Well as it is Handmade Monday I thought what a good time to show you some of my latest little crafty moments (to be honest I only finished them this morning!!!)
Do you get asked to do a few jobs (when you have time) or put things by and say 'I will do that one soon!' Well this morning was an attempt to finish a few jobs.
My lovely friend (and Joe's mum) asked me to make a couple of clipboards for her two boys. Can you tell which one is for Joe??
I bought these tea light holder blanks some time back but never got round to doing them up, I loved the butterfly paper. I do find this new decoupage odd if I'm honest, you rip it up into little pieces before sticking it down. I was so worried that all the pretty butterflies would look silly, but it is odd how you can still see them. I really like these ones now. I think some papers work better than others so it is worth having an experiment!
This little box is another wooden blank I bought to decorate but just hadn't got round to yet. I only did the lid and I think I may keep it at that, I like the contrast and the grain in the wood looks rather nice. What do you think?
Lastly I fancied having a go at a pencil case. I can never find my pencils or pens so thought putting them in a special place would be the answer!! I thought doing all of it would be too much so left the sliding section plain (I also thought that the sliding movement may ruin it in time so best left clear).
Have you tried decoupage? It is funny how crafting has moved on so far isnt' it, I always thought it was just cutting out lots of images and layering them on top of each other with little dabs of 3d glue! But it now also seems to cover decorating items and furniture etc with lovely papers!
Well what have you all been up to? I'm off to linky with Handmade Monday so hope to see you all there! xxx
They look lovely, I think the tealight holders are my favourites. I haven't tried the new decopatch papers - were they easy to use?
ReplyDeleteYes really really easy It does seem to go against the grain tearing up such pretty papers but the finished effect is pretty good! I was thinking about maybe doing a Crafty What Nots kit for decoupage, not certain yet tho! lol xx
DeleteThese are beautiful decoupaged items. I too like the contrast with the box. And the little butterflies are lovely. It's been years since I encouraged. Happy Monday.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking you should have another go! The paper ripping is very satisfying!!! Happy handmade Monday to you too xx
DeleteI've never tried decopage but you make it sound very tempting! I love all of your makes, especially the fishy clipboard :) x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I might sort out a tutorial for anyone who would like to know how to do it (although it is super easy). I like the clipboards too, the darker of the two is covered in map patterned paper and it is for a hobbit mad lad, (I figured it looked a little like the Tolkien maps! xx
DeleteOh wow so pretty, love the wooden box, have a thing for boxes and squirrelling away things that may come in useful one day.
ReplyDeleteI really like the 'lightness of touch', especially the pencil case. I much prefer the way that the wood grain hasn't been totally covered as it makes looks as if it has been painted on with watercolour paints.
ReplyDeleteI love a bit of decoupage and all of your makes are stunning but the pencil box is especially gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like the mix of papers and wood, it is a good contrast. I'd like to cut out one or two of the butterflies and place them on the wood on their own as well. The papers are really pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteJan x