My favorite thing about painting is making something look realistic. I’ve never even attempted an abstract painting. I have too much fun solving paint puzzles. When you’re a self-taught artist, that’s what they are – puzzles. How do you get a flat, non-descript star to “pop” and look like you could feel the ridges and […]
Paint a Reindeer Christmas Countdown Calendar
I asked my grandson if he’d like me to paint a Christmas Countdown Calendar like the one I painted him for Halloween. Yes! Do you want Santa? Yes! Or a snowman? Yes! Or maybe a reindeer? RUDOLPH! Gramma, he has to be Rudolph! Well, alrighty then. Rudolph it is. I had a sneaking suspicion he’d […]
Paint Faux Fireplace – Mural on Canvas
Some of you know I’ve been doing Google+ Hangouts on Air recently – live video broadcasts. Turns out, they’re pretty fun. So much so that I’ve scheduled them for every Tuesday night (except for Christmas & New Years Eve, of course.) I’m nowhere near a ‘pro’ or anything, but I do enjoy sharing how to […]
How To Gild–Three Different Ways
Gilding is typically done with gold leaf, which is stunning but also costly and time consuming. This three methods I’m sharing tonight are quick, easy, and won’t cost you your first-born. The first product I used is Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding by Plaid. I used “Brass” in the video, but it has a brilliant gold […]
Make a Nutcracker from Cardboard Box
I love nutcrackers. It’s a newfound passion, developing over the past few years. I have no idea why. I just love them. A couple of weeks ago, the grandson and I were headed to the back of Target to that department. As usual. Normally he’s in a mad dash to get to the superhero aisle […]
Paint Dollar Store Tablescape, in 15 minutes!
Have you entered to win the KindleFire yet? Don’t miss it! Yes, you read that correctly. Paint a table runner, napkins and wine glasses from the dollar store in 15 minutes. Yes, you can! So which is more enticing – dollar store table décor or painting it in 15 minutes? Now, if you’re thinking ‘dollar […]
Paint Holly & Berries–Hangout & Paint
Hi! Thanks for joining me for this week’s Hangout & Paint. Tonight I’ll show you a couple of easy ways to paint holly & berries – perfect for decorating or handmade gifts!
Dollar Store Christmas Ornaments
As soon as the dollar store put Christmas merchandise on the shelves, I was there to snag a few things. Not that I need them, of course. Although, one can never have too many Christmas ornaments, can one? Not in my world. I resisted the sparkly tree ornaments, festive mugs and plates, and other goodies […]