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Experiments in cardmaking, mixed media and all things arty

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Cloud on a stick

August 27, 2018August 20, 2018 Crafty Rat

When I did my black and gold experiment, I did a couple of quick crackle paste tests. One ended up revealing the sheep within it, but the other one was less interesting and was destined to end up in the bin. Then my other half wandered in and said it looked like a cloud and… Continue reading Cloud on a stick

Tagged crackle paste, mixed media2 Comments
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Medieval dragon sheep

August 20, 2018February 9, 2022 Crafty Rat

So I was tidying up my desk and there was this scrap of paper that I’d used to do a quick crackle paste test on a few days before and it was too interesting to just chuck in the bin. So I tore the excess paper off, glued it onto an art card and put… Continue reading Medieval dragon sheep

Tagged acrylic paint, art card, crackle paste, critter, gold, mixed media5 Comments
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Rocket monolith: the back

April 29, 2018February 9, 2022 Crafty Rat

My other half asked me to make him something with a rocket. The idea was that he would find a rocket design he liked and 3D print it and then I could paint it and create a background for it. I decided to use one of the MDF monoliths in my stash; that way he… Continue reading Rocket monolith: the back

Tagged crackle paste, gears, mixed media, monolith, wax3 Comments

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Hi, my name is Sarah and I live in London, UK with my very techy other half and our pet rats. When I’m not looking after them, my days are spent getting crafty and trying to remember to blog about it.

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