Different perspective

 I wanted to make a baby card for a forthcoming event...

The parents to be have decided not to find out the sex of the baby so no pink or blue this time. I found a forever friends design that I thought would be appropriate.

 

I cut a circular aperture into a square card blank and put the decoupage inside the card. Then I decorated the front with die cut daisies and peel off dots. (The centre of the daisies are white gems coloured yellow with a permanent marker.) A peel off greeting was added to the inside of the card. I've defined the aperture by applying a thin boarder to it. 

 

Birthday cards 5 and 10

 It's come around to Elliot and Amelias birthday again and its difficult to know what to put on their birthday cards. So I used some dressing up photos for a concertina card each. 

They were a bit fiddly to make but they're worth it! The party went well too!

Origami day

 Had a day paper folding today. 

The card is made using a dahlia fold which can be found on the net. I've made them before and am always pleased with the finished result!

The bookmark is an origami flower. These became popular some time ago and have been used for all sorts of decorative purposes. Again, the instructions for these can be found on the net. 

I think I had a really productive afternoon and it was nice to make something a  bit different. 

A few painted rocks

 Over the last few years I've indulged in a bit of rock painting. Its  a really peaceful process.  I draw on my character then use acrylic paint to add colour. 

These are my latest creations. Some of them are inspired by simular designs on pinterest and some are my own ideas. 

Once the painting has dried I add a plain colour at the back and write "FB Derbyshire rocks keep or re-hide " in permanent marker. Then I varnish the back first in clear yacht varnish.It's important to do it sparingly so that it doesn't run. I apply 2 coats. Once these are dry I apply 2 coats to the front of the rock so that both sides are protected from damage. 

Here are some earlier attempts

It's always lovely when someone finds one and puts it on Facebook but it rarely happens. It's just nice to know that a little bit of you is out there and that it hopefully made someone smile!

Crosd stitch Mandala

 During the lock down if 2020 I went mad for cross stitching. One of the patterns I'd been wanting to complete for ages lay in wait for me and I finally managed to finish it!

I really love the combination of the colours and can't wait to get it properly framed...its on my to do list!