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Aileen Clarke's Blog (10)

Handmade in Scotland Flickr Gallery

There is a new fun feature on Flickr where you can curate some of your favourite photos into a Gallery. I've started by making this Handmade in Scotland one. Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on September 24, 2009 at 7:55am — 2 Comments

Sneaky Peek at New Work

Take a sneaky peek at some new work from me Here. I will be exhibiting at two fairs soon. One in St Andrews in September and one in Pitcairngreen in October. Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on August 27, 2009 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Featured in A Lovely Blog

Just a quick post to say that one of my little Art Works has been featured in a beautiful Blog. Check it out here Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on August 21, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Creative Cafe Side Pictures Challenge

When I read about this challenge I knew exactly which pieces I wanted to enter. The reason I have chosen these is because 1) They are abstract and should suit the tiled effect 2) They are quite colourful and 3) They are made up of left overs and scraps from other projects and may inspire others to have a go at doing something creative with bits and pieces that may otherwise end up in the bin.

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Added by Aileen Clarke on May 9, 2009 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

New Stockists for Aileen Clarke Crafts

Well October has been an exceptionally busy month for me as I have busy making for a new exhibition, a craft fair and a new outlet aswell as keeping my regular outlets well stocked. The new outlet now selling my cards and a few framed pieces is The Vessel, a lovely little gallery shop in Tullibody Clackmannanshire. Another new outlet and exhibition space for me is Roy Sim Antiques in Blairgowrie, Perthshire.… Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on November 3, 2008 at 11:49am — No Comments

New from Aileen Clarke Crafts

I have been very busy experimenting with felt and have come up with some new decorative hanging pieces and swirly felt bead jewellery. More designs coming soon! I also have two new fused fabric heart collages ready framed and available from Creative Cafe Salesrooms. Lovely and colourful and totally unique. Free postage on all items. Aileen Clarke Crafts at Creative Cafe Salerooms Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on September 1, 2008 at 10:02am — 1 Comment

Photos from our visit to Ireland Summer 2008

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Added by Aileen Clarke on August 12, 2008 at 4:30pm — 8 Comments

My Main Blog

Visit my main blog AileenClarkeCrafts for new pics and stories about my work. Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on July 2, 2008 at 1:59pm — 2 Comments

Felt Art

I've been really busy in my Crafting time creating felted art pictures. I'm getting a very positive response from people, especially the shops that I sell through locally here in Scotland. I can't help but add a few sheep into some of them as the wool I work with is just so beautiful and I can't ignore where it comes from. I often use felted knits like old jumpers and cardigans for my backgrounds but I've been making my own felt these last few weeks aswell and I'm getting a very different effect… Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on April 29, 2008 at 5:22pm — 4 Comments

Handmade in Scotland

Handmade in Scotland is a new group that I have set up on Flickr www.flickr.com/groups/handmadeinscotland/ I thought it would be nice to see lots of great work from Scotland all in one place. It's also great to meet other Artists and Crafters from around the country. After all there could be someone just down the road making great stuff and I've never heard of them before! Of course I will encourage all to come and join the Creative Cafe Salesrooms Jill. Come and take a look at some fabulous wor… Continue

Added by Aileen Clarke on February 25, 2008 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments