tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86601045074313848792024-03-18T02:48:30.134-07:00sixty one Akirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.comBlogger192125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-38338144063302815982013-12-24T06:45:00.000-08:002013-12-24T06:45:21.617-08:00Christmas Eve<div style="text-align: center;">
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Things have been pretty hectic lately, and 2014 is already looking pretty exciting, with magazine features and plans to show some work at <a href="http://www.ysp.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yorkshire Sculpture Park</a> in the pipeline!</div>
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I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year, and will leave you with a few images of recent seasonal work! Best wishes, Kirsty</div>
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<br />kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-11103548881087683612013-11-14T08:27:00.002-08:002013-11-14T08:27:55.037-08:00Lovely new cards!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello there! Just dashing in to let you know that packs of Christmas and plain greetings cards are now available from my <a href="http://kirstyelson.co.uk/wp/?page_id=52" target="_blank">website</a>!</div>
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I am gradually listing new pieces for sale over the coming weeks as well, but please check back regularly as they tend to get snapped up quite quickly! </div>
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kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-52235300751506246692013-10-27T12:25:00.000-07:002013-10-27T12:25:31.783-07:00New Website!<div style="text-align: center;">
I am very excited to reveal my spanking new website! </div>
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I would love to know your thoughts!</div>
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Huge thanks to <a href="http://www.studiowallop.com/" target="_blank">www.studiowallop.com</a> for doing such a great job!</div>
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Here tis - hope you like it! <a href="http://www.kirstyelson.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.kirstyelson.co.uk</a></div>
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kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-64842256626647819522013-06-22T11:39:00.002-07:002013-06-22T13:19:08.485-07:00And the winners are....<div style="text-align: center;">
Congratulations!!</div>
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The winner of the Mollie Makes book is Kelly</div>
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and well done to Catherine Etter who has won the parrot prototype!</div>
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Thanks to all who entered.</div>
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I will leave you with this fun whale I made earlier in the week!</div>
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kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-4727163468937795122013-06-16T08:50:00.004-07:002013-06-16T08:50:53.422-07:00All the fun of the fair!<div style="text-align: center;">
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It was such a great event: the sun shone, visitors came in their droves, and there was the usual excellent array of crafts.</div>
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The highlight of my weekend though was doing a swap with the amazing <a href="http://www.katrinmoye.com/" target="_blank">Katrin Moye</a>. She chose a few of my houses and I eventually decided on these beauties!!</div>
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I was exhausted by the end of the 3 days (thanks to all of you fellow bloggers who came and said hi, it was so wonderful meeting you!), but after a few days of taking it easy, I was back in my shed, doing what I love best!</div>
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Finally, I just want to say thanks for such a great response to my last post! There is still time to enter the giveaway - you have until the evening of Saturday 22nd. Good luck!</div>
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It seems like ages since I created anything with fabric, but I was delighted when Mollie Makes approached me to make something new for a future book, to be entitled "Feathered Friends".<br />
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It contains over 20 projects with clear step-by-step instructions.....</div>
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And here is my little contribution!</div>
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The book is published by Collins & Brown and is available <a href="http://www.lovecrafts.co.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>, but I have a copy to give away!!</div>
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<i>And</i> I am going to offer a separate prize - the prototype I made!</div>
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To be in with a chance of winning either the book or the finished parrot, all you have to do is leave a comment underneath. I will announce the winners on Saturday 22nd June. Good luck everyone!</div>
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I shall be packing up the van tomorrow and heading off for <i>the</i> event of the year, <a href="http://www.craftsatboveytracey/" target="_blank">The Contemporary Craft Festival!</a> This year should be extra special as they are celebrating their 10 year anniversary. Hope some of you can make it - if so, come and say hello! (I'm very friendly!) </div>
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Firstly I need to say a MASSIVE Thank You to all of you who donated to my Comic Relief raffle (see last post). </div>
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This was the total on Red Nose Day - and there are still donations trickling in. A fab result - thank you, and congratulations to Annette Knight who won the driftwood cottages.</div>
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A couple of commissions from recent months: the one above was a dream come true for me as the customer wanted a large piece (this one was approx 80cm wide) but incorporating all the items I love to make: cottages, a caravan, bike, lamp posts and bunting! I have had several requests for similar since - it<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">’</span>s fun to work on a larger scale!</div>
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The first is at <a href="http://www.baxtersgallery.co.uk/baxters-gallery_EXHIBITIONS.asp" target="_blank">Baxters Gallery</a> in Dartmouth, which runs for 3 weeeks, starting on May 24th. The exhibition is called "Smile", so hopefully it will make you do exactly what it says on the tin!</div>
