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Space​: 1999

September 3, 2018August 31, 2018 Crafty Rat

I coloured the three astronauts as part of the last Daily Marker colouring challenge. This was another of those sets that I'd picked up because it was really cute (and sci-fi-themed stamps are always good to have to hand), but I hadn't got around to actually using it. Time for it to move from the… Continue reading Space​: 1999

Tagged colouring, Copic, Distress, framed art, My Favorite Things1 Comment
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Encaustic landscape

July 19, 2018July 30, 2018 Crafty Rat

And now for something completely different. This is something I have been fascinated by since the first time I came across it. I really don't have room for a full encaustic hotplate — and it would be quite an investment on a whim — so I settled for getting a starter kit with an iron… Continue reading Encaustic landscape

Tagged encaustic, framed art, landscape7 Comments
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Flowers from ink

July 16, 2018July 30, 2018 Crafty Rat

I was sorting through my box of backgrounds — more to remind myself what I had than to get rid of anything — and I came across this A6 piece of watercolour paper covered in smooshed ink and, unfortunately, some failed stamping. I put it to one side, thinking that it would probably end up… Continue reading Flowers from ink

Tagged Copic, Distress, flower, framed art, mixed media2 Comments
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Rainbow fish

June 25, 2018July 30, 2018 Crafty Rat

I've been thinking about alternative uses for my colouring – I enjoy making cards but I do have rather a large stash and if I'm not careful it will spill over into a second box. So I've been thinking about making things to be framed instead. My main concern with doing this is that Copic… Continue reading Rainbow fish

Tagged Avery Elle, colouring, Copic, fish, framed art, mixed media1 Comment

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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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