Ode to Autumn John Keats famously wrote about the “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” in his 1819 English classic “Ode to Autumn’ poem. It is a magical and beautiful time of year where nature celebrates the gentle decay with one last vibrant display of life with crimson reds and golds. You really feel that…
Forest Lore Suncatcher Tutorial Learn to make my earthy forest themed suncatcher. Follow the design process from the raw copper wire frame work, to the wire wrapping of the beads and the final oxidisation and polish. Ingredients: Raw soft copper wire; various gauges formed and woven. Plenty of semi precious gemstone, glass and cultured sea glass…
Meet the Artist from Moongazey Art I’m lucky to have one of her very beautiful framed hand painted moon gazing hares up in my craft studio…. I interviewed Tracey about being a fabulous British artist and would like to share with you all a look into the creative world of Moongazey Art.
Yule Arts and Crafts Shhhh, I’m jumping the gun here and sharing my decorative yule offerings. With autumn now in full swing, many are thinking ahead to the festive season. View over my creative offering for yule gifts and crafts.
Stained Glass Rain Cloud Decorations I am very excited to share with you all today, a collaboration of British artists. These stained-glass rain drop suncatchers are what happens when two creatives get together. The beautiful stained glass droplets are by Grainne at Glassworks and the copper wire work is by me, Nicola here at Earth…
Meet the Artist Friends in the Leaves Introducing the very lovely Aurore from Friends in the Leaves, an artisan toy maker and illustrator. With a starring piece in my craft studio, I am lucky to own one of her beautiful illustrations. My art print is taken from her original ‘The Badger and the Bird’ pen,…
My Love of British Birds My collection of British birds is growing all the time. I cannot help myself sketch their shapes with wire and adorn their feathers with semi-precious gemstones. From peacocks to sparrows, I love them all. Mother nature has provided us with such beautiful little fluffy characters which have been my friends…
Blue Dragonflies Collection I might be a little bit fascinated by blue dragonflies. It’s the metallic colours that draw me to them, with shimmer and shine as the dart around by the river. I love the British species ‘Beautiful Demoiselle’, the ‘Blue Damselfly’ and the ‘Azure Damselfly’. All gorgeous creatures with vibrant colourings. View my…
Meet the Artist Agni Prasada Burning Introducing the artist Stef from ‘Agni Prasada Burning’. She uses pyrography as a medium to burn images into wood. She creates bespoke and customised gifts, available globally. She uses the highest quality wood, buying directly from local wood craftsmen and importing from across Europe. Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/agniprasadaburning Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AgniPrasadaBurning…
Summer Garden Suncatchers We all love summery days with plenty of warm hazy sunshine, it’s a magical time of year when all the trees and flowers are in bloom, with the soft sounds of a gentle breeze rustling through woodland like a beautiful melody (when it’s not tipping it down!). I make a range of…
Meet Artist Justine Patemen I’ve always loved to draw but never had any confidence in what I did. All my friends always got pictures and painted items for birthdays but that was about it. Then I had breast cancer and it made me realise that life is just way too short to worry about what…
Spring Song Poem “Hark, I hear a robin calling! List, the wind is from the south! And the orchard-bloom is falling Sweet as kisses on the mouth. In the dreamy vale of beeches Fair and faint is woven mist, And the river’s orient reaches Are the palest amethyst. Every limpid brook is singing Of the…