If you haven't heard of my little challenge as yet, it's easy. Basically I ask everyone to give me 3 things they'd like me to craft with. This could be anything. Literally. I'll attempt to source it, or use a good alternative if I haven't got the specific ingredient. The person will be picked at random, and then they will win the finished piece (as long as they contact me with their name and address).
So, comment on this post with your challenge, and let's see what I manage to come up with.
When I do a challenge, I always re-visit an old creation of mine, today is one I made whilst I was demonstrating at ally pally, for creative expressions. I am really looking forward to being able to get out and demonstrate again. It's something I had done for such a long spell in my career, and something I was allowed to continue, initially, when I joined C&c. I really missed it when I was forced to stop - I think it's important to get out from behind the tv screen and actually do some crafting! In my opinion it helps prove to people that I'm not just saying i love everything for the tv and to get a sale, but i actually do love pretty much everything!!
Creative expressions are a great team, we always had a laugh, and they always had so many amazing products for me to play with. Who's going to be at the next ally pally? So excited.
This little bird is one of Wendi vecchi' designs - as are the stamps I've used to create the background. I used Eco paints to add colour, and then texture paste to add a little dimension. I really like this piece - and she will now join the goodies I will be giving away at the end of the crafty countdown.
Okay folks, get you comments in :)
51 comments:
loving how varied you projects are - loving all of them - missing you on TV - hope your in your new job you'll be bringing us lots of interesting things - I especially like mixed media and getting my hands painty and inky so hope to see some of that
That is one cute little bird!! I love his eye and curly lashes!
I didn't realise that I had won the challenge ! I know my name was picked out but I thought that just meant you made what I suggested!
Sorry Leonie, complete misunderstanding! Will email you ASAP .
This challenge - blackboard paint, glass and beads.
Many thanks - the days are going down fast! Xxxx
Hi Leonie
1. Matchbox
2. Metallic paints
3. Texture paste.
Good luck
Bryan
I love seeing your makes, I suggest twigs, shrink plastic and angel fibres, can't wait to see you back on the t.v. can I make a suggestion to what you do with your makes at the end of your challenge you sell them to your admirers of your work for Sands.It has affected many of us.
Hi Leonie
How about
● one used teabag, any flavour such as fruit, empty packet too
● typeface stamps (mixed?) &
● Ranger Perfect Pearls?
Enjoy the rest of today. So looking forward to hearing the nature of your new role!
1 Spritz ink
2 Cushion
3 Embroidery thread
Loving your creativity now you are free
Big hugs ❤️❤️
I am going to be as random as possible with my suggestions...lol
1. Empty tissue box
2. Acetate
3. Glitter
Would love to win one of your creations, I still have the artist trading card you put in a parcel of things I bought from you on eBay!
I'm new to your blog and think it's great, thanks.
My suggestions are coins, flowers and something gold
Hi Leonie, just love your bird's expression! Thought I'd move away from "messy" this time and suggest plastic canvas, braid of any kind and beads of any kind. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Jackie x
Hi Leonie
How about
● one used teabag, any flavour such as fruit, empty packet too
● typeface stamps (mixed?) &
● Ranger Perfect Pearls?
Enjoy the rest of today. So looking forward to hearing the nature of your new role!
Hi Leonie, I love, love, love, this Birdie, and her eyelashes are fab-u-lous !!!
I can't believe it 11 days, 'tempus fugit' and all that !!
My three things are - Vellum - Metallic paints/pens - Texture paste.
Enjoy your weekend, I love this Bird.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Lace,beads,mdf
Have fun can't wait to see you on TV again big hugs xxjo
Just love your bird.
My 3 items for your challenge,
pins, leather and hessian.
Bottle tops, rafia and glass paint.
I love the challenges - I shall 'pinch' some of the ideas when I want a quick start.
Thank you
Amanda E
Hi Leonie. I am loving your designs especially the altered art. It's amazing what a few random articles and gesso can make, I too seem to be addicted to Pebeo gilding wax and a little does go a long way.
My items for your next challenge are
A wine bottle (empty of course)
Tin foil
Alcohol inks.
Gorgeous I do love birds and this is fabulous, love the beautiful papers.
Challenge:
1. Trees
2. Metallic Inks
3. Kraft Card
Hugs
Linda xxx
Wow absolutely fabulous x
Hello Leonie,
Love today's bird. I like getting messy, so my three things are:-
Canvas
Embossing paste
alcohol inks
Maureen xx
Gorgeous bird Leonie my three things are-
Glass Jar/Bottle
Texture paste
Paint/inks
Hugs Julie xxx
So enjoying your blogs my 3 things are bubble wrap, gesso and MDF
Love the bird's eye lashes!
Black card, acetate and anything silver. Mxx
My challenge items - tumble drier sheet (used or unused); a charity or freebie card coaster; mica powder.
