Sunday, 4 November 2018

Pretty things

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28 comments:

  1. La vie à ciel ouvert4 November 2018 at 17:07

    Very creative. Fabulous.

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  2. Terra 4 November 2018 at 17:08

    Cheerful.

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  3. Debi.4 November 2018 at 17:16

    Are you selling these on your cat stall?They would be beautiful as decorations at Christmas time!Oh,I do wish that I lived near by you so that I could buy some of your wonderful creations...I dont have enough cutlery to try this out myself!xx

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    1. Meanqueen4 November 2018 at 18:00

      Yes, they will be for sale.

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    2. Lesley Gilbert4 November 2018 at 19:25

      I often see cutlery for sale in the Charity shops, often about 10p each.

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    3. Jen5 November 2018 at 01:09

      Yes, I've seen odd pieces of cutlery in charity shops Debi, not often though, but if you ask, they may have some round the back. It doesn't have to be silver cutlery though to make flowers. You could use old CDs, silver foil mince pie dishes, cheap craft gems and those little different coloured plastic chip forks that you are given or see around. Like Ilona, just use what comes your way. Okay, maybe they won't be as fancy as real cutlery, but it will be fun and creative, and of course, pretty.

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    4. Debi5 November 2018 at 11:19

      Hi all and thank you for your replies and ideas!.Im going to ponder,see what I can find around the house...cause I know that I bought a second hand cushion cover with sequins on...in one of those fill a bag for a £1 charity shop sales,about 4 years ago....now where is it?,lol.Ive got silver mince pie dishes that Ive saved and bits n bobs in a bag of gem type things that my Grandaughters had when they were kids.This will be my next project!.Today,Im repainting my bottle flowers,that have been on my garden wall all Summer stuck on with Hard as Nails...well it aint hard in the damp Autumn air cause they have all fallen off,lol.So these are being repainted red,so that I can hang red poppies on my front garden tree this week...Much better than dusting and ironing!!xx

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  4. Unknown4 November 2018 at 17:47

    Very pretty. Love your art work and blog.

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  5. crafty cat corner4 November 2018 at 17:48

    Brilliant, so inventive. Where are they going?
    Briony
    x

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    1. Meanqueen4 November 2018 at 19:51

      I will hopefully sell them at the Christmas Fair in the Village Hall, next month.

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  6. hazel c UK 4 November 2018 at 17:58

    So pretty, they are really beautiful.

    Hazel c uk

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  7. Helle4 November 2018 at 18:18

    I am amazed what you can make out of everyday things!

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  8. Unknown4 November 2018 at 18:36

    They look really lovely

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  9. Trish in NJ4 November 2018 at 19:00

    They are beautiful. I can imagine them in the garden with the sun shining on them. You are very talented. What an excellent use for mismatched silver ware.

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  10. Amanda4 November 2018 at 19:21

    Brilliant. Sparkly, fun, cheerful; and of course recycled. Big hug. x

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  11. Lesley Gilbert4 November 2018 at 19:26

    Love your latest creations - you always have good ideas :)

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  12. Jeannieuk4 November 2018 at 19:31

    Fabulous x

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  13. liz mullett4 November 2018 at 19:42

    hi ilona mayze and heidi - very beautiful. you are very creative i like art too. dear benny hasnt been out much today as its raining he is so loveable and gentle we adore him. amy more adventurous but she doesnt like the rain either. best wishes and love liz amy and benny.xxx

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  14. Chrissie4 November 2018 at 21:46

    So inspiring, creative and beautiful, you are one clever and gifted lady!

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  15. Jan4 November 2018 at 21:53

    You are so talented! These are beautiful and should sell well for Christmas.

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  16. John J4 November 2018 at 22:47

    Wow - what LOVELY pictures!

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  17. Joyful4 November 2018 at 23:25

    Looks very good.

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  18. Jen5 November 2018 at 00:43

    Very creative and very pretty. But, don't you find that eventually the glue parts company with the smooth surfaces, especially if put outside? I used a hot glue gun to stick shells to a mirror in the bathroom, but after a while, possibly because of the steam, they came off if touched. Do you have a special glue in your gun that I'm not aware of, heavy duty or something? Any tips?

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    1. Meanqueen5 November 2018 at 08:12

      I made four of these a few months ago, they were only outside for a couple of days when the Open Gardens were on, so I can't say what would happen to them over a longer period of time. I guess most people would hang these indoors, or at least under cover, though they could try them outdoors if they wanted to.

      I noticed with the plastic flowers which have been outside for several months, that a couple of the sequins have dropped off, but that's because I didn't put enough glue on them.

      The bond seems pretty strong, I cant separate the pieces once stuck together. I got the glue sticks from Poundstretcher, about £1.20 ish for a pack of 12. The name is Dekton, quick drying and strong bonding. Ideal for metal, plastic, fabric, wood, ribbon, paper, and cardboard.

      Maybe steam is your problem, and the fact that the mirror surface goes from cold to hot depending whether you are using the bathroom or not. Are they flat shells, do you fill the inside before you stick them on, or just put the glue round the edge? I find the more glue the better they are stuck, but you don't want it to seep out around the edges.

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    2. Jen5 November 2018 at 14:17

      Thank you Ilona for your reply, we have a Poundstretcher in town so I will look when I next go in.
      The shells were all different types and shapes, but yes, I did put plenty of glue on inside and on edges. The shells were not just on the glass but also on the plastic edge. Not all of the shells came off, just mainly where the mirror was picked up.
      The glue I used came from craft and hardware sections but I don't recall which shops. I shall try your brand. Thanks Ilona.

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  19. Cate5 November 2018 at 04:18

    Well, I have a word - WOW!

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  20. Hilde in Germany5 November 2018 at 04:38

    These ornaments are so pretty and cheerful, they really brighten up a grey day.

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  21. Anonymous5 November 2018 at 10:34

    Really pretty.

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