Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Grow with Love



Week 2 of the 'On the Farm' challenges over at Gingersnap Creations and this time we were asked to use some  'Raffia,' Supply Challenge  GC 126
I knew I had some somewhere,  isn't it amazing what we crafters have,  or save, sure in the thought that one day it might  be useful.
I started  off by plaiting the raffia to make a frame.
 Then came the idea of a corn dolly. [ no corn, but still some raffia to use up]. Now I have never made one before and have no idea what they should look like,  so its all experiment.   I hope that if you make these items, you will forgive my very  basic efforts.
The stamps used are from the Artistic Outpost , the farm boy I shaded  with watercolours, I think  he looks a real happy young lad.

Thankyou for stopping by to take a look, I realy appreciate your comments.
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17 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael9 November 2011 at 10:37

    This is great, love the plaited frame and corn dolly. It looks right to me! Valerie

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  2. Zoechaos9 November 2011 at 10:44

    Fantastic, that raffia frame is stunning XOXO Zoe

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  3. Inkypinkycraft9 November 2011 at 10:55

    Great, wow what Coll work with the raffia, I think It is one thing I don't have, oh well have to buy some...not sure I will come up with such an amazing piece as yours trace x

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  4. Pam9 November 2011 at 11:24

    The braided raffia frame is fantastic! Even the little doll too! A perfect piece for the challenge.
    Pam

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  5. Canonbury creations9 November 2011 at 11:50

    What a clever idea Yvonne and so beautifully crafted, love it!
    Val x

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  6. Anonymous9 November 2011 at 12:12

    What a great idea - I love the raffia frame. Your whole piece is very cool!

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  7. Suze Bain9 November 2011 at 14:11

    Fabulous use of raffia Yvonne and I love the little corn dolly! xx

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  8. Sherry9 November 2011 at 15:06

    It's great Yvonne and yes, it looks like a corn dolly to me! I love raffia and the way you've used it is just fab x

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  9. Joan9 November 2011 at 18:09

    So clever Yvonne, love the frame, the corn dolly and the farm boy.Great piece.

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  10. Daniele9 November 2011 at 19:07

    what a fab frame ......inspirational
    hugs

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  11. Netty9 November 2011 at 19:21

    Fabulous use of the raffia Yvonne, you are such a clever lady, x

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  12. Silvia(Barnie)9 November 2011 at 20:04

    How cool, fantastic use of the raffia, Yvonne.

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  13. Anonymous9 November 2011 at 22:12

    Wow thats so unique and clever Yvonne, a superb creation my friend
    hugs June x

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  14. Terry10 November 2011 at 00:13

    Oh this is just brilliant! The stamped images are colored so perfectly for the Farm Fresh challenge! Love the rope feel! Have a great evening!

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  15. Anonymous10 November 2011 at 07:07

    Hi Yvonne. What a clever idea. Fabulous project.
    Regards Florence x

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  16. Anonymous10 November 2011 at 07:08

    Hi Yvonne. What a clever idea. Fabulous projects.
    Regards Florence x

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  17. Anonymous14 November 2011 at 14:32

    What a unique frame you created for your art.
    Brimming with rustic charm.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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