Today I am, again, joining in WOYWW over at The Stamping Ground. If you want to know more, do pop on over for a look see.
This is the state of my desk currently! Covered in chipboard elements for a layout I have rattling around in my head in readiness for a challenge over on UKScrappers. The task is to create a layout using chipboard.. so I've started with painting a lot of pieces with acrylic paint and gesso. In time I will add more coloured paint and ink to transform them further. I hope I will be able to share the LO with you next week.
There is a distinct lack of finished items to share with you this week because my attention was diverted over the weekend to a different craft.. this time willow weaving.
On Saturday I went on a course to make something from willow..and I came home with a 7' tall stag!!! (As you do!)
Here he is.. I've called him Dave the Deer and he is now settling in nicely in my garden. I made him in a craft barn and these are the photos of the workshop and him inside. He sits just over 6' now he's been 'planted' and he's a cute addition to my garden.
So that's it for now.. do let me know you've visited..and what you think of Dave! Lol
By for now.. have a great week everyone,
Elaine
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UPDATE: By request.. here is Dave in my new flower border we've just planted
That deer is awesome, could you show us a picture of him in your garden? happy WOYWW from Vicky #10
ReplyDeleteYour wish is my command! Lol. We've only just moved into our home so it is a new border but we're getting there..slowly!
DeleteWow! He is fab, I love him, well done on learning a new craft too x
ReplyDeleteYour deer is amazing. Happy WOYWW BJ#17
ReplyDeleteOMG, that deer is amazing!! How clever of you to make that on a course. I love willow weaving and really should try to go on a course myself...where did you go? (If you don't mind me asking!). You really have an eye for it and should do a lot more!
ReplyDeleteHugs, LLJ 14 xxx
Its called the Cowshed Workshop.. it's near Tenterden
DeleteHe is the most handsome stag.... I imagine he is quite majestic in your garden.
ReplyDeletesandra de @11
Thanks.. there is now a picture of him in his new home
DeleteWow love the deer. How fab to have made him. Take care Zo xx 35
ReplyDeleteWow I love the stag you made Elaine. Well done you he fab. Happy woyww Jill #6
ReplyDeleteYou made me chuckle - I don't think my ATG has moved for months (not feeding through properly).
ReplyDeleteLove "Dave" and he looks so at home in the garden - clever you.
Toni xx
Hi There, Dave is awesome! Lolled at you coming home with a 7' deer! Thats funny. Looks great in the garden, you could always plant some sweet peas around him for a splash of colour, that wouldn't overwhelm him. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #8 xxx
ReplyDeleteWow Dave the deer is fantastic. He looks wonderful planted in your garden. I can see you'll be taking orders soon when the neighbours see him. Barbxx #26
ReplyDeleteI love Dave! Helen #1
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine, WOW! I adore Dave.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog.
Happy WOYWW
Sue #21
Deer is great! We are lucky enough to have real ones visit once in a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the ATG. I recently purchased one and had to have hubby load it for me. I just looked at instructions and blanked out. I am so much better at visuals. I knew I kept hubby around for some reason.
Sharon K #49
The deer looks like hard work. He really looks at home in your garden!
ReplyDeleteBernice #23
I'm impressed with Dave. Clever you. And he looks very nice in the garden.I'm sure he will feel very much at home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting earlier,
Have a good week,
Lisca
That stag is absolutely amazing
ReplyDeleteBridget #2
Elaine, that deer is awesome, was that the first time you have made anything from willow? It is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by my desk and you very complimentary remarks.
Chris #22
Yep..one and only thing I've ever made in willow! I keep spotting him in the garden and thinking 'what's that' and then I realise it's just Dave! Lol
DeleteThanks for your visit earlier, the collection is looking a bit smarter now!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb workshop to attend, I love 'Dave' and he is just perfect in your garden.
Take care and have a good week
Christine
Bishopsmate #30
Thanks for your visit earlier, the collection is looking a bit smarter now!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb workshop to attend, I love 'Dave' and he is just perfect in your garden.
Take care and have a good week
Christine
Bishopsmate #30
Wow "Dave" is stunning and looks like it was fully fun to make. My husband aunt makes a ton of willow items and I am always in such wonder of it all. Super job you did on it looks so beautiful in the garden to. Thanks for visiting my blog and I am still organizing. Have a great week. Hugs~Anne L #12
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