one more sleep !
Thursday, 24 December 2015
Tuesday, 20 October 2015
Bespoke curtain tie backs
My sister showed me a plain set of pom pom style tie backs in the local haberdashery store.
We looked at the more exopensive £30.00 per metre and rather lovely beaded options.
Then we had an idea, why not purchase the cheaper pompom option and do the beads ourselves.
the cool thing was Lynn had already bought an old crystal lampshade at a recent car boot shade so even the beads were going to be inexpensive
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| the finished tie back |
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| pompom tie back |
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| our bead designed for the tie back |
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| finished bead droplet |
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| the finished beaded droplets |
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| attaching the beaded droplets |
Monday, 7 September 2015
Next event
We are pleased to announce that Lilys Craft Attic will be running our next workshop at ....
Hope to see you there !
Hope to see you there !
Friday, 4 September 2015
Mythical Creatures - August Theme
Here is my entry for this months Powertex challenge.
This month the theme is "mythical creatures".
I have chosen Pegasus the flying horse as my inspisration.
Sunday, 16 August 2015
Powertex Retreat Day 2
Another exciting day at Powertex HQ with our hosts Tracy and Gary.
Today saw Thelma and myself getting up at the craic of dawn to go car booting at the local Slough car boot sale. I have never seen anything like it, so many bargains and items to be repurposed, so little hand luggage to get it all home.
At 10 o'clock we started a new project with our tutor Tracy. The art we made today was using the new Powertex texture products.
As you can see everyone was having a grand time, getting creative as usual.
Above.. Thelma putting the finishing touches to her masterpiece
Above ...Thelma, Birde and the Powertex gang are clearily having so much fun!
Today saw Thelma and myself getting up at the craic of dawn to go car booting at the local Slough car boot sale. I have never seen anything like it, so many bargains and items to be repurposed, so little hand luggage to get it all home.
At 10 o'clock we started a new project with our tutor Tracy. The art we made today was using the new Powertex texture products.
As you can see everyone was having a grand time, getting creative as usual.
Above.. Thelma putting the finishing touches to her masterpiece
Above ...Thelma, Birde and the Powertex gang are clearily having so much fun!
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Powertex Retreat
This weekend Thelma and I headed to Slough England for the annual Powertex UK retreat.
Tracy and Gary proved excellent hosts, they had organised an action packed weekend.
Saturday was a hilarious afternoon with Birde Haywood, the Queen of Polymer Clay.
Birde taught us how to make realistic faces and bodies from polymer clay to enhance our POwertex figures.
The class was excellent and Thelma and I learned loads of tips and tricks.
Birde also treated us to a workshop to make a fish from black polymer clay and then highlight it with the Powertex colouring products.
Below is the fish I made
The evening ended with a massive barbecue.
All the Powertex ladies had brought homemade cakes and bakes, salads and all manner of foodie delights. All delicious indeed.
Cannot wait to do it all again next year.
Tracy and Gary proved excellent hosts, they had organised an action packed weekend.
Saturday was a hilarious afternoon with Birde Haywood, the Queen of Polymer Clay.
Birde taught us how to make realistic faces and bodies from polymer clay to enhance our POwertex figures.
The class was excellent and Thelma and I learned loads of tips and tricks.
Birde also treated us to a workshop to make a fish from black polymer clay and then highlight it with the Powertex colouring products.
Below is the fish I made
The evening ended with a massive barbecue.
All the Powertex ladies had brought homemade cakes and bakes, salads and all manner of foodie delights. All delicious indeed.
Cannot wait to do it all again next year.
Sunday, 9 August 2015
Polly Dollies workshop
Thelma and I had a great day today at Felicia Thomas' workshop Polly Dollies.
Felicia had travelled up North to Ballyclare so us crafty girls in NI could finally get a chance to do one of her workshops.
It was a great day .... Learning to draw the faces for the dolls and spending time learning how to add character too.
Here is the finished Polly Dolly from Thelma ...
This is my effort
Everything was made from scratch, including the backgrounds.
What a truly lovely day learning and laughing with friends.
Felicia had travelled up North to Ballyclare so us crafty girls in NI could finally get a chance to do one of her workshops.
It was a great day .... Learning to draw the faces for the dolls and spending time learning how to add character too.
Here is the finished Polly Dolly from Thelma ...
This is my effort
Everything was made from scratch, including the backgrounds.
What a truly lovely day learning and laughing with friends.
Friday, 7 August 2015
Polly Dollies
Lilys Craft Attic have been in invited to a Polly Dollies class with our lovely friend Felicia who is traveling all the up to Ballyclare to share her talents with us.
