tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64817633305701416052024-03-06T02:07:10.452+00:00Garden of DecoupageFelicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-81697992101811312892015-02-02T18:57:00.000+00:002013-02-24T20:39:00.775+00:00WelcomeHi everyone! This is my blog about my two passions - gardening and making unique handmade things in decoupage technique. They have quite a lot in common - patience, time and hard work required, but the beauty of the result is well worth it!Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-89365767059424764542014-03-29T15:53:00.001+00:002014-03-29T15:53:52.024+00:00Give Away!As everyone understand I do not do decoupage at the moment. But I still have plenty of supplies, I am afraid!
So it to be given away. It's napkins and decoupage papers. I am not going to make pictures and ask you to choose. I will send you a large letter with set of napkins and decoupage papers. All of them are of good quality and interesting design. You could express your preferences - flowers, vintage, children theme, kitchen, Italy(olives&grape) or whatever you are interested in. I will take into account it if I could.
Go ahead, leave a comment or send me e-mail! Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-48302099055290936372013-07-11T21:18:00.001+01:002013-07-11T21:21:01.054+01:00A new Watering Can <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yurEHwojMh2pNewuQ70wC7-YVsS8uNsvyJsJfkaTigPYXN-EwWuV5VvLdzOEy1oAQN2dSZrf94pvSGeKASHtzdccIM4Af8uoxSYA5Ae-hqekO2gy7j59F4_ktsw8LfJAg2E6CelyttE/s1600/Poppies.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0yurEHwojMh2pNewuQ70wC7-YVsS8uNsvyJsJfkaTigPYXN-EwWuV5VvLdzOEy1oAQN2dSZrf94pvSGeKASHtzdccIM4Af8uoxSYA5Ae-hqekO2gy7j59F4_ktsw8LfJAg2E6CelyttE/s320/Poppies.JPG" /></a>
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At first some general rules:
- the smoother the surface the better the cracks. I do not mean "bigger" but more beautiful natural shape of cracks;<br></br>
- the dryer the first-step product the smaller the cracks;<br></br>
- the thicker the layer of the second-step ptoduct the bigger the cracks.<br></br>
I think this they are applicable to most of products, not only my DIY stuff.
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<b>How to apply the first step</b>:<br></br>
- if it's a shellac you need at least 3 coats (I do 4)evenly applied with a brush (I use fine fan brush). You can use a sponge but it's a waste of product, from my point of view. All coats except the very last one should be dry before next application. The last coat should be "touch sticky", i.e. slightly sticky to touch. <br></br>
- if it's a gold size you need one coat (I do 2)evenly applied with a brush (I use fine fan brush). The coat should be dry. It will become transparent (initialy it's milky white) and <b>very</b> sticky.
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<b>How to apply the second step</b>. <br></br>
When you're done with the first product you can apply gum arabic. Usually I just pour a little of it on the surface and start to spread it with my fingers.<br></br>
<b>Important</b>: gum arabic should be spread very evenly without bald patches! It takes time (up to a few minutes!) but you should keep going until you are sure that it's done properly and you feel that gum arabic become a bit thicker and you could not move you fingers that easily.<br></br>
Now you will leave everything to dry. For how long - it depends on:<br></br>
- the dryness of the first-step layers;<br></br>
- the thickness of all layers;<br></br>
- the temperature and humidity. <br></br>
Usually I can't have it overdone! <br></br>
As for myself I leave it over night and then start to check. Sometimes the cracks are so fine they are hardly visible, you need to turn your object and look at it from different angles. If you've waited for more then 2 days without success you can apply artificial heat - hair dryer, put it on the radiator or on the sunny windowsill... <br></br>
Suppose we got them and now we need to hightligh them, make them more visible.<br></br>
If it's shellac as a first step - I use artistic oil paint. I rub it gently over the surface, remove excess and leave for a while (30 min or 1 hour). Then I gently wash the gum arabic out, let it dry a bit and varnish.<br></br>
If it's a gold size as a first step - you need to use powdery substances, like pigment powder, dry pastel or even eye shadow of your choosed colour. I usually work with dry pastel or golden pigment.You need to be very carefull, rub it <b>very</b> gently over the surface, remove excess and gently wash the gum arabic out, let it dry a bit and varnish.<br></br>
These are <b>very general</b> rules! I strongly advise you to start with samples, try to dry the layers various times and choose what you like most. I hope to make the third part of this DIY course, more detailed and with some tips and advices. <br></br>
Until then ask any question!
Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-25630888334154207772013-06-07T08:10:00.000+01:002013-06-07T08:10:19.461+01:00DIY craquelure. Part 1I've got a letter from a Canadian girl with some questions about the ways of creating cracklings without using special products. As I promiced - this is "How I do it"!
If you are an experienced crafter you know that there are a lot of products which allow you to create large cracks. It' usually a two step system of Italian, German or East-European makes, Maimeri is the most popular, I think. There is a variety of such products in Europe now due to popularity of decoupage.
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Unfortunately I could not get them here in Britain, not on a permanent basis anyway. So I tried to find some substitutions. There are two.
As the first step I use the products which contains spirit solution of shellac. In my case it's a sanding sealer with shellac in it from DIY/hardware shop. This is an exact product I use on the picture: <br /><br />
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As a second step I use a gum arabic solution (for watercolour!) from any art shop.<br /><br />
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The second pair is - a water-based gold size (sticky substance for gilding with gold/silver leaf) as a first step (some art shop or Internet shopping) and a gum arabic again. The product on the picture is just an example of how this water-based gold size looks like.<br /><br />
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My next post will be about how to use them. Any questions are welcome!
Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-4891943825080311302013-05-14T08:30:00.000+01:002013-05-14T08:30:00.568+01:00Watering Can "A Rose Garden"The most of watering cans I decorate are of small size, less than 3 litre capacity, more suitable for watering houseplants or to use in the conservatory or greenhouse.
But sometimes I work with a watering can of proper size!<br /><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhfU4FaPJF4TQft4qXXTolUWAcQfOb3M10y96GMZfATZd6S2JfOQUMQIvhoVG9NtxWrXfr-O9WRVrA2f5fVS-QEnFf1fDfHCL0X3cutACaPrNfPz8sTiM_tueTGOdhd6XE7Xctaw8h1o/s1600/RoseGarden.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhfU4FaPJF4TQft4qXXTolUWAcQfOb3M10y96GMZfATZd6S2JfOQUMQIvhoVG9NtxWrXfr-O9WRVrA2f5fVS-QEnFf1fDfHCL0X3cutACaPrNfPz8sTiM_tueTGOdhd6XE7Xctaw8h1o/s320/RoseGarden.jpg" /></a><br /><br />
This is proper 9 litre watering can for a garden. The only problem is that if it's left outside for a too long time especially in cold and rainy weather the decoration could be damaged. I put a lot of effort in protecting it with many layers of hard wearing varnish and still I warn castomers not to leave it outside after use. <br /><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCW_VmQvaW1s4lZGDaeM1nvQHwHDoPw0Vs36GzlXedaQZNgXScyUOw0_h4MdkAF-W7dH4_jTtWxL54G4W_t57hqRst8gRCosmEy-FUwwuBJ6X1MKduQKUEDucjuMvpN0yWCc94wjO2us/s1600/Stone+Jar.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCW_VmQvaW1s4lZGDaeM1nvQHwHDoPw0Vs36GzlXedaQZNgXScyUOw0_h4MdkAF-W7dH4_jTtWxL54G4W_t57hqRst8gRCosmEy-FUwwuBJ6X1MKduQKUEDucjuMvpN0yWCc94wjO2us/s320/Stone+Jar.jpg" /></a><br /><br />
I worked with two traditional terracotta jars and made them to look like the old stone ones. At least, I hope they look like that! <br /><br />
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This is an extra-close up.<br /><br />
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Here there is more country style:<br /><br />
