George

George is a pheasant that visits my parents garden everyday. Now we are not quite sure if George is the same one that comes everyday but they like to think so. George likes nothing more than to raid the bird feeders and generally potter about the garden.

I decided to create George on fabric, I love pheasant feathers and have always used them in my millinery projects. I used mixed media to make him which includes sequins, beads and glitter thread. I am happy overall with it but I would like to improve some areas. He's been well received so far so I hope you like him too.

30 Day Drawing Challenge - Day 3

Your favourite food.... another predictable drawing lol

30 Day Drawing Challenge - Day 2

Your Favourite Animal

(ok its late but I was poorly!)

No prizes for guessing eh?

30 Day Drawing Challenge - Day 1

Self Portrait, a photo by Handmade and Heritage on Flickr.

A picture of yourself...... yes im scary lol

30 Day Drawing Challenge

This is such a cool idea and one that hopeufully might spark my love of art and drawing again...

I saw this posted on crafter...oo today if you want more details and to see whos joining the challenge.

I think I am becoming obsessed with this one image in my head of a great tit landing in my garden. I didnt have time to grab the camera before it disapeared but ever since I have been re-creating this little bird in all types of media.

It started off with a pencil sketch using a twitchers book to help me. I decided to experiment with new media so it developed into a lino print...

I then decided to do a freehand embroidery which I took from my sketch. I have dabbled with embroidery before and failed so I decided to try again and actually finish a piece.

Today I finished my third Great Tit this time using papier mache. I have seen some lovely sculptures using this material some of which are birds and I was really pleased with the end result. I do however need to work on my 3D painting skills, I think I rushed to finish it as I was so excited.

I'm not sure what's next in this story maybe a piece of jewellery or I do like the idea of some sort of ceramic work. As for the little birdie i've only seen him once since that day but my garden is getting some lovely visitors no less... chaffinch, goldfinch, thrush, wren, robin. I'm very lucky!

Fabric Origami Bracelet

Fabric Origami Bracelet, a photo by Handmade and Heritage on Flickr.

I made this bracelet last night by folding fabric and joining it together. I have used bead detailing and also stitching to secure.

I might make a tutorial of this if there is any interest?