Who doesn’t love spray paint? If there’s something easier, and quicker, to transform a project, I don’t know what it is. So I was beyond excited to try a new spray paint by Krylon. It’s paint + primer. In one can! I couldn’t wait to give this paint + primer a try. I had been […]
How To Paint a Simple Dragonfly
A really, really simple dragonfly. I’m working on a better dragonfly that I’ll share with you soon. Today I just needed some photos to go along with this sweet little bit of prose. A Garden To Plant -anonymous First, plant five rows of peas – preparedness, promptness, perseverance, politeness and prayer. Next, three rows of […]
A Distressed Chalkboard that was distressing
The other day the clerk at Walmart made a remark about my purchases of Mod Podge, iron-on transfers, spray paint, etc., etc., etc. “You must be really crafty!” Me: No. Actually I’m an artist. I don’t do so well with crafts. Her: Really? There’s a difference? Me: Definitely – crafty people are really creative and […]
Abstract “Watercolor”, A Thrift Store Light, & Eggs
I’ve never painted abstract. In fact, the one and only art class I ever took was in college – a long, long time ago – and I frustrated the teacher because all I could paint were realistic paintings. He wanted all different styles and technique, but everything I painted wound up looking too real. I […]
How to paint Bees–and Upcycle Photo Frames
A few months ago I signed up to teach painting classes at our local Parks & Rec Dept. The office asked me if I could paint some samples to show prospective students. No problem, I said. Um, it’s now April. The class guide comes out next week and, as usual, I’m a bit behind. On […]
My Kids’ Santa Claus
My 3 stepsons are now all grown up. One has blessed me with my darling grandson – the light of my life. My family’s Santa’s don’t look like the Santa’s I grew up with. They might not look like yours, either. Which leads me to a little back story as to why Santa comes in […]
Oh, Snap!–Gingerbread Man Painting
When I worked as a floral designer and had to design tons of wreaths every Christmas – and I mean TONS! – I had to come up with all kinds of different themes. It all depended upon what the store owners bought. I’d never know what theme I’d have to use until the freight boxes […]
Dryer Sheet Candle Wraps
Yes, you read right. Dryer sheets. These guys that you use if you forget to add fabric softener to your rinse cycle. Have you ever noticed the texture of these guys? Crinkly, but not like tissue paper. Webby, but not like spider webs. (Although, I bet someone could come up with something for Halloween with […]