Bird love

Well...... here is my take on Julie Arkell's work. I have lots and lots of cotton reels and wondered what the hell to do with them and so here is a solution. I wanted to make something that has been influenced by Julie but not a complete copy, so here we are.
I've worked on these since Friday evening, (not solidly)! These two birdies do not serve a purpose other than look pretty and I am very pleased with how they have turned out. But boy what a fiddle faddle....paper mache, fabric, wire and hot glue gun. As my daughter pointed out "Mom, the clue is in the name", boy is that glue hot!!!

In the week, I also managed to make a few needlecases, which are destined for Etsy.

Yesterday we visited Bridgnorth, Shropshire. It is such a great little town. Consisting of a low and high town.

We always head straight to The Looking Glass www.thelookingglass.co.uk An incredible mix of vintage clothes, designer hats, jewellery, gifts and designer handbags. WOW, what a shop. The owners Lizzy, Emma and Arlene are the most friendliest of girlies and always happy to help.

Beautiful vintage clothing.

I fell in love with a 1940's tweed cost and have got to have it....fatal, should not have gone in there.

If you ever need vintage fancy costume to purchase, or looking for something specific, give them a ring, they have the most incredible collection.

As I mentioned the town is high and low and is famous for it's Cliff Railway. How sweet is that carriage?

Entrance to Cliff Railway.

Bridgnorth Market.

I am always drawn to taking pictures of fruit and veg stalls. Maybe it's the colour and placement.

A good old decent Iron Monger's Shop, don't see many of those these days.

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