More Adventures In Silk Painting!

Remember how excited and obsessed with silk painting I was? It hasn’t gone away. The difference is now I have actual silk paints!

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I even made myself a silk painting frame!

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So annoying to use because of the size, and kind of dangerous with all of these creepy hooks that I made… but also so useful!

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But what have I been doing with it? Well first stop was I’ve been making presents for lots of people! I decided this year to give most of my friends personalised silk scarves.

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This one was for Kim who likes subtle things and simplicity.

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This one was for Vanessa who is the most colourful person I know and who loves animals.

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This one is a work in progress for Christina who was having a bad week at the time and needed something bright to cheer her up. I used salt to make really pretty patterns inside the stripes.

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This one is also a work in progress for Celina. You can’t really see the design because at this point I hadn’t washed out the gutta or done much layering. If she lets me I’ll show you the finished design!

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This is one I made for myself. When it’s unfurled the design is pretty crap but when it’s all tied up, it makes the perfect rose for one of my handbags!

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I made this one with Sharpies.

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And this last one I was a gift for my Mum.

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This was the first one I did with the actual silk paint.

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So overall, silk painting is the best thing ever and I want to do so many of them! Different sizes and designs and all kinds of things! Endless possibilities!

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I need to calm down a bit and plan out some designs… I’m just so excited about it all! I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited about a craft before, wearable art for the win!

 

Happy Billy Idol Day!

We are taking a much needed day off today to celebrate Billy Idol Day 😀 There were lots of requests from new readers for me to explain why we celebrate Billy Idol Day so I will include that in tomorrow’s vlog, it’s too hot to do anything other than lay in front of the fan today!

No matter whether you celebrate anything or not, I hope you are having an awesome day and thank you for reading this year!

Bright Summer Spots Nail Art Tutorial

Next in the series of lazy nail art is summer spots! I know it’s winter where most of you are but it’s fricking hot here so I want to enjoy the sun while we actually have it!

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All you need for this manicure is a white base and some bright colours to bring in the sun! Essie sent me their 2013 summer collection  and I thought they would be perfect for this tutorial!

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Paint a clear base coat then a white base over the top.

Next paint a line of dots, I went diagonal but you can go any direction or vary it each nail. To get even dots either use a dotting tool or use the thick end of a toothpick.

Paint another line of dots above the first in another colour.

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Continue painting lines of dots until the entire nail is full. Top coat once you’re finished and you’ve got a fun summer manicure!

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I feel like I should also do a corresponding winter version of these for you guys who aren’t having the best weather at the moment!

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