A merry christmas . . .

 

A huge thank you to each and everyone

 x x x

Paper Christmas trees to make . . .

You all must know how I love re-cycling

well these sweet christmas tree decorations

are just a perfect example.

The lovely Jules shows how to make them

over on her blog   "Adventures in Thread" 

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For those of you on Facebook,  every Friday
I feature a make it  "Project for the weekend"  
on my facebook page here if you're interested.
also lots of other arty, crafty hints, tips & inspirations.
It would be lovely to see you there !

A feast of colour & pattern

This is a favourite blog I came across a while ago

 Bicocacolors,

the owner of the blog Elena Nuez has a wonderful eye

for colour, form, pattern as you will see from her photography.

Her site is filled with the beautiful images she takes

and the items she creates, which are for sale in her etsy shop here

Loch ness monster . . .

from the Fro design Company

a set of posters  . . .

mythical beasts from locations around the world.

wire sculpted hare

 

Chris Mossart

says his sculpture is

"drawing in three dimensions"

"drawing in 3-dimensions"

kelp lampshades . . .

Artist Julia Lohman based in London

 designs beautiful lampshades using seaweed ~kelp.

for more of her stunning intricate laser cut designs see here.

She is hoping that this may replace the use of leather, paper & plastic.

Autumn Moon clock . . .

"Autumn Moon Clock"

by

 "Cybermoon"

"Moonstruck" is how Alan talks about our feelings towards the moon,

I most certainly am when I gaze up at her.

This shop holds so many wonderful clock creations to choose from.

Pegasus . . .

I always loved the story of Pegasus,

this automata made in Cornwall is a beauty. 

Find a multitude of moving creations

here at New Stead Automata

Paper muchrooms to make . . .

loving this tutorial for 

making these wee mushrooms

here

owl in oils

Wonderful movement & colour

in the bird paintings of

 San Francisco based artist

Lindsey Kustuch

Beautiful bags . . .

My lass, Bristol based textile print artist

Hannah Redden

has some lovely new bags in her shop

she has made from beautiful vintage fabrics,

as well as her cushions, lavender bags etc. 

Hannahs shop can be found here.

Acorns for Autumn inspiration . . .

Beautiful Autumn inspiration.

Im loving the words on these wee wooden acorns

by Natalie

from 

Humblebea

do it yourself ~ twig ball . . .

todays project ~ a twig ball ~ . 

I can just picture a whole collection of these in the garden in different sizes!

 step by step instructions here

Sounds of the sea driftwood chimes . . .

As we walk the shorelines along balmy seas or stormy waves
 we keep a wary eye open for treasures thrown up from the deep.

I collect these offerings take them home to my studio
 "Shades of the sea " are the creations I make from my findings.
Driftwood & shell chimes with delicate coloured ribbons

As the breeze catches a chime you can hear a delicate noise
the song of the shells, bringing thoughts of the wonderful ocean to mind
and as the mobile moves, its individual pieces shift & change about,
forming mesmerising sculptural shapes.

You can find my driftwood chimes for sale here & here

 or read about my beach combing adventures, treasures found

and other seaside loveliness here

have a go . . .needle felting

fancy a go at needle felting?

the kits from 

Ansnagbreac

from Ireland

are wonderful.

see her lovley creative blog here too

basket making, step by step . . .

following on from yesterdays thoughts on baskets

If you should like to have a try

i found this wonderful link to step by step basketmaking.

here on Jon's bushcraft page.

I made a basket many moons ago & should love another try.

Just need to find suppliers now.

Jo Hogan baskets . . .

 My mind does wander so . . .

recently musing over Autumn & collecting blackberries & chestnuts

I began to think about lovely baskets to collect them in!

This bought to mind the beautifully tactile & contempary baskets

made by Jo Hogan from Loch na Fooey, Ireland

Basket maker since 1978, 

i love the way he works items into the weave

This one called "from the bog"

wild sugar mushrooms . . .

from 

andiespecialitysweets

comes pure edible loveliness

as shown above with these

edible wild sugar mushrooms!

fit for any faerie table.

