Although it looks like edible items are on the table, these containers are filled with items that will not be used for human consumption.
Isn't this a DARLING rocking horse? I couldn't help but show it as my rocking horse of the week. Yep, its an unmounted rubber stamp and was one of the lovely gifts sent to me by OhhhSnap, whose PIF arrived on Saturday in record speed. Be sure to check out Ohhh Snap's blog post today to see what else I received from her. So what's on my kitchen table other than my lovely new rocking horse, you ask?
The generic equivalent of Kool-Aid unsweetened drink mix (2 packages of each "color"), a new jar of white vinegar, which will act as a mordant (the agent that will set the color), sea salt, which will be used to wick some of the color away, and unsweetened gelatin I will use for monoprinting. Yep, all these products will be used when I dye lace, fibers, yarn, and natural fiber fabric, then paint some fabric and paper using monoprinting techniques.
And do you remember this PIF teaser from last WOYWW?
I was of the opinion that I'd be lucky if the PIF I sent Nicky had left the shores of the US by today, but Nicky informed me she received my PIF yesterday, which totally surprised me at how quickly it got to her in England. So, in case anyone is interested, here is the front of my PIF, which I'll show in detail tomorrow, along with Ohhh Snap's gift.Stay tuned because I'm on a mission to color and dye more fabric. But first, I'm off with my neighbor to a local craft show and eatery. And thanks to those of you who have changed your comments from embedded to pop-up boxes. I still can't leave a message on any blog post with embedded comments (sorry Cardarian and anyone else who doesn't have an e-mail address on their blogs/profile pages).
The rocking horse stamp looks so happy to be there lol. Love your PiF, lucky Nicky :D. Can't wait to hear about the monoprinting with gelatin! Happy 105 :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea to send you a rocking horse stamp!! Very well done. I love your PiF as well, Nicky is lucky.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with coloring and dyeing fabric. Happy WOYWW!
gorgeous rocking horse stamp.Cant wait to see what you do with the kool aid and gelatine i will be back...lol
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hugs judex2
You always do such interesting projects - cant wait to see how the material turns out. Love the rocking horse stamp - its so you! Lovely pifs too. Thanks for sharing - Sunshine Girl (no. 31)
ReplyDeleteNow that is a fab PIF... I can see this little rocking horse appearing as your signature on all your lovely projects!!
ReplyDeletegorgeous stamp, beautiful PIF, love the WOYWW Wooden blog, Thank you for sharing your great workspace, happy WOYWW 105, #22
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely PIF! You did a great job! Happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteCool rocking horse stamp! I am loving seeing everyone's PIF gifts - all so very different but in the style of the giver. Fab fun.
ReplyDeleteOh yes I lovely PIF and love what you made too!
ReplyDeleteI need your help hun. I have tried to colour some lace and ribbon with (used)coffee grounds yet when I rinse them there isn't much staining what am I doing wrong? Dxx
Love the new rocking horse stamp. Can't wait to see how you dye with all those ingredients.
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Love the rocking horse stamp and the lovely PIF and all your packets of stuff is all very interesting, but with my (very small) brain I'll have to re-read it all! Have a fab WOYWW
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OOOO Elizabeth, love the reveal of your pif , and look forward to more dyed fabric creations.
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Annexxx
Very nice PIF you sent and the rocking horse is awesome. Looking forward to seeing what you make with all that food stuffs. Thanks for sharing. Vickie #50
ReplyDeletewow awesome rocking horse stamp there, I have a really cute one too it was the very first stamp I ever bought in early 90's if you send me your address I will send you some stamped images of it.. thanks for sharing and happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz.x
ReplyDeleteWell I hope that rocking horse stamp is going to get well and truly inked very soon so we can see it in a piece of your art. Lovely PiF from you but what! no rocking horse in it! I'm amazed one didn't go in for posterity! The collected items on your desk for mono printing look intriguing.
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ooh good post, glad you are back and at full crafting and art speed again, would also like to see your basement - surely it is now finished? did I miss the post?
