GOTTA GET UP AND TRY, TRY, TRY
Today's lyric was written by Pink which I found when I searched for a song with Try in the lyrics - it resonated with me in my attempts to DIB (Do It Badly) Annie C came up with an excellent alternative last week - HAG!! Standing for Have A Go, same idea but with a more positive slant. And as one of my all time heroines is Nanny Ogg from the Terry Pratchett novels, an all time champion hag in all senses of the word (mistress of growing old disgracefully), I think that I shall HAG rather than DIB in future, thanks Annie!
Here are some little juggling balls I made to fit in the blue fabric box shown last week - they're a present for my great nephew who turned one yesterday. I thought he could hold/chuck/throw them in and out of the box, they can stack and can be thrown in the washing machine, sounds like a good prezzy to me, lol!I had to have a bit of a splurge as some craft stocks were running very low (no, really!) so I spent a Christmas voucher online, ooooh lovely :-D
These were all 3 for 2 at Hobbycraft - all for blankets.
And some new art materials, the paints are metallic which you can't really tell from here!
The dining room 'desk', I've really enjoyed just mucking around with different tutorials on YouTube, the latest I found was a whole series by Peter Sheeler, who has a more illustrative style that appeals to me.
It's like line and wash more than free watercolours - not great but....HAG!!
Again, more try-outs, I took this to show you the lovely metallicy tones of the paints but it's hard to get sparkle and sheen to show in photos....
Ah, there you go, that's a bit better - they really are lovely to work with and will add great highlights when needed!
Hope you're all having fun with whatever crafting you're doing, here's to all the lovely HAGs out there!! xxxxxxxx
38 comments:
I'm glad Annie came up with a new slogan for you, as I said before, you don't do anything badly! Great new goodies; you will have fun with that lot. the juggling balls are fantastic, what a great present. Take care lovely lady. Helen #?
Hi Jan, Loving the colours of the wool. The bean bags for your nephew are perfect.
Your paintings are beautiful. You could do small paintings and use them on cards.
Hope you have a good WOYWW.
Stay safe. Sue
Ooh Jan, your paintings are gorgeous - I'd definitely pop the daisies one in a little frame and hang it by a vase of fresh flowers in the spring - it's beautiful. I have those metallic paints too and they really are full on shiny aren't they, and a lovely quality. Your little juggling balls are lovely and a great idea for a gift.
Hope you have a good week and stay safe and well,
Hugs, Diana xx
Hiya Hag! Crivens your wee juggling balls are a great idea!
Your flower paintings are lovely too.
Take care down there in West Wales, the forecasts show you getting the worst of this storm.
Love Lynnecrafts 22
You’ve had a proper try and succeeded. Well done missus.
I love the juggling triangles. They are a super idea. Nice for adults too.
I’ve just heard that your mind is as smutty as mine heehee. I think you’ll know what I mean
Lynn xx 7
I wouldn't want to call you a HAG girl. ;-) I love your new yarn and am sure you will enjoy using it all. Your painting is really lovely....I'd say more of a GAIG than a HAG. hehehe I will leave you guessing.
Hugs,
Annie x #9
Fab prezzy for your great nephew!
Prefer your new slogan - its definitely what I go with!!
Loved seeing your results with the paints.
Stay safe and keep well.
Happy WOYWW! Susan #12
Morning Jan. Love the rainbow of juggling bags. Your great nephew can have a whale of a time with those! The balls of yarn are just looking lovely - bet you can't wait to get your crochet hook around them!!! The blankets will be great. And new art materials... good for you. Your paintings are delightful. Have fun!!
Take care the pair of you. God bless.
