Showing posts with label Mod Podge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mod Podge. Show all posts

Apr 15, 2010

Collage Squared



I've been making some collage pieces on wood. 3.5 x 3.5 pieces. Some 3.5x 6 too. It's so fun. I had these epoxy stickers from Fiskar and they worked out perfect for some embellishment. I have a couple 8 x 10 mixed media pieces I'm working on too. I have been playing a lot in studio in the evenings. I love trying brighter colors and neat papers. I've been too long in the prim/antiqued palette. It so fun for me, evolving and opening up to other techniques and colors. Maybe it's the Spring fresh weather. Cleaning and brightening up around the house. Whatever it is ... it's so fun. Until later ... :) P

Mar 30, 2010

Bedside Table Decorative Painting & ModPodge



Blogger is giving me fits today. This is the bedside table I'm making for my little Miss Sweetness. We're looking for a headboard maybe too. She is starting to put words together. Holy Monkeys! We have our hands full and love every minute. Until later. P :)

Oct 20, 2009

Watcha Workin' On? Blocks for Bug

I recently saw at an antique display some kids blocks. This particular display spelled out pumpkin patch with the blocks. There was a set that said love, and a few others. They were the old wood kind. But this one set caught my eye as they were the kind with paper pictures on them. I thought about them all the way home. I remember getting a set in a very small wagon. A circus theme. Anyway, with all the scrap paper I have from my mixed media pieces, I decided to cut them up and make something fun for my little love bug and I to play with. So ... the picture above. So super simple and fun. Lot's of cutting. I even used some old kids books that were in really rugged shape. I am in the process of adding the alphabet, just stickers. Then one last coat of "Mod Podge" and ta da!!!

Sep 22, 2009

Modge Podge Mood

First, help? ... I can't find my 10 followers. They seem to have disappeared. It happened before too. I can't remember how I got them back. Any help appreciated. Darn!
I'm on a new adventure with my Christmas Pixies. I haven't gotten pictures yet, but soon. I'm on to larger pieces with fun techniques and learned techniques offered on You-tube and different artists inspiration. I also found the most fun place to visit at http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com/ Copy and paste to your browser. Amy makes Mod Podge Rock. Right now I'm into cutting some pieces for future use. Reminds me of cutting for applique. Very similar pieces can be done with paper. I decided to share a work in progress (AWIP)
This is the most fun I've had trying a new to me style. Kind of inspired by Lisa Kaus' work. She does the most amazing pieces. So ... I have a few other ideas to play with, maybe some gifts. Thanks for all of you stopping by and nice comments and emails, greatly appreciated. Until later, :) P

May 17, 2009

A Quiet Sunday

It's so quiet around the studio. I can hear the whirl of the lawn mowers and kids down the block at the park. It's the most delightful day. I treasure these days, because, I'm working in the lower level of a regional medical center. I do have windows to our inner courtyard, but it's not the same as having your windows open and the breeze and birds chirping. I know you all know what I mean. But ... I work to support my artsy creative whims, so I'm thankful that it's a fun job and I have super co-workers.
So far today I've started and finished an unusual item. My friend Lauri got 3 ostrich eggs from her in-laws. OMgosh they are enormous. She gave me two, if I would paint her little boy one. So after much procrastination, the pictures are below. It was so fun. I used a ratty old child's book and cut out the bunny. I decoupaged it to the painted egg. I then painted the bunny and the bits and bobs on it. It ended up being so fun to paint. A little difficult with the shape, I just painted it whimsical and cute for a cute little guy! Lauri is having several people to paint an egg she gives them. Then when completed, she is going to fill a huge basket with the eggs. It will nee to be a big one. LOL. A friends little girl said she thinks it's cool how little puddles of paint turn into a bunny and swirls. I never thought about it, but I kind of find it amazing myself. Giggle!
Well until next post ... keep creating. Hugs, :O)P