New Images

Well here they are! A selection of my latest photographs.  It has been quite a journey but I am really pleased with these results.  Trouble is I have sussed the bracelets but what of my bags and bunting, not to mention the necklaces!!  I think it is back to the researching for more ideas.

Only Question I have now however is how many times should you use the same prop??

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Taking better photographs

Photographs

Oh my have these given me a headeache!! Taking decent photos is such a must to showcase your work, I know this, but how on earth are you meant to achieve this??

My original attempts involved laying each piece in an IKEA wooden bowl, such an inexpensive item, but I loved the effect.  Here is one of my first pictures ~

  

I still like it to be honest as it feels more natural, more in keeping with the recycling theme. That said however, the image doesn't show the bracelet to it's full potential, the flowers are lying  flat on the surface where as they wouldn't do this on your wrist.  I was also advised to photograph my pieces on white.

My next attempt was to use a white surface.  I wandered around the house with my white scrapbook page, bracelet and camera in search of some decent light.  The best room for light in undoubtedly the conservatory , although with the snow fall the roof was so dark that it didn't work too well.  Here is my next attempt (actually there were several before this one but silly me deleted them, so I can't show you how awful they were!)

This just looks so bland and too dark.

So my next attempt involved lots of research, I found some fab blogs, these were  great help not just by the articles but also demonstrating well taken images of their products.

Knit N Run 4 Sanity

Handmade Harbour

I decided I needed to get a white vase, this would help give a little dimension, I also felt I needed a much larger piece of paper so that it will cover the surface area better and provide a vertical back drop aswell in one continuous piece.

I set up a small area in the conservatory, fixing a large length of paper to the windows so it draped down onto the table and covered the workspace.  I then put my new little vase in the centre and experimented with positioning.  Here is the results!

I like this, but the light was still a little dark.  I don't own any exciting photoediting software so wasn't sure what to do, I could alter the brightness and contrast but that was about the most I could do.

Until ......

I was browsing and saw a post by All She Crafts, she had recently discovered an online photo editing software called Pic Monkey.  What a program, I just inserted my pic, played around with some of the settings and produced this!!! 

It is cropped as well as the colours brightened and saturation changed. 

Here are the two images side by side so you can see the difference!

What do you think?? I am really pleased with the results.  Next task is to find a vase big enough to showcase my earrings better!

Latest Upcycled bag!

Well what a creative morning! Short of nearly destroying my old sewing machine I managed to create this bag! I am really pleased with how well it turned out.

The dimensions are approx 30x20x12cm and has an internal pocket and security clip.  Everything except the thread and wadding are upcycled so a mega eco bag!!

The design was partly an existing design I had made up earlier this year, an addition of production from another pattern I had acquired and then further adapted to make the handle adjustable and the flap over the front! Really wasn't sure how it would turn out but thrilled with the result!

Now all I need to do is make a note of what I did so I can make another one! lol

Another recent make I keep meaning to share was a commission I did last week, I couldn't blog about it until the birthday girl had received it but as she has now here goes!

A pink bottle flower necklace with matching earrings.  The necklace has a little extra something however and there are little dancer charms around it! Especially for a dancer!  Sorry the pictures aren't great, I finished it late at night and had to post first thing so no time for good light! still hopefully you can get the general idea.  Here are the dancer charms close ups.

ReJenisis and the Bobs!

Well what a busy holiday! So sad all that creative time will be limited now as back to work! Still I have had fun! ReJenisis has become quite a thing! feel free to pop over to  http://www.facebook.com/ReJenisis  to find out all the goodies I have been making.

The Recycled nature of the products I have created has really captured peoples attention and it is so lovely to have so many new fans who are enthused about the ethos of giving something recyclable a breath of new life!

ReJenisis also made it's first sales since opening it's virtual doors and that provided huge amounts of excitement! mainly involving me skipping around the house!

The next exciting bit of holiday news has to be the Bobs!!!

The Bob revolution has certainly taken over our house! What started as a fun summer holiday activity has evolved into something so much bigger! The Bobs have their own page on facebook, http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Bobs/411736175550743 there are fab iconic pictures featuring some of the many unique Bobs ...

'Bobby Road'

'Bobs on a girder over London'

They have even starred in their own video!

Hope you enjoy!!!

Would be lovely if you pop over and say hi to the Bobs, they do get so lonely!! And if you feel in a kindly mood then why not rehome one of the little monsters!

There are even a few Christmassy ones ready to look fab on your Christmas tree!

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Just a couple more items for ReJenisis.

ReJenisis

Sorry I haven't blogged in such a long while! creativity left me for a while but is now back with attitude (hopefully for good, LOL)
I have been inspired by my original recycling challenge and been creating more items, all using upcycled materials.  I have a new name for my upcycled range ...ReJenisis.  Hope you like!

All these bags are made using clean upcycled fabrics and upcycled buttons.  Most bags have an inside pocket and a security clip to attach your keys or inner bag too.

All these lovely designs are created from upcycling water bottles!  Recycling doesn't have to mean ugly results!!

Recycling challenge!

I have set myself a small challenge! here is a selection of some recycling I have! but rather than throw them to the recycling demons I have decided to try to be creative and make some wonderful jewellery! (failing that I guess I will have created a more exticing montage to feed the recycling men!)

Well idea 1, create a necklace using the cardboard boxes, I will of course need a few extra materials, in this case some old scraps of scrapbook paper and varnish and whatever fastening and threading materials I decide to use!

Idea 2 to create a milk bottle braclet, I will again need more materials including lots of wire and some yummy coloured beads!

Idea 3 make a pendant using the plastic bag! This one should be fun! if all goes well it should look fab!!!! and very pink!!

Idea 4??? ah well i guess it will be take whatever may be left over and create a work of are fit for royalty! (slight over exageration me feels! but wise to aim high!)

I will keep you updated with how it is going! if you wish to see any short titbits as to my progress then you could always follow me on Twitter!!! @bouncytigglet

Bye for now all you crafty people!!!

Jen x