Creative endeavours

I have had some time off work and have managed to complete two projects.  I have made another needlefelted sheep, based on a Lincoln Longwool sheep.  I think I have improved on the way the head attached and placed, so it is a matter of more practise.

photo from LincolnLongwools.co.uk

 Here are two real Lincoln Longwool sheep.

I used Lincoln Longwool fleece to add the curls.

 Here are my first two sheep together. The start of a little flock, I think.

 My other creative endeavour was to upcycle this card index unit.  The unit had been sitting under my table with nothing in it for a long time and I decided it would be perfect storage for Blockwallah stamps.  However, it was covered in a dull, ugly brown textured paper, some of which had come off.  So, out came the emulsion paint (the same shade I used on my paper storage unit.)

I covered one side in this lovely paper (which has glitter in it)...

 and the other in this (being very pleased with the way it complemented the paint).

 The back got a makeover too...

As did the top.

For the drawer fronts, I used the same papers as I had used for the paper storage unit.  I think it is a huge improvement and am really pleased with how it looks.  I have lined the drawers with remnants of oilcloth as the stamps have been oiled and this can mark some surfaces.  My pretty card storage index now has a new lease of life on my shelves.