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This piece is based on the iconic "Boatfloat" in the town.</div>
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This one I made recently, using this gorgeous piece of oak, which must have been part of a boat. The original copper nails go all the way through to the base, and I had no chance of getting them out, so I decided to incorporate them into the design and create some trees!</div>
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Another peaceful fishing scene...</div>
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A lighthouse made from an old armchair leg and metal drawer handle for the roof...</div>
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..and this pretty little number - more akin to the Scottish Highlands than native Cornwall - was inspired by the bottom piece of driftwood, complete with gorgeous heather coloured paint.</div>
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I just <b>have</b> to tell you about an amazing workshop I took part in at <a href="https://www.cowslipworkshops.co.uk/" target="_blank">Cowslip Workshops</a> last weekend! It was run by Edwina Bridgeman who is one of my most favourite artists. She creates amazing art from found objects and junk, and I found her to be really inspirational. You can see her website <a href="http://www.edwinabridgeman.com/" target="_blank">here</a>, but I recommend you look her up in <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=edwina+bridgeman&rlz=1C1CHMO_enGB530GB530&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Kd5qUZ-PNpSa1AX26IHADg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1280&bih=685" target="_blank">Google images</a> as there is a whole range of her fantastic work there.</div>
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This was my attempt - I was pretty pleased with the way it turned out!</div>
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I thought I would leave you with this sweet picture of my partner and youngest son, who are collecting plastic from our local beach. There is something very exciting in the pipeline re this, but that is another story!</div>
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Thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings, hopefully I will be back again before too long! xxx</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"First sign of spring" is available for sale in my Madebyhandonline shop <a href="http://www.madebyhandonline.com/by/kirsty_elson_designs/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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Ha ha! I found this great piece of wood a while back and though it was perfect for a croc<span class="messageBody"><span class="userContent">'s nose - the nostril and eye are in just the right place! I found a rusty old saw blade in the shed and used them for the bottom teeth, and added a few nails for the top ones. Say cheese!</span></span></div>
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The piece of wood above was a bit special. I knew I wanted to use it as a wave, but as it dried out, it separated to form fingers and a thumb! A helping hand!</div>
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<br />kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-26367949704542725242013-01-15T09:48:00.000-08:002013-01-15T09:48:40.179-08:00#imapiece Craftivist Jigsaw Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are exciting times on the horizon: already this year I have 2 <a href="http://www.bedruthan.com/driftwood-art" target="_blank">workshops</a>, 2 exhibitions and I am delighted to say I have been accepted to show at the <a href="http://craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/" target="_blank">Contemporary Craft Festival</a> again this year.</div>
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I have enjoyed a little rest over the festive period, spending time with my family, watching Christmas telly and getting into my PJs in the late afternoon. But typically of me, I get twitchy after a while, and have made the above pieces during the last couple of days. Guess I can<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}"><span class="userContent">'t help myself!</span></span></div>
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Many thanks to Stephen Tolfrey at <a href="http://studiowallop.com/" target="_blank">Studio Wallop</a> for doing such a great job!<br />
I would love to know what you think!<br />
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I thought I would share a few little things I have been working on lately. They are quite different in a <i>way</i> from what I usually make, but on the other hand maybe not so, as everything is made from found materials.</div>
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It all started when I had a special request for a bike card.....</div>
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This was another order for a man who loves motorbikes.</div>
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And my favourite of them all.</div>
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After seeing the 2 dimensional original on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kirsty-Elson-Designs/120370888012928" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>, a customer asked for a more 3-D sculpture. I wasn<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[102].[1][2][1]{comment443785355671478_1114351}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[102].[1][2][1]{comment443785355671478_1114351}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]."><span id=".reactRoot[102].[1][2][1]{comment443785355671478_1114351}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]..[0]">'</span></span></span>t sure it was going to be possible....</div>
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I loved branching out a bit with these little items. Back to Christmas products now.</div>
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An old plank of wood, with remnants of paint and covered in deep scratches....</div>
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So I made some buildings to correspond to the paint colours, and thought that one of them could be a pub (The Red Lion, obviously!) complete with hanging sign.</div>
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I added a railing made from nails and rusty wire - and a life ring which is actually an old washer with a lick of paint.</div>
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I was pleased with the way it turned out!</div>
