Tufty boy

My poor handsome little chap :) He used to be so sleek but Eva keeps plucking out his super-soft fur to line her bed, little cowbag!
(Ps I am enjoying playing with the filters on my new photo-editing app...)

Fun with burning!

Pyrography, watercolour paints and Karisma colouring pencils on driftwood. Very tricky using the pyrography tool on a rough surface like this, but the paints and pencils went on beautifully. Lots of fun!

This is the keyring that came in the pyrography kit; my first proper go with the tool. I saw the dot-burning technique on Pintrest - very effective for creating a good deep tone over a larger area. I used Karismas again to pick out some colour in the design.












The reverse of the keyring, based on a painting I did of Eva.

Pyrography Experiments

Another birthday present, this one from a friend, was a Pyrography tool. We saw some amazing examples and ideas on Pintrest and I had to have a go!

My 'Pyro Mania' board on Pintrest

So far I've just had a play with some old bits of driftwood, but I have ambitious plans!! It can also be used to decorate leather - fun fun fun!

Vintage Singer

 This was my birthday present from my Mum - a 1932 Singer sewing machine. Isn't she beautiful!! I've wanted one for absolutely ages, probably ever since I had a go with one belonging to a neighbour when I was about eight. I really feel that I should give her a name... will have too see what I can come up with!

 Hand-operated, no pedal!

Of course, I had to have a little play ;) so I quickly knocked together this little purse with some fabric I had sitting around. It was made in rather a hurry so do excuse the messy hand-stitching around the button hole and along the top!

Sleeping Pixie

Finally I can show you this one!

This was a commission for a friends' birthday and I loved painting it. I was slightly dreading trying to paint the texture of the knitted blanket, but it was actually quite fun!

(Incidentally, Pixie is Archie's Mummy!)

 Paws for thought...groan...

Speedy-bun

Lines and Layers

Not quite sure where I'm going with this...possible tattoo design?! I used tracing paper and contrasting colours to work out the composition. Still needs some work but it has been lots of fun to play with!