Doodles

Just some drawings I've been working on from images in my mind. Pencil sketches --> pen drawings --> a touch of Photoshop. A little bit of fun :)

Tried and Tested Tip Number 31 [Origami Dress]

When I first saw this origami dress over at Forty Weeks and Then Some I knew I had to give it a try, and I thought it would be perfect for a friend's birthday card! The tutorial is over at Inklings and Yarns, and whilst there are lots of steps it was pretty easy to follow and I love the result!

I embellished the dress with a floral sequin and some good ol' glitter glue, and attached it to my card background - I used different types of paper in complementary colours and patterns to reflect the angular qualities of the dress. I love how the dress is "poofy" - it's so full of character!

So yes, I really recommend Inklings and Yarns tutorial for this dress, it came out perfect on my first attempt, and I can see it on many more cards in the future!

A Beautiful Glow

I looked out the window the other evening to see this...

So I simply had to go and investigate further!! This view greeted me when I made it out...

I love the colourful glow of the setting sun, and I love the structures left behind from the early spring flowers...

I have to admit to loving a little lens flare, even if most people aren't so keen!

The light quality was simply amazing.

And a ship sailed along the horizon as the sun disappeared for the day...

Sunsets

Whilst the weather has not been amazing here this week, the sunsets have been glorious. These were taken on three different days!