I have recently joined a craft group, called Southport Stitchers. They meet once a month. I am not really a crafter, hate sewing and anything domestic. SO ... I decided that when I had put my heart and soul into attempting each craft, I would paint it in my beloved watercolours and put in a book, for future reference and to say, I can't believe I made that!!!
First week was beading. A dragonfly. Used W & N Iridescent Liquid on the shimmering wings.
The second session was dry felting with a needle (sharp - it had barbs on the end, ouch). did a lot of frowning trying to make this look like felt. In fact, still got the frown lines!!!
Now I look forward to the next session of watercolour inspiration and craft combined.
Sorry, I haven't been looking at your blogs as much lately, hopefully I will have more time soon.
Meanwhile, have a great week.
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I love everything crafty. I think that 's a great idea to create something and adapt it in your own way once again. Your dragon fly is real sweet, well both are...:)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Polly!
Very new for me being crafty! Thanks for your visit.
DeleteLove your new craft projects and love the paintings you've done of them Polly, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThanks Annette. Great to try something different
DeleteGreat idea Polly being double creative, I can see the iridescent medium, have used this once or twice myself but it never showed up in my photos
ReplyDeleteI had the sun on the wings to you could see the iridescent medium a bit better. And thanks for your comments Lorraine
DeleteI love what you are doing, always inspiring! Such a great idea to combine!
ReplyDeleteJust couldn't resist painting them!
DeleteGood for you extending your creativeness… if you figure out a way to get more time with the holidays on the way… PLEASE share that secret. I love the dragonfly. The only felting I ever did involved knitted a fish with wool, then throwing it in the washing machine with hot water, and then into the dryer… magically felted tiny fish… easy peasy and no needles except knitting needles involved.
ReplyDeleteLaughing out loud hearing about your perfectly formed felted fish. Oh and the secret of time - early gift off Santa, it gives him less to bring on Christmas Eve.
DeleteNice paintings of your new projects. Both look interesting! Glad you are enjoying trying something different.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joan. So much to try in this arty crafty world
DeleteTwo very fun projects! can't wait to see what you do next. These are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Celeste. I can't wait to see either ha ha
DeleteI think all the frowning payed off, the felt dragon fly is really great, and so of course are the watercolors !
ReplyDeleteThanks Jane. An extra wrinkle caused by art :(
DeleteDear Polly - It certainly looks like you turned these crafts into works of art in more ways than one. Love the iridescent look on the butterfly. Hope you are feeling much better too. Have a lovely start to December.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks and thank you for your concern too.
DeleteI love the dragonfly, the craft one and the watercolour one!
ReplyDeleteThanks Judy. Surprised me that I quite enjoyed making and painting him.
DeleteHello Polly! These are wonderful! I don't like sewing either, however once in a while for some reason, I want to. But I don't. Ha ha!
ReplyDeleteI love your watercolors, especially the dragonfly. The colors are so light, airy and delicate. I am happy to read you are home from the hospital. I hope your friend is too!
Thank you Lisa, and thank you for asking about Annie. She is home safe and sound
DeleteBoth activities are very exciting, great way to derive inspiration from the one for the other. Amazing results for someone who doesn't like sawing :)
ReplyDeleteDidn't think crafts would inspire my painting. Funny how things happen.
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