Cherish Family (AJP)

This page was prompted by thoughts of my brothers. I started the page by writing my thoughts onto the blank page in pencil. This was covered with the layers of Payne's Grey and Quin Gold paint. I used a comb attachment nozzle leftover from a hair kit to scratch "some words" into the wet paint as a reminder of what was written underneath and I added a little more paint on top and used the same nozzle to add lighter grey around the edges of the page. Paper dolls - which look nothing at all like my brothers of course -  and small talk stickers finished it off. Not sure my brothers will ever see it but I am sure they would be chuffed to know thoughts of them inspired this page and family is always to be cherished - especially in such difficult times as we are facing just now.

Until next time, take care and stay safe
Cxx

Pocket Envelope

This project was inspired by my friend the lovely and talented DeeDee Catron and features what is an absolute first for me... some actual sewing!
Since a disaster in needlework class aged 12 I have been too scared to go near a sewing machine but for this project I included a spot of hand sewing...something I never do unless a button falls off a favourite garment and I am forced to grab needle and thread. ...but I LOVE how this came out and may incorporate sewing into other projects.

DeeDee was one of many talented tutors on the savvy supplies school course and she kindly provided a template for this as well as some ideas for using everyday supplies and trying different sizes and styles.

I love this cute little pocket lope and will definitely be making more of these.

Until next time
Cxx