Even though we are post-COVID, more of us are out and about. Home is still proving to be an important part of our lives. I realised that I’d been taking home for granted and gave myself a few moments to stop and think about what random (not normally thought of) items make my home my home. Some images are below with captions that explain.
Continue reading “Signs I’m at home”Tag: crafts
Bee Beautiful
Love bees. They always pay me to a visit during the summer months and I have to work hard to escort them safely off my premises.
The bee is also an emblem for productivity, industriousness and Manchester.
That is why I’ve made it in one of the first pieces of shelf art I created. So people can look great in their online meetings surrounded by admirable and meaningful art that portrays their personality, is an uplifting, or works as a talking point ice breaker.
Photo of Designers Guild Lampshade in the Making
Excited that my photography skills are developing. It’s all that Instagraming I’ve been doing.
Anyway I thought I’d take a quick snap of the fabric. I’m using a Ralph Lauren that I got from the Designers’ Guild Autumn sale together with their natty gold and cotton trim.
I love the symbolic juxtaposition of the two fabric thread gold and hessian or Burlap as the Americans say.
I’m beginning to feel that the shades I make, create such a statement that they are infact ornamental in themselves and don’t need a base.
My passion for trimmings and tassels continue.
If you have any questions or comments about handmade lampshades with trimmings and tassels please drop me a line.
The frames are upcycled and stripped back and re bound.
Using upcycled plastic for chrstmas lights decor.
Forgive me followers, I’ve not posted since the Autumn. Thanks for listening to my confession. 😳 For repentance I’m very pleased I’ve managed to snatch a couple days off work, to paint, make and create.
Next, what will follow is a series of mixed media items and escapades that I think make up for my lost time.
I’ve started with these hand made Christmas decorations that I made from upcycled fabric and plastic tubes from my lampshade making projects.
So all that glitters doesn’t have to be gold it can be upcycled plastic!
See how they look lit up. Tomorrow’s post shows what they look like on the tree. 🎄
Home Office Charm 
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