Thursday Theme: Paper, Paint, Print and Scissors

Thursday Theme: Paper, Paint, Print and Scissors

Paper:

Beautiful paper jewellery.... who would have ever thought that the paper we write, draw, paint and read could be made into stunning pieces of jewellery.

At Sara Lou’s Handmade Jewellery, upcycled paper is made into paper cut outs or origami style necklaces, earrings and even rings.... 

Pop by her Facebook page give her a like and have a fabulous time browsing through her eclectic stock.  https://www.facebook.com/SaraLouiseHandmadeJewellery

Paint:

A talent artist Michelle Campbell has been busy working on a series of art work created especially for Tour de Yorkshire 2014.

‘Michelle's inspiration reflects her childhood, daily surroundings, life & the countryside. The frequent characters & themes which she paints are predominantly inspired by colour, humour and nostalgia observed in everyday life.’

Dynamo Derek
Created for Tour de Yorkshire 2014
Materials: Bockingford CP Watercolour Paper, Dipping Pen, Faber Pens & Watercolour Paints. Original Size: 15" x 22"
www.michellecampbellart.blogspot.com
E.michellecampbellart@hotmail.co.uk

 

Everyone's a Winner
Created for Tour de Yorkshire 2014
Materials:  Bockingford CP Watercolour Paper, Dipping Pen, Faber Pens & Watercolour Paints. Original Size: 15" x 22"
www.michellecampbellart.blogspot.com
E.michellecampbellart@hotmail.co.uk

A fan of Michelle Campbell Art then you can also find her on Facebook.

Print:

Here at forage we have a love for screen printing, and using fun, quirky original images. 

You will be familiar with our collection of hand silk screen printed cushions.

Purchase here http://forage.tictail.com/products/cushions

Exciting news, we will soon be releasing new art prints.... here is a sneaky peek!

 Pop over to our Facebook page to keep up with updates.

Scissors:

Ok, technically this artist using something a lot more dangerous than a pair of scissors- but the dangers of her art pay off....

'My paper heart cut' is one of my favourite paper cutters; her style is unique, quirky and incredibly visually beautiful!

Visit her Facebbok page for further information and check out her collection https://www.facebook.com/MyPaperCutHeart?fref=ts

Paper, Paint, Print & Scissors:

 

And finally to sum up this artistic and creative Thursday Theme, is the talented Sew A Fat Hen! They offer a range of plaques, cards and specialised personal items. ‘if there is a particular shape plaque you would like made to order with a special saying or quote you can contact us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sew-a-Fat-Hen/309169592483093?ref=tn_tnmn’

Feature and more......

If you don't know already- little old me was featured in this month's 'Hebden Matter's' magazine....
If your local why not pick one up and find out a bit more about me and Forage.

More exciting news.......
I have been busy making in the dungeon- So who would like to see new products????
Well you will just need to pop down to this Saturday's 'Handmade Art Markets' at Holme St Art Centre Hebden Bridge. 10am - 4pm, Free admission :)

See you down there for an exclusive look into new prooducts!

Thursday Theme: Upcycling Day's

You all probably know by now we are big fans of Upcycling, reusing and recycling......

Thursday Theme is all about transformation of something old into something new and like all Thursday Theme Blogs I will be showing wares from small home business.

Here is a great way of recycling!

The above image is by a small business and appropriatley named Upcycle, Recycle, Make Do, Mend.

They have fabulous range of products that were once un-loved/un-used and unpractical items then reignited with a little love and care they are transformed into beautiful products worth displaying for all to see. Just check out her drift wood collection. The wood is appropriately dried, treated and waxed ready for safe use within the home.

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Amazing Recycled Jewellery by Sara Lou's handmade Jewellery.

Items can be purchased here http://www.slhjewellery.com/

FB page

Top left: Paper butterfly earrings - £6

Top right : Necklace made from old watch parts - £18

Bottom left: Necklace made from pages of magazine - £16

Bottom Right: Paper Pandora bead made from an old map - £2 

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For all you book lovers-  upcyled/re purposed books! 

Could be used as a beautiful decor piece for wedding or for a homely home.

To purchase visit DoryLindaDesigns Etsy page http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoryLindaDesigns 

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1VintageLady has created these upcycled vintage style tea cosies, made from original vintage patterns, and decorated with actual vintage costume jewellery and/or buttons. 

Made to order in any colour/s. 

Each unique as different jewellery/buttons used each time.

Cost approximately £16, depending on yarn, colour and jewellery used.

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This card is vintage inspired and created from an original wedding card circa 1950. 'Wedding cards seemed to have been much more vibrant in colour than those which are currently in vogue. Dare to be different'  Buy here

Paper and Clay Creationz FB page

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All That Jazz Mcr have transformed broken vintage china into beautiful coaster's. 

£5 plus p&p. 

And dribble bibs made from vintage and re-purposed materials. 

These bibs are a newborn size can be made to 18 months.

£5.00 Plus p&p

Visit All That Jazz Etsy store

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We here at Forage headquarters love finding scraps and making beautiful new items, for example our leather accessories are all made from scrap bits of leather.

Purchase here

Also a fan of vintage and reusing- we have now created some new wall art/hangings from vintage fabric.

Purchase here

And as most of you aware our entire River Treasure's Collection are found Victorian pottery made into unique staement piece of jewellery.

There is nothing like having something old with a story and life before we new it, transformed into something new and living again.