Sunday 27 July 2014

Will it work?

I woke up this morning with an idea buzzing around in my head, as I often do. I need to capture ideas as and when they happen, try them out. Before I made a coffee, and before I fed the cats, I laid a few beads out on the picture, will it work? 
I am quite liking this project, it's easier than painting because I can try ideas out first before I fix anything permanently. If you splodge the wrong colour paint on a picture, or put it in the wrong place, you have to redo stuff, and cover up the mistakes with more paint. Piecing things together bit by bit you can move things around and try several options. Working with fabric is a lot easier. So yes, I think the beads will work well here, all I have to do is sew them on.  
I've found some small white butterflies in my bit box, they were joined together in a strip and I have separated them. They will work well here among the green flowers.

I'm having an easy day today, gave keys back to the owners of the gardens I have been watering. Stopped for a natter and a coffee at one of them. Replied to a couple of comments here, will reply to emails later. Just eaten a bowl of strawberries and vanilla yogurt, lipsmackin good. Now I'm off out for a dog walk, Lady dog will be wanting a piddle. Come back, bit of sewing, lounge in the bath later. Love Sundays. Enjoy yours.
Toodle pip.

11 comments:

  1. I do so wish I could have you as a guest in my third grade class, teaching craft and arty things.

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  2. I am liking the mixed materials you're using to create your artwork Ilona
    Arilx

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  3. That looks really good,Ilona! Inspired by you, I've made cushion covers! They are just plain ones, I haven't done any embroidery or anything on them, but they have turned out ok- thanks for the continuing inspiration!

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  4. Yes it works Ilona, you can't have too much embellishment in my view. You know what I'm like, the more beads the better. lol
    this bag is going to be a master piece, I can feel it.
    Briony
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    1. Hello Briony, It's not going to be a bag, it will be framed as a picture.

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    2. EVen better, can't wait to see the finished item.
      Briony
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  5. I am liking this a lot! Love the embellishment.

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  6. Very cute...Love the colours and your village is wonderful...very different and more peaceful than my suburban flats. I hope your Sunday was as lovely as it sounded. Have a good week.

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  7. This picture is looking good I really can't wait to see it finished. Pleeeeeaaaaaase stop teasing us lol
    Carolx

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    1. Ok, I won't show you any more until it's finished :o)

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