You could be forgiven for thinking I’ve been slacking,
but this couldn’t be further from the truth! Apologies for not having checked
in with you during the last fortnight, (when I’d promised to pop in weekly –
I’m not doing very well am I?!) only it’s been all hands on deck these last
four weeks, to prepare for T’s best friend’s wedding. Rest assured I have
still been crafting – however the creations were somewhat different to the
norm!
First of all, I was asked to sculpt some dinosaur
wedding cake toppers (odd I know, but it all made sense once I’d heard the
readings during the ceremony) from fimo (coloured, oven baked clay) inspired by
the work of Jennifer Walker (hence you won’t see these for sale on my website, as I have made them as a
one-off gift only, so as not to tread on anyone’s toes) – not something I’ve
ever done before, but I was up for the challenge! However I soon regretted
showing such willing, as each one took literally hours to perfect (and perfect
they had to be, since it was me making them!!), not to mention the frustration
involved with sculpting one to look like the other (brideosaurus lost her head
at one point…). Non-the-less, I’m really pleased with the outcome, and the
bride was delighted with her ‘cake’ (I say cake, but it was actually cheese…)
toppers.
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| Photographs originally uploaded by Abby Swanwick |
My second and final creative endeavor in
aid of the wedding, was my fascinator. Just where do you buy them?! I looked
and looked, but any I found were either the wrong colour, or quite frankly
hideous. What’s more I loathe paying for any item I’m capable of making myself.
Therefore I took a cheery little trip to Hobbycraft to purchase a comb, a faux
purple rose, purple feathers and some tulle, and set to work. This project too,
took far longer than I’d expected and I was rather worried that the finished
piece was a little on the large side (as I dislike wearing hats/items on my
head as it is), but T managed to talk me into wearing it on the day-and what’s
more I received many compliments… so it was well worth it.
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| Photographs originally uploaded by Abby Swanwick |
If you
follow me on Facebook or Twitter, (bear with me, I’m still learning-advice
welcomed) or you’ve visited my website lately, then you may have seen that one
day, during the bad weather, (the first lot) T and I were snowed in; therefore
I took the opportunity to put the Christmas presents he lovingly, yet
painstakingly hand-crafted for me, to good use.
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(Incorporating not only my love of knitting, but also
my love of stars and the colour turquoise, I simply adore my new knitting
needles!)
Photographs originally uploaded by Abby Swanwick
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| Photographs courtesy of Toby Lea |
And finally to mention, I’ve received my very
first commission! I can’t tell you too much at this point in time, as I
promised my client the first peak and what’s more I don’t want to spoil the
surprise for the recipient of this gift. Therefore, watch this space…
Once again, thanks for stopping by… I’ve got lots
coming up, so be sure to check back for what I hope to be, far more regular
updates.
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