Sunday 23 August 2015

Canvas repurposed.

This is something I've done before and the other day I decided it was time to repurpose another old acrylic canvas painting.   Having bought some plain canvas tote bags (the stronger sort not flimsy ones), I set to work and cut my canvas from the frame it was on

the point of no return



Tote measures approx. 17" x 15"


I cross-stitched the canvas onto the bag using strong thread.  This is the inside of the bag, so the stitching shows - I call it my shabby chic stitch!





That's it, one modern tote shopper with repurposed artwork.



Wednesday 19 August 2015

Sunday 16 August 2015

Khadi paper

I have mentioned this paper before - Khadi paper made from 100% cotton rag.

Extremely thick paper that absorbs A LOT of water.

You need to pre-mix loads of paint and some more.

12" x 12" khadi paper - Painting title: "Returning Home"


Saturday 15 August 2015

Here's a random tip for you, which actually most of you probably already know, but anyway some may not.

When buying something and you get those annoying price labels stuck down on them --- okay if you are not Gifting/Present giving, but if you are it is best to remove said offending price label.  However, you know how nearly impossible some are to remove...

PLUS

I like to Reuse jiffy bags when they have been used to send you postal items.  Those labels are BIG sometimes....


So to save from tearing them off and
RUINING the item/envelope

JUST

USE YOUR HAIRDRYER



AND THE GLUE HOLDING DOWN THE LABEL

MELTS


Carefully remove and you have a

Jiffy bag to Reuse



Note: always keep in mind what you are heating up
with the hairdryer and be sensible.




Friday 14 August 2015

Featured Guest

Hey, I've been asked to be a featured guest on Doodlewash...

what a nice surprise

check it out here






Thursday 13 August 2015

Sunset looking towards Lundy

Believe me, this really was the scene last evening from Woolacombe.  A very different day today though, we have RAIN!!!





Monday 10 August 2015

Friday 7 August 2015

Grand Western Canal

Our daughter recently went on a narrowboat trip along the Grand Western Canal...she sent pictures and I thought you would like to see them too.  First, here's a little about the Canal








The fun part was that this narrowboat was pulled by horse power....

 













Oh, I so want to go on this trip too one day.





Thursday 6 August 2015

Bubbles on the meadow...


Very strange goings on and still not sure WHY
although, perhaps there doesn't have to be a reason for this.
Had to capture with these pics though...



At a distance I thought these were kids, but seeing these photos it
appears these are grown men - say no more!


Wednesday 5 August 2015