Nicky Dowd

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This Blog will be a window into the inspirations of my week that I think you may like to share too. It will have top tips that I have discovered, bite size art and craft that you can try out and samples of projects I am working on. Aswell as ideas for workshops you and your friends can come and do with me if you want a day or weekend in Westport.
Top Tip No 1- Strawberry Hulling
Posted on August 4, 2016 at 8:30 PM |
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Scented Candle Workshop
Posted on August 1, 2016 at 7:35 PM |
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Upcycle your old candles by melting them gently over a tea light food warmer ,add a wax crayon shaving for colouring (less is more) and some aromatherapy oils ,dried rose buds or lavender seeds.I used short wicks with a metal base from the internet .Set in Shells you have collected from the beach .They make lovely presents .Always be aware of leaving a naked flame around .Or come to one of my Workshops in Westport .Contact me for details .
CRAFT,COFFEE & CAKE Workshop at The Gallery (brewery Place)WESTPORT
Posted on June 21, 2016 at 11:20 AM |
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So much fun rippin' and shtickin' we are going to do it all again soon but think we may have a new addition joining us.We did keep it as chilled as poss!!!.
Crafty coffee and cake Workshop June 22nd THE GALLERY Wesport
Posted on May 9, 2016 at 5:50 AM |
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After-Patchwork Chimney Breast
Posted on April 13, 2016 at 9:00 AM |
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Take a wet weekend,1 old fabric sample book, 2 bottles of PVA, sharp scissors, a husband happy Dj'ing with some Jack Daniels and a tape measure and a bottle of Melbec for me -took a bit longer than the weekend but then doesn't it always.
Before-Wallpapered, painted,covered in pictures now what?
Posted on April 12, 2016 at 5:40 PM |
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Carlie and Craig's Wedding Flowers
Posted on April 7, 2016 at 8:00 PM |
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I was recently honoured to be asked to create Carlie (bestest friends daughter's) and Craig's Easter Wedding Decorations. Craig is a maverick and a bit of a plane spotter, Carlie being so laid back gave the perfect direction to me -yes ,fun, happy, colourful, whatever. I have never been so excited.Howard the photographer has snapped a few of the details but if you are looking for some ideas here is a list of a few things I did.
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Read Full Post »Valentines Alternative
Posted on February 13, 2016 at 1:10 PM |
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It may be Winter outside but in my heart it's Spring.
Abandon the shmultzy Red Heart, champers,chocolates ,food of love and make him something .
2 hours -square piece of MDF/Plywood .Paint with vinyl matt emulsion ,draw around a paper heart stencil, hammer in tacks around the edge of the board and heart (don't worry about being equidistant -mine were about 1 cm apart ) Weave ribbon,wire,string ,wool back and forth .You could choose to cover the positive space and fill in the heart...
Read Full Post »Desert serving suggestion
Posted on January 21, 2016 at 12:35 AM |
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