Sympathy Card and a New Crochet Project

 Hello friends.

A lovely neighbour passed away recently, after losing her fight with cancer. She loved her beautiful garden, and I created an appropriate card to give to her husband.

I used some gorgeous stamps by Tracy Evans, with Distress inks.

And here is the start of a new crochet blanket I started recently. It's grown a bit since this photo was taken though 😁

I'm following a pattern by Zooty Owl. Here's a link if you're interested. I'm using some of my leftover yarn balls. It's a great way to use up scraps. I've got a lot of those! 😂

Thanks for dropping by,

Alison xox

100 Days of Gelliprinting - Week 8

 Hello all.

Here are my gelliprints for week 8 of the 100 day project challenge.

Day 50 - alcohol inks 

Day 51 - more alcohol inks, dripped onto the gelliplate, then used a hairdryer to blow the inks about. Brayered some acrylic paints when the inks were dry, pressed bubble wrap into it, then took the print. Love this effect.

Day 52 - a gorgeous stencil and acrylic paint.

Day 53 - string and bubble wrap.

Day 54 - stencil.

Day 55 - Posca pen, masks and bubble wrap, with acrylic paint.

Day 56 - handmade stencils on a print with leftover edges from previous prints, then a gorgeous ghost print.

Thanks for visiting,

Alison xox

Wedding Card

 Hello friends.

A neighbour recently asked me to make a wedding card for a Hindu couple. I decided to keep it simple, using some sari inspired colours and paisley pattern. The patterned papers are by Basic Grey.

My neighbour was delighted with the card, and I hope the happy couple will be too.

Alison xox

Art Journal Calendar - April 2024

 Hello friends.

Here is my art journal calendar for April. I used some of my recent gelliprints, and I'm joining in with Valerie's theme of geometric forms, the April challenge at Art Journal Journey.

And here's my completed March calendar.

Happy April and thanks for visiting,

Alison xox

100 Days of Gelliprinting - Week 7

Hello All.

I'm here today to share my week 7 gelliprints for The 100 Day Project.

Day 43 -  Feathers.

Day 44 - Masks.

Day 45 - Masks and bubble wrap.

Day 46 - Handmade stamps.

Day 47 - Layers of leftovers.

Day 48 - Masks.

Day 49 - Stencils and metallic.

Thanks for dropping by,

Alison xox

100 Days of Gelliprinting - Week 6

Hello All.

Here are my Week 6 gelliprints for The 100 Day Project, using prompts from Gelli Art's March Printing Challenge.

Day 36 - Monochromatic.

Day 37 - Book Text.

Day 38 - Image Transfer.

Day 39 - Lines.

Day 40 - Art Journal.

A final page for Chris' On All Fours theme at Art Journal Journey.

Day 41 - Rainbow.

Day 42 - Pastel.

Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Easter!

Alison xox

100 Days of Gelliprinting - Week 5

Hello All.

Here are my Week 5 gelliprints for the 100 Day Project, using prompts from Gelli Arts March Printing Challenge.

Day 29 - Shamrock.

Day 30 - Black & White.

Day 31 - Recycle.

Day 32 - Geometric.

Day 33 - Curves.

Day 34 - Contrast.

Day 35 - Alcohol Ink.

Thanks for visiting,

Alison xox