Sunday's spotlight - Updates
Sunday, Jan 31 2010 08:00 AM
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By guest blogger PeteOver the past few weeks I have written, in this blog, about certain Lincolnshire men and the different things that they have achieved or that have happened to them.I think that one of the first I wrote about was Peter Moore. You may remember him as the Lincoln man who had been held hostage in Iraq or Iran (or both) for a number of years. Throughout his captivity a candle has
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A true friend is a rare bird
Saturday, Jan 30 2010 09:12 AM
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"Amicus veritas est rara avis" - a true friend is a rare bird.Thought I'd share a last Christmas gift that I made for a friend. Unfortunately, before I sent it to her, I forgot to photograph it - which is why I haven't shown it here before. But she kindly took some photos of it this week, so I have a record of it - and I get to put it on my blog!It's a tiny little box to hold wishes and special thoughts.
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Merry go Round - Artisans we like
Friday, Jan 29 2010 08:46 AM
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It's time for another ride on the merry-go-round! Jump on and join a group of artists/crafts-women as they link around the world and tell you a little about their lives in art and craft.This month's topic for discussion is: Introduce us to the work of some other artisans you like.The first artist I want to introduce you to is Hilary from Bunny with a toolbelt She even starts off with a great name
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Etsy Metal Clay Team donates to Haiti
Thursday, Jan 28 2010 10:19 AM
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The Etsy Metal Clay team made a charm bracelet after doing charm swap, and I listed it this week on the Hearts for Haiti Etsy store. The bracelet is a hand made silver bracelet with 25 silver, copper and bronze charms, each made by a different member of the team (if you look carefully, you'll see Quentin there!).All the money from sales goes to Doctorswithoutborders.org, to help those in Haiti.The
U.S. Citizenship!
Thursday, Jan 28 2010 09:27 AM
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Today's the day! We head down to SF shortly for our oath taking and swearing in ceremony to become US Citizens. A couple of friends will be there to cheer us on too! I hope they have stamina as it can take quite a while with up to 1400 people pledging.It's been lovely to hear people's reactions - and quite surprising too!Then one of our friends suggested we go for hot dogs afterwards....Hmmm... Do
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Master Muses
Wednesday, Jan 27 2010 09:18 AM
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Whole Lotta Whimsy have just announced their new design team for 2010 - "Master Muses" - and I'm proud to be a member of the inaugural team! Yeah!There are 10 artists on the team and we will receive regular "challenges" from Tonya, covering new materials, techniques, themes etc. Every Wednesday, a tutorial from one of the team will be featured on Tonya Davidson's blog and then further information
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Hear ye! Hear Ye!......
Tuesday, Jan 26 2010 10:30 AM
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Announcement time is approaching.....this evening...late.... (don't you love secrets and surprises?)I'll blog about it tomorrow but if you can't wait until then, be sure to check the "news" on www.tonyadavidson.com this evening and www.wholelottawhimsy.com
The other Quentin in my life - Quentin Blake
Monday, Jan 25 2010 01:17 PM
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Illustration by Quentin BlakeI've been thinking for a while now about how I wish I could draw. It would really be useful with what I do.....but I never did art at school or out of school and just don't seem to be able to do it....And the sort of drawing I want to do isn't "serious" drawing either....as you know, that isn't my style :=D...Illustration by Quentin BlakeSo I've been looking around at
Sunday's spotlight - Lincoln and Lincolnshire in the news
Sunday, Jan 24 2010 09:12 AM
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By guest blogger Pete.Lincoln and Lincolnshire men had been in the forefront of the news this week.Photo by United Nations Development ProgrammePride of place must go to Mike Thomas and the members of the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Team. Taking on the mantle of the U.K. Fire and Rescue Team Mike, as leader, and seven others from the Lincolnshire Team headed out for Haiti at short notice shortly
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Making and using stencils with metal clay
Saturday, Jan 23 2010 02:43 PM
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Yeah! I've had some time in my studio again! It's been far too long an absence....So straight back in and I've been trying out a new technique - stenciling. Basically you cut out a stencil from brass and then place it over a dried metal clay shape. You then drag very thick metal clay paste over the stencil with a palette knife. The clay goes through the holes in the stencil - and voila! A pattern
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