Trying different techniques.

I'm trying to be better with regards to crafting at the moment, concentrating on utilising what I've got instead of buying new things in hopes of inspiration. So this week I've made a few things. First of all, here is the stitch update so far.

Choosing these two colours as the first to stitch on this page has given me a perfect map for the rest of it.

I've also made some jewellery. The first is a simple set of earrings, with an Alice in wonderland theme .

Technique wise I've been practicing wire draping to make a necklace. It's not perfect but it is my first try, and it's used up some beads I was wondering how to use.

The leaf is hand painted resin.

Finally I've made a card, using oxides, stencils, and stamps. I wanted to try doing a background that had a mixture in, rather than relying on my usual script stamp.

The snarky sayings usually go hand in hand with paper dolls so it was nice to use them for something different.

I'm working on something 3d at the moment, but before that I've got my 7th bsb concert tomorrow! Bit nervous about it, though not half as much as i was last time. No meeting them this time cos it's too bloody expensive.

Ems

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