Vintage Finds

Ok…  For the last few years when I go to a yard sale or a little vintage shop…  If I find a cute little old tea kettle or coffee shop… I buy one or two..   They are quite collectable and aren’t cheap…..

I love painting them!  

I used to paint quite a few items and have a booth at a bazaar every year but it became a job and no longer fun.   Now I just paint a few custom orders..  In 2012 I resolve to paint a little more and to especially paint a few more things for myself.

I use Americana acrylic paint.  It is my favorite brand and I can buy them for .98 at my local art supply store; Quality Art in Boise.   I buy all of my brushes there, too.

The recipient of this purdy little teapot absolutely loved it!

Sorry about the glare on this one…

Be Creative!

Believe

Well…  I finally finished the Santa project.  I’ve posted a few sneak peaks on Facebook the last couple of weeks  What do you think?

I’ve been so busy painting projects that I haven’t hardly had any time to make cards. (Including Christmas card!  GASP!)    I may be buying cards this year. 

 

Be Creative!

 

Oh Holy Night.

I painted this  24 inch wreath for Scissorbella.    I don’t paint as often as I used to, but I still enjoy doing it.   I use my scroll saw and cut out my own wood.  My paint of choice is Decoart Americana.

I purchase most of my products at the evil store  Quality Art.   It is an Artists Paradise and they also have the best prices.

When I went to Hobby Lobby to find a plain wreath they were on sale at 50% off.   (before Halloween!)   and the berry picks were 99 cents.  Now that is my kind of shopping.

This pictures shows you the various layers a little better..

This picture is a little shaded.  Here is one I took inside.

Off to my next project.   It involves a bushy white bearded guy!