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The gorgeous chunk of driftwood with turquoise paint on provided the inspiration for this piece. The wedge shaped bit of wood had a few blobs of terracotta paint on: I love these colours together, so I decided to make all the other elements of the sculpture co-ordinate!</div>
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So, anyway, what is the latest news I mentioned in the title of this post?!</div>
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I am thrilled to tell you that I am now selling my driftwood designs through MadeByHandOnline.com! It is an amazing site, with work from Britain and Ireland<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]."><span id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]..[0]">'s most exciting contemporary designer-makers (their words, not mine!)</span></span></span></div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]."><span id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]..[0]">In other news, I am putting a few bits in to the <a href="http://www.crafts.org.uk/future-exhibitions.aspx" target="_blank">Make 2012</a> Christmas exhibition at the Devon Guild, Bovey Tracey. The show runs from mid-November to the end of the year.</span></span></span></div>
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]"><span class="UFICommentBody" id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]."><span id=".reactRoot[13].[1][2][1]{comment430909163625764_1061300}..[1]..[1]..[0].[0][2]..[0]">And finally, I will be selling my wares at two upcoming craft fairs. The first is at <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele/things-to-see-and-do/events/page-1/" target="_blank">Cotehele National Trust</a> on November 11, and then at <a href="http://thecrafthub.wix.com/exeter#!craft-hub-contemporary-craft-fairs" target="_blank">Exeter castle</a> on Dec 2. It would be great if you could come!</span></span></span></div>
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Oh dear, it has been such a long time since my last post I think the only thing I can do is to show you in pictures what I have been up to...with a brief explanation underneath. It will take me a week to write otherwise!!</div>
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I decided to piece all my odd bits of blue driftwood together to give an impression of waves, so this piece is quite deep. I particularly like the curvy piece at the very front.</div>
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This chunky boat is basically one piece of wood which was the end of a huge hunk of wood. Most of it was burnt, but I could see it could still be salvaged. A found weight has been used for a buoy...and I mananged to bend a bit of an old chisel around the mast to make a flag.</div>
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"Herman The Whale" - as soon as he is properly finished, he will be going into my shop.</div>
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Almshouses with postbox....now living in sunnier climes in <a href="http://lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Australia</a>!</div>
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A custom-made key rack for a lovely <a href="http://www.josephinegomersalldesigns.folksy.com/" target="_blank">customer</a>!</div>
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And this postbox is actually a floorboard nail with a lick of red paint...and a dusting of "snow" on the top!</div>
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Both of the above designs are available as printed Christmas cards on my <a href="http://www.kirstyelsondesigns.co.uk/a1-gallery2.asp?roomID=3819" target="_blank">website</a>.</div>
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(Her copper "legs" simply push into the soil)</div>
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Goodness me, it has been such a long time since I last blogged: it only dawned on me when I realised how many photos I was uploading on to this post (though I have been busy too!)</div>
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I've undertaken a couple of lovely special orders recently. This first one was for a friend who requested a cottage with a birdhouse and washing line....and a heart if possible.</div>
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This next one is really quite exciting! I had the pleasure of meeting a customer recently who has gutted her newly purchased delapidated cottage, and done much of the renovations herself. I found her utterly inspiring! Anyway, she asked me to make a little driftwood copy of her house. The slate roof is part of the original roof (now replaced) and she gave me a little tester pot of the exterior paint, so that the colour is perfect!</div>
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These cottages, complete with post box. I love the red and green together.</div>
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I found this amazing piece of driftwood and knew immediately I was going to use it for crashing waves!</div>
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This little oak barn is only a few centimetres high!</div>
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Something a little bit different. The windmill sails are made from nails and offcuts from an old wire basket.</div>
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So, the summer holidays are here again. I don't like the last week of term because it makes me realise how fast time is flying by, and that my boys are getting older! They were both extremely fortunate to have brilliant teachers this year, so I made a few small gifts as tokens of my appreciation!</div>
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NB If you are in Cornwall on Sunday 5th August, why not visit <a href="http://homespunfair.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Homespun Fair</a> in Portscatho? I'll be there selling my wares along with lots of other lovely ladies....and there will be cake! Nuff said!</div>kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8660104507431384879.post-39512564304482066822012-07-02T04:23:00.000-07:002012-07-02T04:23:41.559-07:00What's your flavour?<div style="text-align: center;">
I have had a lot of fun this weekend, creating a special order of a driftwood ice-cream van!</div>
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So, I was able to make some more lighthouses! (Just in case you were wondering what I wanted old car parts for!)</div>
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We are in Ideal Home magazine this month!!</div>
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It already feels like <i>ages</i> ago, but this time last week I had just set up ready for the Contemporary Craft Festival in Bovey Tracey, Devon.</div>
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Was all the hard work worth it? It certainly was....I had a cracking time, and lots of sales too!</div>
