Paper Mache Cross with Roses Shrine

I just finished my paper mache 

cross and roses shrine.

It can stand on it's own, or hang on the wall. 

I think I'd like to buy a little

flameless tea light for it. 

We had a wonderful Christmas filled with blessings.

I hope you did as well. 

Now we're looking forward

to our daughters wedding on New Years Eve!

I'm still trying to think of something

meaningful I can make for her and my soon to be son in law.

I'll be sure to share it when I do. 

Happy New Year!!!

Sharpie Art Portrait

This is the beginning of my drawing. 

I've got an idea to start, but

I don't have the whole thing planned out. 

It starts to take on a path of it's own. 

She took about 3 days to finish. 

Pretty crazy I know, but this is the path it took. 

Now, you're not going to believe what I did. 

Why do I do things impulsively, like getting my 

haircut on a whim or cutting up my artwork? 

Yes, I "trimmed" it. 

No, not my hair.

Not only that, but I trimmed too much,

and unlike my hair it won't grow back. 

Grrrr. 

Another lesson learned the hard way. 

Note to self;

Keep your artwork away from the paper cutter.

Sugar Skull Egg Ornaments

I came across these eggs while digging through

my craft supply box. 

They were a half off "after

the holiday" purchase from Walmart. 

I wish I'd picked up

several dozen. I'm hoping they

carry them again this coming Easter. 

They are so much fun to work with!

I decided to make a sugar skull ornaments with the eggs and 

used my very fine artist markers for the design. 

I finished it off with lace, a flower bead, and beaded straight pin.

Black ribbon was used for the hanging loop and I glued 

all those things together with Tacky Glue. 

The back had to say Feliz Navidad!

After making a "her" I had to make a "him".

I started by making a black hat with a purple rose

and green leaves out of cold porcelain clay and let 

that dry for 24 hours. 

In the meantime, I worked on his face

and back "Feliz Navidad" greeting. 

The hat and ribbon were adhered

with a black beaded straight pin

and Tacky Glue. 

I love the way they turned out and am

anxious to show you some more that I've just finished.

I learned from the first ornament, not to use my artist markers.

While they're great for drawing on paper,

they smeared a bit as I turned the egg in my

hand to work on it. 

With my subsequent ornaments, I used permanent markers
(Bic and Sharpie) as well as Pitt Pens.
They all worked well together and didn't smear. 

Happy Thanksgiving.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday!