Stick-Pin Pin Cushion

Here is part of my mum's birthday gift. It was my first every pin cushion and I've only ever made stick pins once way before xmas, so felt like I was making them for the first time again. Love creating this and see myself making more.

Captured Fairy In A Jar

I've seen these gorgeous crafts over on YT and have decided to host such a swap over on The Beach. If you are interested in taking part please visit my swap, read the rules and sign up.

http://thescrapbeach.ning.com/forum/topics/captured-fairy-in-a-jar

These are images that I took straight from Google. They are not my images.

Hope to see you there!!

Acrylics & Canvas

I used to paint before I got into paper crafts and beading, then forgot all about it. Today I've spent the last two hours painting, using my acrylics on canvas something I've not done for a few years. Wow I've completely forgotten how therapeutic this can be and have seriously enjoyed myself too. It will be a few days before the painting is completed but I'm loving it so much already. The canvas as it stands is washed with blues and pinky/purple and looking at it I feel invigorated. Need to let this wash dry before I can do any more, which will hopefully be this evening.

When I attended art classes I had to follow the tutor's instruction and found myself painting landscapes which she expected, copying the work of others. There's nothing wrong with landscapes, I quite enjoy standing in front of them in a gallery or exhibition but it's more fulfilling to be able to express oneself more openly and go with what comes through the brush in a natural rhythm. I'm curious how this painting will turn out, so watch this space and soon their will be an original piece by Niamh....

More Beaded Crafts

Angel Wing Phone Charm

"Success, Money, Happiness" Phone Charms

Amethyst Angel Wing Earrings

Blue & Silver With Swarvoski Crystal Earrings

"He's My Buddha" Phone Charms

Angel Crafts

I love Angels and everything about them. I've not made any Angel crafts for a while now and so decided to sit myself down and get crafting tonight. These are what I made and I'd so much fun making them.

Blog Candy Give Away

Ok, so on my last post I mentioned how I'd put up a clicker and that when it reached a certain number I'd be giving away Blog Candy. So as you visit my blog over the next while keep an eye on the clicker and when it reaches that magic number of 30 do post and let me know. I'll then arrange to send the Candy on.

My New Clicker

Having had my blog two years now and having always been delighted to see so many people comment on my posts, I've decided to add a clicker/counter to my blog. That way I can gauge just how many visitors I get. When it gets to a certain number I might just have some blog candy up for grabs too. I just have to decide on what number!