tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77118505093679313012024-03-14T03:13:54.150-05:00everyday emmaculateeveryday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-40595192087941488452012-12-15T12:22:00.000-06:002012-12-15T12:22:45.435-06:00 My website is currently under maintenance, if you need to contact me for facepainting or any other project, please email me at emmaleora@gmail.com or call me at 817-705-5087.<br />
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I am facepainting today at Holy Grounds Shop at 336 South Main Street in Grapevine, Tx from 2-4pm.everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-2522430740448544362012-04-04T21:10:00.002-05:002012-04-05T16:18:31.935-05:00Easter Give-Away!!!!I'm GIVING AWAY this beautiful cross on Good Friday!!! All you have to do is subscribe to my blog for your name to be entered into a drawing to WIN it!! On Friday- Scott (my husband) will draw a name and I'll announce the winner!!!! Shipping will be on me!!! No matter where you live :) <br />
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Jesus died for you because He Loves You! And His Gift of Salvation is FREE as Well!!!!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter Everyone!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyXSYH_sy35XUtNf7T-aUkb3eII7JSSFP66rROlaOocnfrpZbiAWghDh0VlBb2ElBghaESek3WIrhYuUs8DcU6WIFaHd0OMZko5NIgYWhJEdeMV5gCG14g7efalqEY4vK5L-CYF3E_x9h/s1600/final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKyXSYH_sy35XUtNf7T-aUkb3eII7JSSFP66rROlaOocnfrpZbiAWghDh0VlBb2ElBghaESek3WIrhYuUs8DcU6WIFaHd0OMZko5NIgYWhJEdeMV5gCG14g7efalqEY4vK5L-CYF3E_x9h/s320/final.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Instructions for this project (Love Cross) is in the previous post. So if you don't end up winning- just make one:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OWr1BD9wnlguT6xp3nkxvGdPs48anPHWuOfTYOZ78E2Q7WLhYBzatCd2ARlrGDAbdWvgxFw7pIHkRMGbExCCVpM7Y1H6nW80l-8qRJP5M8-JvSpa4Uuhxzou3q4chZlGdysUQ2rOJhKC/s1600/assistant+Kayla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OWr1BD9wnlguT6xp3nkxvGdPs48anPHWuOfTYOZ78E2Q7WLhYBzatCd2ARlrGDAbdWvgxFw7pIHkRMGbExCCVpM7Y1H6nW80l-8qRJP5M8-JvSpa4Uuhxzou3q4chZlGdysUQ2rOJhKC/s320/assistant+Kayla.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Kayla, my adorable niece and today-assistant is helping me enter my new Blog followers- names in for the drawing!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div>everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-59120886574161971002012-04-04T13:51:00.003-05:002012-04-05T00:09:12.063-05:00Love Cross<div class="MsoNormal">Many of my friends decorate a focal wall in their homes with an assortment of crosses. They vary from big, small, old, new, tribal, Celtic, wooden, painted, mosaic-ed, and now…….. yes you guessed it! SHABBY CHIC-ed and GLITTERED!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEf-O9PI9-pIlj67avf-QoI0Gqo-70cLHCPnCGRa_xZQe9-cpUL7tBYKvb6lav6Pj4ulZLHVIxIDN-H3apGXxfCkvO1lPM5NzLvobh-b8sJIBIYB-hxVI6DyhOq4PyqDcqWQSARzUmL1bv/s1600/final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEf-O9PI9-pIlj67avf-QoI0Gqo-70cLHCPnCGRa_xZQe9-cpUL7tBYKvb6lav6Pj4ulZLHVIxIDN-H3apGXxfCkvO1lPM5NzLvobh-b8sJIBIYB-hxVI6DyhOq4PyqDcqWQSARzUmL1bv/s400/final.