Sunday 5 February 2012

Craftathon 2012.....and a new direction!

This afternoon I got back from "Craftathon 2012" where I met up with some CMLI pals for the weekend. What a great trip and I got to try out a whole bunch of techniques I've never tried before. Thanks to Kathy, Cherry and Clare for being patient whilst cries of "I'm stuck, what do I do now" were uttered from my direction.

Here's the canvas panel I made using distress inks, gesso and loads of 'found' objects. I am itching to have a go at another panel so will probably be purchasing some supplies very shortly. This is a new direction I'd love to go in....


We also made charms using shrink plastic. It's totally scary the way it shrivels up under the heat gun and I just know if I had tried this on my own at home I would have thought I'd done it completely wrong rather than needing to heat it MORE!


Kathy has a full run down on the weekend on her blog.

7 comments:

  1. Cool stuff!! Happy New Year😉

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  2. Great projects Nicola and I've really enjoyed seeing all the photo's. Looks like you had a really great time. Lx

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  3. love your canvas and the charms look fabulous!!!

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  4. It was a total pleasure meeting you Nicola. Loved what we all achieved and just being together. Your projects are wonderful. Looking forward to seeing your next one. Can't wait for the next meet. Hope you have been spoiled since returning home. Have a good week. Hugs Cherry XxX

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  5. Love how everybody got on so well - it was great to finally meet up with you in person and thank you so much for making the trip - craftathon ROCKS!

    LOVE your beach hut canvas and handbag charm too

    Kathyk

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  6. So great to meet you. Glad you are feeling inspired and enjoy you new stash!

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  7. Just checking in to see how you are, Nicola - greetings from sunny Florida

    Kathyk

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