Treat Yourself Tuesday! ~ Painting

My second blog post of the day! Sorry could have organised that better!

I have just got back from my art group and have just done my first real painting of still life, in acrylics. So this weeks theme is Painting which I am taking from Art Fire the site created for artists.

This is a hand painted card by Art by Joan

This porcelain planter is decorated with the Chinese brush painting technique.by Terrance Franz Lazaroff (otherwise known as Clayart) at £225 this is a real treat!

I love this picture! I love the way the bear is almost smiling! This is an original watercolour by Cherilynne Fine Art

 ok so I admit I have chosen this painting just for the Border Collie since I have a very cute one of my own :-) Also the concept of the painting made me laugh! This painting is by Todd Young Art

still life. This is the kind of thing I was working on today! But this looks so much better than mine but then I am just beginning! This is in oils by Meaghan Louise who lives in Australia! It's always nice to see art from different parts of the world :-)

I love the pastel colours in this one! One of the reasons I want to learn to paint is so I can paint sunsets with this kind of colouring. This is painted with acrylics by Pendragon Art Works. Pendragon too reminds me of my Home County Cornwall. "By Tre, Pol and Pen you shall know your Cornishmen" Which means names starting with those like Pendragon :-)

A painting that is so good it looks like a photo! I can't imagine ever being able to replicate what I see so exactly :-) This is handpainted by Veronica's Art

and finally, no collection of mine is complete without a piece of Jewellery and this piece is handpainted porcelain by Saniki Creations

Well I hope you have enjoyed my selection of treats this week though I understand they are treats for a very special occasion! But then Art is for life (not just for Christmas hehe)

I hope you will pop over and see these artists shops and the other wonderful pieces they have for sale and I hope to see you again next week.

Treat Yourself Tuesday! ~ Royal Wedding

Today I wrote a post on my personal blog Rainbow Days about my dream wedding with pictures of Princess Diana's wedding ( I was talking about fairytale weddings) and as there is another Royal Wedding this week, Diana's eldest son, that this weeks TYT should be Royal Wedding :-)

I will be taking the Royal Wedding Treats from the biggest UK handmade site...Folksy

These cute William and Kate Owls are handmade by Zebedeez

Patriotic but pretty bunting by Queen of Persia (great name)

just right for hanging on your door for your street party. handmade by Esbee Ribbons

A beautiful momento for you or someone special of the Royal Wedding. Handmade by Corinna Smith of Green River Studio

somewhere to put all your Street Party pics :-) handmade by Dottie Designs and if you buy this 20% goes the GOSH (Great Ormond Street Hospital) to help children and families who have prolonged stays in the hospital.

Keep your British Tea warm with this oh so British tea cosy :-) handmade by EvaJeanie

I had to include these for my niece Rebekah! She love Meerkats though I'm not sure why ;-) these are hand crafted by Nifty Knits

Show your patriotism with this fab bag! Handmade by Kadouda

Well I hope you have enjoyed this weeks treats :-) What are your plans for the Royal Wedding?

Treat Yourself Tuesday! ~ Travel

Welcome to Treat Yourself Tuesday! This time next week i will be on a train to Cornwall! My Home County! I will be going for my new Goddaughter's Christening and I'll get to see my sister, nephew and niece and my other friends! So in honour of this my theme this week is Travel and I'll be taking this weeks treats from Etsy. I will try to do a post next week but if I don't manage to I hope you'll forgive me but I'll be too busy having fun and cuddling a sweet little Sarah!

This vibrant Passport case is by Gracie Designs

This leather travel journal carries an inspiring message! " Be the change you wish to see in the World" Handprinted by inblue

"The World is Yours" Fine Art Print by Lisa Burch

'Skies Over Paris' Necklace created by Piper Blue

No travel treasury would be complete without a suitcase and this is a vintage case has been given a new lease of life by Baggage Handler

Escape or Explore Silver ring handmade by happygolicky

Well that's all this week Folks. I hope you have seen something to treat yourself with this week :-)

Hope to see you next week!

Treat Yourself Tuesday! ~ Rain

Welcome to Treat Yourself Tuesday! I've just been out in the garden with the pup and it's starting to rain! A bit sad after the lovely sunny day yesterday but then I need to rest so maybe a good thing to stop me racing around all day! So this weeks theme is Rain and I'll be taking this weeks treats from Folksy

This is amazing! I can't imagine the time that goes into making this! Its hand woven newspaper! Do take a moment to visit this listing and read what Zygote Gifts has to say about why she uses newspaper.