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Mixing the old world rustic with a punch of red glam is a perfect recipe for this graceful and timeless piece. <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCkvJO0KZpfMOCPF__wOVsTQPA5wx6o52ovEflnouBnoreeRArBRC3jhdbIfoznlEJFOm6GQEWZUpxZxyEmi6EO8NRdl1eM2vpFbT88NnpVs2tKRdTcg9Td_0tYUPArcsOe28w075U2g4/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCkvJO0KZpfMOCPF__wOVsTQPA5wx6o52ovEflnouBnoreeRArBRC3jhdbIfoznlEJFOm6GQEWZUpxZxyEmi6EO8NRdl1eM2vpFbT88NnpVs2tKRdTcg9Td_0tYUPArcsOe28w075U2g4/s320/4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div class="MsoNormal">After the painted heart has dried completely, use <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear</a> to fill in the concave portion.<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVVOVXMw9arhXyvC6xwO_OTd6QPUIn0t86XQ-o_NvC5q9kLs2qhyphenhyphen21_9ZwByhGs4I6mYPXXTkCJR58RqWXjILByUBcDEm6FtudRcYEGyF5iPkXBrKwh1AAHSSEItKLt9ErCmJEd0BsxON/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXVVOVXMw9arhXyvC6xwO_OTd6QPUIn0t86XQ-o_NvC5q9kLs2qhyphenhyphen21_9ZwByhGs4I6mYPXXTkCJR58RqWXjILByUBcDEm6FtudRcYEGyF5iPkXBrKwh1AAHSSEItKLt9ErCmJEd0BsxON/s320/5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>While glue is still wet sprinkle the <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/RetailGlitterSale.html#kookyslices" target="_blank">Red Kooky Ultrafine Opaque</a>. Let dry. Tap heart to remove excess glitter onto a piece of paper. Now take the paper, while slightly folding it, pour glitter back into its container. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnttS150mcNAIWR2AQnoBpCgIbGqb5Xp3XZlx4QE8Bwk513WS4TmPmWZeXyjQbs_lQ9KjdPhK-ZU2mmvC8VATygk13uQE4eEdNHDTN0FxUKRZnXr9MwJJWCALOkGm9YdD35ZIoaol6VtBl/s1600/5a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnttS150mcNAIWR2AQnoBpCgIbGqb5Xp3XZlx4QE8Bwk513WS4TmPmWZeXyjQbs_lQ9KjdPhK-ZU2mmvC8VATygk13uQE4eEdNHDTN0FxUKRZnXr9MwJJWCALOkGm9YdD35ZIoaol6VtBl/s320/5a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>A soft, dry brush can also be used to dust off remaining glitter. <br />
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-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/RetailGlitterSale.html#kookyslices" target="_blank">Art Glitter: Red Kooky Ultrafine Opaque</a> <br />
-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear Adhesive</a> </div><div class="MsoNormal">-wooden cross <br />
-small wooden heart <br />
-strips of burlap <br />
-small piece of scrap wood<br />
-acrylic artist paint: white, dark brown, 2 shades of red (<a href="http://www.liquitex.com/BASICS/" target="_blank">I used Liquitex, BASICS: Titanium White, Naphthol Crimson, Burnt Umber</a>/ <a href="http://www.liquitex.com/SoftBody/" target="_blank">Liquitex, Soft Body: Quinacridone Crimson</a>) <br />
-glazing medium (<a href="http://www.liquitex.com/glazingmedium/" target="_blank">I used Liquitex: Glazing Medium</a>) <br />
-spray bottle of water <br />
-paintbrushes/ paint tray <br />
-hot glue gun/sticks <br />
-paper towels </div></div>everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-46939306231170822062012-04-02T11:49:00.002-05:002012-04-02T11:59:08.401-05:00"Sea Sprite" Napkin Rings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="text-align: left;">For more glittering ideas go to </span><a href="http://artglitter.com/guestdesigners.html" style="text-align: left;">http://www.artglitter.com/guestdesigners.html </a> <br />
Have you ever picked a color at the nail salon solely based on the name of the nail polish? Well, I have! (Cajun Shrimp is my new favorite-as you can see by the pics below!) Colors inspire me tremendously, but when they’re paired with a clever name, it becomes creative destiny! And glitter is no different. I was shopping on <a href="http://artglitter.com/shopping.htm" target="_blank">artglitter.com</a> and the name, “Sea Sprite,” captured my eye! I automatically knew I wanted to create something “nautical,” with it!