Stick Pin & Pin Cushion

Here's another that I made. This time it's for a swap over on PCP. I was to make two but the second didn't turn out so I decided to call it a night. TYFL

ATC Swap

It was Maggie's turn over on CnS to host the ATC swap and her theme was letters. This is what I came up with.

Beach Theme Swap.wmv

The above video shows the work created by some very talented ladies, all of whom took part in my recent swap over on LOTSB

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