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Dx
great image on your gift and a fab stamp indeed.
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Sarah at 7
Looks like a fun project there.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to invite you to be a guest at my tutorials blog showing us how you turned those fascinating products into gorgeous dyed yarns etc.
blessings to you
from Angela
Very interesting post. Can't wait to see what you get up to!
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Hugs, Sandra Take a peek at MY PIF here
Sounds like it's going to be a fun and colourful day, it must be so satisfying dying your own fabrics etc. Hope you show when ready.
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Fabulous PIF! wish I had joined in now, I didn't have the time to make something.
ReplyDeleteJust in case the email didn't go through, yes of course you can use the sea glass pictures :D
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting hanging ...I keep staring at it ...the photo looks like a young George V ...or his cousin ...the Zaar of Russia. The dying sounds amazing ...wish i could come and play ...and learn....dont forget to show us everything.xx
ReplyDeleteVery exciting project and I also am anxious to see what you create using the rocking horse stamp. It's so cute.
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ReplyDeleteaww lovely rocking horse stamp,sounds like you are going to be busy look forward to seeing what you do with ya mixture, gorgeous pif you made hun,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x
Love the stamp, its great. Happy WOYWW, Shaz #96
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you do with all those goodies! I've been wanting to try gelatin mono printing, maybe, you will inspire me to give it a try. I can only leave comments as long as the "remember me" box is unchecked on Blogger, kind of a pain but better than not being able to comment at all.
ReplyDeleteMono-printing with gelatin! You're always up to something remarkable! Love the hanging you sent Nicky, and look forward to seeing your post tomorrow too.
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Brenda 90
kool aid dyeing, love it and so much fiun (not easy to get in UK)...cant wait to see what you make.
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Kyla
As soon as I saw your supplies I knew EXACTLY what you had planned! kool-aid dying is the BEST! Wonderful PIF!
ReplyDeleteOooo! Your dyeing sounds like messey fun - just up my street! Love your stamp - sooo cute.
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Looks like a pretty cool project. 98
ReplyDeleteLovin' the rocking horse stamp and your PIF! Happy WOYWW & happy crafting! Joanna #92 x
ReplyDeleteI'll have to pop back tomorrow to see what else you got and hopefully to see the other side of your Pif. Teresa x
ReplyDeleteInteresting stuff you have on your desk this week. Did do dyeing a long time ago at school , might have to ressurrect the skills again as I usually just use my Promarkers if I want a different colour on my lace or flowers.
ReplyDeleteLovely PIF
x Tricia (39)
Interesting with the vinegar and koolaid.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the PIF!!
Keep smiling and creating
The pifs are wonderful! The rocking horse stamp is so cute. Have fun dyeing things!
ReplyDeleteI love using koolAid for dying yarn ... I look forward to seeing what you do!
ReplyDeletelucky Nicky! its totally gorjjjuuussss xx
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of that craft brew sounds very interesting. Your PIF is gorgeous ...lucky Nicky.
ReplyDeleteI am truely intrigued, I shall have to return!
ReplyDeleteI love that rocking horse stamp, I am sure you will have great fun with that one. I am very curious to see the reveal on that pif.
ReplyDeleteLoving the rocking horse stamp. Can't wait to see the rest of your PiF
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Your desk looks fun this week....Happy WOYWW to you and Bleubeard!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous PiF, and you sound like you're going to have great fun dyeing stuff :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like fun! The Pif is grand! Happy WOYWW (but is now really Friday...sigh, time, she moves too fast...)
ReplyDeleteBecky 126
I think those mix drink things are as close as the US gets to what we call squash. But ther's a massive difference...am perfectly sure tht you couldn't mix our squash with vinegar to dye fabrics! And I've learned another word - mordant! Your quiltlet is fab - love the swirly stitiching on the tissue paper, and I think it is the Grand Duke Ferdinand...important to history - it was his assassination that was the catalyst for the rumblings that became the Great War. Otherwise, not so important except possibly in his aristocratic head!!
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