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWA6cWDiTakL_xwIV-T3WOBf9Qmwl2ZTg_ndShtYi2oik9l9AEUu7lg5S158IR-oY97RvQn5y75lvViM6Fbr0LeqZFe6HDluZGC-6EZ3jL0YtilRgt9Fa_O-lrfuwANrP7VtEO5IqX_dKz/s400/final.JPG" width="400" /></div>Bring a touch of coastal living to your kitchen or patio table with these nostalgic napkin rings.<br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DkXCmKxzr1locLzEwuqbXHk-USr8Ql3E36rUPVL4dst699Xwo1kmDd8-i6KFncQYd58OtPbO6cVOzUfPShXlJRCmgtd1Lvyl3Ar1CTy9LnKZrUk8Uigm-OjhyHQs48R7oGvldbEb6hDQ/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4DkXCmKxzr1locLzEwuqbXHk-USr8Ql3E36rUPVL4dst699Xwo1kmDd8-i6KFncQYd58OtPbO6cVOzUfPShXlJRCmgtd1Lvyl3Ar1CTy9LnKZrUk8Uigm-OjhyHQs48R7oGvldbEb6hDQ/s320/2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;">Apply tape to the middle of the napkin rings, leaving a thin border on both ends and brush </span><a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear </a><span style="text-align: left;">over it. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhF5Z-jkjnVMA-uvPqaDaqMqO8q7jyBUPa6YdChY05XXK6wYaeyZXGNW0FKkxmV66iQyU36QfMltrGLn0HaGeJYJ1dt3l0c5Nvg06uAClIqR-3qgnb8igcrdIaaixDu-OjGN3HTcksGNqv/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhF5Z-jkjnVMA-uvPqaDaqMqO8q7jyBUPa6YdChY05XXK6wYaeyZXGNW0FKkxmV66iQyU36QfMltrGLn0HaGeJYJ1dt3l0c5Nvg06uAClIqR-3qgnb8igcrdIaaixDu-OjGN3HTcksGNqv/s320/3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Pour a small amount of <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/rglassproducts.html" target="_blank">Sea Sprite (621), Vintage Glass Glitter</a>, into a condiment cup. I love using these cups because they make transporting glitter back to their containers- a cinch! While the glue is still wet, dip the ends into the glitter. Remove tape and let it dry. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIe11iReX87AKmh75gVPJT1eDsUxdzQk8BkQ90mAaCNvyBAdQt7spuIL9VqVl5fHWLrycL_WdaG7VTwQqkM1vA2VYY3jHfzOlf-QSKMTrb6FhFmtezBHXN7nDIvWOzf4FRObSS8U4gxbN/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIe11iReX87AKmh75gVPJT1eDsUxdzQk8BkQ90mAaCNvyBAdQt7spuIL9VqVl5fHWLrycL_WdaG7VTwQqkM1vA2VYY3jHfzOlf-QSKMTrb6FhFmtezBHXN7nDIvWOzf4FRObSS8U4gxbN/s320/4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Brush a thin layer of <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear</a> over the tops of the shells and dip it into the <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/rglassproducts.html" target="_blank">Diamond Dust (613), Vintage Glass Glitter</a>. Let it dry. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>NOTE: Please use caution with Vintage Glass Glitter and eating utensils. Make sure to brush off any excess glitter after it has dried and give it a quick coat of spray lacquer for safety reasons. Another alternative is an Ultra-fine Art Glitter choice...enjoy! </b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIoeDfT7LGJd-WpXqiL80ROaiLfyd4yGs-0D54wTs8GZ4iTstYPPCkYt6LAL1C0CsNrVRG9qTEIZDDEBgOtB56IqKy7UWuSHIExUi4MD9eTKrO1-vgwmoQ7B2IEPfYUsWp9ypcvjxrhjo/s1600/close+up.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvIoeDfT7LGJd-WpXqiL80ROaiLfyd4yGs-0D54wTs8GZ4iTstYPPCkYt6LAL1C0CsNrVRG9qTEIZDDEBgOtB56IqKy7UWuSHIExUi4MD9eTKrO1-vgwmoQ7B2IEPfYUsWp9ypcvjxrhjo/s400/close+up.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now use <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear</a> again to glue the burlap strips to the center of the napkin rings. Tie a small piece of jute around the center of the each ring and cut off the tails. Finally, hot glue the glittered shell over the knot. Let it dry. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Materials used:</b></div><div>-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/rglassproducts.html" target="_blank">Art Glitter: Vintage Glass Glitter, Sea Sprite (621) </a></div><div>-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/rglassproducts.html" target="_blank">Art Glitter: Vintage Glass Glitter, Diamond Dust (613) </a> </div><div>-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear Adhesive</a> </div><div>-wooden napkin rings </div><div>-small white sea shells</div><div><div>-strips of burlap </div><div>-jute <br />
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-paintbrush <br />
-condiment cups<br />
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-hot glue gun/sticks</div></div>everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-22295703310238636282012-03-19T12:01:00.000-05:002012-03-19T12:01:27.208-05:00Sweet & Sassy Tulle Pom-Poms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"> For more glittering ideas go to <a href="http://artglitter.com/guestdesigners.html">http://www.artglitter.com/guestdesigners.html </a></div><div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"> This project was inspired by my “now” 5 year old niece’s Strawberry Shortcake birthday party. My sister-in-law asked me to come up with some decorative ideas using rolls of tulle. So of course I searched the web and saw a picture of these simple and playful tulle pom-poms. I immediately remembered making some similar out of yarn, years back, using a pom-pom maker. But being the frugal crafter that I am, I decided to make my own. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdHjqmdkBvQkEulLPHjFuAoSvDRGx4HTTOgiJwdJWzC-Tymu08HeZcrmN27_-JIaAvlMzXtWawrewN3C2mGGwuVL0sGP37JWCFFaj37L_l1T48ndHxefvCyWoSlQJSbhshIBVq2wrUXpl/s1600/final.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisdHjqmdkBvQkEulLPHjFuAoSvDRGx4HTTOgiJwdJWzC-Tymu08HeZcrmN27_-JIaAvlMzXtWawrewN3C2mGGwuVL0sGP37JWCFFaj37L_l1T48ndHxefvCyWoSlQJSbhshIBVq2wrUXpl/s640/final.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"> These sugary sweet pom-poms will sure to be a hit at your next baby, bridal, or birthday bash! </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehi98LwEuWIKFwMJSKK7uJS0uDQEDuKOVSCeLPtbg5EgFPB-dLUPyYSZQwgeZISXHKNrCe0ReKRIwAOYHwby6HRiohDsm3mNKPfsXWLIHsN6Wp00xSKRVzE2EVXG-LXxbGQvopZHLpFeG/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjehi98LwEuWIKFwMJSKK7uJS0uDQEDuKOVSCeLPtbg5EgFPB-dLUPyYSZQwgeZISXHKNrCe0ReKRIwAOYHwby6HRiohDsm3mNKPfsXWLIHsN6Wp00xSKRVzE2EVXG-LXxbGQvopZHLpFeG/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: left;"> To make your own pom-pom maker you’ll need some cardboard. I took a box, flattened it out, and used various sizes of bowls to trace onto it. Just make sure you make 2 of each size. Draw a smaller circle into the centers of each and cut out the inner and outer circles until it resembles a donut. Determine how big or small you want your pom-poms to be and size the cardboard donuts accordingly.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84btvmgA23SMhl7KjLVoQUmHzX_kKMoAcyVcts2u0PHsbL1VnJDD7gWXwxGL4bepT0y8X-Kaag5IQW1kl-NAJQUHpSa5VeQw4baqHGSYz0o6gBs90vAhsNx_2FuMt93JqwG57uGTQepg_/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh84btvmgA23SMhl7KjLVoQUmHzX_kKMoAcyVcts2u0PHsbL1VnJDD7gWXwxGL4bepT0y8X-Kaag5IQW1kl-NAJQUHpSa5VeQw4baqHGSYz0o6gBs90vAhsNx_2FuMt93JqwG57uGTQepg_/s200/2.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClRxf9KiY0WIgTGYDarAyd4xqolMLuGGOyALZg46vvv9rGjNWrJB0Uykkr6DnSFreEu0E8l4q4uNT8OpoEguOeu0Pjd1Ap1q3owSlcny9ofQNxBgw3eTZHV9Gm_9IDLJVDINRegpfNL1d/s1600/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClRxf9KiY0WIgTGYDarAyd4xqolMLuGGOyALZg46vvv9rGjNWrJB0Uykkr6DnSFreEu0E8l4q4uNT8OpoEguOeu0Pjd1Ap1q3owSlcny9ofQNxBgw3eTZHV9Gm_9IDLJVDINRegpfNL1d/s200/1a.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