Margaret #1
From one HAG to another - I knew you would find my Nurse mate "skins" funny. I am thinking of designing a whole new range! lol. Your artwork is fab Jan so worth having a go - just thinking of the beautiful cards and pictures you will be making - lovely. I have just had 2 different parcels delivered today - more wool for my stash - great minds hey. Take care and keep safe lovely girl. xx Jo
DIB and HAG - brilliant! I'll join the movement! My goodness, Jan, you were born to be a watercolour artist! Nothing DIB or HAG about your paintings - they're wonderful! I look forward to seeing more of them in addition to your beautiful fabric makes! Stay safe, stay happy! xx zsuzsa #18
Love the yarn porn photo-you are tempting me and I don’t have a voucher! Your paintings are beautiful and I’ll guess it’s very therapeutic.
Happy WOYWW and WOW!! Your illustrations are just glorious. Just my style, and the metallic paints work so well for them. You definitely need to scan those in and use them for card designs. I need to look for those YouTube videos and add them to my long 'Watch Later' list. I love looking at what other people have been buying, as I am on #nospendjanuary (and actually looking at my budget it will be April before I can afford to give myself some spending money). I did treat myself to a very limited edition scrapbooking kit this week, as it was selling out almost immediately - but proud to say that I haven't bought anything else. Ali x #26
Good to see you getting so arty and enjoying it Jan. Great juggling kit as well! Stay safe and happy WOYWW. Sarah #3
Wow your paintings are amazing and I love the metallic paints x
Hi Jan, HAG sounds good to me. I used to tell my pupils when I was teaching "Just have a go, you never know where it might take you" there were always some that were a bit nervous with something new. I used to go round the bins before I went home and pull out art/textiles work that they'd put in there because they thought it wasn't good enough when in fact it was brilliant. I think there is a stage when children start to become young adults and then they loose some of their confidence for a while. The line and wash technique has always been one of my favourites and these are lovely. The new stash looks great too. Take care and have a lovely creative woyww, Angela x14x
Gorgeous juggling set, love the bright colours.
I really like the line and wash piece you did, very effective.
Love all the yarns, good choice of colours, itching to sort into rainbow order LOL. Thanks for the visit earlier BJ#13
I love your new slogan! So much more optimistic!
Great balls! Brings back some fun memories with our son.
And your watercolor paintings... oh my, they're gorgeous!!!
Thanks for popping by and have a wonderful week!
Carol N #25
Your talents know no bounds! I am loving your watercolours, they are just stunning. And the beanbags are so cute and colourful. I do love the WI yarn - I have a bit of it still un-knit and it is so bright and vibrant, I would have the rainbow if they did all the colours. Lovely stuff!
Happy WOYWW, with another late start
Mary Anne (2)
Jan, boy you have a LOT going on today!! I LOVE DIB & HAG!! But YES, HAG, let's be positive and stay positive! Sometimes it's hard to do when we are crafting, but onward we go! LOL Love your new goodies and have wanted to try the Arteza journals myself. Let us know how they get on for you! And metallics, yes indeed! All about them! I love Peter Sheeler and enjoy his art style as well! LOVE your daisies, so, so pretty Jan!! And love how those metallics look on the flowers as well. I know it's so frustrating when our photos don't show our work as they should! We know their worth, so, enough said! LOL Happy crafting Jan and stay safe and healthy! :) Felicia #27
Hi Jan, ooh all these acronyms - I'll have to think of one for me. Till then, I'll be a HAG lol. Gorgeous present for your great nephew, I'm sure he will have many happy hours of fun playing with them. Nice shopping spree on the yarns and the artist stash. The metallic paints do look lovely. The flowers pictures are super - you certainly have a talent my dear! Thanks for stopping by earlier - I will check out the Clover pom pom maker. I have vague memories of using a cardboard ring in the dim and distant past. Have a lovely week, Heather xx 28
Oh Jan, those juggling balls are so much fun! I love the colours, and the shape reminds me of humbugs or pyramid tea bags. I can't believe just how good you are at watercoloouring - absolutely stunning work. Is this girl multi-talented, or what? Lots of nice yarns to play with, too.
