It seems that it's been grey and dull and gloomy for the whole of 2021, yes, I know we are only at Day 17, but it's a lockdown too, and I need to brighten up my life with some COLOUR!
I spent an afternoon playing with the gelli pad and some paint, making prints of leaves that I gathered last fall. Some of them can be made into cards.... others might end up in a scrapbook. Lots more leaves left so I'll be making more prints/
And when cleaning out one of the basement closets, I unearthed this tapestry work that I started at least 17 or 18 years ago. All the tapestry yarns were purchased in a huge bag from the local Thrift Shop for around $8, someone's unfinished project. I had done just two of the flowers before I ran out of ambition.... so I thought lockdown was the perfect time to continue. Looking pretty good so far, although not quite sure what it's final use will be.
I need colour - and fortunately it is always here.
ReplyDeleteLoving your resurrected tapestry.
A cover for a journal? A cushion?
It might end up in a frame on the wall.....
DeleteThe tapestry will give you some colour, I like it. I like those leave prints too, good luck with your colour projects. Have a nice new week.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Have to find colour indoors, only grey brown and white outside in January.
DeleteYou do indeed. The tapestry is a great project for lockdown.
ReplyDeleteI recently found a half completed cross stitch but I can’t see well enough to finish it now. Such a shame. It’s huge!
Cross stitch is really intensive, I've never tried it. Good luck, it would be good to have a go at it.
DeleteGreat idea to plunge into color in a black and white January world. Is that needlepoint? It looks like fun to stitch.
ReplyDeleteYes, needlepoint, I called it tapestry.... same thing almost!
DeleteYou can’t get bored with artistic activities. I love the prints of the leaves. Cross stitching was one of my favorite pastime long ago, not large ones like a tapestry but smaller sized to frame and hang on wall. Take care and keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteYoko
I have to keep busy, nowhere to go right now!
DeleteThey both look like good projects to keep you busy. The leaf patterns would definitely make attractive cards.
ReplyDeleteAs I commented to Yoko, keeping busy is really important, or I might lose my mind!
DeleteThank heavens for artistic endeavours Shammi, they can be lifesavers at times. Looking forward to seeing many of your artworks during this period 💛
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit lacking in motivation right now, as I'm unable to meet up with any of my art groups. But carry on regardless.....
DeleteWhatever it takes. With the weather getting a bit colder, we may at least have more light. we did have some sunshine yesterday.
ReplyDeleteVery dull and grey here.
DeleteSimply beautiful...and the perfect "Time Waster".
ReplyDeleteColor always seems to brighten the gloom.
You are so artistic I love seeing your creations.
Sue
Oh thanks, I'm glad I found this unfinished project and finally have some time to do it.
DeleteGlad you are finding things to do in lockdown. I've been busy with jigsaws and diamond drill paintings. I like both your projects!
ReplyDeleteLockdown seems to be never ending.... aaaarrggh!
DeleteBeautiful! Sun is shining today!
ReplyDeleteIt was shining on and off here too, but a cold wind!
DeleteI do like these.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It keeps me sane.
ReplyDeleteSão Sebastião, livrai_me desta peste que se abateu sobre a humanidade. Livrai_me e livrai minha filha, minha famÃlia e toda a terra. Amém!
ReplyDeleteI would imagine that many people are finding old, unfinished projects to work on anew during COVID. Maybe there is a bit of a good side to enforced confinement after all!
ReplyDeleteI like the different leaf prints.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Shammie!
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and yours. I can't believe that Callum is about to become a teenager! Yikes!
Hilary! Woohoo so good to see you! I hope you're surviving this lockdown and staying both sane and healthy. We definitely need to meet again when the weather improves and the rules allow. Darned Covid!
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