...and I feel like I've accomplished little in the studio. I did manage to mangle the last length of painted cheesecloth into a tall vase, with mixed results.
While I do like the colour and shape of the vase (it's about 8 1/2" tall with a 9" flare at the top), the challenges of getting the vase out of the protective plastic around the glass without tearing the cheesecloth were legion, and I may need to leave the vase in there for strength and support.
I did manage to get started on adding greenery to the vases on the Tracy Verdugo Playful Painter lesson, and will likely do more on that this week...there are so many possibilities.
I've done a few more collages in my mini journal, and realize there are only six more to do in this final signature That means it won't be too long before I can go back and start adding embellishments in odd bits of time. This first one is much quieter than my norm.
I always love seeing these painted dryer sheet backgrounds - the texture just makes me happy.
And of course, I can't help but enjoy the colour on this one.
I'm also putting together a 'Pokemon Poster Kit' for my grandson's birthday on Saturday. We'll be heading over the pass for a day trip, and I've got my fingers crossed that the larch have started to turn colour. It's one of my favourite drives when the gold burns against the green.
Happy week to you - may your autumn be as colourful as you desire!
I can just imagine that green vase with flowers in it. It will be gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAnd your Mini Vases are just as delightful as I thought they would be.
Your "Quiet Collage" I had to look twice at to see if someone else made it...lol
I love the varied texture the dryer sheets give. You are the collage master they are all so beautiful.
Wishing you a glorious colorful Autumn when it get there. It's my favorite season, if it would only last longer. Hugs, love and the best of everything. Deann
Many thanks, Deann - your compliments are lovely, as alays. I had to laugh at you looking twice at the quiet collage...I was a whole lot surprised at myself on that one. 🤣
DeleteI too, love the fall, and hope it lasts until early December, at least. Wishing you a sumptuous one in your area that lasts as long. Sending you big hugs, and happy thoughts, my friend. xo
The new vase looks great, love it. Interesting thought at having a quiet collage but I understand what you mean. Happy creating, ASngela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela...the colour of the vase just makes my heart happy. ;-) xo
DeleteAnd you say you haven't done much this week?
ReplyDeleteThat vase is gorgeous, all it needs is a bouquet of flowers inside. Especially if you leave the glass vase inside, you can be sure it will keep the water in.
The small vases are also filling up with flowers and plants, which is very pretty, cheerful and expressive.
As for the first quiet collage, are you sure you made it?
Hahaha! It's great! I really like it.
I wish you a wonderful autumn, just the way you like it, and a lovely walk among the greens and yellows.
Hugs, my friend from the other side of the world.
Many thanks, Sim, for your kind comments...and I have to laugh about that collage. I'm pretty sure I made it, but it definitely doesn't look like my normal palette. :D
DeleteWishing you all the best for your autumn as well, and returning those hugs in spades. xo
Win, I forgot to tell you. I've posted "Win Dinn Mona" on my "Messing With Mona Blog" if you click on the picture of Mona on the side of my Stardust blog it will take you to the Mona Blog. Good luck, Hugs, Deann
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know, Deann...I just cracked up when I saw her. She's most extraordinary. I'm recommending all my friends hop over and take a look! xo
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You are certainly getting more ambitious with those vases, Win. I love the shape of this one. Maybe a few extra layers in the base, or a weight in the bottom may help in strengthening it. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteAnd aren't you the best grandma/nonna, making a poster kit. I'm sure your grandson will love it. The pair of you can have fun arting together.
I'll keep on experimenting with the vases, Tracy. I did a triple layer in the base, but this brand of stretch plastic is just the devil to use. I'll try a different one the next time (just as soon as I paint some more cheesecloth) and see what happens.
DeleteFingers crossed that Owen will love the poster kit - I was certainly ready to create after I put it all together. 🤣 Arting fun coming up, I suspect.