Sculpture Photograph Day 7 Advent Calendar
I love this wicker statue which looks great against the blue sky, todays advent calendar photograph. This wicker woman reaching up to the sky is located outside Darts Farm in Exeter, Devon. December 7th
Art and Crafts
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.
A Rainbow of Colours – Indie Friday
Today is Indie Friday, makers and artists adding colour to Black Friday with a rainbow of colours! Independent shops and artists value every sale, however small and supporting them ensures their survival, giving variety to the high street and online. You may have heard of the justacard campaign, which came about to promote small businesses. …
Upcycled Tree Decorations plus More News
I recently went to Al la Ronde National Trust property, Exmouth in Devon and they have this wonderful display of upcycled tree decorations made out of plastic bottles. Girl Guides, Brownies and Rainbows created these flowers. They look great in the sunlight and I thought a creative way of reusing plastic waste. A good craft …
Hedgehog & New Greeting Cards
I had an unexpected visitor last night! Watching wildlife is so rewarding and it’s great to see hedgehogs in our neighbourhood when I live in a town. I put out some cat food for the hedghog, which he finished and a bowl of water. Plan to leave more food this evening and hope he/she calls …
Water Cycle Poem – a preview
Today seems to be an appropriate day to share some information about my next poetry book on the water cycle. Reason being we’ve finally had rain after a long dry spell. The garden needed it and I’m pleased my water butt is full again, as I have four very thirsty tomato plants! I’ve almost finished …
New Poetry Book Project
Sometime ago I wrote some educational poetry on a science and nature theme. Ever since, apart from one blog post, the poems have sat in a drawer! I’m excited to say however that is changing, as I got the idea to illustrate them. With the help of a teacher friend they have been banded into …
Painting Workshop & Competition
Yesterday I went to an acrylic painting workshop organised by Topsham Art Group (TAG). The tutor was Greg Mason, a finalist on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. I really enjoyed it and it was interesting to see how everyone’s painting differed from the same photographic material. The photograph we were working from is …
Glass Paint Repairs – Solar Lights
Since I started glass painting I have found glass paint is great for repairs and upcycling. It is tough and of course water proof. So when my little robin garden solar light became very faded, I decided I’d try repairing him using glass paints. The solar light still worked but the sun had bleached the …
Greeting Cards Offer & Happy Valentines
I’ve now added all remaining greeting cards to my shop. To celebrate I’m giving a free card away when 3 are purchased ie. 4 for the price of 3 in February & March. This applies to any cards in my website shop, not on Zazzle but do check the top of zazzle’s page for any …
Candle Making
I’m a keen recycler and don’t like throwing things away, so I even have a collection of the remains of candles! Luckily it is quite easy to make new candles out of these. What you need for recycled candle making: A wick old candle bits heat proof container to melt the candle remains saucepan candle …