This was for a swap….I applied a top layer of a 3ply napkin,to each side of tag,using Modge Podge. A second coat added to make sure it adhered. When dry,I covered with red liner tape sheet,dipped into clear micro holeless beads,and finished edges with Krylon gold leafing pen,and added various fibres to complete. I was surprised how flexible the tag was,even with beads…the downside was,that the napkin creased ..this was sorted by simply smoothing over beads…another surprise,it smoothed out! I was quite pleased with outcome,as tag was appreciated by recipient…probably as not such a popular method in UK,I do tend to lean towards USA for techniques.
Is it the weather!
I’ve been feeling so down lately,not sure if it’s due to MS,or because of the unpredictability of the weather….or maybe just off!! I’ve got so behind with my art swaps,mainly AB’s…however managed to sort a couple of smaller swaps,ie.ATC’s and some paper dolls. Life is rather hectic aound here,as having some alterations on home…maybe that’s unbalancing me,I like peace and quiet,so I can concentrate on my artwork.Ah well! soon be sorted. I’ve neglected my friends,to be truthful…I just can’t be bothered…sounds horrible,but it’s how I’m feeling.My friend Deepa,is really down..some due to illness,but there’s more,and I feel helpless as I can’t help her.Another reason for my downside. Have to take care..as you all know,when women get down,they shop!!Resist it girl:)
Now kids have left home,
I see my son more than when he lived here! Today has not been a very fruitful day…spent more time answering the phone…son is selling his car,and nobody calls his mobile…so mum gets interrupted! So what does a woman do….shop!!…ok,so it was online. Treated myself to some gorgeous arty bits from Artchix Studio, now I’ll soon have more goodies,as if I haven’t already got enough, I hear my friends say…but,you CAN’T have enough! I love all those metal bits and bobs,those fabby collage pages,and don’t get me going over the German scrap…woo hoo! As I’ve joined another ATC group,I needed some new papers as an incentive..and that’s my story and I’m sticking to it.;)
April fools…
Managed to escape any jokes..although the BBC did try it on with their Smellie vision…I wonder if anyone really tried,noses pushed up to computer screens,to smell the fragrant cheese!!..quite a few I suspect!many did believe that spaghetti grew on trees,25 years ago….oh!no!..I didn’t!
Alcohol ink gets a grip!
I’ve been smitten,albeit not improved…experimenting with use of various colour combis.I used the lettuce,butterscotch,gold metallic and finally dripped pearl to top it off.I really like this effect.
