Flying Tigers Banner
08 Feb 2012 Leave a Comment
in Craft Idea, Paintings, Rossvally/Historical, sewing Tags: American Volunteer Group, AVG, Burma, China, Flying Tigers, historical, history, Japan, living history, military, re-enactment, WW2, WWII
Banner 56"x59"
We will be participating in the Military Show at the War Memorial Auditorium in Ft. Lauderdale this coming Friday, Feb. 10th. We will have a display to represent the First American Volunteer Group, better known as The Flying Tigers, who fought in Burma and China just before the war. I made this banner for our presentation.
Painted all the black first
It’s 56″x59″ made of silky Charmeuse fabric. The writing and picture are all hand painted with fabric paint.
We plan to attend other military shows in the coming months. We hope to see you at one of them!
I am available to make a special banner for your group or organization! If you are interested, email me at
ArtsyUs@gmail.com
Tee Shirt Embelishment Ideas-Buttons and Bows
15 Sep 2011 Leave a Comment
in Craft Idea, sewing Tags: buttons, embellishment, sewing, tee shirts
Three toddler tees, embellished with buttons and ribbons
I was organizing my sewing basket the other day and began collecting all the random buttons into a clear zip lock bag. By the time I finished, I had almost a bag full! Most of these were the extra button you always get when you buy clothes that use buttons -blouses for me. Since I had so many different kinds, I decided to use them to embellish 2 of these tee shirts for my granddaughter. On the white one ,I just made a simple design with ribbon and embroidered daisies I had among my stash of notions. I hope you like these designs and try them out for yourself, if you also have a bag full of buttons! (Note: Double stitch and knot each one if you are using it for a child’s tee. You don’t want them to come off!)
Made a bow with ribbon and sewed the button on top.
Found this little embroidered rose in my basket. Used little buttons that color matched.
White tee with black and white gingham ribbon and white and red daisies.
Photographic Happenings Of The Danley Wedding
25 May 2011 2 Comments
in Craft Idea, Photography Tags: bouquet, centerpiece, glass, roses, wedding
While attending my niece’s wedding recently, I looked for special artistic pictures to take, while all the focus was on the bride and groom. Here are my favorites:
Bridal Bouquet with centerpiece from reception
My mother-in-law and my niece and I made all the flower bouquets the afternoon before. We had a great time putting them together. The centerpieces for reception included these simple but pretty water-filled glass bowls with floating flowers.
This was a cute idea: Little Tea Cups filled with candy and a picture of the bride and groom- Used for centerpieces and for wedding favors.
Bridesmaid Bouquets
As the work crew began to clean up afterwards, they put all the centerpieces on a table. I loved how the light was bouncing around all the glass and water.
Next time you are at a wedding, look for those special photographic happenings. You will be surprised at how many there are!
Turning A Stained Shirt Into An Artsy One!
16 Mar 2011 1 Comment
in Craft Idea Tags: blouse, fabric paint, floral design, shirts, stain
I don’t know about you, but every time I buy a new white blouse, it doesn’t last very long. It always gets a stain on it. So, I decided to try something out. I had a bag of fabric paint in my artsy closet and a couple of pictures of flowers from my back yard. I thought… let me try to paint a floral on the shirt. It couldn’t hurt! I used a paint brush at first and let it dry. I did put some water – next time I won’t use so much as the colors did diffuse into one another – like a watercolor painting.
This painting is of some cute purple lillies that pop up throughout spring and summer.
This one is of the pretty Plumerias in my back yard.
Then I put in details using the tubes. I used black to define it more. I think it turned out pretty good. At least I can still wear the shirts for fun, artsy events.
I’m willing to paint something on your stained blouses. Just email me – Let’s talk!
Photo Challenge- #1/52 MCP Project 52-Rose Lime Centerpiece
07 Jan 2011 Leave a Comment
in Craft Idea, Photography Tags: centerpiece, limes, MCP Project 52, party, roses
I’m excited about meeting the challenge of posting a photo just for fun each week through MCP Project 52.
- http://www.mcpactions.com/blog/2011/01/05/mcp-project-52-one-photo-a-week-join-in-anytime/
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Centerpiece for my granddaughter's first Birthday Party!
This is my first post. My daughter, Sarah, decorated the table for her daughter’s first Birthday Party so pretty with roses and put fresh lime slices in the glass vase. Great idea for a pretty girly fresh table centerpiece.
Thankful for:
24 Nov 2010 Leave a Comment
in Craft Idea, Inspirational/devotional, Paintings, Photography Tags: Autumn Lake, centerpiece, craft idea, fall, leaves, Thanksgiving
“Oh give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth forever.” Psalm 107:1
- Autumn Lake Watercolor – with photoshop paint daub filter
I am thankful for many things, but mostly for the things money cannot buy:
Quiet times with my granddaughter, Juliet. And being there to see all her many achievements gained in her first year of life.
Special smiles from my mom, who is bedridden with Alzheimer’s.
My husband’s sense of humor, even through difficult times.
My family and the love and laughter we share.
My Lord Jesus and His love for me.
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
A new friend, Jane Jordan, from the Women in the Visual Arts meetings, put together this pretty centerpiece for a recent meeting. I always love decorations using natural items. Here, she used curly lettuce leaves as a base and placed colorful gourds on top. A green Styrofoam cone, decorated with real autumn leaves attached with sticks, was used in the center of it for height. The leaves were prepared, so that they will stay fresh and colorful for approximately 3 to 3 1/2 weeks, by using an ironing board. Waxed paper was put on top and under the leaf. A towel was put on top of the waxed paper and then ironed. Then they were left to cool, before removing the leaves from the wax paper. A thin stick was glued on at the base of the leaves so that they can be attached to the cone.
I pray that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving time with your friends and family.
