‘Always’ Powertex seahorse

I think that there is something to be said for Seahorses they really have got it right! They mate for life and the males have the babies. Sounds good to me! So if you hadn't of guessed it already my blog this month is a little bit valentines. I asked on my Facebook page what …

It’s owl about the mixed media!

I love visiting Powertex UK hq I always get a sneak peak on the new ideas and products coming and going. I also sometimes get a chance to give a little input too! Which I think sometimes gives our Tracey a  bit of a headache! Yes, I do have a lot of ideas brimming in …

Product developement day at Powertex UK

It is very important to us at Powertex UK hq that we make sure we use the products to the best of our knowledge and what better way to do this than having a product development and experiment day! This was no way at all, just a jolly and play day! It takes hard work …

PowerWax

What's all the fuss about this PowerWax I hear you say? Well, imagine a manufacturer bringing out one single product which, when combined with many other products from your stash will give you a beautiful water based wax to use with your mixed media work? How silly, surely they could make much more money if they …

Art Nouveau Canvas

Art Nouveau Canvas by Liz DixonHi Everyone.  Have you seen the beautiful new rice papers & all the lovely MDF shapes that Powertex UK now have in stock?  I couldn't wait to get making as there are so many Mixed Media possibilities (as if there weren't enough already within the Powertex range!!)I particularly love the …

UPCYCLED CABINET TO EGYPTIAN TREASURE

UPCYCLED CABINET TO EGYPTIAN TREASUREThis cabinet had served us well in our spare bedroom but had become redundant when we redecorated however I still loved the design and the shape of the legs so I hadn't let it go and thank goodness I hadn't because when it came to finding interesting surfaces for creating for our Egyptian …

Sophie’s Summer Super Hero Project – Part 2

Sophie's Summer Super Hero Project - Part 2 Well September is here already and Sophie's Super Hero has been updated.  I can't believe the summer holidays went by so quickly but Sophie and I had so much fun with this. There are still another 2 or 3 stages to go so we may need to …

A crackalacking time!

Well, what an amazing time we had recently! Powertex Uk Hq was a buzz with a wonderful visit from Brigitte Grade, the creator of Powertex. We had a CRACKALACKING time!! Thanks to the organisation of Tracey, Garry and the Powertexuk Team a handful of lucky tutors got to spend the day under the tuition of Brigitte. …

Mermaid with a Message by Fi Potter

Hi there hope you are having a great summer so far...I have been loving this gorgeous warmth! My favourite place is the beach, I love beach combing and seeing what's been washed up that can be used in art like bits of wood and sea glass.  But more and more I feel sad that our …

Perfectly Pink Powertex Jellyfish

PERFECTLY PINK POWERTEX JELLYFISHI'm loving the POWERTEX shows on HOCHANDA today and I hope you are too!  Tracey and Anna have done us proud and I am so inspired! A day without Powertex is a day...well let's not even go there!So here's another project to help you create your own Powertex art work.  It's time for …