Art and crafts blog posts about all things art, crafts and design by Annabel Potter. Includes other artists work as well as Annabel’s and art found during her travels.
Happy to move on from 2020 I’ve a New Year sale! Why not treat yourself to some home decor with 25% off hand painted glassware. Use code newyear on any glassware purchase including vases. Valid until 6th Jan with free uk delivery too. Zazzle has up to 40% off for New Year, so a good …
Being a keen recycler and worried about the amount of single use plastic ending up in the environment, I’ve created a new recycled product. These soap dishes are made from plastic fruit/salad punnets and painted with glass paints. As I covered in a previous post going completely plastic free isn’t necessarily the best environmental solution, …
Can’t believe it’s over a month since my last post. I’m feeling like a yoyo these days, up and down, which I expect most of us are. Time still seems to rush past though and with a bout of shingles my social media engagement has been low. However last week I was more productive and …
In light of coronavirus and people having to isolate I’m creating some downloads, including a Mother’s day card. This one is to print and colour-in creating your own unique card and to help pass the time too! It is FREE to download until Sunday, so no need to go to the shops. The floral butterfly …
Exeter Cathedral had this amazing space, light and sound show, so thought I’d share some videos. It was very well organised and an immersive experience. There were lights and sound around the whole cathedral as you walked around. Here is a another video from a different part of the cathedral. SPACE is one of a …
Yay, it’s winter solstice, with the 21st December being the shortest day. This means from tomorrow onwards we’ll get more daylight. Festive lights of course do brighten up our dark evenings. I rather like this reindeer in Exeter town centre, today’s advent calendar photo. I’m extending my book giveaway to next Saturday, as I seem …
Some cute dog towel origami for the 19th December online advent calendar! Love it when people make art out of everyday things. Cruise ship staff seem to be particularly talented in this. Have you ever tried creating something with a towel?
Just one week to go now until Christmas, so here’s some robins doing a happy dance! Holly Robin Dance Ceramic Ornament by AnnabelsAbstract
It’s Sunday 15th December, a day to chill if you can! So this red lemur poster is today’s advent calendar picture. He’s available in my zazzle store ⭐️ Tomorrow I’m starting a giveaway, so do pop back so you don’t miss out! ⭐️
Today’s advent calendar picture features a snow painting. We don’t often have snow in Southern England but of course it is frequently depicted in Christmas scenes. That is down to the Victorians it seems, as they were in a mini ice age. I found this interesting article that explains more about the tradition.
