Showing posts with label leaf. Show all posts
Showing posts with label leaf. Show all posts

Friday, 6 September 2013

Bird Crewel Embroidery

I bought this crewel embroidery pattern months and month (probably years TBH) ago from June Craft. I fell in love with this cute little guy the minute i saw him and ive been trying to find time to make him ever since. And im so pleased i finally did - isnt he just the cutest! It was really easy too. I havent embroidered anything since i was a teenager but the pattern is really simple and comes with instructions for all the stitches you'll need.

Once i was done making him i trimmed the backing fabric and mounted him in the frame i made him in. He's now up on the picture wall in the kitchen

FYI As im not an embroider im not sure what makes Crewel embroidery different but it seemed very similar to the embroidery ive done before so don't let it put you off

Monday, 12 August 2013

Silver Leaf Lampshade

I made a glitter lampshade a few weeks ago which i love and after seeing this gorgeous silver lampshade on Pinterest i knew this was the logical next step!
Ive never used silver leaf before but it wasnt too hard, although its lucky i like the vintage look as my leaf isnt at all smooth! But considering it was my first try and i just used what ever i had around as my tools - PVA glue and regular brushes, im pretty happy with what i ended up with :)