It’s taken me a couple of days to get time to post again after getting back from my crafty travels (and beware this is photo heavy). Having blogged about my Tim Holtz adventure last week, this last weekend saw me travelling to Swindon to take part in a two day amazing workshop with Anna Dabrowska also known as Finnabair and OMG what an incredibly creative two days we had with this extraordinarily talented and charming lady. Anna is the epitome of all things artsy and is a fabulous teacher. We explored mixed media Finnabair style over four workshops creating a layout. canvas, journal cover and journal pages and what an exciting, refreshing and inspiring journey it was. I thought I would share these projects over at Frilly and Funkie as their new challenge is Anything Goes.
My layout…….
My Canvas
My journal and one of the double page spreads. (I have some things to finish yet!!)
Starting with a prima canvas journal with resist covers.
If you have already been lucky enough to spend time with Anna, you will know what I am talking about and if you have a workshop already booked you are in for a most amazing treat and if you haven’t then what are you waiting for? I came away with so many techniques to use, so many ideas and so much new enthusiasm to create. I am raring to go and just need to find some time. (I think Anna must have brought Mr Mojo back from Ireland for me and in the most amazing mood that I want to be at my desk for the next week).
Saturday’s group
Lesley, Alison (Butterfly), Me, Emma, Astrid, Tracey, Alison (CraftyTrog), Anna, Nicky, Gillian.
Alison, Me and Astrid.
Anna teaching.
Anna
Alison, Anna. Astrid, Me, Jools and Alison.
Intensely working away.
Thanks Anna, I loved each and every second and enjoyed your company over dinner.
I hope to do this again one day.
Hope everyone is having a brilliant week especially as the sun is shining.
Stay creative.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Brenda
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous, your art pieces look beautiful
We were all so busy that its really nice to see them in greater detail, fab photography
I love the saturday group shot, could you let me have a copy?
Thanks for sharing the memories
Hugs
Jools x
Blown away by your Finnabair inspired projects, Brenda. Great to put names to faces too (I've met Alison - craftytrog before).
ReplyDeleteOh wow you were really at an exciting creative event. Your creations are awesone.
ReplyDeleteHugs Desíre {Doing Life}
Brenda, these could not be more beautiful or perfect! Love each one my talented friend! Wow! The photos are so great and always fun to see people in real life! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, I wish I could have been there! The photos of your projects are just amazing, I love them all, especially the colours you've chosen.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow can't wait for the Glasgow class now...stunning projects xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your projects as didn't really get chance in class, had an amazing time with awesome company xo
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Brenda, what fabulous creations, each and every one. What an inspiring lady Anna is, can hardly wait for my day with her in November now! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful experience. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like you had an amazing time and your pieces of art are wonderful. What a lovely way to spend a couple,of days. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteLove love love your finished pieces Brenda and what fabulous company we were in :)
ReplyDeleteVon ♥
What incredible artwork everyone produced - it looks like you all had an amazing time
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous time you had Brenda. Stunning canvas too. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous pieces Brenda each and everyone of them and I feel so lucky that I was able to see them all IRL!!
ReplyDeleteIt was fantastic meeting you at last and I want to thank you for all your kindness, the lifts to and from the venue, the drinks, the laughs and above all the many happy hours creating with you! I sincerely hope we can meet again very soon!!! xoxo
Absolutely fabulous pieces Brenda and so lovely to put faces to so many blogging friends.
ReplyDeleteWOWser, looks like you had such a great time and such SPLENDID projects
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Gorgeous creations! Sounds like you had a splendid time...you lucky duck!
ReplyDeleteJoyce xx
Stunning artwork Brenda - I love all of it! What an amazing crafting experience - I can understand why you felt so inspired.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading about your TH class too - he really is awesome - I attended one of his classes in Harrogate a couple of years ago. (I enjoy trying things which are out of my comfort zone)!!
