Monday 4 February 2013

The first signs of spring

 My latest piece wasn’t planned from the outset: it kind of developed from the lovely bit of wood which I used for the shed (above). Then, rummaging around in my fabric scrap drawer, I had the idea of making a simple deckchair!

 Nothing says Spring better than daffodils: these are made from tiny nails, bent at the tip with the ends painted yellow. The outer petals are little scraps of dried acrylic paint, threaded on to the nail. 


A washing line adds a bit of colour, and I made this very simple lawnmower to balance out the composition!















"First sign of spring" is available for sale in my Madebyhandonline shop here.
Have a good week folks!

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16 comments:

  1. Karen4 February 2013 at 09:08

    Yes! Spring... You nailed it ;)

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  2. lemonade kitty4 February 2013 at 09:16

    Absolutely gorgeous, you're just too clever!! Love the deck chair I can feel the sun shining down as the lawn mower hums along, Lucey x

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  3. Lilie4 February 2013 at 11:02

    Springtime - I hope soon!!!
    Your houses - wunderfull!!!

    Susan

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  4. Green Morning4 February 2013 at 11:14

    Absolutely love the last picture where you hung tiny fabric pieces... so cute :)

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  5. Morag4 February 2013 at 11:23

    I just LOVE the little flymo landmower...Fabulous :)

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  6. Little Dotty Bird4 February 2013 at 12:26

    I love it! Such a cheery little piece. The flowers are fab x

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  7. Lynn Holland4 February 2013 at 13:11

    That's a cutey Kirsty x

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  8. Tea with Prudence4 February 2013 at 13:48

    You had me worried there for a mo', cos if you are having spring, it means Im getting winter, and Im not ready for that yet!
    You are so ingenious with your clever touches, the lawnmower, the deckchair, the washing line. I love it.

    cheers
    Fi

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  9. Melanie Wickham4 February 2013 at 14:17

    This is great! Love the little deck chair.

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  10. Carole Reid4 February 2013 at 16:28

    You always make me smile when I see your work. Thanks!

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  11. epistyle4 February 2013 at 22:11

    I just love it !!!

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  12. KC'sCourt!5 February 2013 at 00:09

    Oh gorgeous goodies
    Julie xxxxxxxx

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  13. swig6 February 2013 at 13:00

    no doubt – I can feel it (Spring)! very lovely! warm greetings from France!

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  14. Kelleewynne15 February 2013 at 06:56

    Everything you make is just fabulous! Such creative ideas. Thank you for the continued inspiration.

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  15. Malena Valcárcel19 March 2013 at 09:09

    Your beautiful work took me to your blog. So now you have a new follower here and in FB.
    Regards from Spain

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  16. JoandMilton25 September 2013 at 09:03

    Hi Kirsty, i love the beach hut wardrobe blue and white are you able to make me one please? thanks Jo

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