Wednesday 16 March 2011

THE LAST WOYWW BEFORE SPRING

At long last spring is in the air and next Wednesday we will be a couple of days into it. This winter seems to have been soooo long, poor Scotland and Northern Ireland will agree with that considering they have snow just now. I, for one, will be extremely happy to see the end of winter as I have never been so cold for so long in ages and ages. According to some, the earth has moved off it's axis by about 2degrees giving rise to this dreadful weather and other 'out of the ordinary' happenings. Whatever the reason, I just want the sun back.
Anyway, back to today. I took a photo of my little workspace last night as I don't expect it to change much today - other things planned.
The acrylic stamps were a freebie from Inspirations last week when I bought some paint dabbers. Nothing else happening. However, I have made progress on the wall hanging I gave a little peek of last week.



The words probably give it away.










I made all the pins and the leaves have been die cut from Tim's packaging of various items, using the tattered florals die and then coloured with alcohol inks.
I also heated them slightly to make them bend.









Ok, so I'm well ahead of myself and have made my piece for Julia's 2nd anniversary of this wonderful Wednesday phenomenon. But, you all know that 'peg leg' is awaiting a hospital date for his hernia operation, and I just wanted to be prepared incase it becomes a full op rather than keyhole so I can look after him.
Not sure yet whether to leave it alone or add a bit more. Plenty of time to ponder.
See you next week. xx

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks done to me! Very pretty! Happy WOYWW #19

jude said...

Joanne it is absolutely stunning love it .Im so pleased someone else keeps all Tims packaging and recycles thought it was just me..lol
The flowers and pins are fab detail just love the colour combo youve created.Happy wedensday fingers crossed it's just keyhole surgery for the man himself.Finished my woyww creation but gonna keep until the 100!
Happy wednesday
hugs judex9

Glenda said...

Love this! Well done!

okienurse said...

Very Nice! Looks like it is pretty much done to me. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #52

Minxy said...

The hanging looks fab, love the idea of inking the diecut plastic, might have to try that, any excuse to play with my vagabond lol
Happy Wednesday
StAy InKy
hugs Minxy #28

pearshapedcrafting said...

Oh Joanne! this is simply stunning, such lovely details - I don't think I would have the patience or talent to make such a beautiful piece. Love it!!
Hugs and kisses, Chrisx

Berry said...

Wow this is fantstic just love all the elements! hugs Rebekah 75 xx

SDCrafts said...

You are so wise to prepare for the bigger op in your mind and heart - that is what happened to my hubby. The complications were huge - you may work that one out!

The piece looks gorgeous! Must put on my thinking cap - have one idea...so far.

Sarah said...

wishing you all well with the op... and loving the hanging for WOYWW - just gorgeous colours...
Wishing you lots of creative fun...
Thanks for sharing today,

Sasa (sarah at 3)

Unknown said...

Wonderful work, lovely door hanger, beautiful elements! Jo (53)xxx

Tertia said...

Love that hanger you made for Julia! Looks like you had a lot of fun. I wish warmer weather for you, but that means winter for us, so I hope it doesn't get too cold here too soon.
Happy WOYWW

Artyjen said...

Wow! Be prepared....must get started on mine I think ;)
Love those leaves and the little butterfly too...I find beading very fiddly!!! But yours was worth the effort
xoxo Sioux

Julia Dunnit said...

OOh you and Doone are way ahead of the rest of us!! LOVE your Pif piece - how lucky for someone! Can't agree with you more about the weather, really really looking forward to some sunny spring time!

shazsilverwolf said...

Lovely piece, and hug your cat(s) for me please? Shaz #148

The Crafty Elf said...

It's lovely just the way it is but it's up to you.

Twiglet said...

A beautiful little project. I need to get thinking!!

Hettie said...

Love your hanging. Good use of the packaging. Maybe I will "borrow" your idea. Lord knows I have enough of it! LOL!!
Hettie # 155

Marjo said...

Awesome, gotta get my rear in gear, don't have a clue what to make yet...yikes!

Thanks for the the view and sharing, hugs Marjo#10

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

Yikes alright!! eeekk! I have not even given it the remotest thought now better go back and put the date in my diary as that would be a very good start I do so love your contribution and this is going to be fun.. once I know what I am going to do do!!thanks for REMINDING us (me) and sharing and Happy WOYWW!
love Shaz in oz.x

MvM-design said...

yesss I see wendy stamps!!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a nice day ;-)

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Love that hanger. Whoever gets it will be delighted. I cannot agree more about the weather. Every time the sun peeps through, I hope it is the start of Spring proper. We usually go away in the caravan at Easter, but the last two years have been washed out and cancelled. I am just hoping that Easter being later this year may change the pattern.

lisa said...

This is just gorgeous. It certainly looks finished to me. Well done on being so organised. I need to get my skates on.
Thanks for sharing.
Hugs Lisa #126