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How do you write a post about stickers without sounding like you have an insane obsession with them? I honestly don’t know. So I’ll skip to the confession… I really love stickers. I have a huge stash of them in my stationery cupboard, but none of them are as amazing as these custom stickers from…
We all know that I have an undying love for the Kawaii Pen Shop. I’m a stationery addict and this place just gets everything right for me. Pens, stickers, washi tapes and stamps…. Oh the heavenly list goes on. To share my love for this super cute stationery shop, I’ve teamed up with the Kawaii…
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the most wonderful event at the Artisan Alchemy and the RBSA Gallery in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter; a Wine and Watercolour evening. The evening began at the Artisan Alchemy, where jewellery maker Michele White gave us a tour of her gallery. The Artisan Alchemy showcases Michele’s jewelry alongside a collection…
Do you want to know how to knit the fabulous, simple and cosy Bam Bam Hat? Well then look no further for the free pattern!
The lovely folks at KnitCraftHQ recently posted a picture over on their Instagram asking for knitting bloggers to get in touch. When I saw the post my eyes lit up. Could I really call myself a knitting blogger? I had previously posted about my sock knitting experience, so I figured that counted… With that in mind I…
Meet my friends Peter and Paul. Do you remember the nursery rhyme? Two little birds sat on a wall, One called Peter, One called Paul, Fly away Peter, Fly away Paul, Come back Peter, Come back Paul! *add some enthusiastic clapping because you’re 3 years old, and having the best time ever!* Ahh nursery, those…
PrePerfection Challenge number 5: Blending! I hadn’t planned to create feathers from the start, but the piece evolved and that’s exactly what they became. TaaDaa *insert jazz hand* PrePerfection Challenge Number 5: Blending! What do you think of these feathers? #wild #feathers #pocahontas #canyoupaintwithallthecolorsofthewind #watercolour #preperfectionchallenge #rainbow #painting A post shared by Sandy (@sandeepbeep) on…
As you may know I’ve recently taken up watercolour painting as a 30 part challenge, known as the PrePerfection Challenge. This means that I can paint and improve, but by no means do I have the pressure or expectation of producing something perfect. Well that’s the idea any. However after sharing a few paintings I’ve…
PrePerfection Challenge (Watercolours) – Challenge 2: Shapes! The watercolours were out twice for this challenge and I ended up with 6 pieces! I was struggling to make an image that I was satisfied with, but I think I finally got there. This challenge was all about shapes. I started with something basic and then realised I…
The PrePerfection Challenge has officially begun. Last night I dusted down my drawing board, got out the wallpaper, washi tape, watercolours, paintbrushes, filled a mason jar with water, and I set to work on my first challenge – colour.