Hey, guess what! I found some more burlap in my stash. I know! Burlap is becoming a bit of a holiday theme around here. First, the Spooky Runner, then there was the Fall Leaf Mantel Scarf and I said, that’s it! But I got to thinking one day about burlap, Mod Podge and t.p. rolls. […]
How To Paint (and draw) Holly and Berries
Hi! How are you? Good, I hope. Today I’m gonna share a couple of ways to paint holly. One, pictured above, looks all artsy and complicated – but it’s not. Just a few colors of paint that are layered on top of each other. Then there’s this holly leaf. Like the leaves I painted on […]
Pottery Barn KnockOff – Birds & Branches
Hello! I finished this PB knockoff painting yesterday. Finally. This started out as a “simple” project. Or that’s what I thought. Can someone please tell me why things that should be easy turn out complicated and things that are complex wind up pretty simple? Or is it just me? Pottery Barn Ok, so I made […]
Pottery Barn KnockOff – Work In Progress
Hello! How are ya? I’m finally back to painting after a week of fighting the flu, but I still feel like I’m walking thru sludge. Everything is a huge effort. Which may be the reason why I didn’t finish this painting today. Or not. I haven’t decided because up until an hour ago I really […]
Day 26: Paint Fall Fruit in Cornucopia
Hi! Welcome to Day 26 of my 31 Days of Easy Holiday Paint Projects. If this is your first time visiting, I’ll admit that this cornucopia filled with fruit doesn’t look too, um, . . . easy. But it’s really just a culmination of a bunch of tutorials: Cornucopia Apples Sunflowers Pears Pomegranates Grapes Pumpkins […]
Day 25–Paint Wheat Stalks
How are ya today? I thought I’d have the cornucopia painting done today but it just didn’t come together, so I’ll show you this easy-peasy way to paint wheat stalks. I should be done with cornucopia tomorrow and then Christmas tutorials! I’m so glad I’m on the last week of this 31 day blogging challenge. […]
Day 24: Kids Crafts–Glue Resist Painting
Hello! How was your weekend? I got to spend the majority of mine with my 4 year old grandson, which is always a huge treat. I love seeing how his personality is developing and how his mind thinks. Grandson: Do all grown-ups have kids? Me: No. I couldn’t have my own kids. Your daddy was […]
Day 23: Painted Fall Napkins
Hey there! How are you today? Have you ever painted on fabric before? It’s one of my favorite things to paint on and after these napkins, I’m wondering why I don’t do it more often. We interrupt this blog post for a special announcement . . . . Voting for the NFL Pro Bowl starts […]