Purple Book Pages

The pages are ready for the embellishment of my sketches and additions before putting them into the embellished cover.

Visit again to see the development of the Purple Book.

At The Gallery 23rd Feb

Lots of comings and goings at The Gallery today. I was demonstrating the covers and pages for the mixed media books I am making. As you can see it involves alot of different techniques.

I loved using the stamps and inks to add the extra details to the single, double pages.

Some interested artists have booked to join in on the morning art sessions on the Tuesday aswell as the evening art sessions which start on March 2nd.

If you would like to book email or call The Gallery Dereham.

http://www.thegallerydereham.co.uk/

Embellished Book Cover Detail

I love the texture and colour of this felt. It almost reminded me of a complex woven tweed pattern.

May even add some more stitch tomorrow.

Embellished Book Cover Start

The start of my embellished book cover. Purple made felt with embellished fabrics on the top. Then machine stitch all over it. Next the bit I love to do Stitch and Bead.

I will make the pages tomorrow at the Gallery using made paper and mixed media techniques.

Embellished Cards

After all the inspiration of yesterday I decided to make the cards today I had been meaning to have a go at after receiving Mary Lou ATC, it had really inspired to combine even more elements with the embellishing (see previous post).

I embellished and machined and embellished some more.

Dyed Felt and Wool Tops

Went to Cottenham, near Cambridge yesterday with Mum and Jenn. Typical as we set off the weather decides Norfolk is going to have a snow storm and as we left Norfolk into Cambridgeshire, rain!

The Exhibition and textile demonstrations were fantastic and Jenn came away with a new title for a body of art work and alot of ideas! we both liked Sharon's demonstrations on the Embellisher and her way of using Tissuetex (brought some and the wax to seal it!).

As you can see I brought some dyed felt and wool tops to continue working. Also brought some more procion dyes and soda ash. At the time I thought I would be able to do some snow dyeing but as we neared home after a wonderful day the snow had turned into hard rain and the snow we had left behind had gone!

The day was topped off by showing what we had each brought and enjoying a Sunday roast which Stewart had been preparing while we were out.

Felt inspired,lucky and nicely tired out!

Spring Is Nearly Here

Sent off some more ATC's this morning and then spent the rest of the day having a studio clear up as I have some visitors who want to come and see my creative space! may even make a video of my space to put on my site as others have asked about

Quilters Cottage Studio.

I have found loads of treasure and UFO's, this felt piece was one of them so I free- motion stitched all over it. I feel it needs more embellishment with glitter threads and embroidery but only had a few hours before tea and the family.

Off to Cottenham 'Textiles in Focus' near Cambridge, tomorrow with Mum and Jenn.A girls inspirational day out and Sunday dinner being cooked for when we get home, feel very lucky!

Lexi On Her Quilt

Jenn and I went to see Michelle and Lexi today, Lexi is such a cute baby. Mum is tired and happy. I think Mum dressed her with the quilt gift in mind!

We both got our cuddles in!

My Black,White and Blue ATC

This is my ATC for the February swap.'Black, White and a Colour'.

As you can see my colour was blue! This is going to Canada.

See the other ATC'S I have made on my website

http://www.art2inspire.co.uk/

Penguin ATC

This ATC arrived today from the Netherlands. The penguin stencil was handcut by Colbi the fibre artist.

I love the beaded picot edges.

Thank you Colbi.

See the other ATC'S I have recieved from around the world on my website,

www.art2inspire.co.uk

Postcard Art

I used these mixed media postcards as demonstration pieces to show the different layers of techniques yesterday at The Gallery. I will be using them as digital backgrounds for new work.

Completed Mixed Media Postcard

This visitors postcard comprises of card, paper scraps,tissue paper,PVA glue,acyrlic paints,stamp an inks, oil bars and coloured pencils.

Just some of the medias covered in the taster session at

The Gallery Dereham.

Book into Tuesday sessions.

http://www.thegallerydereham.co.uk/

Gallery Visitor Enjoying Art

A Gallery visitors enjoying the mixed media taster, postcard art morning, combinning different medias which could then be used for postcards or continued to make the front of a greetings card.
The Tuesday evening Art Sessions will continue on March 2nd with Marion, 7.30-9.30pm.
Call in or book at http://www.thegallerydereham.co.uk/

Tuesday at The Gallery 16th Feb

This Blue Embellishment was brought in today by one of the ladies last week who had a taster embellishment morning.

It's now mini wallhanging.

Well done to all the ladies who have shown their finished their samples.

In March there are workshops of two hour sessions, that can be booked at The Gallery to sample embellishing and make a brooch or card.

email or telephone to book your place.

http://www.thegallerydereham.co.uk/

Green Sparkle Brooch

This 'Green Sparkle Brooch' was just yummy to make and embellish.I used a vintage button for that added sparkle.

Each item I make is unique so if you would like to purchase this,

visit my Etsy shop

http://www.janeclarkarts.etsy.com/

If You would like to commission a gift brooch or your favourite colour.

Please email me.

See how I embellish felt on my website http://www.art2inspire.co.uk/