Monday 26 March 2012

Camper Vans, Caravans and a Street Party

I had a special request this week for a birthday card featuring a camper van: not something I had considered doing before, but I remembered a small piece of driftwood in my stash with orange peeling paint on it....sometimes when I find odd bits on the beach I know immediately what they will become: others may hang around for years waiting to be used. The orange piece fell into the latter category - and now I had the perfect chance to use it!

I was pretty pleased with the way it turned out - and my friend, who liked it too, proceeded to order a dozen more for her gallery! Couldn't help but think I had been tricked!

After sharing the images on my Facebook page, I was then asked to make a vintage caravan card...

....and following that one, several more orders ensued!

Trade mark washers and a bit of bunting mean that they compliment my other driftwood cards nicely, so I am selling them on my website!

And finally, here is my latest piece I made today: a rather jolly work called "Street Party"

All the above make me think of summer....or is it the abnormally gorgeous weather we are experiencing at the moment?
I hope you are enjoying the sunshine - wherever you are!

22 comments:

  1. Loving the sun in Dorset this week!
    What cute little campers.
    ellie
    x

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  2. Love that caravan withthe greyblue stripe. Ax

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  3. Love those camper vans and caravans!

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  4. Haces unos trabajos preciosos!!!!
    Lorena

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  5. kirsty elson you are so clever

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  6. I love your thing's!!!! In Poland was the beautiful sunshine today.
    ;)

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  7. Every time I open your page I am just amazed.....You are bloody brilliant!!!

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  8. Gorgeous Kirsty, so love your work!

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  9. I just love them. Truly gorgeous x

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  10. Beautiful designs....I just love the little caravans.

    Fleur x

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  11. These are looking so good - I love the fact that a commission has sent you off on a whole new path!

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  12. This IS Summer LOL! Lst year it came in April!

    These ar fantastic makes!
    And what if it was a bit of trickery? It kept you out of mischief didn't it? Ha,Ha!

    Hope you enjoy a creative week and stop and chill every once in a while.

    Sandie xx

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  13. hello! pinterest led me to your beautiful blog and i have been squealing with delight ever since!! what magical work you create...love...love...love it!

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  14. Very, very clever! I just love them all!

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  15. Wonderful, as always. I dream of getting a camper van and driving where ever someday. Love a change of scenery from under your own roof!

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  16. They are delightful! Such sweet caravans and camper vans :)

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  17. Oh I just love it all ! I would happily join that street party :-)
    Happy sunny days to you!
    x

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  18. Those are sooo amazing! Ican see why they wanted more!

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  19. I entirely agree with you friend! wonderful!

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