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Adri's Palette

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Adri's Palette

I am a 30-something artist/craftswoman who finds a creative outlet from everyday life in the arts. Be it the art of painting, the crafts or the art of cooking, I embrace it with the same ardor and passion! This blog is the diary of my crafty life with a side of wit. Enjoy a look around and see what I am all about. Thanks for stopping by!

Practice makes ferpect

When I start a project I always want it to be perfect, just like the sketch that embodies my dreams. And if the sketch did not turn out the way I wanted,  at least I want the end result to... Continue Reading →

Planning and re-planning

One of my little guilty pleasures in life is planning. Planning, planning, planning and planning. And a bit more planning. Some say it is the trait of Virgos. I will have to disappoint you, I am not one of them.... Continue Reading →

Gator slipper pattern (free)

There is a saying in Spanish to the effect that if a door closes for you a window will surely open. I feel like that has happened to me now. Last week was an especially tough, bordering on pretty darn... Continue Reading →

Colorful bird

It was a good choice to start a colorful project. As snow started falling over the weekend and covered everything with its powdery whiteness, it was a relief I had my colorful felts, fabrics and threads to cheer me up.... Continue Reading →

Getting folky

This past week has been an especially hard one for me, with my usual good spirits nowhere in sight. Therefore, I decided to focus on my little research project because I was sure it would distract me and cheer me... Continue Reading →

Cozy for reading

Reading is as strong a passion of mine as art. Whenever I get the chance I take a book and submerge myself in its world. Be it in bed, on the train or in a comfy armchair on a rainy... Continue Reading →

Percy the mouse. Oh, how very nice!

It was the night after Christmas when the feasts were over and all the guests had gone home when I collapsed on the sofa and just wanted to relax a bit. To wind down I started reading my favourite blogs.... Continue Reading →

Dusk falling on Padstow

Some time ago my father and I had some true DIY time together and made some frames for canvas I had lying around. As we were sawing the frames, chipping away, small pieces of framing material fell off. I quickly... Continue Reading →

In a Padstow state of mind

Sometimes when you go on vacation a place can leave its mark in you. Whether it is the general atmosphere, the beautiful scenery, the lovely people or the food you enjoyed so much, but you know deep down if there... Continue Reading →

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