Prills - For The Children

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I have some Prills projects saved for March, but I started out by showing how to use Prills with a stain glass suncatcher.  Check on the blog for the complete instructions.  Spring vacation is right around the corner, great idea for children.  It would be fun to have children do many - one in monochromatic colors, some in complementary colors, triads, etc..

Be watching in March!!!!  Some detailed artwork showing the artsy side of Prills!!!

New Work

Busy with Viva Las Vegastamps and USArtQuest Design Teams, also Rubber Road Adventures!  While I haven't put all the art I've created, here are a couple:

USAQ - Perfect Pigment & Micacolor Watercolor Journal

This is my first post for the USArtQuest DT!  To see it and the instructions go to USArtQuest's blog.  Not too difficult to create...learn some simple techniques with Perfect Pigment Paint and MicaColor Watercolor Palette.  Also, the fine line pen!

The 7% Solution

New art for Viva Las Vegastamp's Blog!  Yes it is Sherlock Holmes and it's Steampunk.  I posted about Sherlock but not the story about that in the books, Sherlock Shoots up with Cocaine, seems to help him with his process of solving crimes.  Freud thought cocaine was a great tool to helping people with depression and other ailments, but then he found out himself how addictive this drug was.  Too Late!  Freud and other became addicted but Freud was able to get off of it.   The 7% Solution is the amount of cocaine mix that Sherlock put in his syringe...weird facts!

I recently saw From Hell (saw it years ago) with Johnny Depp playing the inspector trying to solve the Jack the Ripper murders.  I think her portrayed his character after Sherlock Holmes because his character would go to an opium den or use laudanum to product "visions" which helped him with the case.

From reading and watching Documentary type TV shows, I learn a lot of unusual facts.

Be sure to see what great steampunk stamps VLVS has for creating art from this period.

Winner of Blog Hop VLVS - My Blog

The random pick winner of the $15 coupon for VLVS, IS :

CLARE D!  Clare, I emailed you with instructions to claim your prize!

I want to thank everyone for the lovely comments and really look at what I was expressing with VLVS for the New Years.  Check VLVS blog Friday, I have a Steampunk project for you all to view.

There is still the other blogs, and the BIG prize from VLVS - stay tuned!
Thanks again.

Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas, Viva Las Vegas

Viva Las Vegastamps!!!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!

Follow the blog hop and bring in the New Years! I wish for everyone a great year filled with only good things. Here are a few fun projects to bring in the New Years in style!!

I will be awarding a $15 prize as all the DT blogs will AND VLVS is awarding a $25 prize!  Be sure to comment for a chance to win!

Below is an illustration I made with ink, paint, outlines of images, and this cute Walking Frog!!! I made him like he took a big jump but went too high and is afraid!   I added a Santa's hat I cut from sheet 1363 and adhered it behind the frog's eyes.  While I wrote out the sentiment "Hoppy New Years!," "Time Flies" is another great VLVS image.   

Close up of Mr. Frog. 
Used 3D Glue Dots on just the body.

I found an inexpensive kit for making an ornament.  It is flat back, plastic, with the front bubble.  I love this image of the two party goers in champagne glasses.  3-D Crystal Lacquer adds dimension which shines through the bubble.  I used the lacquer on the glasses and balloons.  Coloring with simple shading adds depth.  Little rhinestone dots add the "bubble" look of champagne bubbles and festive confetti.

Many people do not take their Christmas trees down until after New Year's so on New Year's eve you can take down some of the ornaments and add New Year's ornaments like this one.  This image is named : Couple in Champagne Glass 2.  Viva Las Vegastamps has many New Year's stamps and images that can be combined to create New Year's art!  Make your home festive and fun!

The same image can be used as an invitation, decorative art (put on an easel and place in room), or even a greeting card!  Changing colors, layering on decorative papers add a different touch to the same stamp.  Again 3-D Crystal Lacquer adds the realistic look to the glasses and balloons.  Added are rhinestone words, the little champagne bubbles, and even champagne glass.  Ornaments or art posted around the room brings up the excitement as you wait to bring in the New Year's.  All that is needed is good food, party hats, and noise blowers.

If you have missed any posts in the blog hop, please head to the beginning to Terri Sproul's (Team Leader) blog!!!  Good luck I can't wait to give away some blog candy!

USAQ Design Team Part Deux

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Yes, I will be a part of the USAQ DT again!  It is an extreme honor and pleasure to be a part of this group among so many talented artists!

 

On the first DT this art piece won a challenge on Susan's USAQ FB group!  It means so much to me because it was voted on by a jury of my peers.

 

It is important to sign up for the USAQ Newsletter...see link above.  You will be able to see all the ideas/art from the DT as well as mine, Susan's art, other USAQ talents, tips, and even pricing specials.

 

Tune in January 17th to see Sue live on HSN!  Her last visit was a smashing success, she's come back with more techniques and products.

 

 

Terri Sproul is our DT Leader!  I have the honor of being on another team with Terri.  I want to thank Terri for all her efforts and hard work.

 

Thank you Sue for USAQ, for your wonderful art, ideas, and just being you!