I think the bird is so tweet!
janetannc
Love your bird my 3 things are melt pot buttons and mount board x
Love your bird my 3 things are melt pot buttons and mount board x Sharon Edwards
Really love the cute birdie,would love eyelashes like that :0)
3things are:- paper mache figure, gilding flakes and metal charms.
Still counting the days down.
Love the sweet bird, eyelashes are to die for!!
My 3 items are:
Plaster of paris (on gauze) an empty drinks bottle(drink alcohol first!) a piece of wire.
Loved your demos with the eco paints and really miss them, loved your lickle creations. I can picture the scene if you joined Creative expressions and join in their takeover weekends on Hochanda! Jackie - Highlands x
Forgot my 3 items
Eco paints
Vaseline
Any sort of frame
Jackie - highlands x
Hi leonie, love your blog and miss you on the telly box. My challenge for you would be 1. Animal stamp 2. Gilding flakes 3. Kraft card
X Sam X
The bird is so cute Oooh what to pick Sime great ideas already So my choices are
Serif
Lace
Texture paste
Umm Penny's just dropped Have you used Serif for your Header to your blog?
Gorgeous little bird with amazing eyelashes!
For the challenge- candle(or some wax from one),wire,mica.
Hi Leonie. I've been loving your posts but this is my first comment - sorry! I'm really looking forward to finding out what your new venture will be, I hope whatever it is it means that we'll be able to see you crafting again.
My suggestions for a project are: bubblewrap, wool and glitter. Have fun, whatever you choose. Sue XXX
Hi Leoni lovely craft bird with eyelashes!!! Beautiful. Think my guess with Creative Expressions is coming true. For my challenge.
Stamp board
Wire
Angelina fibres.
Hi Leonie,
Love the little birdie and so enjoying your posts and looking forward to seeing you doing some demos. My challenge items are ribbon, texture paste and embossing powder. It's actually a great idea for people to give these challenges as it makes us think of using different things too.
Thanks for sharing,
Heather
Hello, there -I've just had your blog recommended by my husband so have been catching up! We both enjoyed watching you on That TV Channel and are really looking forward to your new venture. Well done indeed for keeping this countdown going and for sharing so much with us all. Delia x
Firstly Leonie it is not long to go is it .Whatever it is you are going to do you are going to be be just amazing . Just keep on being your daft , mad crazy lovely self .
I would love you to use a piece of metal , gilding wax and vintage music paper . The reason I have chosen the metal and gilding wax is because I would like to use it and would love some help and I love crafting with Vintage music .
Have a lovely Sunday
Sue Bowen
This is so cute, Leonie.
Anne (Northampton)
Really enjoying the blog countdown and all of the projects. It will be great to see you back on our screens - scary how quickly six months can pass!
My project suggestions are:
- scraper foil
- gilding wax
- acetate
Ruth
Hi Leonie
Happy Sunday !
Can't wait to have you back on TV but meanwhile living the blog, really like this little bird, my suggestions are:-
1. Empty can or tin
2. Felt
3. Textured paste
Good Luck x
It will be lovely to see you on TV again - have missed you.
What about using
Stencils
texture paste
glitter
Hope all is going well for you.
Sue Mac
Old music score, Jesso and glossy accents, can't wait to see you soon.
Hi Leonie, my suggestions, mask, texture paste and wood but not MDF
keep on being yourself in all creations and all ventures
Teejay x
So cute! Love the eyelashes on the bird...
Can I suggest:
Bigz die
Pages from old books/old music sheets
chalk
Love from Nessie
Hi Leonie
Can't wait to see you on air again
My challenge is:-
Empty clear plastic waterbottle
Glitter glue
Surgical gauze
Pat x
Hi Leonie
I am so excited for you continue to enjoy your crafting you are brilliant
and so talented.
My challenge is
Chipboard
Frantage goodies ie chunks of mica/flakes chunky powder etc etc
Net ribbon
Hugs Annx
Hi Leonie
I'm enjoying your countdown very much. Are you still looking for design team members? I'm very interested if you are. I challenge you to use a tin can, prom Poms and pipe cleaners
Best wishes
Lyse xxx
Great bird, my 3
1.melt Pot
2.chalk Paints
3.stencils
Loving your work Leonie, I do have a go at this altered art/mixed media, but they never look any where near your crafty creations. Hurry up and start your classes please. I saw where your friend Adam has settled! Hmmmm! I wonder?
Anyway my three things are:
Sticky backed plastic
Sea shells and ...
Macaroni.
Jenny - Peterborough
Pasta, gesso and wood/mdf/chipboard!
I love what you have created and have really enjoyed seeing your beautiful projects. Just hoping we get to see you and what you love to do more often Karen x
Love the detail on this. Creative Blessings, Tracy x
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