Made a few things this week. Before I get onto those, here is the latest update on the stitch. I'd hoped to get page 2 done this week but I'm not quite there.
As you can see I've only got that little corner to do where the tree is and then I have to back stitch the giraffes. It's looking really good though! I was tempted by a bank holiday sale on one of my cross stitch sites today but then I remembered how long this is taking!
I used a jewellery book to make myself a necklace and earrings. It's a beading technique more complicated than I am used to, but it worked first try! I only regret that the only beading thread I have is black.
I also made a mixed media piece. Was a bit disappointed when making this cos I had to throw away a metallique paint and my gel glue as they had both solidified. Not happy. They come in quite big pots so you don't really get a chance to use them before this happens. Lesson learned I guess. Anyway I started with a piece of card painting it with white gesso and adding some galaxy card and crackle paste. I clear gessoed the card, then started using Lindy sprays and powders. I wasn't totally happy with the background but I solved it by adding a frame and the Tim holtz lace die coated in turquoise satin wax. I then added resin pieces that I had painted with paint or wax. I sprayed some snip art feathers and embossed the tops of them silver, and also sprayed a sentiment. Finally I added a couple of paper dolls with wings.
No idea what I'm gonna make next time but until then happy crafting! Ems
I used a jewellery book to make myself a necklace and earrings. It's a beading technique more complicated than I am used to, but it worked first try! I only regret that the only beading thread I have is black.
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