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Paper birds
24 December 2020
I haven't had much time this year to make anything creative for one reason or another, but I made some paper birds with my daughter for the xmas dinner table today. I originally made these a few years ago for our jewellery shop window, see here, and I had one left that I used to take a template.
They are easy and quick to make, and you can make them out of all kinds of paper and card, different sizes and species of birds, I made a seagull here too.
You will need some wire or string if hanging up, I only had this one, but it's better if you use white wire (I had some previously from a cake decorating supplier or florist might have it too) as this dark wire shows through the paper. If you are making crows then fine.
I used cartridge paper for these white ones, and I recommend using a biodegradable glitter (e.g. this one) if you want them glittery.
My daughter's one which I love!
(you can just about see my lovely snowglobe scene on the right from Buddug which I bought this xmas. It's beautiful!)
They are so easy, you don't really need any instructions! But I have been asked many times before so I made a quick template. You should be able to copy the image and then print it to what ever size you need. Mine measured 8.5cm from beak to tail, but I'm not sure how big this image is (?).
I cut about 8 pieces in one go because I'm lazy. Just fold the rectangle like a concertina, glue it to both tail sides and then glue the body part together (with the wire or string or whatever to hang it from) leaving the wings to fold down.
Happy Xmas all x
Only Through Shadows
31 July 2020
I'm so happy to finally be able to launch my new (very small i.e. just me!) jewellery company. After quite a few set backs along the way, it took a little longer than I had hoped but considering we are in lockdown, I think it's okay. It has been so good to be working at a jewellery bench again, as over the years I have been doing less and less of that which I miss. I hope you will like to see what I have been up to in the last few months (since April). I have also started a little journal on the website where I aim to updated ideas, jewellery related projects and news etc.
Btw, you may recognise my lockdown model (It had to be either me or Pehr).
RU.ST winter 2019
15 November 2019
I made these hares a few weeks ago and they finally went up in the window this week. They are made out of foam board and painted with poster paints and acrylics. I love hares, they are mad and mysterious looking creatures. We see them a lot here on the Isle of Wight, but they are quick and shy so it is always exciting to catch a glimpse of them.
I will update our website with some new items next week, but for now I will leave you with our hare necklace in solid 9ct gold, available online shortly!
two years ago...
12 February 2019
Last time I was downloading work photos from a flash card that I don't normally use, I found all these pictures of baby Leify when he was about 2 months old. I can't believe how round his face was!
His sister was besotted with him, and still is actually! He will be 3 years old next month, his sister is 6 and a half.
I was alone whilst in labour (my choice) and just had two midwives rush in when I was about to push...I remember being so shocked when he came out that he didn't have dark hair and his legs were long and skinny and didn't look anything like P...I almost handed him back saying 'um, no you gave me the wrong one', they said 'it's a boy!', and I said 'no way!!!' as if I hadn't thought it was a possibility. Strange to think I grew a male, but there you go.
These are all the crazy toys I made for them, having a party on the sofa...
I made that Lion for him when I took these photos, it has a squeaker in it which made him go nuts!
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