Crafty day out at Capesthorne Hall

I have been out and about on Saturday I want to a craft fair at Capesthorne Hall never been before but we loved it, they do weddings and have lots of events this bank holiday it was a Craft fair here is a photo of some of my crafty buys. Next week end they are having a Country Fair (sounds like fun!)

This is a close up of some of the great value buys I thought these were just terrific for the price I had to get them lol but you all know that feeling don't you? ;0) I am going on a steam punk/jewelry craft work shop in May and I thought these would be super (look at these watch faces two for 50p so I bought two packets of each. I have been buying lots for this week end so much coming next week and then after that? Paris so NO MORE SPENDING from me, but I have plenty to keep me very busy.

Now I asked permission to take this photo I love this guys work I have one piece already (Will show you in a min) and while there I couldn't resist I bought another, if you click and have a look you will see why I had to cave in such beautiful work. I think a treasured antique of the future!

This is the one I already had, 'Daisy Fairy'

And this is the one I bought yesterday 'Grass Fairy' the artist is Gary White I think this art is totally original (no two pieces are the same) I haven't seen any other artist working with resin in this way and hey, I love fairy's so if you buy art because you love it then your on a winner he does some wonderful dragons, knights as well as castles (this is large work and fairly expensive), just thought I would share this with you, I know so many of you also love fairy's.

This is Capesthorne Hall we went in for a look around (not allowed to take photos inside) so take my word lots of inspiration I loved this house. This weekend there was a craft fair but I think we will be going back next Saturday too as there is a country fair on. Hubby and I love to get out if I am well enough so fingers crossed we will get to enjoy this view again.

The grounds were equally as beautiful, with a huge lake and so many things to photograph but I thought you may like to share the 'Blue Bell walk' I swear I saw a fairy's wing as she scuttled off! I hope you also had a wonderful Bank holiday weekend.

Oh and one last thing to share, I found a TT but I have lost it (I do that so often) It was a little TT about how to use your sewing machine in a different way. I have an attachment to cover the teeth on my machine some have a button to lower the teeth. I also removed the foot. The kinda free sewn this stamped image, now this is the first time so isn't great but now I know how to convert my sewing machine I may try this technique again. I love to try new things and I am a bit of a technique junky lol. My problem is with my illness I forget more than I remember so frustrating but it does mean I am usually doing some thing new lol I hope you enjoyed this little peek into my BH weekend and I will be back soon with some crafting goodies to show you enjoy what's left of your week end it's gone decidedly grey here (typical BH weather in the UK) Love Dawn xx

ATC Swap!

Hi ya, it's me. Back with some more ATCs, I was asked to come and play, who am I to refuse lol It's so nice to be asked to play. So here are my ATCs for the swap over on The Artist Trading Club and there are some super works to be hold. You know I never really got ATCs before but now I have seen more and more and have made a few I SO GET IT! Any way for this swap you make five one for your self and four to swap the theme is 'Fairy Gardens' why not pop along and have a go at something new! you have until the 31st of March, or jpoin in if you make them already, let me tell you I have had so much fun finding the inner ARTIST!

 

I think this is my favourate one of them all that's why she's first lol. Any way on to the ATCs I have been using some yummy techniques, I have been using some new colours of Tim's DI and then some Clear EP  with some yummy stamps then more DI then Ironing off the EP and hey presto! beautiful may I say STUNNING backrounds for all the 5x ATCs.

 

One had to be PINK! I know how girly you all are and love pink! I do to, in the right place (my bed room is shades of pink and chiffon, why not take a quick peek I don't mind.  My Bed room Before and After I decorated in January last yr and I am very proud of it I did my very first altered project on a big big scale lol, chest of draws wardrobes all sorts I never thought to take lots of photos as I wasn't really into blogging then. Any way back to the ATCs

 

This reminded me of a secret garden waiting to be discovered, I love this, the little fairy is guiding the way to a magical haven! Do follow me and come in to fairy land. Think I will be a way with the fairys if any one else hears me lol More like a straight jacket and the men in white coats lol. Don't be telling on me will you?

 

And on to some sihouette's have you noticed the butterfly on each one? I am looking for more I wish I could make some feather ones (will have to buy one when I see some and then see if I can come up with something). If you knew me well you would be wondering why I was indeed going on about butterflys at all! Truth is I have a Phobia  of Moths and butterflys come pretty close too so not keen on the Real Life ones if they come close to me eww! At least they move better! and are colourful stop I can't talk about the things i end up thinking of the creepy moth EEEWWWW!!!!

 

Deep breath, last but by no means least, This one! Did I actually say the theme over on Artist Tradin Club  is actually 'garden fairys' I still think I have a long way to go, re ATCs but I'm feeling confident that I can improve, I hope you swapers like what I have produced. Be gentle it's my first swap ;0) Love you and all your comments. Love Dawn xx

Items Used: Clear EP. Stamps Lavinia, Anna Griffin & Rubbadubadoo. Ribbon Making Memories,Crafty Time & Stash.Gold wings, Paper Artsy. Coloured with Copics. Ranger, Stickels.  Distress Stickles & Distress Inks. Crafty Individual Miniture Photos. and lace from Orchid crafts.