When I closed my shop I had to take a break from crafting for a few reasons. Once I was ready to get going again I needed a deadline, and a reason to create. As a Facebook junkie I knew just where to start. With swaps!! There are a good few swaps to be found, and I was both excited and inspired to be creating something that was going to be sent to another crafter. And to tell the truth I was a little intimidated – there are some very talented people out there.
One of the swops I participate in is Aideen’s Swaps – over on Facebook. This is my most recent swop. The theme was Finnabair Inspiration. Finnabair, or Anna Dabrowska is one of the most talented and inspirational artists I have ever met. I was lucky enough to take part in one of her workshops in Dublin this year. So as you can imagine when this swap was announced I was raring to go.
I decided to go 3-D and had already fallen in love with this little owl picked up in Dealz, a great store in Galway. I had great fun adding various little touches including some book paper before using gesso and lots of little add-ons.
I was happy with the subtle colouring, but I have to admit I have another of these little owls sitting on my kitchen table. Might go black and a bit bold with the next one.
Thanks for visiting my blog, and thanks to all my fellow swappers – you give me both deadlines and inspiration.
Kerry
Kerry Buí Creates 