Tag Archives: flowers

Maud Lewis (part 2)…

Posted on September 13, 2019 by

So as I previously wrote about, I’m really fond of Maud Lewis’ folk art work and I copied one of her designs on a cushion cover. (Maud Lewis (part 1) Once it was finished I decided to add a little … Continue reading →

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Subtle decoration….

Posted on April 13, 2019 by

I do find it difficult to leave anything alone and my husband has been heard to say a few times over the years “Please don’t paint or stick anything on that…..”. well really, I mean I don’t have to decorate … Continue reading →

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A plain box no more…

Posted on December 2, 2018 by

Recently, my mum offered me some drawing paper, canvases and a portable easel, all items a friend of hers was passing on. Needless to say I said ‘yes please!’. So, one day I was looking at the box which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Acrylic Paint, Arts & crafts, Boxes, crafting, creative, Doodling, Drawing, Flower, flowers, Hand-Decorated, Hand-drawn, Hand-Painted, Homemade, illustration, painting, sketching, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Applique cushion with vintage fabric….

Posted on October 21, 2018 by

Firstly folks I have to confess that this is not actually vintage fabric but lovely new fabric in a vintage style. My friend of … eek… a lot of years, kindly gave me some of her beautiful fabric. She’s a … Continue reading →

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‘A’ personalised gift…

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

I recently realised that a friend was going to be turning 21 and I decided to do a little crafty gift. These little chests of drawers are from The Works and are made from MDF. They are well made and … Continue reading →

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A quick drawing ….

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

I don’t know where time is going lately, but the other day I left work nice and early – the joys of flexi-time working. I got home, flicked on the radio, made a cup of tea, sat down at my … Continue reading →

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Quick drawing for loo!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

Some time ago I bought a clip frame for my bathroom door. As I have so many books my husband asked that I refrain from filling the rest of the walls of our home with pictures. As I’d rather books … Continue reading →

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