Day 4Technique: Simple shape with layered flowersWin: Mostly Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8/10 Notes: Today was about refinement. I worked simply, but not casually. I paid attention to edges, to finish, to how pieces come together. I am beginning to feel the difference between making something and shaping something well. My hands are learning … [Read more…]
Day 3 My journey so far – Day 1 was cautious curiosity. Day 2 was technical awareness. Day 3 feels like bold play with structural complexity. It feels as though this creative momentum is building its own little weather system. Technique: Insert-in-a-plug technique (I saw an image of this on Pinterest) Win: Absolutely – more … [Read more…]
Day 2 Technique: Basic Mokume Gane Pendant Win: Definitely ✔️ Challenge: Lessons Learned: Confidence Level: 8½ /10 Notes: I wanted to have a sort of abstract, but also obvious flower pattern. I think this works well. My finished were a little better today, but I still need to get the knot right. Overall, I am … [Read more…]
We all started our challenge today – to create something using polymer clay each day for 100 days. I wanted to start with something I would manage to make without too much thinking – based on an idea I have seen on Pinterest. I wanted to create a pendant so I can practise shaping the … [Read more…]
I am a brave clay adventurer. I am joining Louise from Jaqudy Clay on her 100 Day Challenge. 100 days is not a challenge. It is a pilgrimage. A small, colourful expedition across Texture Mountain and Technique Valley with glitter in my pockets. Because I am at the beginning of my polymer journey, my theme … [Read more…]
Hello crafty friends and followers. I hope all is well with you, and that you are all happy and creative. Recently, I have been in the very fortunate position of being able to buy a new die-cutting machine because a dear friend sponsored one for me for my classes. Mine unfortunately broke and I was … [Read more…]
Hello crafty friends. I hope all is well, and that you are taking care of yourselves. Today I gave a class making a mini camera album. I used the gorgeous Celebr8 paper “Whiskers and Paws” paper for my album as I wanted to do an album honour our dogs and cats. I used a die … [Read more…]
My happy box arrived. This month’s subscription box from The Purple Magnolia has arrived. I have not had time to play yet, but it is chock full of so many wonderful papers, card bases, envelopes, and an Altenew mini stamp and die set. Squeeee <3 Here is what we got this month: This month we … [Read more…]
My monthly kit from You Create dot co dot za arrived and this month it contained a few of the new Distress Pencils. WOOHOO! I have been dying to try these out, but you can only buy them in sets and each set is rather expensive. 🙂 Here is my kit in all its glory: … [Read more…]
We are currently in National Scrapbook Month here in South Africa, following the 4th of February which was National Scrapbook Day (NSD) this year. My local craft shop approached me to do a demonstration for the ladies who had booked. I was so honoured to be chosen, and immediately put on my thinking cap. The … [Read more…]