Sunday, 27 July 2008
Brooches are back!
All the brooches are now back and listed on Dawanda. Coming next are the magnets.........
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
The Indiego: Spotlight
I am this weeks spotlight feature on Indiego.com!!
The link is one that will change each time there's a new spotlight so here are the questions and my answers again:
Write us a bit about your shop and creations
I create Magnets, keyrings, brooches, buttons and mirrors using recycled bottlecaps (1" Diameter) in a variety of styles using various different and mainly recycled materials. All items are made in a smoke free and pet free environment, in the south east of England. Most are unique and a one off designs because of the materials used. For example the images use sometimes comes from recycled junk mail, magazines or greetings cards and i therefore only have one of those images. I also like to create something different each time as that way you know that your magnet is individual and unique and you will not find another one like it anywhere in the world. And to make it better you'll be helping the environment too as i have rescued these bottlecaps from simply being thrown away.
Where do you get inspiration from?
The materials i have around me. I put together colours and images that i think will go together right down to the coolour of the bottle cap!
What is your favourite creation and the one you are the most proud of? My Favourite Brooch is one that i decided to keep for myself in the end. I painted the bottlecap metalic purple with nail varnish and had an image of the recycling symbol in purple. Once dry it was filled with clear acrylic gloss. It just says everything about me - i love the colour purple and i love recycling (and upcycling and reusing)!
What makes your items special?
The are almost all unique. For many of them i only have one of the image so multiples are not possible. Plus they are handmade and any item that is handmade is special because of the effort that has been put into them.
Do you have any other artistic talents?
I also enjoy making my own greetings cards using my own photography, i am currently working on a large cross stitch for my step dad's birthday and am trying to make my first bag from recycled juice pouches for my nan's birthday. I have tried crochet (creating a couple of ponchos) glass painting, acrylic abstract paintings on canvas (most of which now hang on my bedroom wall with some of my finished cross stitch). I also need to get the sewing machine out soon to put together a cushion and a couple of tote bags out of curtain off cuts. Other crafts i've tried include silk painting, ATCs, long stitch, fimo (coloured clay similar to sculpey) and probably others i can't think of right now. The one thing i can't do and thats knit - now matter how many times i try!
What do you love about being an artist?
Its a wonderful way to express yourself, help the environment and create wonderful things for other people in the process.
Here you get the chance to help promote other artists. Tell us some of your favorites.
Sara's Textures Crafts - she's been a great help and has given me great tips and encouragement too.
Where do you sell your items?
My items are all availabe at Dawanda.com, the lesser known, but just as wonderful Etsy European equivalent.
Any words of wisdom you would like to share?
If you are happy in your craft stick with it. anything that causes enjoyment in life is worth pursuing. and check out Dawanda.com!! So little is know about it by the crafting world and it's full of wonderful designers, crafters and artists!
The link is one that will change each time there's a new spotlight so here are the questions and my answers again:
Write us a bit about your shop and creations
I create Magnets, keyrings, brooches, buttons and mirrors using recycled bottlecaps (1" Diameter) in a variety of styles using various different and mainly recycled materials. All items are made in a smoke free and pet free environment, in the south east of England. Most are unique and a one off designs because of the materials used. For example the images use sometimes comes from recycled junk mail, magazines or greetings cards and i therefore only have one of those images. I also like to create something different each time as that way you know that your magnet is individual and unique and you will not find another one like it anywhere in the world. And to make it better you'll be helping the environment too as i have rescued these bottlecaps from simply being thrown away.
Where do you get inspiration from?
The materials i have around me. I put together colours and images that i think will go together right down to the coolour of the bottle cap!
What is your favourite creation and the one you are the most proud of? My Favourite Brooch is one that i decided to keep for myself in the end. I painted the bottlecap metalic purple with nail varnish and had an image of the recycling symbol in purple. Once dry it was filled with clear acrylic gloss. It just says everything about me - i love the colour purple and i love recycling (and upcycling and reusing)!
What makes your items special?
The are almost all unique. For many of them i only have one of the image so multiples are not possible. Plus they are handmade and any item that is handmade is special because of the effort that has been put into them.
Do you have any other artistic talents?
I also enjoy making my own greetings cards using my own photography, i am currently working on a large cross stitch for my step dad's birthday and am trying to make my first bag from recycled juice pouches for my nan's birthday. I have tried crochet (creating a couple of ponchos) glass painting, acrylic abstract paintings on canvas (most of which now hang on my bedroom wall with some of my finished cross stitch). I also need to get the sewing machine out soon to put together a cushion and a couple of tote bags out of curtain off cuts. Other crafts i've tried include silk painting, ATCs, long stitch, fimo (coloured clay similar to sculpey) and probably others i can't think of right now. The one thing i can't do and thats knit - now matter how many times i try!
What do you love about being an artist?
Its a wonderful way to express yourself, help the environment and create wonderful things for other people in the process.
Here you get the chance to help promote other artists. Tell us some of your favorites.
Sara's Textures Crafts - she's been a great help and has given me great tips and encouragement too.
Where do you sell your items?
My items are all availabe at Dawanda.com, the lesser known, but just as wonderful Etsy European equivalent.
Any words of wisdom you would like to share?
If you are happy in your craft stick with it. anything that causes enjoyment in life is worth pursuing. and check out Dawanda.com!! So little is know about it by the crafting world and it's full of wonderful designers, crafters and artists!
Sunday, 6 July 2008
A Break from Dawanda
I will be taking a break from Dawanda over the next couple of months, so the shop will be empty soon. However i will be back with new and improved photographs of each item and many new designs too. So watch this space or my facebook page for more details!
Friday, 4 July 2008
Featured by Blogasaurus » Happy 4th of July!
Glamasaurus, from Dawanda featured my American Flag brooch in her 4th July handmade picks today!
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