It's going to be a real experience because as many of my friend know I cannot draw for toffee.
Ahh well the craic will be might as usual... Looking forward to it.
Please check back in a few days for photos of our efforts at this class.
It's going to be a real experience because as many of my friend know I cannot draw for toffee.
Ahh well the craic will be might as usual... Looking forward to it.
Please check back in a few days for photos of our efforts at this class.
Thursday, 6 August 2015
Kids crafting
It's always a pleasure to pass on crafting to the next generation.
Today we had a lovely day sticky and gluing with Grace and Holly.
They made their own mixed media covers for their new art folders.
I am sure you will agree they did a fine job.
Today we had a lovely day sticky and gluing with Grace and Holly.
They made their own mixed media covers for their new art folders.
I am sure you will agree they did a fine job.
Monday, 8 June 2015
Personalised Baby Pram
Here is our latest creation from our personalised baby collection.
The client has request specific colours and style and also some personalisation on the pram itself.
As usual Lily's Craft Attic were happy to oblige.
The client has request specific colours and style and also some personalisation on the pram itself.
As usual Lily's Craft Attic were happy to oblige.
Friday, 5 June 2015
Countrysports Festival
Lily's Craft Attic are delighted to be back demonstrating at the Countrysports Fair in the new venue at Scarva Demesne Scarva.
Thelma and Lynn would love you to drop by tomorrow 6th or Sunday 7th June 2015 and we will be running workshops with an exciting new product called Powertex.
Participants can create and take home a beautifully crafted mini sculpture.
Workshop places are allocated on a first come first basis.
Come along this weekend and let Lily's Craft Attic unlock your creativity.
Location:Scarva Demesne Scarva
Sunday, 17 May 2015
Henretta cross stitch
As you all know I got some chickens recently at the bird fair. Two lovely bantums that are now called Henretta and Smokey.
This is Henretta
Henretta is my favourite and she lives with her cousins the Sussex's at my uncles farm.
This is Smokey who is sitting clucking on "her" eggs, which are actually all of the chickens eggs, but try telling her that fact.
This is a photo of their cousins the Sussex's
And this is the boss keeping all the ladies in check.
Anyways .. It is my uncles birthday this week so I have decided to make him a special gift from the chickens. Especially Henretta who had to be given a new home recently because she was the littlest and was always being bullied.
I made a cross stitch of some cute hen houses and gave it a title of
"Home Sweet Home Henretta"
To show her appreciation to my uncle for building her a new hen house just for her.
I have chosen these pink and green colours to compliment the spare room in my uncles house as this is where the little nieces stay when they come over as they too adore the chickens. It will make a nice pretty feature .
This is Henretta
Henretta is my favourite and she lives with her cousins the Sussex's at my uncles farm.
This is Smokey who is sitting clucking on "her" eggs, which are actually all of the chickens eggs, but try telling her that fact.
This is a photo of their cousins the Sussex's
And this is the boss keeping all the ladies in check.
Anyways .. It is my uncles birthday this week so I have decided to make him a special gift from the chickens. Especially Henretta who had to be given a new home recently because she was the littlest and was always being bullied.
I made a cross stitch of some cute hen houses and gave it a title of
"Home Sweet Home Henretta"
To show her appreciation to my uncle for building her a new hen house just for her.
I have chosen these pink and green colours to compliment the spare room in my uncles house as this is where the little nieces stay when they come over as they too adore the chickens. It will make a nice pretty feature .
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Jennie Rayment
Tonight I had the great pleasure to once again meet the Queen of Tucks and Textures that is Jennie Rayment.
The icing on the cake was that her appearance was at a local hotel within walking distance of Lily's Craft Attic. What could be better on a Thursday night?
I honesty have not laughed as much at a lecture / talk for as long as I can remember. Anyone who thinks quilting is boring really needs to go to one of her talks or workshops.
As usual Jennie was very personable and took time to talk to everyone and signed copies of her books too, nothing was too much trouble.
I was so disappointed that the workshops were all booked up for this weekend , it would have been such a great experience. Maybe next time.
We got loads of time to examine her quilts and samples which I have to say were truly OUTSTANDING and very inspiring.
Hats off to a very talented presenter, I won't forget this evening for a very long time, after all it's not every craft lecturer presents in a bunny outfit.
If you ever get the chance to go to one of her evenings you will not regret it, she's a hoot, is very funny and very talented.
Did I buy some DVD's and some books, well it would have been rude not too.
The icing on the cake was that her appearance was at a local hotel within walking distance of Lily's Craft Attic. What could be better on a Thursday night?
