CORNISH CONTEMPORARYS ' Flotsam & Jetsum'

Scruffy green bird faux taxidermy

2018-05-25T15:32:00.000+01:00

Here's my latest make a scruffy green bird !

She is flying to a gallery in St Ives but if you'd like one I can make a similar one.

Available to order by commission in my Etsy shop

Link on the right hand column

Cornish fish brooch needle felted with shimmery threads

2018-05-03T20:37:00.000+01:00

Here are my Cornish fish brooches !
These cute little fish are deffinately a talking point, a great gift idea and perfect summer jewellery

Available in my Etsy shop

See the link button on the right of my page.

Needle felted dog brooches

2018-04-26T20:55:00.001+01:00

These cute and quirky brooches are the perfect gift !
These dogs are needle felted from a variety of wools , with a two dimensional look. Here are a few of my breeds if you'd like a particular type then please feel free to ask !

Here is a Greyhound, Dachshund and Wolfhound Lurcher

Back with renewed zest

2018-04-25T20:25:00.000+01:00

I am so sorry about the long wait for new posts,
With a house move and studio change, getting orders out on time my blog just fell by the wayside and became lost amongst lists of to do items ...

But I am back.......

Here are some of my latest horse brooches available in my Etsy shop although commissions can be undertaken from photographs.

Boho wrist cuffs

2017-07-09T15:01:00.000+01:00

I have been busy dying fabrics and vintage lace !

Making wrist cuffs with a shabby chic look, perfect for those summer festivals !

My goodness ! How time has flown !

2017-05-18T20:58:00.000+01:00

Hello to any of my followers who are still around ! I am so sorry for such a long absence I really didn't know I'd been away so long !

So yes I am still doing my artwork, I am super busy and loving what I do !

You will now see regular posts of all my latest work .
Here are a few of my vintage fungi !

Vintage style hand stitched art brooches

2015-03-22T20:02:00.002+00:00

Grab your wearable art brooch, these brooches have been made using vintage fabrics and hand dyed silks and linen, each brooch has vintage buttons.

Comes on a hand finished tag, gift wrapped !

Available in my Etsy shop on sidebar link

Hope you have had a great weekend, I have to have a major studio tidy tomorrow as have run out of space on my table !

I have got more work done on my gull, will update you when he's finished

Blue tit fiber art sculpture

2015-01-24T20:53:00.002+00:00

Back with latest work

I know I haven't been around much lately, but being really busy and having a toddler has proven to be challenging. My priority has been supplying gallery's with my work, hence the blogging has fallen on the wayside !

But now my toddler is in nursery and so I have more time for working and blogging !

So here is my latest Bird sculpture

Blue tit

Please email me to purchase or stock any of my work

Cornish Crow

2014-05-17T09:26:00.001+01:00

Here is my latest sculpture

'Cornish Crow'

she is available in my Etsy shop

She is made from re-cycled fabrics and she has wired legs which are covered in Tyvek and heat maneuvered,

She has a clay beak and toes

Have a great weekend

Blue tit soft sculpture

2014-05-12T14:43:00.001+01:00

Here is my latest soft sculpture

'The Blue Tit'

If you would like to own her please contact me

cornishcontemporary@gmail.com

Other birds can be made as commissions upon request !

Bird soft sculpture made with re-cycled silk and linen

2014-05-08T13:11:00.000+01:00

This little bird is made using re-cycled silks and linens, she also has a hand painted body, which has been hand stitched with the scraps !

Her legs are wire wrapped with silk.

She costs £48.00 inc postage

If you would like to purchase this bird contact me at:

cornishcontemporary@gmail.com

THIS ITEM HAS NOW SOLD

Soft sculpture bird as green as can be !!!!

2014-02-27T21:29:00.000+00:00

Here are my latest bird sculptures

This little bird has been hand painted and has stitched details, he also has wire wrapped legs.

This is available in mt Etsy shop

I have also made a Owl sculpture

This is also available in my Etsy shop

Textile primitive bird sculpture

2014-02-11T12:19:00.000+00:00

Where have I been you may be wondering, busy with orders is my answer, since before Christmas I have been totally rushed off my feet, ( great for my business )

I am now going to make a huge effort to keep up my Blog posts !

