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!!
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| "Making Waves" |
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.
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.
"Herman The Whale" - as soon as he is properly finished, he will be going into my shop.
Almshouses with postbox....now living in sunnier climes in Australia!
Customers are always telling me I need to include some knickers on my washing lines.....!!
A large free-standing piece ready to go off to an exhibition here
"Houses on the Lake"
These farm buildings have rusty tin roofs....the smaller one is actually an old hinge.
A custom-made key rack for a lovely customer!
Cottages in rich, autumnal colours
Tiny welsh cottages
Houses on a jetty
And finally!! That dreaded word again.......*whispers* Christmas
Q: When is a plasterboard screw not a plasterboard screw?
A: When it
And this postbox is actually a floorboard nail with a lick of red paint...and a dusting of "snow" on the top!
Both of the above designs are available as printed Christmas cards on my website.
Phew! If you have reached the end of this marathon post, then well done, and thank you for reading my ramblings!!
Best wishes to you all.
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