A colourful trip to WALALA X PLay...

Last month I went with a friend to see the fun and colourful installation by Camille Walala ~ WALALA X PLAY at the NOW Gallery. 
 

WALALA X PLAY is a small maze of mirrors and colourful, bold patterns. It was easy to feel lost at times with the mirrors playing tricks on you and the different angles of the walls but it was a lot of fun. It was a playful experience that kids (including big kids) would enjoy as well as anyone interested in the installation as art. I had a great time taking lots of photos.... 

Can you see my reflection?

I'm not one for selfies but I couldn't resist taking some, with a maze full of mirrors it's hard not to!

A part of this installation is to try and find the inconsistencies among the pattern, can you spot it in this one below?....

We were so lucky to go soon after it had opened as it has proven to be so popular that you now need to book in advance.  It has certainly been popping up on social media a lot.

WALALA X PLAY is well worth a visit. It is open until 24th September 2017 and is free, but make sure you book your ticket well in advance. 

And don't forget to wear matching, pretty socks because no shoes are allowed in the installation!

The final days of #100PatternsofCBC....

I can't believe it's the end of #100DaysofPatternsCBC and that I managed to complete all 100 days (even if I had to play catch up a few times!).

Here are my last 20 photos from the challenge....

Days 81 to 84 ~ A pretty plant growing through a fence / lots of leaves / close up of an autumn leaf / lots of multicoloured leaves on the ground.

Days 85 to 88 ~ A pretty mug found in the supermarket / tree trunk / two days of scarf patterns.

Days 89 to 92 ~ A throwback to my trip to Lisbon two years ago and a close up of tiles / mmmm chocolate! / day 91 was also my birthday and the butteflies were from wrapping paper / close up of packaging for fancy tea.

Days 93 to 96 ~ close up of crochet, love the colours of this yarn / fat quarter / creased stripes on a mans shirt / close up of a tree trunk.

Days 97 to 100 ~ An amazing quilt at No3 Royston / a hand drawn map of Hertfordshire from the 1920s on a tote bag / floral fabric / a close up of a beaded Christmas decoration by my clever crafty friend Debbie of Debbie Claire Designs.

The challenge has taken us from Summer through to Autumn, I have found patterns and inspiration everywhere! If you have enjoyed this challenge you can check out my previous posts here and all the photos from everyone who took part on Instagram here. 

This challenge has Inspired me and I have set myself another challenge ~ #100fizzijaynepatterns! 

This new challenge will start in the new year and I will be designing and creating my own patterns.  It's not a 100 day challenge, I don't want to put myself under that sort of pressure but through the course of the first 6 months of 2017 I will create 100 patterns using various techniques and taking inspiration from #100DaysofPatternCBC. I'm feeling inspired and can't wait to get started!

Days 61 to 80 of #100DaysofPatternCBC....

As we head in to November we are in the final few days of the #100DaysofPatternsCBC. Where has the time gone?!

Here are my photos of patterns from days 61 to 80....

Days 61 to 64 ~ King's Cross station's impressive ceiling / building in the new Kings Cross development / pavement at a crossing / close up of a hydrangea.

Days 65 to 68 ~ Brick work of St, Pancra Renaissance Hotel / rows of beer barrels / a friend's blind / looks like ice cream sprinkles but I came across this in a department store advertising Clinque.

Days 69 to 72 ~ A close up of the seat from a Northern Line Underground train / a manhole cover / another manhole cover / leaves.

Days 73 to 76 ~ A stripe pattern made up of ivy, brick and leaves / close up of a marrow / somones's gate / it's another photo from #MadebyMrsMPhotoWalk, the ceiling of Clapham South tube station.

Days 77 to 80 ~ Butterflies from a visit to Jimmy's Farm / Another photo from #MadebyMrsMPhotoWalk, I think these tiles were at Balham station / Ivy / More butterflies. 

The challenge ends on 17th November 2016, so if you would like to join in over the last few days all the details can be found here.

Psst.... Have you noticed I'm sharing my photos in a larger format, what do you think? do you prefer them large or would prefer me to go back to a smaller size?

Days 41 to 60 of the #100DaysofPatternCBC Challenge....

We're now over half way through the #100DaysofPatternCBC challenge!  Don't know what I'm talking about? The challenge is to share a photo of a pattern every day on Instagram and/or Twitter. Here are my photos from days 41 to 60...

Days 41 to 44 ~ A packet of baby wipes that are always on my desk / washi craft tape / closed blinds / new paper clips arranged (not that I was procrastinating).

Days 45 and 46 are new packaging for orders / Days 47 and 48 are of patterns that I created myself using stamps and ink

Days 49 and 50 ~ A die cut pattern / rows of yarn in a shop

Days 51 to 60 are all from the October Made by Mrs M Photowalk. There will be a blog post on this very soon but here are all the patterns I saw....

Days 51 and 52 ~ A close up of tiles at Clapham South Tube Station / Stairs at Balham Underground Station

Days 53 to 56 All found at Tooting Market ~ Colourful crates stacked up / flamingo pattern / close up of street art

Days 57 to 60 ~ Pretty floor tiles at a patisserie / tiles under the rail bridge at Balham Station / table at a florist next to Clapham South Station / new building at Collier's Wood

If you missed my previous round ups you can see my photos from days 1 to 20 here and days 21 to 40 here.

If you wish you had joined in, it's not too late! All the details can be found in this post.

Check out all of the amazing photos by everyone so far by using the hashtag #100DaysofPatternCBC on Instagram and Twitter, or use this link to go direct to the images on Instagram. 

Days 21 to 40 of #100DaysofPatternCBC challenge....

It's time for another round-up of the current #CraftBlogClub challenge. I can't believe we are nearly half way through already.  

These photos come from a trip to Norfolk, a week in Wales, one from the archives as well as from my craft den.

Days 21 to 24 ~ patterns in the sand / a uniform row of trees creating a pattern / old knitting patterns that were passed down to me from my Nan. I remember her knitting an outfit for my dolls from this pattern / bridge

Days 25 to 28 ~ a polka dot table cloth / a slate footpath / a close up of a tapestry / a top in a charity shop window display

Days 29 to 32 ~ a row of colourful beach huts / a cracked pattern in a glass window / a geometric pattern on a geometric shaped lamp shade / a slate wall

Days 33 to 36 ~ My watercolours / wooden beams / a pattern in a wooden gate / a throwback to when I went on #MadebyMrsMPhotoWalk

Days 37 to 40 ~ I was having a sort through my papers in the craft den and came across two pretty floral designs and a harlequin pattern. The Happy Birthday repeat pattern was a design I was working on for a customer order.

If you are enjoying these posts why not join in? It's not too late, all the details can be found in this post and don't worry if you miss days, it's supposed to be fun and inspiring!

Check out all of the amazing photos by everyone so far by using the hashtag #100DaysofPatternCBC on Instagram and Twitter, or use this link to go direct to the images on Instagram. There are some beautiful photos of inspiring images and patterns in unusual places.