Thank you for visiting - I can't wait to get the squares finished so I can block them and join them up. I can't decide whether to add the appliqué kitties first or not, but my main problem is how to keep the project secret from my hubby once it becomes more interesting. At the moment he just sees me crocheting away and isn't taking too much interest. Thank you for your kind words about my design abilities!
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi x #23
Love your watercolours, think I will check that chap out. Your song line would be great for an art journal and a great motto too.
Happy WOYWW have a great week Angela #6
I much prefer HAG! fantastic watercolors ~ I love the daisies and it would make a perfect birthday card for my sister. The pink bloom is beautiful too ~ I can see the sheen! Enjoy your new stash of supplies and your week ~ Love, Karen #33
Well Jan you have been busy 'HAGin' lol. Love it. Take care and stay safe.x Anne
Love the juggling bits, tho I am juggling deficient! I do love metallics and lien and wash! more coloring in 2021 for sure. thanks for visiting .
robyn
OOoh I am loving metallic paints, and if you see any try it on black watercolor paper that is very cool, very dramatic when it dries :) Love your new stash Jan, ~Stacy #30
LOVE the style of the outline and wash, brilliant, and although you call it all HAG, it all looks pretty accomplished to me. Those metallic watercolours are rather smart aren’t they, lovely sheen on the white paper.you’re a cleverer HAG than you’ll admit!!
Loving the idea of slogans I like HAG one as I think all crafter should know that one as we all seem to do it.
Love your painting . they are all lovely,
Take care and stay safe,
Lilian B #19
Love your line and wash work - that daisy is so pretty and darned good! Have a bit more confidence in your skill at painting.
I just love the juggling balls, what a great gift which will grow with him. By the time he is eight or so he will be throwing twosies and then juggling with them like a good 'un.
What a great shope you had - good use of a voucher.
Stay Safe & Well, Hugs, Neet 5 xx
ps thanks for listening to me yesterday - I did go on a bit but I was so cross. Woke up still cross but coming down now.
Love the idea of HAG - it's what I do most of the time! Loving your latest creations, both the little bean bags and the painting. I always love Terry Pratchett's witches and was especially fond of Granny Weatherwax! Happy belated WOYWW. Take care and stay safe. With love & God Bless, Caro xxx (#8)
The juggling balls bring back memories of playing with them with my father in law after he had a stroke. Lucky you that would be my ultimate pressie a voucher to spend in a craft shop. Looking forward to seeing the finished results. Love your paintings I envy you being able to paint. Ani
Hope you are all ok after the storm's visit.
Love the game you've made for your nephew.
Take care, stay safe
Christine #35
Hi Jan! I love your watercolours, especially the yellow one. Lovely stash you got! Your juggling balls are perfect for a one-year old! I will have to find them on Pinterest and put them on my list of things to make for my grandchild in the future! Yes the cats do find crazy things to do during their winter lockdown! Thanks for your visit, have a great week! Lindart #29
HAG! Yes, i love it. I’m going to use that term too. I love your goodies and the paintings. Very nice! I love the gift you made for your nephew. My granddaughter would love something like that. Hmmm... have a great week! Dorlene #31
Oh Jan, wow - the illustrations are so lovely. My style too...The juggling balls are a perfect gift for the young boy. You are always full of inspirations. I admire you!
Hugs and best wishes,
Eva from Austria
Hi Jan, Apologies for being so late this week. Alan had his vaccine and has been quite poorly since. Lovely post. Lovely mix of colours in your yarn. And your watercolours are gorgeous. Hugs, Elizabeth x #34
I think I must have forgotten to press the send button on this WOYWW! I remember trying to follow for about the last two or so weeks coz your paintings are fabulous! The metallic tones are fabulous and if I do any line and wash, the black ink gets messy! I've been thinking about getting some Micron pens as some guy doing that Octomerink thing uses them on his drawing pages and they look fantastic! Have a great crafting week! happy WOYWW!? Stay Safe ((Lyn)) #16
ooops sorry....my link to woyww was for this week!
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