"We are like Young Volcanoes" - A little catch-up and a couple of canvases.

Hello hello hello!

I've had a pretty busy couple of weeks, in which I had my first exams (AHHH!) 

So I've spent most of my time trying to revise and attempting to cram information into my mind, so I was prepared(ish). Thank you to those of you who wished me luck! 

The exams went well, but I'm able to re-sit if I'm not happy with my grade. 

It was really strange to see how people reacted to the thought of an exam. Throughout the week, people would just be asking everybody "Have you revised?" on repeat.

People were so stressed about them, it was unbelievable. I just wanted to give everybody a hug to re-assure them that they were going to be okay! I found that having a dance to Beyoncé made everything better. 

If you have any exams coming up, don't worry, just revise and try your best. 

I know you're gonna do great! 

I re-discovered these pictures of some canvases I painted a while back & thought I should share them with you ☺

I love painting canvases, because I always find it really relaxing. I love choosing what colours to use, and what the characters are going to look like. I like to paint canvases for people when they're upset or ill, because I find it cheers them up a bit.

These are a pair of Canvases that I painted for my friend when she was going through a tough time.
They're both on display in her bedroom & that puts a smile on my face.

"I think a lot, but I don't say much." - Anne Frank
I was so happy with this canvas, the hair was inspired by Hayley Williams (Paramore) in the 'Riot!' days.

"We are like young volcanoes" - Fall Out Boy (Young Volcanoes)
This canvas is a portrait of my friend. I struggle to draw eyes, so I decided to draw her with her eyes shut.

"Weird is awesome!!!" (I realized after I had written this that I spelt weird wrong...)
I painted this canvas for my buddy Alice (I call her 'Little Fran')

How do you cope with Exams? Let me know in the comments ☺

I hope you all have a fantastic week, 

See you all soon,

Fran ♥

2015, huh?

Hey there,
I hope you crazy cats have had an amazing 2014. I am very thankful to be a part of this lovely blogging community! Thank you all for your support.
I am currently revising for some exams in January, so I probably will not have time to write as many posts as I would like to. (But I will try! )
I hope you all have a fabulous new year,

See ya in 2015 :-)

The Christmas Tag!

It's two sleeps until Christmas! I hope you are all covered in tinsel and feeling festive. For today's post, I am going to do 'The Christmas Tag'. I've seen it floating around the blogisphere recently and I thought I'd give it a go.

1. What are your favourite Christmas films?

I have two favourite Christmas films, Polar Express and The Nightmare Before Christmas. 

"The Nightmare Before Christmas? That's not a Christmas film!" Yes it is lovely readers, and it is fabulous. ☺

2. Do you open your presents on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

I open my presents on Christmas morning, usually very early!

3. Do you have a favourite Christmas memory?

Not really, I just love Christmas every year. It's so fun!

4. Favourite festive food?

I love Christmas dinner, you can't beat it!

5. Favourite Christmas gift?

I remember getting really excited over recieving a cuddly Baby Pom off 'The Fimbles' when I was younger.

6. Favourite Christmas scent?

I'm not a big fan of 'original' Christmas scents, I prefer sweet scents like Lush's Snow Fairy.

7. Do you have any Christmas Eve traditions?

I have always opened and worn a new pair of pyjamas.

8. What tops your tree?

A cute little angel. She wears a blue sparkly dress, pink hat and pink wings!

9. As a kid what was the one (crazy) gift you always asked for but never received?

A Unicorn. (But I did get a pillow pet one, I call him Bob)

10. What's the best part about Christmas for you?

Spending the day with family and friends.

I hope you've enjoyed this post! 

I tag Niamh from Niamh's Dream and Elsa from Crafty Hands and Pretty Nails.

Merry Christmas everyone!

DIY Magazine Christmas Tree - A Collaboration with Crafty Hands and Pretty Nails

 It's nearly Christmas! *Cue carol singing*

I am very very excited and I hope you all are too :)

Today, I am collaborating with Elsa from Crafty Hands and Pretty Nails, to bring you a fun and festive DIY. 

I am going to be making a DIY Christmas Tree from a magazine, something I really wanted to share with you guys in time for the festive season. I was taught how to make these in Guides a couple of weeks back, and they are so easy and simple to put together. It requires no glue, or scissors, just a magazine and a festive spirit.

It's the perfect decoration to make whilst in front of  the TV.

So here we go! 

You will need:

An old magazine (or a catalog)

Here are some examples of what your end-product will look like.

Step One - Choose some magazines that you want to use. Make sure that you're okay to use them.

Step Two - Remove the front and back covers of your chosen magazine.

Step Three - You will be left with the main body of the magazine.

Step Four - Fold your page diagonally into a right-angled triangle. 

Step Five - Fold the triangle into the edge of the magazine.

Step Six - It should look like the shape of a tie.

Step Seven - Fold the bottom paper upwards into a small triangle.

Step Eight - Fold over your page and repeat the process until it's complete.

Step Nine- When you are finished, your magazine should look like this.

Step Ten - Stand your magazine up and spread out the pages evenly, until it's stable.

Step Eleven - You can choose to decorate your tree. I used a pipe cleaner and gold paper to make a star decoration,

Step Twelve - Congratulations! Your Tree is complete ☺

I hope you enjoyed this festive DIY! Make sure to pop over to Elsa's Blog (http://craftyhandsandnails.blogspot.co.uk/) to check out her Christmas DIY too. 

Thank you to Elsa for collaborating and thank you for reading.

Have a very merry Christmas, 

Fran ♥

Skull Sketches - Mexican Day of the Dead Inspired

I love the ideas surrounding 'Day of the Dead'. It's a Mexican celebration in which people remember family and friends who have passed away. Instead of being a miserable and mournful festival, it's bright and colourful! 

I love the candy skull patterns, they are so beautiful yet very simplistic.

In art class, we are studying the culture, so I thought I would post my drawings.

A Candy Skull-
Made using acrylic paints and black pen.

                      I love the candy skull patterns, they are so beautiful yet very simplistic.

Skull Sketch-
Made using a 3B pencil.

   I am really happy with this sketch. I love how the flowers sit in the eye-sockets of the skull.

What do you think of my sketches? Do you like the candy skull patterns too?

Leave your opinions in the comments below...