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Paint An Easy Halloween Witch–(The Long Version)

September 15, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 8 Comments

halloween-painting

Fun painting tutorial for Halloween for all skill levels!

Filed Under: Halloween, How To & PIY, my paintings, My Stuff, Tutorials

Painting Pink Roses and Purple Songbirds

September 14, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

princess-wall-hanging

Pink. Purple. Soft. Sweet. Perfect colors for a baby girl’s room. Or in this case, a wall hanging for a baby girl’s room. I was a little girl. Once. A very long time ago. And I don’t remember having a pink room. In fact, for my 8th birthday I was surprised with a bedroom makeover […]

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff

A Scarecrow Painting

September 7, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Paint a Scarecrow

Before I painted this I had a brilliant idea. It seemed like a brilliant idea at the time. Like most of my ideas. They start out ‘brilliant’ . . . in theory. But the actual application of the idea? Not always so bright. I was pretty certain about this idea, though, because it involves multi-functions. […]

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Baby Girls Personalized Canvas–Color Options

August 27, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Personalized Canvas

How’re you doing today? I hope you’re safe and sound, particularly if you’re on the eastern seaboard. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I’m taking a break from painting Fall leaves and Halloween projects for a couple of commissions. Yes, I actually do like to make money from my paintings. It may […]

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Painted Roses on a Bookcase

August 19, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

how to paint gingham

I love to paint. Big surprise, huh? But here’s why – no matter how badly I screw something up, all I have to do is add more paint. Not like woodworking or building. Mess up your measurements and you have to start all over. Usually. Or pottery. I haven’t actually thrown any pots but I’ve […]

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor, my paintings, Paint Surfaces, Paint Wood

A Cabin End Table–and a mile-long ‘to do’ list

August 12, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

painted-pinecone-table

I dunno about you but I seem to have an particular ‘issue’ when I’m overwhelmed with projects. Maybe it’s a creative-person thing. Maybe it’s just my thing. It seems to me that ‘normal’ people would finish one project, check it off the list, and then move on to the next one. Not me. Unh-uh. Nope, […]

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor, My House, My Stuff

‘Faux’ Painted Niche in Bathroom

August 7, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

faux-niche-mural

This is the last stop on my “Art Gallery” tour. I think. I just may have forgotten a project or two. Which I attribute to being incredibly busy, or the numerous projects I’ve painted in this house. It’s definitely not due to my age. Just so you know. Before I show you how easy it […]

Filed Under: murals, my paintings, My Stuff

“Art Gallery” Tour – The Wine Room

August 5, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Wine Room Mural

I’m thinking I could write a book called “101 Ways To Paint Leaves & Vines on Your Walls”. So far in this house alone I’ve painted leaves and vines – in the foyer in the master bedroom in the master bathroom in the master vanity in the dining room in the kitchen and, if you […]

Filed Under: murals, my paintings, My Stuff

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