Done from a photo of an Irish Dancer in her cute Halloween outfit!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
3rd Grade Auction Project 2010!
Fruit of the Spirit 36"x48" canvas paper, paper, gold leaf, and acrylic paint
The kids did a great job painting the fruit on the canvas paper (which were cut out and glued on the canvas with Fabritac.) They then wrote out the words in bubble letters. These were traced onto map paper and then cut out and glued on with a special paper glue. We talked about how when we spend time in God's word, it acts as our "map" towards gaining these characteristics in our lives.
White acrylics (with touches of oranges, blues, greens, and yellows) were used to tie the piece together. Gold leaf was then applied to make the letters "pop."
Close up.
The "practice" piece that will go to our teacher as a thank you gift from the class.
Great job kids!!! Whoo hoo! ")
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Mass Amounts of Glitter & Stickers EVERYWHERE!
We had a glitter and sticker fest here last night. I have been working a lot and thought it would be a fun project to make our Valentine's with my three year old. What is it with three year olds and glitter? She reacts to glitter like some people react to rock stars. Too funny. She LOVES to paint and I had no idea what to do with the volume of paintings she produces. DING! Idea . . I used the paintings as a background for the Valentines, cut a few doily hearts in half and let her loose with the stickers and glitter.
We had a great time bonding over glue sticks. ")
Hope you all have a colorful and fun Valentine's Day!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Thank you Santa!
I finally got a tablet and feel positively giddy!! Under the tree this year was a beautiful Wacom Bamboo. I spent the first few days scared of it. Pathetic. Then got a fun idea for a "pick me up" card for my Aunt.
I am glad that my first official project was for family. Love you Aunt Judy! Smootch!!
I am glad that my first official project was for family. Love you Aunt Judy! Smootch!!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We are busy finishing up last touches on our Christmas gifts~ It is really cold and frosty outside~
the girls are watching "Eloise @ Christmas" and playing dress up ~ It's a cozy day!
Wishing you and your families,
a magical, fun, and restful Christmas!
I'm off to go turn on Julie Andrew's Christmas record! ")
Happy Christmas!!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Creating Custom Brushes in GIMP - What NOT to Do . . .
Note to self - When creating new brushes, don't leave the eraser tool active and then wonder why all the new brushes you have created are not taking. Uggg...ggggg....gggg. Now I know.
At least I figured it out and am having a blast creating leaves and apples for my current project. SUCH a blast!
I can't wait to tinker more. LOVE GIMP!
At least I figured it out and am having a blast creating leaves and apples for my current project. SUCH a blast!
I can't wait to tinker more. LOVE GIMP!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Progress @ Long Last . . .
The design has been a ever evolving, but the hardest bit has been the layout - trying to print the pages back to back in the right order.
The most recent revelation of the calendar was produced after I realized that none of my family members use monthly calendars, they use weekly. Uggg . .. I may forgive them someday. Not today . . . It is 1:24am and I am going to bed.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Katy Paints Her 1st People!
Not to bad for a 3 year old! She also learned how to paint flowers today. We had so much fun, camped out on the floor with the watercolors and lots of paper. She made all her Christmas presents! YAY! We are going to scan her flower paintings and make cards for the family. Love this time of year!!
Monday, November 23, 2009
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