Guess what I bought myself recently? Yup, a gelli printing pad. One of those flexible jelly-like squidgy oblongs that provides a really good surface from which to print. I bought a brayer too - a roller that you use to spread out the paint - and some inexpensive tubes of acrylics. I've watched two or three YouTube videos about how to spread the paint - thinly - and about how to add texture to your prints and layer on the colour and pattern. I've discovered the joys of bubble wrap! It creates a very effective pattern, almost like a honeycomb. I'm on the look-out for other things I can use to add texture - sage leaves, ferns, flower heads - even scrunched up paper or a natural sponge. Sewing is taking a back seat right now. I'm enjoying playing with my new toys too much!!!
I suggested yesterday that I'd run through how to make a fabric bird wall or window hanging (can't think of a snappier title for it than that!) so here goes. I'll start with the first decorative hanging I made. It's something you could make in any colour combination you want, and would look good hanging at a window with translucent beads that'd catch the light I used five birds for this, but you could make it longer if you prefer. (Incidentally, if you're wondering about what's hanging off the bottom on this, it's a metal Christmas decoration, shaped like a lantern. For some reason I thought it looked appropriate to leave it there, looped over the end.) WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO GATHER TOGETHER: Assorted scraps of fabric for the front of the birds - aim for a mix of colours and textures. Silk looks good, as does anything with embroidery or intricate patterns. You might aim for a hippy-ish boho look, or maybe you're more the minimal Scandi
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