Rock Collages.....

Hello All,

On this island we are certainly not short of rocks.

In previous blogs, I have shown a few examples of my "rock art" where this

abundant supply comes in useful as a substrate to work on.

Today I have a more traditional use as inspiration for collage.

A bit of an exercise using different kinds of textured paper and fabric, and plenty of glue.

You can easily adapt this idea in fabric and stitch, with a few beads here and there.

If you look really closely at the detail in nature, it becomes beautiful abstract. Can

anyone else see a rock monster looking skywards?

The photograph was taken on a warmer and sunnier day, but I am always snapping

inspirational pics these days when out for walkies!

Thanks for looking, P.

Boxes for Fun...

Hi there All,

Just a brief post tonight as it is quite late!

I had to put away the paints for today as I was altering curtains... 3 pairs :/

During my lunch break, I tuned in to a video blog post by Sam Donald, a

Stampin Up demonstrator who goes by the blog name of Pootles.

These are my two interpretations of two of Sam's folded paper boxes - she has

expertly designed and demonstrated many different ones - and I love watching,

then making them myself. It is so therapeutic!

It is really good to take even the smallest amount of time in a busy day to make

something lovely.

Rest time now, P.