Stitch, stitch, stitch...

I seem to be getting back into textiling more and more lately... I have done alot less painting, but my sewing machine is getting a hammering!!  I've been taking part in a few swaps on stitchin fingers , and this is what I've been working on for the Spring Fabric Postcard swap

It's collaged fabrics and plastics over felt, with ribbon flowers. It was great fun, I love building up with materials, coloured threads and different stitches... each new layer can dictate a new direction and look. I work alot with ribbon, but not like this- I might have to do some more!!

This pair are for the March challenge- Architecture. I love stained glass panels and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to play with the idea. I also love Tiffany and Macintosh, but didn't feel up to such intricate designs... so I chose a star shape and worked out from that, utterly random and intuitive.

As always I work a large panel so I have some left over, and cut the chosen areas from it. I bound these with ribbon to match the scheme and finish the look. I added angelina in places to give an extra bit of sparkle reflecting the light like real glass panels.

I hope the recipients enjoy them as much as I've enjoyed creating them.

I've just joined in another Round Robin journal hosted over at Willowing. There are only 10 of us at the moment so it should go round quite quickly... I'm hedging my bets with another swap, seeing as my current journal has been with an artist for 3 months now without any recent contact, and while I'm all for hoping it's due to unforseen circumstances, I can't help but hold onto my ultra-pessimistic side and suppose I'll never see it again- or any of the lovely artwork I know has already been done in it...

So here goes round 2 of 2012... and my first spread...

Unlike my other RR's I haven't really done anything to the outside. As I made it I used gessoed canvas as the covering and I will paint it after it's back, once I've found a fitting image to match the contents.

I've loosely themed it Myth and Magic, but I imagine not everyone will like that so I'm expecting an eclectic mix.

So, here we go - round 2 of 2012, hope it goes round smoother than my current one.... can't wait to see it filled!!

xx

WooHoo, my first blog award!!

Thank you Sonja! :)

06 Mar

I have been awarded with Liebster Blog Award by a very clever and special artist friend, Sonja, over at art from my soul This award is given to bloggers who inspire you and have less than 200 followers. The Liebster Award takes it’s name from the German word meaning Beloved, Dearest or Favorite. 

 I am honored to receive it! Thank you so much Sonja!

As part of the tradition it is passed along to 5 bloggers that have
motivated and inspired.
To accept the award you must:
1. Link back to the person who gave it to you and thank them
2. Post the award to your blog
3. Give the award to 5 bloggers with less than 200 followers
that you appreciate and value.
4. Leave a comment on the 5 blogs to let them know that they have been offered this award.

It's my first blog award too, Sonja, who'd a thought...


Now for my 5;


I would reciprocate, but I don't think that's allowed, but Sonja certainly deserves her award.

http://river-girls-art.blogspot.com/    I love Louise' style and ideas

http://myblogg-a-sart.blogspot.com/  G.A.S is always a great inspiration


http://www.live2dye.com/weblog/   Carol is always busy and inspiring new ideas for textile manipulation

http://creativeartitudes.blogspot.com/   Cynthia has always got something new and interesting to enjoy

http://crowzenart.blogspot.com/     Jan is always full of ideas and inspiration

Enjoy your awards ladies!! A small token of my appreciation!
Kal.xx

Digital Scrapbooking

 WoW!! How do you fancy winning a FREE copy of  My Memories Suite, or get a discount when you shop with my memories.com ?
Are you already into digital scrap-booking  or thinking about giving it a go? 

Those of you that know me know I don't usually digital scrapbook... but I do make books, so when I was offered the opportunity to host a GIVEAWAY, I could hardly refuse!! 

The winner will receive a free copy of My Memories Suite 3, which I shall be test-driving over the next few weeks. I use Photoshop for my pics so I shouldn't find this too hard to use and it looks like fun- I had a quick peek earlier... it looks pretty versatile too, ideas for much more than just books... great for me!

TO enter the giveaway visit  my memories   have a look around and then come back and comment here about which would be your first design pack and why- simple as that!! If you want to try it out they actually offer a FREE TRIAL so posting a pic of your first design would be even better!!

The winner will be chosen    

Midday, Sunday 18th March

and in the meantime, if you're already into  digital scrap-booking  you can use this code STMMMS26250 and get $10 off your purchase, always handy!

 

You can get ideas, more inspiration and other offers by visiting  my memories  at their other sites;

Blog- http://blog.mymemories.com/
Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/pages/MyMemories/140359372717593
Twitter- http://twitter.com/#!/mymemoriessuite

I'm off to plan a book for Mother's Day, so I might as well get started doing my test drive...

Don't forget to post your first design choice here... ENJOY!