Here are a few new creations .......

Love mouse perfect for valentines or Mothers Day

£7.50 +pp

Tapestry Moth

£19.00 +pp

Primitive Bird Sculpture

£24.50 +pp

If you would like any of these items please feel free to contact me

cornishcontemporary@gmail.com

Have a great day :)

Winters Love

2013-12-01T13:53:00.000+00:00

Textile art heart

'Winters Love'

This heart has been lovingly hand made by dying, painting and stitching.

Each heart comes with a secret pocket on the rear for a note for a loved one!

£17.00 +pp

payments can be made via paypal, please email me if you would like to order

Primitive vintage cats, Reindeer's and mice

2013-11-24T22:03:00.000+00:00

More Primitive cats are now available,

These are scented in Nutmeg and Cinnamon

Please message me if you would like to purchase one via paypal

£10.50 +pp

I also have more Reindeer's now available !

£10.50 +pp

Scented mice

Scented in Cinnamon and clove,

£7.50 +pp

Vintage textile cats and Reindeers

2013-11-06T14:04:00.001+00:00

So Sorry, I have been neglecting my blog as I have been so busy, having to rest today as have had a cortisone injection in my wrist, so I thought it's a good time to catch up on my Blog !

I have been busy making cats, these are available in Black, brown, ginger and mottled I cant finish them off to show them all yet, but Sooty is finished:)

I have also been making primitive reindeers

Contact me if you are interested in purchasing, my order book is nearly full so get in quick if you want one :)

Natural Christmas tree decoration

2013-10-06T21:18:00.001+01:00

Finished my design for my natural tree decorations.

These are linen and stained with coffee, silk has been used and vintage buttons.

These cost £4.00 +pp

just email me!!!!!

Shabby Chic brooches

2013-10-04T21:12:00.000+01:00

Just finished a batch of Shabby Chic brooches,

these are off to a local shop.

If you like them, I can make them to order.

Scented linen mice, needing re-homing

2013-09-30T21:14:00.002+01:00

Here are a couple of homeless mice, spice and natural.

Only good homes need to apply!!!

Available now £7.50 +pp

More Textile gingerbread men scented and smelling divine!!!

2013-09-26T12:53:00.001+01:00

Scented gingerbread men primitive dolls, looking to be re-homed

£5.50+pp

Just had a large order so I'd better get back to work :)

Scented Gingerbread men, primitive folk doll decoration

2013-09-21T10:00:00.001+01:00

I have finished my Gingerbread men !!!!

I love the look of these, so simple and quirky, they smell divine.

These can go on the tree or be place around the home to scent your room with that spicy Christmassy scent.

Made from felt and stuffed with spices, they have been painted with my own special mixture for that grunged look.

These come packaged in a cellophane bag, and measure approx 12cm.

£3.50 each +pp

Payments can be made via paypal.

Newly made Scented Christmas Mice

2013-09-19T18:38:00.002+01:00

Sorry to have been absent for the summer, but I am now back working on art projects, painting and getting inspired by others fantastic works of art !

I have been busy with the start of my Christmas decorations.

I have made scented mice which are cinnamon and clove. Each mouse is unique and quirky, the perfect way to bring in the scent of Christmas anywhere in the house ( a real talking point)

These mice are selling for £7.50 each +pp, please email me for postage costs as differs depending on which country you are from.

Payment can be made via paypal.

new batch of orders!!!!

2013-06-10T21:28:00.001+01:00

Just finished a new batch of orders, made from a selection of items from my shop.

These are going to a new shop which has just opened in Bude.

If you see any item you like I can make items similar!!!

Vintage button Bobby pins

2013-05-23T20:59:00.001+01:00

I have been using my vast vintage button stash today to make some Bobby pins.

I have attached these to some hand stained tags with crocheted ribbon.

I am selling these for £2.45 +pp.

message me if you want one !

Hope you all have a great coming weekend

Textile art cards, miniature textile artworks

2013-05-13T21:38:00.002+01:00

Just thought I'd share my textile art cards with you !

These are a card and artwork in one, and can be framed after use.

I am selling these at £3.40 per card, and currently offering free UK postage.

Just contact me and I will invoice you via paypal

Perfect for Fathers day!