I honesty have not laughed as much at a lecture / talk for as long as I can remember. Anyone who thinks quilting is boring really needs to go to one of her talks or workshops.
As usual Jennie was very personable and took time to talk to everyone and signed copies of her books too, nothing was too much trouble.
I was so disappointed that the workshops were all booked up for this weekend , it would have been such a great experience. Maybe next time.
We got loads of time to examine her quilts and samples which I have to say were truly OUTSTANDING and very inspiring.
Hats off to a very talented presenter, I won't forget this evening for a very long time, after all it's not every craft lecturer presents in a bunny outfit.
If you ever get the chance to go to one of her evenings you will not regret it, she's a hoot, is very funny and very talented.
Did I buy some DVD's and some books, well it would have been rude not too.
Location:Seagoe Hotel Portadown
Monday, 11 May 2015
Barbie clothes
Decided to have a go at making some tiny outfits for my nieces Barbie doll.
I used some scrap wool left over from making a pair of socks and made the patterns up as I went along.
Here is the first set comprising a multi pink skirt a white cotton top and a matching wide brim hat.
I used some scrap wool left over from making a pair of socks and made the patterns up as I went along.
Here is the first set comprising a multi pink skirt a white cotton top and a matching wide brim hat.
Saturday, 9 May 2015
Ruth @ Papermill
The Lily's craft attic girls had another lovely afternoon at the Paperworks on the Linen Green Dungannon with the lovely Ruth Hamilton of Passion for Cards
Just loved this Canvas pictured above that Ruth made with the Sweet Paris papers, I had to buy some of these papers for the crafty stash.
This card really took my fancy because of its very unusual shape, this is my project for next weekend again Ruth made this using Trimcraft Sweet Paris papers.
The above bottle is again such a beautiful idea, especially good for using up little scraps of paper that are too good to throw out. I really think these would make lovely gifts.
The promarker queen Ruth was at her best again.
I loved this card she made again with the Sweet Paris papers.
Coupled with my current favourite stamp range from Julie Nutting this card is also a favourite of mine.
Seriously going to have stop going to her demos, it is costing me a fortune.
But as you can see Thelma and I are still smiling even if the bank balance isn't.
Location:Paperworks Limen Green
Monday, 6 April 2015
Powertex trial
Thelma and I were lucky enough to try the Powertex experience at the NEC Hobbycrafts show a few weeks back.
Of course we had to bring some back home to try it out for yourselves.
Boy did we have fun, getting messy and all In the name of art research, yeah right!
Better than an Easter egg and less calories, what could be better.
Thelma decided to make an angel, ever the optimist that the material would work. Here's her artwork so far, before it has set......
My projects were significantly smaller and easier to manage.
I worked on 2 different themes, a small plaque with a plaster face
I used some lining material as a base then added lace and some paper flowers for additional texture.
The second project is a representation of a nest ( well it is Easter after all ). Again I have used a voile draped into folds to make a base. Then I have added some hessian and other materials to create the stringy twig effects.
Although it's looking quite wet just now I think it will harden up quite nice.
Next step is make some "eggs" .
Think it looks more Game of Thrones than Easter Chick nest.
Either ways as it is still so wet, its looks like molten chocolate or maybe that's the real Easter egg calling me.
Check back later this week for more photos.
Of course we had to bring some back home to try it out for yourselves.
Boy did we have fun, getting messy and all In the name of art research, yeah right!
Better than an Easter egg and less calories, what could be better.
Thelma decided to make an angel, ever the optimist that the material would work. Here's her artwork so far, before it has set......
My projects were significantly smaller and easier to manage.
I worked on 2 different themes, a small plaque with a plaster face
I used some lining material as a base then added lace and some paper flowers for additional texture.
The second project is a representation of a nest ( well it is Easter after all ). Again I have used a voile draped into folds to make a base. Then I have added some hessian and other materials to create the stringy twig effects.
Although it's looking quite wet just now I think it will harden up quite nice.
Next step is make some "eggs" .
Think it looks more Game of Thrones than Easter Chick nest.
Either ways as it is still so wet, its looks like molten chocolate or maybe that's the real Easter egg calling me.
Check back later this week for more photos.
Sunday, 5 April 2015
Beautiful moon
Tonight there is a beautiful moon, so I thought I would post some photos taken from my patio.
The moon is still low In the night sky so that's why there is so much tree scape surrounding the moon.
Just realised that this photo has a wee girls face staring back at me, can you see it ?
Hopefully will get some more shots when it rises later on
The moon is still low In the night sky so that's why there is so much tree scape surrounding the moon.
Just realised that this photo has a wee girls face staring back at me, can you see it ?
Hopefully will get some more shots when it rises later on
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