Yep, that word is starting to pop up again. Christmas. It is inevitable really once the school start back and the weather turns the next logical step is Christmas with a little stop along the way for Halloween and Bonfire night. I have a craft fair coming up in November so I really need to... Continue Reading →
Carrying on with my ink and pencil doodle from yesterday here is my Saturday night doodle. The weekends are wild in my house 😆 Oddly enough it looked straight when I drew it but that may be the effects of my glass of wine! Hannah x
A little bit of sofa doodling on a lazy Friday night. I just started with some circles and ovals and waited to see where it went. Happy weekend 😀 Hannah x
Over the years my crafting styles have changed so much but for now my jewellery making seems to have settled into two neat categories - Beadweaving and Polymer Clay. I have treated these as totally separate techniques but started to wonder a few months ago if I could mix the two techniques to make some... Continue Reading →
Woo hoo, I got published!!! In a magazine!!! A little while ago I made reference to a secret project that had been taking up some of my crafting time, well, this week my magazine subscription of Beads and Jewellery Magazine arrived (October/November, Issue 89) with my article of a bead weaving bracelet tutorial. I'll rewind... Continue Reading →
At the start of the summer I decided that I wanted to make some simple beaded, polymer clay necklaces. These were supposed to be quick and easy beads to make fun, everyday necklaces. I chose my colours of clay and made into little balls. I decided to hand emboss little patterns onto them which would... Continue Reading →
Whilst I was preparing for the craft fair in June I sat looking at my clay and paired up a deep purple and summery turquoise. I decided they would look lovely, together, as feathers. I now realise in hindsight that the colour combination wasn't pure fluke as my daughters waterproof coat is turquoise with a... Continue Reading →
Last week whilst I was procrastinating over getting some housework done (it's just far too hot to scrub the bathroom and push the hoover round) I pulled out my Brusho. Following on from my toucan picture last week I was still up for bold, bright colours and I knew that Brusho would offer that. For... Continue Reading →
Well, it's been a lovely sunny weekend and we've spent many hours outside enjoying it. I took the opportunity of kids playing happily to do a little drawing and painting with my very neglected watercolour pencils. I wanted something colourful so went with a bright Toucan. It is also the start of world watercolour month... Continue Reading →
Hello, I have no idea when I last blogged and I have to admit that I hesitated before sitting down to write today. I am going to be 100% honest and admit that I am struggling to fit everything in at the moment and, with so many balls that I seemingly have to keep in... Continue Reading →
The Artisan Duck 