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Tuesday 26 May 2020

Think Outside The Box for That's Crafty

Hi Everyone
Just a quick post to let you know that I am over on That's Crafty blog with my regular Tuesday post.
I have been playing with an artist trading block and also some new stamps from Paperartsy.








To read all the details just pop over HERE
Have a great week 
Love
Amanda X

Tuesday 19 May 2020

Happy in my pants for That's Crafty

Hi Everyone
Another Tuesday has come around so this is just to let you know that I am over on That's Crafty blog sharing some art.



To read all the details just pop across HERE
Have a great week
Love
Amanda X

Friday 15 May 2020

Still Got The Sewing Machine Out

Hi Everyone
and I hope that you are all keeping well. This lockdown is a funny thing and they always say something good can come from something bad. Now don't get me wrong I wouldn't wish this current situation but we are where we are and it's about making the best of it whilst we stay safe. 
The lane where I live has become a much closer community we get involved in 4 keep fit sessions a week,  run by one of my neighbours,  all out in the lane, socially distanced which has meant we have all got to know each other that much better, infact I would say we are all now friends. There is a group of us now also with a diet group, the 2 groups are known as Fat Club and Fit Club with Whatsapp groups for each. Now that wouldn't have happened without this situation. The other thing that wouldn't have happened is that I have not only got my sewing machine out, I've kept it out and have got quite engrossed in sewing which is a nice change from all my mixed media makes. 

I have got caught up with the 'Faux Chenille' technique and made a couple of cushions using the technique. It's been a bit of a learning curve with learning about bias, straight of the grain etc but it's been really good fun and I have been quite pleased with the results. 
So I thought I'd share my recent makes.


The effect is all about layers of fabric, lots of stitched rows (on the bias) and then slashed to reveal the layers underneath. It all goes in the washing machine and dryer which fluffs it up and it creates a lovely effect. I used layers of graduated rainbow fabric on this one and I love how the colour changes throughout.


next was to try it on a patterned fabric again with layers of multi coloured fabric underneath and made as above



It creates a brilliant effect don't you think. 

Right back to the sewing machine as I am still making cushions and trying some different chenille effects, I'll share if they work out lol
Have a great day 
Love
Amanda X




Tuesday 12 May 2020

An Exciting Day

Hi Everyone
Today is an exciting day for me today as it sees the launch of my own range of background papers created for That's Crafty. The papers will feature on Hochanda tonight as That's Craft launch a fabulous mixed media One Day Special (papers aren't in the one day special) starting at 6pm tonight. I am over on That's Crafty blog sharing the samples I made, using some of these papers on a project that features in the upcoming shows.


To see my project I made just pop across to see it HERE
Hopefully you can catch the shows but if not all new items are available on the website now 

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by
Love
Amanda X

Saturday 9 May 2020

Getting the Sewing Machine Out

Hi Everyone
I decided this week to blow the dust off my sewing machine and set to making one of the pop up pencil cases that I am seeing around at the moment across the internet. I found myself a tutorial on You Tube and set to......



I can't take the credit for the design but if you would like to follow the tutorial I used and make your own 

Have a great weekend
Love
Amanda X


Tuesday 5 May 2020

Love This Life for That's Crafty

Hi Everyone
As it's Tuesday I'm over on That's Crafty blog today sharing some art and this week I have delved into my scrap box to create with this week, we crafters never throw anything away do we?



If you would like to read all the details just pop over HERE.

Have a great day, stay safe and I will see you soon
Love
Amanda X