Hugs, Sylvia xx
Absolutely stunning Brenda, don't you have the most amazing workshops to attend in UK - nothing like that here I'm afraid
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful pieces. Love each one of them :)
ReplyDeleteBrenda, your journal is just awesome. I love the lilac pages the best - the metal filigree flowers are so eyecatching. Thanks also for coming by my blog!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like an amazing weekend - something to treasure in all ways.
ReplyDeleteamazing creations, gosh what a huge amount of embellisments on those creations, my fave has to be the blues and greens journal cover......gorgeous project, looking forward to seeing all the rest of your inkilicious creations
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I can feel the waves of creativity emanating from you from here!!! So glad you had such a positive and inspiring time in the company of such wonderful people. Love your projects. It would be great to see these irl some time. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteO wow Brenda,just amazing work especially the canvas and the journal pages...just exquisite..so many layers and colours. I can see how much your recent workshops have inspired you...wow, looking forward to your pieces of art. You need to do a class........on a Thursday.....;0) Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning Brenda you really do make the most beautiful pieces! Looks like you had a great time too hugs Rebekah xx
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous creations. Thanks for sharing your photos of your amazing weekend.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Truly fabulous pieces Brenda! Fantastic to see all the photos. Your enthusiasm is so so refreshing - thank-you for sharing. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteEverything is just so gorgeous and how lovely to put names to faces, thank you. And did I spot Neet at the back of the first photo? Elizabeth xxx
ReplyDeleteWow what a beautiful array of art, looks like you all had fun! ~Diane
ReplyDeletewow it sounds like fun, and what gorgeous creations you made!
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Karin
Hi Brenda x looks like you had fun and your projects are fabulous. I can't wait to meet Anna. Great photographs x crafty hugs
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend - and such amazing project too. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Sounds like you had a fabulous weekend - and such amazing project too. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Loved all the pictures Brenda and you makes look wonderful. How lucky you were to be able to attend this workshop and I am pea green with envy. The only thing we get around here is bears!!
ReplyDeletesandy
What exquisite work, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteLucy x
I love, love, love your art. It's absolutely amazing. Ok, I have to admit it, I am not only in awe of your work but also that you got to take a class taught by FINNEBAIR. I think she is an amazing artist. The paper that she designed is stunning. Thanks for sharing your art with us.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
ReplyDeleteYou will find me at a loss for words as this is breathtaking - from the focal images to the colours and skill.
Then those wonderful photographs and memories you have.
Such a lovely post.
Wishes
Lynne
What a wonderful weekend it was... It was such a joy to work/play alongside you, and see these beautiful creations emerge. Thank you so much for the lifts, the laughter and the lending of all the things I managed to arrive without!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Beautiful beautiful pieces! Looks like everyone had a fab time! Love the pics. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou took grand photos girl!!! Love your projects! It's amazing how everyone's are so different.
ReplyDeleteWhouah,fabulous!Great job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteSO much gorgeous, all in one post, and all the great pics of the class.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting, Brenda--I'm such a snoop, I always love it when bloggy friends share what they're doing like this!
:)
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!just fabulous!!!I love these projects!!!!
ReplyDeleteand lucky girl to have met Finnabair!!!!
Bizz
What a wonderful post! Having taken those same classes in July it's especially fun to see your spin on these projects. Wasn't Ania a delight?!?!? I know exactly what you mean about feeling all revved up and creatively charged. Lovely pics! And what a great group of women you were with... so many familiar faces I'd love to one day meet!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely stunning, the delicate layers colours and such beautiful details to look at . Your head must be awash with ideas! Hugstrace x
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you've joined us at Frilly and Funkie with this Brenda. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteI can't understand how I missed the original link to this Brenda but better late than never. I would hate to have missed this post!
ReplyDeleteIt was a fantastic weekend wasn't it and lovely to have met you. I didn't get to see your projects on the weekend (I had all on keeping up, lol!) so great to see them now. They are all fabulous and such lovely group photos too. Something else I didn't get time to take :-(.
My OH looked at me as if I'd finally lost it when I gave him a big soup mug and told him to put his used teabags in it for me ..... I don't drink tea, lol! It's stewing nicely, urgh!
Hugs
Lesley Xx