Aug 31, 2012

Little boxes, little boxes ....


Oh my, it has been far too long since I posted.  So here we are again ...
My dear DIL Jillian asked me to paint some boxes for her this summer ... she was giving them to her friends as part of their wedding presents.  I had so much fun that I kept going ...



These are boxes that came from the dollar store.  Removed the hardware and lightly sanded and then given a primer coat in and out.


Then a base coat in a light shade acrylic of whatever colour scheme I am in the mood for.  Then I add splashes of other colours, using a variety of tools - brushes, scrapers, sponges whatever.  Then a background stamp of some sort - script, distressing, musical notes.  Then more stamps, some bought many homemade. Top coat of modge podge ... with a bit of glimmer in it.

The hardest part is getting the hardware off and back on ...


Mar 25, 2012

Zentangle

I have rediscovered doodling
 ... just for fun and relaxation








Birds

More bird themed artwork for an exchange I am involved in this week.








Mar 18, 2012

Paper bird cut outs






magazine paper art

Another idea from my Facebook mixed media group .... these are still works in progress,  not sure where I am going with them yet 








River walk fall 2011



Feb 7, 2012

Row Houses

Working on a project inspired by a Facebook friend.  I am addicted to creating these little row houses.  Not sure how I will put them all together, but I think it is going to look fantastic!











Jan 22, 2012

Card Class

today I went to a card class .... here are a few of the cards we made