Here are a couple more of my Doodle sketches.
I colored a couple, too
Sorry the images aren’t super clear. We’ve had dreary foggy weather and not very good lighting for taking photo’s.
This is the view out of my window. The temperature has been in the single digits and we’ve had snow on the ground for over a week. I know it’s not as bad as a few other states, but winter hit us early. We barely had a fall season.
Be Creative!
Do you doodle? I’ve been a doodler for as long as I remember. I’m constantly drawing shapes on paper. I have a hard time sitting still. Not always; but most of the time. If you’ve read my blog for very long you’ll see that I tolepaint (decorative painting), paper craft, do digital scrapbooking, art journaling, play the piano, a little bit of photography and a few other random things. I guess you can say I use the right side of my brain.
For my profession, I am a computer programmer. I always analyze things and I’m good at math and science. (so are all of my kids) I am pretty anal and like to have everything in it’s place. I like everything nice and organized which makes me efficient; or a time manager.
I wonder how many people use both sides of their brains equally? What side of the brain do you use? Or do you use both sides?
Last April, during General Conference (you can read about it HERE) or you can view all of the talks HERE, I decided to put my doodling to good use. As I listened to the speakers I wrote down words that impressed me and started doodling; aka Sketching. I used my Strathmore Bristol Smooth 12x12 pad and a couple of journaling pens; American Crafts Memory Maker and Prismacolor .05. They both are permanent black ink. I don't use a pencil; I just go for it.
This is what happened. It was good therapy.
I didn’t make anything else until September when we had the General Women’s meeting for all females ages 8 and up. I wasn’t able to attend, but I watched all of the speakers HERE.
This is what I created.
I had a friend ask me to make one for her with a Young Women’s theme. Shewants to give as gifts to the Young Women in her ward. I should have thought of this since I was in my wards Young Women Presidency for 2 1/2 years.
A couple of days ago I was given the name of a local printer. I’m hoping to take to them and have them scan and print me a few copies (probably of all three). I want a good image that I can share with others.
I tried to take good pictures. I had to set them on a flat surface, climb on a ladder and take some shots.
Are you a doodler? Do you put your talents that Heavenly Father gave to you to good use?
Enjoy!
I had the desire to get out my brushes a couple of weeks ago. While out and about last winter, while checking out the holiday bazaars, we saw this cute wood cut out of the word LOVE that we thought would be so cute for my granddaughters bedroom. I bought some cute valentines paper while it was in season.
I finally have the wood letters and decided to get painting.
I painted the edges with Decoart American – Dragon Fruit. I love the brightness of it and it matches the paper perfectly. The pictures do not do this justice. I had a hard time getting some good photo’s while this was hanging on my wall.
I traced the wood letter onto the paper, hand cut them out then attached with mod podge. When that was dry, I put a couple of coats over the entire piece. I like using the matte finish of the mod podge.
I attached together with some bright pink gingham ribbon and added a wire on top to finish it.
Isn’t it cute? The finished piece is about 24 inches tall.
I also painted this summery flower hang up.
And just in time for Flag day, I finished this American sign. The lettering is white vinyl.
What should I paint next? I’m thinking watermelon!
Saturday is the first day of Summer. I hope you’re is off to a good start!
Be creative!
A few weeks ago, a friend asked me to put together a sign for his daughter’s cheer coach for their season end party. I wish I had a picture to share of the team. His daughter is about 7 and so cute.
This sign is 36x20. The team colors are black, purple and silver. I ordered some metallic silver vinyl for the phrase from Expressions Vinyl. It adds some nice bling to the project.
I based the large board with the purple, then painted over it with black. The edges are sanded so a little of the purple shows through. (You know me and that grunge look)
I’ve made quite a few items using vinyl but this was the first time I did one so large.
The team pictures will go in the individual purple frames.
Be Creative!
Real quick cuz it is after the holidays, Christmas is over and all the goodies are put away until next year. Here are a couple of things I painted for others.
I took these late at night real quick so the pictures aren’t the best. It seems I have less and less time to do what I love. I really need to do something about that. The problem is that I have too many things that I love :) I signed up for a Project52 again this year. What was I thinking? It may turn into a project 12.
Wishing you the best New Year ever!!
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