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<a href='http://postimg.org/image/jdh8n5gnh/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimg.org/jdh8n5gnh/Pict_010a.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 010a" /></a><br /><br />Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-58502752128407696532013-04-25T09:30:00.000+01:002013-04-25T09:30:02.031+01:00Classical PlanterI was away for a week and could not show some latest works that time. <br></br>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6b6gQrunWLCuSFyOOPaAs5dTSq64IJGUWCIuUovOmI_qvoZ1S8MxUrVpO9riaegI-x5s6Ix1NpR8rRXGxvw3xmXyLBibybWuimwMWtkCsS85lOWE9_PTwoi_J9Jd5cKPFqf9v3jMay3E/s1600/Pict+1455.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6b6gQrunWLCuSFyOOPaAs5dTSq64IJGUWCIuUovOmI_qvoZ1S8MxUrVpO9riaegI-x5s6Ix1NpR8rRXGxvw3xmXyLBibybWuimwMWtkCsS85lOWE9_PTwoi_J9Jd5cKPFqf9v3jMay3E/s320/Pict+1455.jpg" /></a><br></br>
Initially whole this planter was of coppery colour like inside. Very classical feel which I tried to highlight with classical roses images.<br></br>
<a href='http://postimg.org/image/y1r7vhj7x/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimg.org/y1r7vhj7x/Pict_1454.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 1454" /></a>Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-54759094297309625982013-04-09T08:52:00.000+01:002013-04-09T08:52:00.073+01:00A box and a boxI am not good with boxes. They are "not my cup of tea", "not my strong side", "not my line", not me! But! I still have plenty of blanks of different sizes and shapes and want to get rid of them, so here we are - new boxes:
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOF1r3irZ2lJ8KdZoY9fV8NXC3IQU90qENX-uPwYX5rTN4_CFIizhC-zQ8XJGq285XdVmwW27p4P3mo-aRI9CietWLvUMi8FlK8e3npJezT7ae0SqPqhFL4txx8gES017riRfeA5TPWU/s1600/TeaBox+Summer.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOF1r3irZ2lJ8KdZoY9fV8NXC3IQU90qENX-uPwYX5rTN4_CFIizhC-zQ8XJGq285XdVmwW27p4P3mo-aRI9CietWLvUMi8FlK8e3npJezT7ae0SqPqhFL4txx8gES017riRfeA5TPWU/s320/TeaBox+Summer.jpg" /></a>
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To keep the gardening theme the second one is a seed box:
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<a href='http://postimg.org/image/flqo3zo99/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimg.org/flqo3zo99/Pict_1435a.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 1435a" /></a>Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-1578479878071804602013-04-02T09:09:00.000+01:002013-04-02T09:09:00.418+01:00A few little thingsNot exactly "a few", just two, sorry!<br></br>
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This little watering can is going to be the last in the serie because it's my last blank of such type.
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The pail is a bit out of season with autumn theme but I like the napkin so much I couldn't help myself!<br></br>
<a href='http://postimg.org/image/i0l7ll959/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimg.org/i0l7ll959/Pict_1329.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 1329" /></a>
<a href='http://postimg.org/image/cdouo46ml/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimg.org/cdouo46ml/Pict_1329a.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 1329a" /></a>Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-47681133170801446152013-03-26T09:30:00.000+00:002013-03-26T09:30:04.243+00:00Missed TrugLast summer I made quite a few (three actually) trugs and shown some but not all apparently... <br /><br />
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This one was left behind and I've found out it just now! So here it is! I am not happy with pictures, but I can't make new ones, all thrugs are long gone...
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Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-89435086531280777292013-03-19T06:00:00.000+00:002013-03-19T06:00:00.833+00:00It seems overly decorated but everyone might want to make something different occasionally!<br></br>
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And no single crackling, have you noticed? <br></br>
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Spring' got lost somewhere... We got snow yesterday and today! It's mid of March!
