Monday, 27 January 2020

Making collage papers and Daffodils

I have been busy with my second art journal over last year and into this and will share some of my favourite pages shortly.  I was looking at collage papers with a view to buying some and suddenly had a brainwave - I could make them myself!  I have tissue paper and a myriad of suitable stamps so what was stopping me?  I had a very happy time trying my stamps and  deciding what to use... 
 ...and here are some papers ready to go.  The good thing about these is that they add pattern to a page but you can still see the background colours peeping through.  I think they will work well.
 I couldn't resist buying some daffodils on Saturday as I was wanting some brightness in the house.  They started to open on Sunday...
 Here they are later on Sunday (excuse the flash - my camera does not like low light levels at all).
Here they are today - all open and very scented.  Even if they don't last long, they have given that shot of colour I needed and are very cheering.
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12 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child27 January 2020 at 20:59

    Daffodils are sunshine on stalks aren't they? I delight in them every year.
    Looking forward to seeing what you do with your collage paper.

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    1. Ellie Foster28 January 2020 at 12:59

      Thanks, EC. They really are. So far, our winter has been mild (although I think it hasn't finished with us yet) and I noticed one daffodil in the garden in bud - much too early! I have lots of plans for my collage paper and really need to get on with some of them!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. sustainablemum27 January 2020 at 22:22

    Collage papers look interesting I have never heard of these.

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    1. Ellie Foster28 January 2020 at 13:02

      Thanks, sustainablemum. There are lots available and they are also known as 'decoupage papers'. Napkins/serviettes can also be used in a similar way. Crafters/Designers such as Jane Davenport, Tim Holtz and Dina Wakely produce them too.
      I just need to use mine!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Chrissie28 January 2020 at 08:53

    I love daffodils, cheerful and bright and scented, lovely way to add a splash of colour on a grey day xcx

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    1. Ellie Foster28 January 2020 at 13:03

      Thanks, Chrissie. I love them too and am really enjoying the colour they bring.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. kjsutcliffe29 January 2020 at 16:11

    We've filled our house with hyacinths this year. A local German supermarket must have overstocked their shelves with bulbs and have been selling them at a silly price. So we've bought a few pots, keep most of them outside in the greenhouse to keep cool and slow down and bring one pot at a time to bring them on and fill the house with their delicious scent. I shall be sad when the last one flowers. Thank you for coming over and commenting on my blog :)

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    1. Ellie Foster30 January 2020 at 09:01

      Thanks, kjsutcliffe and welcome. Bulbs which flower now are so welcome, aren't they? The daffodils are on the way out but still bringing their cheerfulness to the house.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Pat30 January 2020 at 12:53

    I live in South Wales and my camellia is in full bloom, way too early.

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    1. Ellie Foster30 January 2020 at 20:25

      Thanks, Pat and welcome. I do feel that winter has not done with us yet and will come back in February or March. Luckily, the plants are very adaptable.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Rosie2 February 2020 at 09:17

    Daffodils do fill the house with cheer don't they? I love to have them inside at this time of year when the weather is still dull and dreary:)

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    1. Ellie Foster2 February 2020 at 13:56

      Thanks, Rosie. They do indeed - and we all need that boost of colour every now and again until Spring proper.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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