Mid December 2018, my hubby got transferred from South Africa to Berlin, starting 1 April! It's amazing how fast things can be done and how quickly time goes, because today I am writing this in Berlin as my hubby sets off for his first day of work and I take on the new role of home maker and home hunter! We have temporary accommodation for 2 months while we search for our own place.
I have brought a small collection of craft stuff with me in my hand luggage as the rest of my crafty stash sails its way over in a container!
I knew I would need some sanity in this new city.
On Friday last week I went on a mission and found an art/craft shop and a pukka gem of a craft shop..
At the first shop Edelhoff... I was very well behaved and only purchased one stencil...
It had the most incredible selection of stuff... everything from wool to craft to art equipment.
I was very happy to see the Ranger sign! Apparently the notice above it says "Your husband called and you can spend endlessly" Wouldn't that be wonderful! For good measure... I took mine with!
I think I am going to be very happy here!
Although the things I purchased at this store will have to wait till I can use them as my Vagabond is on its way in the container!
Inspired by being in such awesome creative shops, I set about playing on a tag. Amazing how much stuff one can fit in the little bag!
I started with distress paint through my new stencil in Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry and Peacock Feathers.
When this was dry I inked over the top in the same colours of distress ink.
I found my Letter it set of stamps by Ranger and added some wording. Then I chose some pre die cut things from my stash which I had brought with me to cut up and add to my tag and filled in with a few stamped images and dot fade stencil work.
The black edges did not show up on the black table background... amazing how different the same tag looks on a different colour!
Last night I set about creating some tags to while away some time... This time I played with my new gradient stencils in circle, square and hexagon.... using the same distress ink colours again: Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry and Peacock Feathers.
Here they are:
I have brought a small collection of craft stuff with me in my hand luggage as the rest of my crafty stash sails its way over in a container!
On Friday last week I went on a mission and found an art/craft shop and a pukka gem of a craft shop..
It had the most incredible selection of stuff... everything from wool to craft to art equipment.
It is massive!
Below I am outside the Stempel Bar ... My new heaven on earth!
I think I am going to be very happy here!
Although the things I purchased at this store will have to wait till I can use them as my Vagabond is on its way in the container!
Inspired by being in such awesome creative shops, I set about playing on a tag. Amazing how much stuff one can fit in the little bag!
working on the dining room table...
Last night I set about creating some tags to while away some time... This time I played with my new gradient stencils in circle, square and hexagon.... using the same distress ink colours again: Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry and Peacock Feathers.
Here they are:
What a big move for you and your husband! Your tags are beautiful. It was great to see the email for your blog as I haven't visited for a while. Looking forward to following your crafty adventures in a new land! :-)
ReplyDeleteWow- exciting! I'm looking forward to hearing all about Berlin and seeing what you create.
ReplyDeleteWow you didn't just move across town you moved to another country. :) Love the tags and that store is huge!!!!
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