Anyway, it will come eventually and I try to be prepared with all these watering cans, pot holders and the like. Here we are:
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<a href='http://postimage.org/image/hbtsrkqvh/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/hbtsrkqvh/Pict_1322e.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 1322e" /></a>Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-37112651176679209772013-02-26T08:30:00.000+00:002013-02-26T08:30:04.689+00:00Watering Can "Yorkshire Coast"I saw it in a shop in Moscow (very funny!) and could not help buying it - this decoupage paper with vintage posters of Yorkshire coastal resorts and GNR (Great Northern Railway)! <br /><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5e2QAmdfEsFuVpVk0poiJUAsHKBi1v822UT6WHPlv941tWEKuhORo078gB0j0hgss8A_7o_cuGNLyAje5dxMhGaZlM40WV01qfRqUXdGONWX2SmcGl9UuPffhc2jsNJYjbeee6wgYl8/s1600/YorkshireCoast.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5e2QAmdfEsFuVpVk0poiJUAsHKBi1v822UT6WHPlv941tWEKuhORo078gB0j0hgss8A_7o_cuGNLyAje5dxMhGaZlM40WV01qfRqUXdGONWX2SmcGl9UuPffhc2jsNJYjbeee6wgYl8/s320/YorkshireCoast.jpg" /></a><br /><br />
Because they are vintage images the style was obviously vintage and I've choosen various shades of bluish grey. I like it myself actually, a rare occasion...<br /><br />
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But back to business.<br /><br />
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After hectic Christmas time I've found some wooden boards and hearts already primed and decided to finish them instead of just putting them in the loft. <br /><br />
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They might be just ornamental pieces or some decorative hooks, like that: <br /><br />
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I think you've noticed that I usually decorate back sides of my objects as well, not only fronts. I know some might consider it waste of time, but I saw many times customers turning objects upside down and looking at the bottom/back of them. What they were looking for? I've no idea, but at least there would be no disappointment - everything is nice and clean! <br /><br />
Do you have different opinion?
Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-10210514796568382702012-12-17T08:10:00.000+00:002012-12-17T08:10:00.345+00:00Mirror, diary and some tipsI thought, that I've done with Xmas pieces, but my son-in-law asked for a diary... I've made one and want to talk about some tips which you might find useful.
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The first point is ageing. Everyone knows that I like vintage items so the matter of achieving ageing effect is very important to me. Usually I use bitumen and other patinations but sometimes they add blur to the image and overall effect could be too strong. Here I decided to age background of the item <b>before </b> I glue the picture.
In this case the image stays very sharp but overall effect is vintage.<a href='http://postimage.org/image/u7bpmf4st/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/u7bpmf4st/Pict_1010.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 1010" /></a>
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Another point is the inside of the covers. I get crackling using shellac/gomma arabic pair and I like to wash off the layer of gomma arabic with water. It means to be very cautious to avoid water getting inside. With this diary I've lost concentration for a moment and ended up with water stains inside the cover. To rectify it I use the napkin again. The best is to use a second layer. Here I use the same napkin.
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And here is a different napkin completely to underline the opulent feel of this diary. <br /><br />
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And this is a mirror. Nothing special, but I like this napkin! Here again I shaded the frame corners <b>before</b> gluing the napking.<br /><br />
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Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-92000350977812354422012-12-14T13:16:00.000+00:002012-12-14T13:16:53.645+00:00I am famous!
It's a joke but not completely! In Wednesday's issue of local newspaper <i>The Press</i> there was an article about the beautiful shop which is run by lovely ladies and my good friends Anna and Jemma. This is Anna in the picture: <br></br>
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And in there they've mentioned my name specifically and presented me as one of their main suppliers, a very crafty person and so on! All very flattery! With a picture of one of my Xmas decorations! Isn't it great?
This is
<a href="http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/features/10100247.Made_for_Christmas/">a Link</a> to the article.
