Shabby CD's

Evening everyone,
Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate your visit.

We had sun here this morning but rain this afternoon, luckily managed to get some washing done and then some admin stuff.

I've also been playing with samples for our September workshop, altered CD's.

This one uses my favourite DécoArt chalky finish paints along with Andy Skinner's French Elements stencil.

Really enjoying creating these.

Hope you have a good evening.

Back soon, crafty hugs xKx 

Getting Folky!

Morning,
Hope you all enjoyed the weekend, did you do anything nice?...
On Saturday I did a few chores and decided to bake a Mary Berry Victoria Sponge for our crafty session yesterday.
It seemed to be a success as the tin is now empty!
I do love GBBO!
Anyhow we had a super Sunday all inspired by the lovely ladies over at Folk It and for my involvement with Déco Art Helping Artist, which was quite appropriate as we have invited new members to the group recently and yesterday a young new member and her mum who are very keen to come along and join in again next time.
That's what it's all about a mixed ability group of all ages, getting together, having fun and enjoying crafting.
So with the help of my other half Paul, whom I couldn't do this without and I thank enormously for always supporting me in every way, we got set up for the day in our bright, all mod cons hall.
I bring along and set up a "mobile shop" we all love to add to our crafty stash!
The early birds are already tempted!

As a bit of a Thank You and a gift I supplied the crafter's with a plain journal book and some black and Kraft card to practise their "Folk Art" and use as a class book for jotting down hints and tips shared on the day.

After a catch up and a coffee to get us started it was down to crafty business before lunch and cake and finishing off in the afternoon.

I was so impressed by all the wonderful results, I know it was really out of the comfort zone for some but hey here's a glimpse of some of the results and works in progress.
We all loved Dotting!
Thank you all for a wonderful day and creating such stunning home decor pieces.

 

Below is my demo sample MDF box which uses Americana chalky finish paint in Timeless and Relic for my base coat.

I sponged Relic on then used the scourer to distress with Timeless.

Americana acrylic colours used, Tomato Red, Warm White, Baby Blue and Hauser Light Green.

The Tall Gift Box is from Candy Box Crafts

 

Further projects and ideas

We practised techniques for our Folk Art Journals

and used a whole host of DecoArt products...

Our next session on September 13th is Altered CD's.

October is our Christmas project 

November and December are brand new projects...

We've started our project list for next year which will include by request

Triple Beach Huts and revisiting Tarmac!...

Have a good Monday, I'm off to make a start on a new project! 

Love and Hugs xKx

Colour Burst Canvas

Good Morning,
Midweek already, another week whizzing by...
An early start for me today with an errand to do and then another journey on the infamous M25!
Before I head off I'm sharing a 15" x 8" canvas I did while watching tennis yesterday afternoon.
I'd had a busy morning getting washing and chores done so really enjoyed creating this easy project.
I used a selection of Decoart paints and mediums for this.
I'll be back later this afternoon to announce the winner of the Giveaway.
Thanks for popping by.
Have a lovely day.
Crafty Hugs xKx