Hamma Beads

Hi
Hamma beads became popular a while ago now but I still do the occasional one. I love the pixel art effect and have been experimenting with achieving the same effect in other ways. When I first tried out Hamma beads I couldn't decide whether to use the small, mini beads or the medium, midi beads. I think the mini beads make very cute pictures but they are difficult to handle. I found it necessary to use  tweezers to place them and they would even move by static as I covered them ready to be ironed. Consequently I settled for the midi size. I started with some icons from a game I was playing at the time called Gemsweeper which were small and simple.

I found achieving a good end result unpredictable, and in fact still do. One other problem I find is that some of the beads tend to expand into rings as you can see if you look at the edge of the Easter Island statue.
I will show you some of my later attempts next time.

LatchHook Rugs

Hi
I tried another twelve inch square rug kit. This is a Fish kit from Caron International, natura like the Ladybird and the Carousel I did previously. I do enjoy doing these kits. I think it's something to do with the picture gradually emerging.

The fish rug.

I reckon six rugs sewn together will be a good size; so three more to go!
When I was last in HobbyCraft I spotted a puppy one. This looks as though it uses a greater colour range so I will have to find some individual containers for the wool. I will let you see how I get on.

The Professionals

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I finally managed to pick up a cheap frame that would fit my CI5 wallets. I have printed some Bodie and Doyle pictures to use as a background. They are now up on my study wall which is much better than sitting in a drawer.

I think it looks good and am pleased with the result.

Fairies

Hi

I have picked up a few more packets of the Disney Tinker Bell packets. I have been lucky so far and only had one repeat of the original Tinker Bell figure.

Fawn

Irridessa

A second Tinker Bell but this time she has a wand.

I'm not a big Tinker Bell fan but I adore fairies in general so I am enjoying this collection. I love the fact that they have flower bases.

Schielch Animal Miniatures

Hi

I went to The Entertainer today and found some more animals to help make my country pond scene. I thought you might like to see them.

A fox.

A rabbit.

A pig family.

A cow.

I'm planning to get some sort of grass paper to cover a shelf on my bookcase to make the scene. I'll try to find a bit of hedge row and a bush for decoration.
I'll keep you up to date on the progress I make.

Fairies

Hi

When I was in Tesco I came across some Tinkerbell packets. I thought I'd try one to see if they were any good. Inside was a figure and a card.

I thought it was cute. The figure is well made and detailed. It slots into the base easily and stands well.

I shouldn't get any more because I'm bound to get loads the same but I probably will pick up one or two packets anyway.

Wizards Tower

Hi
I have found two more figures to place around my wizards tower.
This Twilek Scout will make a good look out for one of the top steps.

I found a Crystal Protector who is reading a spell from a scroll to help the Blood of Vol Cultist and the Doomdreamer to cast the spell.

This figure is from the Mage Knight set but fits in well with the Dungeon and Dragon figures.
I searched around for a monster or demon for them to be calling up. I fancied something large and ended up in Early Learning where I found a set of fantasy figures. They are obviously for younger children but I like the detail and am hoping it will work.

I am going to attempt to make it look as though the dragon is emerging from a fiery pit.
I will let you see the end result and let you decide if it's worked or not.