These are so pretty and would brighten up any rainy day! Hand made by Kristins Jewellery

I had to include these! Wouldn't they just make you want to go back to being a kid and jumping in puddles? They are by Asking for Trouble

How could I not include this?! This little character is called Mary Jane (so sweet) do pop by and check out this listing too as it tells you how she came to be. This is by lilipopo at glass mountain another name I would love to know the story behind

This lovely handmade Sterling Silver raindrop necklace is by Mojo Steph

This Rainy Day Button Charm Bracelet is by Mrs Gibson

and finally something to lift our spirits and hope for a sunny day tomorrow...

This bright and sunny hand painted plate is by Vibrante House of Colour

Well that's it from me for today. I hope you have enjoyed my choice of Treats. Have a happy Tuesday and see you next week! 

Treat Yourself Tuesday! ~ Spring Fever

Welcome to this week's Treat Yourself Tuesday! Every time I look out of my bedroom window I can see our apple tree has spots of green all over it. In one week it's gone from tiny buds to tiny leaves! Spring is here! And so this weeks theme is Spring and I'll be taking my treats from Art Fire this week.

This lovely 'Slice of Spring' bracelet is lovely and handmade by Klassy Joolz Check out her listing for information on how to make this bracelet into a necklace!

This 'Spring Bird' Sterling Silver necklace is by Agawa Canyon Designs

I had to include this lovely wool! Aren't the colours beautiful? This is handspun, hand dyed yarn from Kitty Grrlz

 This beautiful 'Spring Fling' quilt is handmade by Quilt tops

This lovely bag 'Ready for Spring' is by Designs by Keri 4 U

This is soo cute! I used to have a white bunny called Angel :-) This is a hand painted slate by The Pip Berry Tree

I love what this artist says about this necklace... "These little daisies gently caressing one another is about birth of the spring
and love. I remember as a young child pulling petal after petal hoping one day I would find my great love (which I happily did). This pendant is an ode to those carefree days spent musing and wishing..." Handmade by Tzaddishop

This gorgeous spring hat is by Kimberley Waugh of The Waughdrobe (Don't you just love the name? You know what I'm like for names)

Well that about wraps it up for this weeks Treats. I hope you have enjoyed them and just maybe been tempted by something here :-)

I'm off to email all these lovely sellers now to let them know how much I love their Spring Fever items!

Thanks for visiting...See you next week!

Treat Yourself Tuesday! ~ Polymer Clay

Welcome to this weeks Treat Yourself Tuesday! Have you seen my fab new logo? I have been doing a Photoshop course for the past 8 weeks and this is the result of playing with the copy of Photoshop I now have on my laptop! This is the first time I have been able to use it to play and not do exercises with my tutors pictures so I'm so happy with the result! I love the fact it's bright and fun everything that TYT is about! So on with the treats! My friend showed me this gorgeous, oh so pretty, set of Polymer Clay covered crochet hooks ...

Aren't they stunning? They are made by The Fanciful Feline ( Don't you wonder how people come up with their shop names? I do!) This set is expensive but thankfully they are available individually and yes I will be collecting the set! 

So this has inspired the Polymer Clay theme. Here are some more Polymer lovelies...

Aren't these roses pretty? This is for the mould but I can tell you it makes me want to have a go with making them! This is by Whysper Fairy and yet another great name!

Ain't this cute? This lovely sheep has been lovingly created by Heart Shaped Creations

I love this pendant. I do like green :-) this is handmade by Mandarin Moon

Well this would be a luxury! But I love the detail on it! This is made by Franny B Creations

These are exquisite! Such detail and so pretty! Handmade by Laura Bee Studios

 This beautiful Scarf Pin is handmade by Moonlite Hare Do check out her shop! I had a hard time choosing between this and the cutest handmade treasure dish!

All of these items are available on Etsy but my collection would not be complete without a mouse from The Mouse House by Quernus Crafts on Folksy. I have been following her on her website for a while and have waited eagerly to see her Mouse Nativity! My mum has collected mice since I was little and I hoped to be able to buy the nativity for her but even at a piece at a time it was too much to commit to. But here is my favourite mouse...

The Teacher's Pet Mouse :-) so cute! Do pop by and see what other cute miniatures Quernus Crafts do!

I do hope you have liked my treats today and have seen a little must have treat for yourself or someone special (like my mum)