5 in 5 - July 2015 - EMBRACING THE EMBANKMENT

Welcome to '5 in 5' where on the 5th of

each month I post 5 photos that I have

taken in 5 minutes. 

 

By the time you read this I will be in Birmingham on a print and  book art workshop with my blog friend Bernice.  So while I was in London last week I took photos for this months '5 in 5' because sometimes you need to plan ahead.  As it happens I was in London to meet another friend who I met on line.  On another book making course.  But before I meet Bernice I am sneaking in a trip to Stonehenge and meeting Eileen  while I am there.  Another blog friend. Isn't the internet wonderful! 

 

But back to London.  As I walked along the South Bank there was so much to see, so I grabbed my camera and set my alarm.  These photos were all taken within a few paces and I even managed a photo for my Summertime Scavenger Hunt. So let's get started:

 

I loved this hand on the side of a building.  I have ideas of ways I can use this in art journaling...

 

Not two people but four wearing the same clothes or uniform.  This photo completes my Summertime Scavenger Hunt. Yay!
I tried to sneak photos of two policeman when I was in London the week before, but decided I could get arrested on suspicion so gave up that idea!

A coffee bar.  I love quirky vehicles.  This might make an interesting campervan.  Just a thought....

 
By now I was looking for red things because without planning I seemed  had a theme going on!

 

Not so much red but it is there for the looking.

 



And that was my brief encounter.  Of course I saw lots of other interesting things, including a man creating sand art.  The tide was fast approaching and he just completed it before the water started to wash it away.  I admire people who can spend hours creating transient art. 

 

Thank you for popping by, your company and comments are always appreciated and special thanks to Maggie, Joy, Eileen, Helena, Melanie and Barbara, who took part last month.
 

If you would like to join in this monthly photo challenge please link in below so I can come and see your photos. Here's the plan:

 

  1.  Choose a location.

2.  Have your camera ready.

3.  Set a timer for 5 minutes (I use my mobile phone).

4.  Take as many photos you can until the time is up.

5.  Choose 5 photos to download and share by using the link tool below. 

   Please note: 

You can take  your photos any time, they do not have to be taken on 5th!
And you have until the 25th of the month to add your photos to the link.

 

There are more details here.

SUMMER FRAMED - DESIGN TEAM PROJECT

For this months design team project I thought I would use a frame that came in this set.  You can see what I made with the other one here.



I have kept these MDF Seagull Scene shapes for a special project as they are one of my favourites and I wanted to use them as a focal point.  Then suddenly an idea came and I just love it when this happens!  Especially as August makes me think summer and holidays.  

I love the design of these shapes so I deliberately created a clean and uncluttered look. I planned to paint the background but when I saw my friend using her paper pad this sheet looked perfect for what I needed.  I glued this to the background, then it was a simple job of choosing paint colours to go with it, which I did by blending 3 main colours (see materials used below). Once dry I added a stamp detail on the post for effect and then glued the frame and shapes into position.  I was pleased with the overall result and hope you like it too.

The frame goes well in my bathroom so it already has a space, but I think this would also make a good book cover.  An idea for another time perhaps.  Lisa, over at That Craft Place, I need some more frames please!! 


MATERIALS USED:

MDF frames from TCP

MDF Seagull Scene shapes from TCP

Printed paper from my friends pad

PAINTS - PaperArtsy Fresco Chalk:

Colours: Black Dress, Snowflake and South Pacific

(blended to create shades I wanted for this project)

DecoArt Matt medium to seal and protect (especially useful for projects planned for bathrooms or steamy areas)

Cosmic Acrylic Glue for attaching MDF shapes

 

You can buy all the above from That Craft Place, and do check out the range of MDF as it is superior to others I have used. And if you see Creative Expressions selling these products chances are they have been made by Lisa!  

Thanks for popping by and you can see more creative ideas on the TCP facebook page.