The Worst Witch is a British fantasy television series that aired in 1986. The show is based on a series of books by Jill Murphy and follows the adventures of Mildred Hubble, a young witch attending a witch boarding school called Miss Cackle's Academy. **The main cast of the show includes:** 1. Fairuza Balk as Mildred Hubble - Mildred is the clumsy and accident-prone protagonist of the show. Despite her misadventures and struggles with magic, she always manages to save the day in the end. 2.
- Spectrum Noir markers - Distress inks: hickory smoke, black soot, shabby shutters, peeled paint, tumbled glass, broken china - Magic picture changer die set + add-on by Lawn Fawn - Sakura white gel pen - Black versafine ink - Memento tuxedo black ink - Memento black pen - Morning Dew Nuvo drops by Tonic Studio - Simply white Nuvo drops by Tonic Studio - Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock - Neenah solar white cardstock
Next I cut the tab handle out of black cardstock and attached it at the very end of the tab using double sided tape, a nd finally I added a teeny tiny white nuvo drop in the center of each flower, and some morning dew nuvo drops in the sky. Next I took my background panel and cut a frame out of it, I applied double sided tape at the back of this frame along the four edges, and I stuck it on the pocket.
2. Diana Rigg as Miss Hardbroom - Miss Hardbroom is the strict and no-nonsense potions teacher at Miss Cackle's Academy. She often clashes with Mildred but also plays a crucial role in guiding and teaching her.
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I'm so happy to be a guest designer for Heffy Doodle. I have a card for today, also on Heffy Doodle blog, and I will share a second card very soon.
So for this first card, I used three stamp sets to help me build this cute scene: Quack Me Up , Otter Side and Gnome Matter What , as well as the Grassy Lass border die set . And I also used the Magic Picture Changer die set and addon by Lawn Fawn to create an interactive card.
Like always when I create a magic picture changer card, I started with the background. And to make a cloudy and rainy sky, I first applied hickory smoke distress ink on most of the panel, and next I added black soot distress ink at the very top to darken the sky.
Next I added texture to my panel. I first splattered water on the panel and dried it using a paper towel. Next I smooshed my ink pads onto my glass mat, I added water and then I splattered drops of those inks on the panel: hickory smoke all over the paper and black soot just at the top and sides.
Next I moved on to the magic picture changer element. So I cut two pieces of Strathmore bristol cardstock: a long one for the pocket die and a short one for the moving piece die. Like always I marked the windows using a pencil, and then I moved on to the stamping. On the long panel I stamped a cloud, and on the short one I stamped the sun.
Next I masked both images and colored around them using hickory smoke only. Like the background I splattered water on those two panels, as well as hickory smoke drops using a thin brush. I removed the masks, and stamped some raindrops below the cloud using hickory smoke distress ink again. And next I quickly colored the sun and the cloud using my alcohol markers.
When the coloring was done, I taped the dies on the panels and sent them to my die cutting machine. Next I folded the tabs on the pocket panel using a bone folder and applied double sided tape on those tabs, front and back. I removed the backing paper from the inside and folded the tabs again to stick them.
Next I folded the pocket panel in half right on the score line, I applied some powder on the flaps and along the tabs as well, I put the moving piece into the pocket panel through the slit, and next I put each little flap into a small slit. Next I pulled on the tab to interlock the elements, I made sure that everything was aligned between the tabs, and finally I closed the pocket.
Next I took my background panel and cut a frame out of it, I applied double sided tape at the back of this frame along the four edges, and I stuck it on the pocket. Next I stuck the pocket on a white card base using double sided tape, as well as the remaining piece of background using foam tape.
To ground my scene, I cut two grass borders that I colored using shabby shutters and peeled paint distress inks. I first applied the light color shabby shutters on the whole element, and next I added peeled paint from the top to bring more depth to those borders. And like always I added texture by mixing the same inks with water.
One more element for my background: I cut a rectangle to create the pond and colored it using tumbled glass and broken china distress inks.
I stamped my sentiment "You are my sunshine" on the smallest grass border using black versafine ink and next I adhered everything below the interactive frame.
Next I stamped additional images on neenah solar white cardstock using memento tuxedo black ink and before coloring them, I changed the ducks into mallard ducks, using a pencil first and then my memento pen. When the coloring was done, I stuck everything on my panel using glue dots, foam squares and also liquid glue.
