A Bumble Bee Outdoor Plaque

I had a lovely commission via my Wow Thank You Shop.  It's an outdoor plaque and a bit of a rush order but hey, that's how we crafters do things. I even managed to get it finished on time.

 Plaque Ideas

I done a couple of quick sketches and sent them over for my customer to choose, she favored the bottom one so I made a start on the painting. 

Outdoor Plaque

The choices given for hanging the plaque was wire, twine or screws, as you can see from the photo, the screws were chosen. I prefer brass screws for outdoors, they weather well and look good.

The Bumble Bee Plaque

I hope you've all had a good week, I'm popping this post over to Lucy Blossom's Craft Blog Link Up I love to see what everyone else has been up to and it's great to leave and receive comments from the crafting community.

Ta Ta for now..

Jan x

Cupcake Plaques for Gifts

My Cupcake Plaques have once again been a very popular choice for gifts this year. I enjoy painting the different combinations of colours, fruits and swizzle sticks. 

Cafe Crème Cupcake with Swizzle Stick

A Blue Cupcake Plaque for Teresa's Pantry

A Yummy Strawberry Cupcake for Mum's Pantry

A Strawberry and a Sprinkling of Sparkle

Similar to these can be ordered through my Wow Thank You shop using the multi choice drop down box or if you want a different colour, fruit or topping that's not listed please ask as I'm always happy to help.

Jan x 

Toadstools & Butterflies

Hello all, I've had a lovely week,  I hope you have too. I know a lot of the country has had some really bad weather this week but here in this part of Suffolk has been quite lucky, we have had a bit of rain and a couple of windy days but mostly it has been quite nice, not as much sunshine as we should have this time of year and not as warm as we'd like it but fingers crossed that it will improve for the rest of the summer months.

I had a lovely canvas order this week through my Wow Thank You online shop as well as a double Name Plaque order.

Name Canvas

Name Plaque

Name Plaque

I'm linking this post to this weeks Handmade Monday over at Handmade Harbour. 

I think I've managed to get around all the blogs that took part in last weeks Handmade Monday Linky Party, and I would like to thank everybody who left comments on my blog. I love to get comments and I love leaving comments for others but sometimes I don't always manage to get around everybody, my apologies if I have missed anyone out.

Take care and wishing you lots of sunshine wherever you are

Jan x

1st post of the New Year

Hello all, it's already one week into 2012 and this is my first post of this year.  

2011 was a good year for me, I started a facebook page for Handcrafted by Picto, I took the plunge and opened a couple of online shops, first with Folksy  and then with Wow Thank You.
I also done a few Craft Fairs (some more successful than others) and Art Exhibitions,  it's been a learning curve and one that I have enjoyed immensely. I also started this blog which has proved to be so much fun, it has helped that I take part in Handmade Monday which as most of you know is a very successful 'linky party' hosted by Wendy.

My 'makes' for this week are a couple of Plaques done for a January and a February Birthday.

Zak is an Arsenal 'The Gunners' Supporter

Curtis wanted a Crocodile

I have spent the year indulging in my passion for painting and made lots of new friends along the way. So, what will the next 12 months bring? that's a question that none of us really know the answer to but I hope and strive for more of the above.

 Wishing you all a brilliant 2012

 Jan X