Makeshift Creations

I hope you all enjoyed your Easter weekend! With Spring in the air, why not bring it inside with some nature inspired art. Try these foam flowers, or use card and paper, whatever materials you have handy! . . . #spring #springart #springcraft #flower #flowerart #kidsactivity #kidsart #childrensactivity #childrensart #indooractivity #familyactivity #artathome #homeactivity #thingstodowithkids https://www.instagram.com/p/B-6kvwNn51p/?igshid=f159ew9l1beg

Yesterday was World Wildlife Day. Any day is a good time to celebrate our wildlife! Children could learn about endangered species or conservation. Encourage them to use the animals they learned about to make masks, models, drawings or paintings! . . . #worldwildlifeday #wildlife #animals #animalart #animalcraft #animalactivity #kidsart #childrensart #kidsactivity #artathome #primaryart #teacharttokids https://www.instagram.com/p/B9TxhyiHQIB/?igshid=k1bbfb5gv7rv

How has your week been? What's one thing you have done that you're proud of? It can be hard to think we've done something worthwhile, sometimes you have to give yourself a break! This week, I've been getting marketing advice and making little changes to my social media pages. I've finished a sewing project and I've not let my day job get me down when it's been stressful! Just being kind to yourself can be a win 😊 Enjoy your weekend folks! https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H6gSLnRA1/?igshid=f8mprlwtoq30

I managed to snap a few photos during the very busy Printmaking Playground at @leicesterprintworkshop on Saturday, part of @thesparkarts festival. It was a lot of fun with some brilliant creations, there are some very talented young printmakers out there! . . . #Leicester #artinleicester #printmaking #kidsart #childrensart #artactivity #printmakingforkids #youngartists #youngprinters https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wBFKznbaJ/?igshid=19y15fty9t61h

Art can be a form of bravery. It can build your confidence and self esteem. Art might make you dare to take risks and try new things. If your child is feeling worried, art can help express those feelings or just be an escape from them. In honour of this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek why not #FindYourBrave and have a go at a new art activity? https://www.instagram.com/p/B8O1UwbnCua/?igshid=mclm9s70vjmn

I have been very kindly gifted a bunch of vintage embroidery transfers! There are some really beautiful and interesting patterns in here. I can't wait to try some out and hope they give me some inspiration for my own designs! Now what to embroider them on to? . . . #vintagepattern #vintageembroidery #vintagesewing #flowers #leaves #classicembroidery #classicsewing #handmade #handembroidery #handsewing #maker #crafter https://www.instagram.com/p/B753OLGHM_Y/?igshid=iha053xrbbre

I told you the tiny pom poms would come in handy! They've added a fuzzy pop to my fabric flowers. . . . #handmade #handsewn #pompom #flower #floral #craft #yarn #sewing #maker #crafter https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Val_IHX7e/?igshid=15eeztfxgpwha

Having a go at making fabric trays using denim and reclaimed materials. Should be handy for those little bits and bobs, I'm using mine for sewing tools! . . . #handmade #handsewn #storage #accesories #home #hobbies #decor #crafts #sewing #gingham #pattern #upcycled #recycled https://www.instagram.com/p/B5p7pTVHA3i/?igshid=1uyhw9or8vjus

Ive been busy turning my small pieces of embroidery into brooches! Loving the result, more on the way in a range of designs and will be available to buy ☺️ . . . #brooch #accessory #pin #embroidered #handsewn #handmade #jewellery #handstitched #leaf #leaves #plant #denim #reuse https://www.instagram.com/p/B3UlkLcnIP5/?igshid=125x7me4refv5

I am enjoying exploring different ways of repurposing denim from old jeans! These fabric flowers are quite a quick, easy make. They use up the smaller scraps of material and hopefully will become hair clips or other accessories! . . . #recycle #reuse #upcycle #repurpose #oldjeans #handmade #stitching #sewing #accessory #decorative #flower https://www.instagram.com/p/B2PVleqnN0p/?igshid=j8ybkabpzk61

...some more leaves on black denim this time! . . . #jeans #embroidery #sewing #handstitch #green #thread https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wbM3ehli1/?igshid=15pvnsiylly8u

Jean leaves! Exploring some ideas working with denim. . . . #embroidery #sewing #handstitch #jeans #blue #yellow #peach https://www.instagram.com/p/B1wMzY3neRB/?igshid=hcm8cvp8pgq8

I've been unpicking old denim jeans ready for embroidering and I love seeing what colours are hidden under the seams! Check out that fringe too! . . . #bluedenim #indigo #oldjeans #upcycle #recycle #reuse #fabric #material #textile #resist #dye https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oGdNGHkQ9/?igshid=17xj5p9fv0eae

This design took a bit more work, however the combination of stitches, colours and pattern make it my favourite so far! . . . #embroidery #handstitch #handsew #handmade #sewing #thread #turquoise #orange #textile #fabric #texture https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gbfOonqKf/?igshid=g2agzw92kiju

This was a nice quick design! I debated filling in the spaces with colour but I like just the simple outlines . . . #handstitch #embroidery #shape #pattern #bright #vibrant #sewing #handsewn https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Q7AHSgwox/?igshid=ziwqrvnnmmi3

Triangles! . . . #sewing #embroidery #shapes #stitch #orange #turquoise https://www.instagram.com/p/B0AyyiCAFAO/?igshid=k48okk3zu1x5