Well, I think my blog title kind of sums up how I've been working recently .... bit of this ...bit of that. Flitting from one thing to another. Yup, easily distracted, that's me ;-)
Creating mini altered matchboxes (see here) led to me creating more of the mini journals I made to go inside the boxes. These little tiny creations are so so addictive. I LOVE them!
I made four signatures of various papers, aged with Distress ink, and bound them with lovely Duck Tape (for my UK friends, you can find patterned Duck Tape on Amazon, and if you're lucky in a Hobbycraft store)
I doodled a bit, added scraps of washi tape ...
And a few random magazine clippings (every magazine and catalogue in my house has mysterious holes)
And it all fits in the palm of my hand :-)
I recently taught my mini matchbox class at Art from the Heart (UK). Here we all are having fun, it was a great day with some lovely arty ladies:
As soon as I made it back into my craft room I got distracted by a bit of driftwood which had been lying around on my desk ....
I though I might add this driftwood creation to my art bunting (inspired by Susana Tavares) which started life *here* and is still a work in progress. After a trip to the beach yesterday (on an unusually sunny UK bank holiday) I managed to replenish my drift wood collection hehehe!
And here is the bunting as a work in progress ....
And now I'm off back to my little art room to flit around a bit more. Ciao!
Hi kate.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work and that little book fits in your hand it is so cute.,
I love the driftwood too, so sweet.
The photo of you is lovely, Debbiex
Hi gorgeous, missing you Mwah xxx
ReplyDeleteLoved doing the matchboxes and mini journals with you! And ur drift wood aft and bunting r lush! Happy flitting! Hugs x x x
ReplyDeleteI love all things miniature and those books remind me of The Bronte sisters and their tiny novels they handmade
ReplyDeleteGill x
Wonderful projects! My favorite is the driftwood!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff Kate !!
ReplyDeleteOh these creations are fantastic!!! Talking about driftwood piece- did you just used acrylic paints???
ReplyDeleteThank you Honorara! And yes, I just used acrylics on the driftwood.
DeleteI love this little book!
ReplyDeletePerfect for doodling as you do! You made me laugh with the mysterious holes in your magazines. he!he!he!
Ooo, what a treat, so many lovely projects here. I love your little book, that duct tape looks great against the tea stained papers, driftwood painting has been on my list for a while, and your bunting looks fab. :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable piece of driftwood fun! And your bunting is coming along lovely! ( and when will you have more of your stamps?) Happy Mother's Day Kate! ")
ReplyDeleteJust listed some more in my Etsy shop Jackie ....
DeleteLove all of this Kate....you work is just absolutely gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you twisted the wire to the driftwood painting. The little books are awesome. You are so creative.
ReplyDeleteIt's all FAB, Kate !!!!
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Is the little book in this post larger than the tiny ones you made to fit in the match boxes? I'd really like to know the size. And did you make a box for this one or how are you storing the new little book? I live in the US and have 2 of you DVD sets and love them. I love your use of color and just wish you lived closer to me so I could take a class in person with you.
ReplyDeleteHello Marrianna, thank you for your kind comments :-) This mini book fits inside a larger matchbox. I cut the pages to 10x10cm and then fold them in half so the finished book measures 10x5cm. Hope that helps!
DeleteThose books are fabulous and that painted driftwood superb. :)
ReplyDeletewhat fabulous projects Kate!! I love the pops of red in your mini book!
ReplyDeleteLove those little books- they are great.
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