Finding my mojo - Owl Dreamcatcher - WIP

 

The painted elements so far

Work in progress on a dreamcatcher.   I have more flowers to add, as well as ribbons and beads.   I think I am also going to change the colour of the feathers slightly to reflect the colour of the owl.

Close up of the owl

close up of the tail and branch ring

Babushkas Dolls

 

You may remember that I made this Babushka Doll plaque up awhile ago.   At least I have got around to finishing the others in the set.   My crafting mojo has been missing for some time, and I must confess that I did find it a bit hard going - my eyes are really not up to details work these days, which is a shame, as I love doing things like this!  ' Bloomin' Macular Degeneration and the loss of central sight - it makes it so difficult to see the end of a paint brush or paint pen.  The shapes came from Madhatters Designs.

Anyway I tried - I just may have to rethink what projects I can tackle in the future!   They perhaps do look better in real life, as photos show up the imperfections so much more.

A little trio of hanging dolls - about 4" tall

Babushka Doll Plaque

 Yes, I actually picked up a paintbrush this week.    Love the doll plaques from Madhatters Laser Cut Designs.   I have a few more to paint yet.

The plaque background was done with black paint and Pebeo blue/black to create a wood effect.   The embellishments were painted with acrylic paint and Posca pens.

Well that's me caught up with the blog a bit - Here's hoping I can do some more crafting in the not too distant future.   Stay safe.

Gingergread Men Christmas Tree

  I made this for my son and youngest granddaughters  My son has put some fairy lights in it.   the original kit was from Madhatters Designs.

Happy Christmas to you all.   Stay safe.   Let's hope next year is a better one x

Finally finished!

Some months ago I shared this MDF Owl plaque, and said that felt it needed something in the top left-hand corner.   Finally a short while ago I purchased a mould for the picture frame.   I made the frame using air-dry clay, and then did some painting techniques on it.   I then took a photo of a water-colour painting my daughter did during lockdown of a butterfly on a buddleia and reduced it in Craft Artist to fit the frame.

The plaque is for my daughter - so it is now completely personalised.

Owl Plaque

I had fun with some paint techniques and shading on this project.    Am still trying to decide if it needs something in the space on the top left though.  I feel it needs some wording or a picture.