Wednesday, 15 December 2010

WOYWW

Well, to be honest all that is on my workdesk today is my Advent House.  Windows done up to yesterday, the 14th and, because I am busy looking for more wooden figures to put inside, I am hoping someone will upload me to the wonderful Ms Dunnit's blog so that I can take part before I head back home.

The figures Jo got me in Lunenburg were fabulous (my favourite is the Santa I added to window 5 (which is why I have uploaded it again) and so here I am in Dusseldorf seeing if I can get any more.  If my quest fails I have ordered some over the internet but as I had to send a cheque and they say orders can take 10 days to process I don't hold out much hope of getting them in time.  Check out the wonderful laser cut buttons they do anyway - be warned you will find you NEED some - http://www.customlaser.co.uk  Enough chatter - here are my windows to date:


Number nine was the Spatter Technique (I use an old toothbrush) and I added Cinderella's Golden Slipper to the window.


Ten was Twinkling H2o's on Mulbery paper and the little angel was a button which I placed on a travel domino.


Number 11 was Dry Embossing (recognise the Swiss Dots Folder) and here is another of Jo's little gifts to me.  Isn't that a lovely little tree?


Twelve was my son's favourite when he came yesterday.  Shooting stars which I covered with Rock Candy to make them glisten.  The background is where you crumple paper and then smoosh an inkpad over, recrumple and then put another over and then iron afterwards (encaustic iron obviously).


Thirteen is a bit dark.  You might just about be able to see the number - it is the Joseph's Coat technique and I was surprised at how good my brayering was.  Thought I couldn't brayer but did well with this.  Another of Jo's little figures.


One of my favourite techniques - Caught in Crystal.  Just used a buckle and put one of those sticky dome things over the number for the dimensional bit on this one.

And now for a repeat of number 5 from last post but this time with the Santa on - isn't he just great?


Hope you are enjoying the windows - also that I get some good wooden figures for the other windows.

27 comments:

JoZart Designs said...

Loving the windows Neet! So tiny and so lovely. You've made so much out of them. Looking forward to seeing what else you find to pop in the tiny niches and also the final result.
hugs JoZarty x

Helen said...

I have linked you!! (I couldn't see anyone else had already) Afraid you're in the 30's!!
Love how your advent house is coming along - I think my favourite is 12 too. Have a great day.

jude said...

They are absolutely gorgoeus .Safe travel home,have lovely wednesday and hope your successful in your find
hugs judex3

Annie said...

Really love all your little windows. How clever.
If you fancy being in with a chance to win a little knitted Christmas bear and haven't already put your name down then pop over to my blog to be in with a chance :-)
A x

Marjo said...

Wow, Gorgeous windows! Thanks for the peek and sharing.

Hugs, Marjo #25

Chrissie said...

What fabulous projects with a perfect peek in each window!
Thanks for the snoop!
Chrissie #1

Zoechaos said...

My new bad habit, stop by look wonder and admire and then wonder off without a word! The whole house shared to date is magical gorgeous work and all those little objects. Think No1 is my fav so far (Could be the cat)
xx Zoe

donnalouiserodgers said...

ah ahahah
ahh

oooohhh

ohhh

GORGEOUS

dx

Susan said...

Love that #5 Santa. What a wonderful idea.
Susan xxox #16

karen said...

Your Advent house is coming along so beautifully! I agree with your son, #12 is wonderful! I love fairies and stars!
I hope you find some fabulous figurines so you will be able to finish ... and so I will be able to see the finished project!
xoxo Karen

airing cupboard crafts said...

I love your advent boxes they are so cute thanks for sharing

laura 61 x

Susanne said...

What a beautiful Advent calendar - lovely, lovely little touches. S #84

Kate said...

Like the little shoe with Santa in the background. Hope you find enough little wooden bits.

** Kate **

Minxy said...

Each window is so cute, especially the second one down
happy woyww
hugz Minxy #28

Sid said...

Super arty advent !

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

lovely advent so far :))
Happy Woywwing
Jennie #9

Zue said...

What a lovely idea to have an Advent house. Each window has got something beautiful and Christmassy to look at.
Sue xx
You may be lucky but they may not come in time!
Sue xx 86

sandra de said...

Gorgeous advent house. Love all the little bits and pieces.
Sandra #57

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I love the advent calendar and I saw a couple of techniques I had never heard of before. Since I'm brayer challenged, I applaud you and your efforts (#4).

Dotpat said...

It is looking brill Neet, love the wooden figures you have used

oneoff said...

There are some beauties there; I particularly love Cinderella's slipper and the little ?elf in the shooting stars scene.

Bernie #29

Sarah Anderson said...

I'm loving your advent house Neet!

Serendipity Stamping said...

The windows are all very charming! #79

Amanda said...

What a fabulous idea for an advent calendar. I can see this being an heirloom that gets used every year

Sherry Goodloe said...

Soooo love what you are doing with your advent house! VERY nice!

Happy Holidays to you. Stop by when you get a chance. I'm #85 this week.

peggy aplSEEDS said...

what a wonderful project! each window is wonderful!

Julia Dunnit said...

Sublime. All those techniques and a wonderful and USEFUL thing to come out of it...my idea of a huge success!