Of course publicity is a great power! The very next morning a lady came in the shop and asked about my works in particular and bought three(!!) of them! As you can imagine I am very happy with this! Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-82375951349709031452012-12-03T10:26:00.000+00:002012-12-03T10:26:00.181+00:00Merry Christmas!This year I've done with Christmas decorations early and decided to show the most of them in one post. To make a greater impact!
I made some decorative boards with Xmas motives, both sides are decorated to prevent using them as proper chopping boards!<br /><br />
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This is a back of it, the golden craquelure is not noticable I am afraid...<br /><br />
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This one is very nostalgic, my friend told me that she remember the picture from her childhood...<br /><br />
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I like this one the most - it's tiny and rather cute!<br /><br />
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A few hearts and a plaque. I decorated all of them on both sides. I think it looks more festive (and more professional to this matter!).
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Every year I decorate 3-4 diaries with a very different images, but this one - medieval book illustrations - is always in presence. I bought this paper two years ago in some museum in Munich and use everywhere since. Sorry to bore you with the repeats but I love this paper to bits!<br /><br />
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Of course I can't stay away from a vintage theme! This year it's going to be Americana and Wild West. Hope I haven't overdone ageing!..
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<a href='http://postimage.org/image/eaou1w8b1/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/eaou1w8b1/Pict_993.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 993" /></a><br /><br />Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-24445745244437975142012-11-12T09:49:00.000+00:002012-11-12T09:49:00.209+00:00New Napkins GiveawayXmas is closer and crafters are busier! I decided it's time to do a new giveaway. Set of 10 napkins, 7-10 of each variety to be send to you!
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The rules are the same:<br /><br />
- there is no need to be my "follower", but you need to write a comment with the list of napkins you would like to get;<br /><br />
- anyone could claim up to 10 napkins, only one of each variety;<br /><br />
- it is on the "first come, first served" basis;<br /><br />
- the end of action - 12 December;<br /><br />
- your postal address should be send to my e-mail address. If you have already took part in my giveaways I might still have your address.<br /><br />
- if you get less then 10 napkins I will add some of my choice so you still will have 10 items.<br /><br />
Take your pick!<br /><br />
1.1/4<br /><br />
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2.1/2<br /><br />
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3.25x25<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/cy4r02971/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/cy4r02971/Pict_942.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 942" /></a><br /><br />
4.<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/hlat1twjx/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/hlat1twjx/Pict_943.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 943" /></a><br /><br />
5.1/2<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/rjvrob5zh/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/rjvrob5zh/Pict_944.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 944" /></a><br /><br />
6.1/2<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/jsf1pr1u5/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/jsf1pr1u5/Pict_945.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 945" /></a><br /><br />
7.25x25<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/5ahuhraj1/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/5ahuhraj1/Pict_946.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 946" /></a><br /><br />
8.<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/xc0h97571/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/xc0h97571/Pict_947.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 947" /></a><br /><br />
9.1/4<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/qa2jn01l9/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/qa2jn01l9/Pict_948.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 948" /></a><br /><br />
10.1/4<br /><br /><a href='http://postimage.org/image/r0v9ss3yl/' target='_blank'><img src='http://s6.postimage.org/r0v9ss3yl/Pict_949.jpg' border='0' alt="Pict 949" /></a><br /><br /> Felicityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03688027922458022520noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6481763330570141605.post-4336547022426491012012-11-05T08:20:00.000+00:002012-11-05T08:20:00.932+00:00The Tray "Autumn Bouquet"I was away for a while, then unwell with a cold... Today the weather was more suitable for making photos so I pull myself together and this is a result - finished tray. <br /><br />
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I called it "Autumn Bouquet" because of rich colours and subtle hues of the season, that's why shading and craquelure on the tray are very delicate. It feels like autumn to me... <br /><br />
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I wanted it to look more 50's (or 60's?) that's why such a choice of motive and bold colours.<br /><br />
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This is my first work with a new tray blank. I like the blank, its simple shape may be decorated in any style. I played safe with the first one - a bunch of flowers is the best!
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