To complete the scene and make the sky less empty, I stamped more raindrops below each cloud using hickory smoke distress ink again. I attached the dragonflies using liquid glue and next I added white highlights on the images to make them pop a little bit more.
Next I cut the tab handle out of black cardstock and attached it at the very end of the tab using double sided tape, a nd finally I added a teeny tiny white nuvo drop in the center of each flower, and some morning dew nuvo drops in the sky.
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- Spectrum Noir markers - Distress inks: hickory smoke, black soot, shabby shutters, peeled paint, tumbled glass, broken china - Magic picture changer die set + add-on by Lawn Fawn - Sakura white gel pen - Black versafine ink - Memento tuxedo black ink - Memento black pen - Morning Dew Nuvo drops by Tonic Studio - Simply white Nuvo drops by Tonic Studio - Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock - Neenah solar white cardstock
Next I cut the tab handle out of black cardstock and attached it at the very end of the tab using double sided tape, a nd finally I added a teeny tiny white nuvo drop in the center of each flower, and some morning dew nuvo drops in the sky.
3. Charlotte Rae as Miss Cackle - Miss Cackle is the kind-hearted headmistress of the academy. She believes in Mildred's potential and is always supportive of her. 4. Tim Curry as The Grand Wizard - The Grand Wizard is the powerful and mysterious wizard who occasionally visits the academy. He is a fan-favorite character and adds an element of intrigue to the show. **Apart from the main cast, there are several other memorable characters including:** 1. Miss Bat - Miss Bat is the bumbling and forgetful potions teacher. She often creates chaos in the classroom but is also a lovable character. 2. Ethel Hallow - Ethel is Mildred's rival at the academy. She is a skilled witch but often uses her powers for selfish purposes. She is a constant source of trouble for Mildred. **Overall, The Worst Witch 1986 players brought these characters to life and made the show a beloved classic among viewers. The chemistry between the cast members and their performances added depth and humor to the storyline. The show continues to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages, showcasing the timeless appeal of this magical tale.**.
Reviews for "The Evolution of 'The Worst Witch' 1986 Characters: Exploring the Actors' Interpretations"
1. Jenny - 1 star - I was really disappointed with "The Worst Witch" 1986 players. The acting was incredibly cheesy and over-the-top, the special effects were laughably bad, and the plot was predictable and uninteresting. I couldn't believe this was made in the 80s because it felt like a low-budget high school production. Overall, I found it hard to stay engaged or invested in any of the characters or the story. It's a shame because I was really looking forward to watching this based on its cult following, but it definitely did not live up to my expectations.
2. Mark - 2 stars - I have to admit, I was not a fan of "The Worst Witch" 1986 players. The production quality was extremely poor, with visible green screens and shoddy costumes that even a child could tell were fake. The dialogue was cringe-worthy at best, with actors delivering their lines monotone and without any natural emotion. The pacing was also uneven, with some scenes dragging on for what felt like an eternity, while others were rushed and lacked any meaningful development. I understand that this movie has a nostalgic appeal for some, but for me, it was a complete waste of time.
3. Lisa - 2.5 stars - I can see why some people might find "The Worst Witch" 1986 players charming, but personally, I found it to be quite a letdown. The performances were often over-the-top and exaggerated, making it difficult to take any of the characters seriously. The storyline was predictable and lacked depth, leaving little room for surprises or engaging twists. While I appreciate the effort put into creating a magical atmosphere, the overall execution fell short. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's the worst movie I've ever seen, but I definitely wouldn't recommend it either.
4. John - 2 stars - I didn't enjoy "The Worst Witch" 1986 players as much as I had hoped. The acting felt forced and unnatural, and the characters lacked depth and development. The special effects were low quality even for its time, and the overall production value was subpar. The story didn't offer anything new or exciting and seemed to rely heavily on clichés and tropes. I can understand why some may have a nostalgic attachment to this film, but for me, it simply missed the mark.
5. Sarah - 1.5 stars - "The Worst Witch" 1986 players left me completely underwhelmed. The acting was downright cringeworthy, with wooden performances and cheesy line deliveries. The visuals and special effects were dated and poorly executed, making it hard to suspend disbelief. The story itself was uninteresting and lacked any depth or originality. I couldn't help but wonder why this movie has such a dedicated fan base when there are much better witch-themed movies out there. Overall, I was left feeling disappointed and I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this one.