Acrylic florals ATCs

 Inspired by an online art class I'm taking, I painted some free and easy florals

Not content with seeing the pretty scraps discarded I tried a paper weaving technique that has been lurking in the back of my head (and at the forefront of my Pinterest board) for a little while. 

Painted scraps were combined with strips cut from a vintage book purchased from an op shop with every intention of being journal fodder. I found plant themed words to feature, and wove around them;

trees, cool grass, orchard, wisteria, rose

The result? Definitely not a technique I have mastered, but it's interesting and I'll definitely try it again.

Thanks for looking, comments always welcome

xx

First ATC trade for 2024

 

ATC 1/2024  

repurposed packaging, acrylic paint, vintage typewriter text

Arranged a 2 card blind swap with a member of Artist Trading Card Swaps FB group, and wanted to make something new.

I found some post Christmas packaging for repurposing and randomly tore the top layer of paper off the cardboard. Splattered acrylic paint (leftover on my palette), flicked some paint with an old toothbrush and performed some expert finger painting.

Once all 4 fingers and thumb on both hands were well and truly "Picasso-ed" 

I was satisfied 😜 

ATC 1/2024 has been mailed and is on its way to Florida 🇺🇸 with these two companions ⬇️ and lots of extras

Seed Packet Series - Feverfew

HD/HP watercolour, ink, seed packet

Silly Glittery Christmas

glitter shaker card with scraps, metal tag, machine stitching
 

2 card swap/3 card swap? Sharing is caring 😉

As always, thanks for looking, comments always welcome and trades invited and encouraged! xx