Making Christmas Cards

This really beautiful hand painted cotton from Lorraine at Creative Daily was the inspiration

for these Christmas Cards and I have used it in several cards now.  The colours are of a buttery yellow and muted greens.  I will be sad I think when it runs out.  So often the fabric is what gets my creative juices running.  The other materials I have used are some paper bark from our wetland and Wild Cherry both from our property.

A Swap with Lorraine

Now just take a look at this parcel which arrived in the mail a couple of  days ago from Lorraine of Creative Daily Blog.  This packet contains a large number of metal and rusted items which Lorraine
has so generously put together for me.  She knows just how much I love these and how they will really complement my fabric collaging. I was so impressed with how she packaged all of these small items so neatly but somehow, already, I have managed to get it rather disorganized believe it or not.  But I do
have a lovely rusty vintage tin where I know they will live happily together.

A more detailed look at the pieces here
with some extras
which
you will see as I begin to use them.



Also included in the package were a few pieces of green painted cream fabric which, today, I have
begun to use in creating some Christmas Cards which I shall post very soon.

A Big Thank you Lorraine

for being such a kind and generous blogging friend

and

I hope Your swap from me arrives

very soon so that you can get creating!

New Journal Page and Giveaway

This model is the face of one from the artist Edward Byrne Jones - there is such a look of softness and innocence about her.  I chose to use these soft colours of mushroom pinks, light and dark grape, khaki and olive green in fabrics of pintucked cotton, tapestry, crushed velvet, silk, brocade, pink satin,  laces and mohair.  The antique feel comes from the very beautiful vintage silk sari fabric from my dear friend, Jo.
This braid gives the piece a lovely textural feel.

Embellishments include buttons, velvet, a tassel and a guinea fowl spotted feather.  A have a small collection of these feathers from friends, Pat and George, who own these particular guinea fowl.  Aren't they gorgeous?

GIVEAWAY

Whilst I'm here posting I would just like to thank EVERYONE who

has left the kindest comment on my blog in relation to my GIVEWAY.  There is still one week to go!  All entries must be in by

Wednesday, 24th November.  Good luck to you all!



My First Giveaway

I made a promise to myself that if the seemingly impossible ever happened, i.e. reaching the milestone of 100 followers, that I would have to have a GIVEAWAY  in the style of a Lucky Dip.  If you wish to be in the running to win you will need to leave a comment here telling me why you like my blog and whether there is anything you would like to see more of.

The closing date for these comments will be WEDNESDAY, 24TH NOVEMBER.

On the final day your name will be placed in a hat and I shall ask Maggie, my dear friend and next door neighbour, or her black Jack poodle to draw the winning name. SO STAY TUNED!

There is a variety of textured fabrics, including, silk velvet, silks, rayon, sheers and lace
in olives, maroon, purple and pinks.

Gold brocade, cotton, printed satin, green satin and silk with guipure and some hand dyed doilies -
ALL FROM MY STASH OF COLOURFUL FABRICS!
MY GREATEST SOURCE OF
INSPIRATION!!!

Some doilies, including cut lace, vintage ric rac plus a "shabby chic" needlebook
which I made from a cotton lacey vintage blouse, rusted silk, silk tops
printed cotton and black lace.

A close up of the needlebook with a heart for
"HEART FELT
THANKS"
TO ALL MY REGULAR
FOLLOWERS
MY WORLD
IS
SO MUCH RICHER
BECAUSE
OF
YOU!