Seed faces . . .

looove this idea

" Seed faces"   

from

Kelsey Pikes sustainable paper studio

made from recycled paper, each face is

 " stuffed full of organic, heirloom eatin' sprouting seeds"

re-cycling old albums . . .

I love re-cycling old items and so fell in love with this idea

A step by srep how to turn an antique photo album 

into an expanding file for letters, receipts, and other important documents.

see here

PS: Im really back this time folksies, i got waylaid getting all teary

at my newly emptied nest, after 30yrs of having children at home

its taken me by suprise!  Keeping busy seems to be a great distraction x

Art doll loveliness . . .

Love the movement in the art dolls

of

Cindee Moyer

rustic faerie lanterns . . .

wonderfully rustic

Firefly lanterns

by

Morgann Hill

paper mache sculpture . . .

sculptures by

David Farrer

he specialises in trophy heads

made from paper mache.

A dragon to ride . . .

Trottwood creations

make the most wonderful childrens rockers,

from dragons & unicorns to trains & tigers.

I do love dragons and this one is called Drakin!
 Scott & Trish Snyder the Creators tell me they are working on an adult size version.
 At the moment they are working on a Humvee rocker, part of their "Hero's Rock" progam. 
It will be a tribute rocker for the child of a fallen hero.
You can watch the progress of each of their projects on facebook page here.
 and find their website here .

Paper beads to make . . .

Do you fancy a go at making your own beads

these lovelies are made from paper.

Find out how here!

delicate textile insects . . .

with so many buzzing insects about, they bought to mind

the delicate & wonderful textile work

by

Claire Moynihan

from  Hertfordshire, Uk

back at last . . .

Hello folksies, at last, i'm back. Hoping you are all hale & hearty!

Sorry its been so very long - i feel like rip van winkle!

I share with you today an artist who's work I so admire

Andy English ~ wood engraver & illustrator.

There is something about wood cuts that i found so appealing.

Faerietale Blog is having a re-design,

please bear with me

bags to make . . .

You can choose the colur combinations

to make these lovely bags

Do it yourself kits

from

elenushka

A winner is announced . . .

The tea is made, the cakes are waiting, so do pull up a chair  
and I will reveal the winner of my give-away.

My boy kindly did the deed & picked out a name . . . .

so without more ado I am happy to announce the winner is . . .
 . . . .  Mickie Mueller!    Yay, congratulations!

Mickie is a wonderful fantasy artist who paints magical beings,
do take a look at her lovely blog "Tales from the old wooden table".

Over on my "5 precious things" blog i have complied a beautiful list of some of my most favourite words from you all, the things thst bring you "peace", do hop over to take a peep, they really do feed you heart & soul.

Also you can take a peep at my brand new blog, new links & lots more info, the reason why I have been so very absent here! I do hope you like it, let me know what you think folksies x x 

Normal service will return here very shortly  x xx

Celtic Blessing Tree give-away . . .

"Celtic Blessing Tree"

As promised a give-away  as a thank you to all my lovely followers.

I have here sat in my studio an A4 print of my newest creation

"Celtic Blessing Tree"  to give to some lovely reader.

You can read more about the give-away on my personal blog
 "5 Precious things"

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Written around the tree is the Celtic Irish blessing "Deep Peace"
 So, to enter I thought it would be lovely to hear
your thoughts on what brings you "Peace". . . .

For me is is being out in Mother nature,

walking in quiet woods, listening to the song of birds or 

standing on a sandy shore, the tang of the sea on my tongue.

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 To enter please leave your "Deep Peace" thoughts below.

Open for comments until Saturday 31st March midnight.
( a special date for me as it was the day Mr O & I 1st met).

  I do ask that you be either a follower of this blog,
my personal blog 5 Precious things or
my Ruthie Redden Artworks Facebook page to take part.

I so look forward to hearing what brings you Peace . . .

and thought it might be lovely to compile some of them

in a later post -  if you dont mind that is ;-)

x x x 

 (ps: The print is also for sale in my shop Mythweaver )