chains. My shipment of chains have just arrived so you will soon see these pendants (and the last set) added to my store. I have also got some lead and nickel free earring hooks on their way so that I can make some into earring sets.

To check out what is currently in store, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

A palette of purple.

Broccoli bursting in the garden.

Early almond blossoms in the backyard.

A faithful friend... not too far away.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

Business Card Holder by 'Ina Sudjana'

I came across this lovely business card holder when browsing on madeit.com.au. This seller hand stitches all of their items. I love the colour combination of grey, green and yellow. I love the top stitching and I love the flower embellishment. Crafted to be sturdy and strong, this would be a handy way to keep business cards altogether.

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Monday in the Making

Last week, I had a lot of fun experimenting with placing my art on buttons with the aim to turn them into pendants.

This week, I added the glossy top coat and added wire to add the finishing touches. I have been very pleased with the way that they turned out. Here are a few photos:

I am now awaiting some chains to place these pendants on.

Since I have loved working with the colour teal and had some teal paint leftover, I decided to make a mini canvas. Here is the result:

This mini canvas is constructed using various shades of teal with splashes of grey and navy blue. This canvas is made using various mixed media techniques including paint, paper, drawing and textural techniques.

This canvas is now available in store. To visit the store, click here.

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Purchased brightly coloured plasticware.

A happy end result of my experimental pendants.

Started and finished a mini canvas.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!

Wonderful Wednesday - What caught my eye...

I found this very practical idea on the madeit.com.au site...

Hand knitted vase cosy by 'Sam and Charlie Designs'

I love this beautiful vase cosy. A perfect way to transform an ordinary glass jar into a vase. I love the colour and I love the cable pattern, to add a little texture. Simply gorgeous!

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Monday in the Making

I have thoroughly enjoy the time that I spend making my mixed media Art. I have created cards and canvases using this technique. 

I've always wondered whether my Art could be displayed in different forms and over the weekend I began experimenting making my Art into pendants.

 Currently, I am about half way through my experimental process, however, I am so pleased with how these pendants are turning out. I just need to add a little more detail and add a glassy top coat and then these pendants will be turned into necklaces. Hopefully the rest of my experiment works out well.

To see current mixed media items in store, click here

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The Weekend in Snapshots

Braving wind, rain and hail storms.

Witnessing a couple of snow white mornings.

Experimenting with my Art.

I hope that you had a lovely weekend!