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What was especially nice (apart from lovely feedback and lots of customers despite wind and rain) was that it is fairly local to me, so there were lots of familiar faces....including a few from school which I hadn<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">'t seen in over 20 years!</span></div>
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<span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Thanks to Sarah James and her team for organising such a fabulous event! I really hope I can take part again someday!</span></div>
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Just checking in with a quick post, I am still beavering away making for the <a href="http://www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/" target="_blank">fair</a>!</div>
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Plenty of red, white and blue....appropriately enough for this lovely long Jubilee weekend!</div>
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This jaunty lighthouse is made from driftwood and reclaimed nuts and is loosely based on the one on Plymouth Hoe...</div>
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More experimenting with text. The colour of the roofs above remind me of the orangey ones in St Ives, so I stamped "As I was going to St Ives" along the bottom....and given the piece some gorgeous blue "sea"</div>
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...as was the one above. I have added a new detail: a little birdhouse!</div>
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Another slightly bigger birdhouse with rusty metal roof.</div>
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Plus I have been pricing up stock, tying labels on bags and ordering postcards. I am delighted with these latest ones from <a href="http://moo.com/">moo.com</a></div>
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I have been so busy these last couple of weeks, but it's only now as I sit down to write a blog post that I realised how much I have managed to get done (all for the <a href="http://craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/" target="_blank">Contemporary Craft Fair</a> in 4 weeks time!)</div>
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I am starting to see cottages in my sleep!</div>
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I have my own model village in my studio!</div>
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This terrace fits nicely into a display hole in our lounge!</div>
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And an idea I had just this morning....it's a pub! Maybe called The Ship...</div>
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The sign is made from a tiny print of a painting by my favourite artist Alfred Wallis. I used sellotape over both sides to make it sturdier and to stick it onto the overhead nail.</div>
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I was lucky enough to find this perfect little bit of wood at the beach earlier in the week. It really didn't take much effort to turn it into a little boat. Less is sometimes more, don't you know?!</div>
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Do you recall the washed-up boat we discovered back <a href="http://www.sixtyonea.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/breathing-new-life-into-old-boat.html" target="_blank">here</a>? We are still finding pieces from it on different beaches along the south coast of Cornwall. I decided to use this large piece (quite clearly part of a boat) for the basis of this large piece of work. </div>
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It has the same "slipway" as other bits I have used previously..</div>
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I love the subtle hues in the paintwork...and the crackleglaze makes it look like stonework.</div>
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I scratched a couple of ladders into the varnished section to break it up a little.</div>
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I also started experimenting with some text! I bought some metal letter stamps ages ago, but didn't really know at the time what I would use them for.</div>
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You may need to click on the above image to read the words!</div>
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"Promenade" is closely based on Preston seafront where 61A is located!</div>
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And lastly, a little driftwood terrace which takes its title from a Madness song!</div>
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Phew, I feel exhausted!! I may take the weekend off. I hope you have a great time, whatever you are doing!</div>
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Not an exact replica, you understand, but anyone who has visited the picturesque Cornish fishing village will know of its higgledy piggledy houses and quirky old bridges. I was completely led by the materials in this piece, mainly the large "bridge" part, with its cut-out bit (exactly as I had found it on the beach!) </div>
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I added steps and a slope on either side of the bank, and a piece of wood with several layers of blue peeling paint serves as the river.</div>
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It was only after I had attached all the houses that I realised that should the inhabitants step out of their front doors, they might get a bit wet! But asthetics won over practicalities in the end! </div>
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I have been making lots of cottages (only 5 weeks or so until the <a href="http://craftsatboveytracey.co.uk/" target="_blank">Contemporary Craft Festival</a> - eek!)</div>
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This one is a bit special, as it has a rusty tin roof (again, exactly as I found it - holes and all)</div>
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And finally, it is my mums birthday tomorrow. She has had so many cards from me these last 4 decades, I worry about giving her the same thing twice, so I set about something new this morning. Following the new <a href="http://www.kirstyelsondesigns.co.uk/a1-gallery2.asp?roomID=2856" target="_blank">camper van and caravan designs</a>, the next stop is the ice-cream van!</div>
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I hope she likes it. I may add it to my range later in the year.</div>
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Thanks for reading and for all your lovely comments lately!</div>kirstyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730968247333102905noreply@blogger.com11