Another week of this isolation gone, these Wednesdays seem to come around much quicker than before and yet we should be finding the time dragging. Is it because we are busy crafters? I am full of admiration for so many of my WOYWW friends for posting pictures of the wonderful ways they are working to make things for the NHS, and for all of you out there doing your bit educating your children and keeping them safe. I must say a big thank you as well from me for those joining in with #Cheers. I've decided to show some of my cake icing days at the moment but will be back to my journal shortly. One thing though, I'll never catch up with Shaz with all those lush cards.
Well, this week saw me posting a class to my craft club. I just wanted to hold them together and the person who runs the programme is so busy with her day job at Social Services dealing with vulnerable people that I had to do something to help in my way. I did ask her before I did it, don't want to tread on anyone's toes. Here is one of the cards I made - showing the masking tape technique for a different sort of background.
I had been working on the worksheet for a couple of weeks but due to my back problem it took me a while to get it all finished and ready for posting. Since then, however I have been busy painting my Tando shapes and indexing my new fairy stamps. I managed them quite nicely with sitting in my best chair and using the other table.
Here's my alternative desk with my finished tags
The two burnt orange tags both have stencilling on where I used Crackle Paste but the others have stamping on them, some are second generation stamping. The top left one has his top beak set to one side to give the appearance of it being open and I tried to place the black bits in their eyes in different places to make them look as if they are looking in different places. So much you can do with eyes. These are quite dimensional being mader from greyboard so I have not yet decided what to do with them - maybe mount them all on a bigger board to go on my wall. Great fun making them!
That reminds me, I had better get started on my journal page for tomorrow. See you next week! Stay safe and well! xx
ps Happy Birthday Captain Tom for tomorrow xx
23 comments:
Love the card for your class, and the tags are just such fun! Have a good week, stay safe and hope the back pain keeps relatively at bay! Helen #?
Oh I love those tags Neet. The critters are so cute and charming and the backgrounds set them off really well, they would make a great wall hanging on a bigger background. Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #2
Happy WOYWW. Those tags made me chuckle. They have such character. They would definitely look fantastic mounted on board and displayed on the wall. My energy levels vary a lot - even by hour - so sometimes I get enthusiastic and get lots done (mostly on my website at the moment), and other times I just watch tv. Stay Safe. Ali x #1
Hello, they are such sweet tags and card. I like the way you have individualised each tag. Each little birds seems to have his/her own personality. Stay safe.
Sandra de @6
Must check out your #Cheers if I can find it. Love those bird tags-his eyes are so cute lol
Stay Safe
Bridget #5
You have so much patience Miss Neet! Those tags are just great, you’ve made real characters of the birds. Just the thought of cutting all those pieces makes my eyes glaze over! I bet your Craft club were delighted to have a class from you, and I bet the programme lady is just thrilled that you thought of her and were able to save her another job. So like you.
Oh well done for taking the indicative to keep the craft group organised and giving them something to focus on - really thoughtful of you, I hope they have fun following what you've made. The tags are great, so colourful and fun, they made me smile on this grey morning. Though I'm quite happy to see the rain, you can see the plants sighing with relief as they have a good drink.
Keep safe and well,
Hugs LLJ 11 xx
I love your birdy tags Neet....such characters. Hope your'e keeping safe and well and that back isn't giving you too much trouble. Keep smiling, we can do this lockdown thing.
Hugs,
Annie x #16
The card is lovely and I like the tape background idea - very effective, and such a nice thing to post to the group - I bet they appreciated that. The tags are gorgeous and I love the little birdies - each seems to have it's own personality!
Hope your back pain isn't giving you too many problems at the moment.
Have a good week and stay safe and well,
Hugs, Diana xx #21
Oh I love those tags they are so cute and colourful! Yes the weeks are just flying, I think people with hobbies are in a good place because it keeps your mind (and hands) occupied and the time just flies. Indexed stamps - a dream........ one day.....Happy WOYWW, stay safe, stay well, Cindy #18
you tags are so cute , love them. I adore the card and have not used that technique before , looks like fun but not for your back.
Take care and stay safe. Soojay #24
Hi Neet. Goodness - it sounds like you have been really busy! Unlike me!!! Those birds would indeed look good up on the wall. Any way you could put them on a "branch"??
Take care. Stay safe. God bless.
Margaret #3
Those tando tags are so cute Neet with their quirky designs and cheery colours, they always make me smile. The masking tape looks fun too, I love that crackled background on your card.
We certainly do have amazing people around us, i'm thankful for every single one.. Take care of yourself Neet & stay safe Hugs Tracey #14 xx
Such a great card for your class and fun tags too.Fab desk share. Take care Zoe xx 25
Loving the Birdy tags.
BJ#17
Loving the tags and the birds on them,
Stay safe, Lalian B #9
Those tags are brilliant and certainly made me smile. Take care and have a very happy woyww, Angela x15x
Those bird tag are so amazing Neet. They sure put a smile on my face! Hugs-Erika
WOW - Amazing card and tags full of humor. Thank you for sharing.
Kind regards
Mariane #28
Brilliant card, love the masking tape background. The tags are wonderfully whimsical and very colourful. Lovely to see such cheery projects. I know what you mean about time flying not dragging. For me its because I default to having routine in my life. Every morning I go for an early walk before people get up, have breakfast, do washing up, then draw, photograph it, upload it, relax watching a friend on FB live for half an hour and that takes me to lunch. So half a day is gone before I even sit and think about how to fill my time. Glad you are keeping safe, well and occupied too. Hugs P xxxxxxx
So glad you are finding ways to work on your crafts Neet. Loving those tags - they are gorgeous. Your card with the masking tape background is a really fun one.
Stay safe (and sane)
Blessings
Maxine
I've not come across the masking tape method - that card is great! Your birds made me smile.Happy belated WOYWW. Stay safe and take care my friend. With love & God Bless, Caro xx (#29)
Hi Neet, sorry for the late visit. I love the tags, very cheery! I've never heard of the masking tape technique - something else for me to look into. Have a lovely week, Heather xx
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