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Materials used:<br />
-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/glitterpages/rdazzlers.html" target="_blank">Art Glitter: Confection DAZZLERS (D29)</a><br />
<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">-Designer Dries Clear Adhesive</a><br />
-rolled tulle <br />
-embroidery thread or twine<br />
-cardboard<br />
-pen<br />
-scissor<br />
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-tray</div></div>everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-43993632827020337472012-02-28T18:07:00.000-06:002012-02-28T18:07:12.246-06:00My BLINGY Button Bonsai<div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">I simply adore buttons! They just make me smile! And one day I had a random thought, “What would a button tree look like?” And immediately , I answered myself and blurted out, “A Bonsai!” So naturally -my Button Bonsai will also be blossomed with some BLING! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1g6D2R1Rd8X0NnIvaqJ3Gr9x_S3eMC9438oWKA853A0kLeivU_EdhPTi5G2aDZtNGD-q0O7Zols9hdfhmfjCpIMuvUgxt8931vDsso537Bx_katLN9oijrj6oYqtR6yNCCamLdkXLIek/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1g6D2R1Rd8X0NnIvaqJ3Gr9x_S3eMC9438oWKA853A0kLeivU_EdhPTi5G2aDZtNGD-q0O7Zols9hdfhmfjCpIMuvUgxt8931vDsso537Bx_katLN9oijrj6oYqtR6yNCCamLdkXLIek/s400/1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thrift stores are perfect for picking up old frames. I only spent a few bucks on this one.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3zfHUpkCzbCSBuwNCgyE7AgGeEhnq0jvjzq1vcmaeDKLVU7wOA3AeKBj0DJ1f7xwNvyZULpxHfuWnH91SEnZVPCoXsEptTe0KlrMSjfrNmMhEXEbcNaqsmrZPMooi59LJZM5sT5VXtZA/s1600/1b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL3zfHUpkCzbCSBuwNCgyE7AgGeEhnq0jvjzq1vcmaeDKLVU7wOA3AeKBj0DJ1f7xwNvyZULpxHfuWnH91SEnZVPCoXsEptTe0KlrMSjfrNmMhEXEbcNaqsmrZPMooi59LJZM5sT5VXtZA/s320/1b.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>After I painted the gold frame- white, to add a touch of sparkle in the corners, I used the <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear Adhesive</a> and sprinkled the #189- Pearl, into the crevices.</div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU5PMl_3UDSJMwY9NfKklYc4vOi058Q3vdjBcUv0-bKLnTM8Ziyr35hTvCO4cG-SslJ7gY3KoaVRywrjIvgzNiafSFIcci4w4BLQZQWpbCy0x7dHF58g06A1wmlRBC315i1oVZa1bRWYq/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU5PMl_3UDSJMwY9NfKklYc4vOi058Q3vdjBcUv0-bKLnTM8Ziyr35hTvCO4cG-SslJ7gY3KoaVRywrjIvgzNiafSFIcci4w4BLQZQWpbCy0x7dHF58g06A1wmlRBC315i1oVZa1bRWYq/s320/2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><div> I continued using the adhesive to lightly brush the tops of the buttons, dusting them with the remaining glitter colors from the <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/kitpages/rourkits.htm" target="_blank">SASSY, Pee Wee Kit.</a> (I find that using the condiment cups- to catch the glitter, makes transferring unused glitter back to their containers, a cinch!) </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKG4oPLi0FiJJCU9WSmeaAcMoEiVetutdf2t6NPHfSTZI5ZhEQnevp1n_zhmGFxmC9xPM0BKnJuLgYgRm9ZFV9bsJf0dwcsPca3PDR8uCXoKNcnkSYRsv-qiDKn65tKWWsun942b6oCOb/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline !important; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKG4oPLi0FiJJCU9WSmeaAcMoEiVetutdf2t6NPHfSTZI5ZhEQnevp1n_zhmGFxmC9xPM0BKnJuLgYgRm9ZFV9bsJf0dwcsPca3PDR8uCXoKNcnkSYRsv-qiDKn65tKWWsun942b6oCOb/s320/3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div>So after I shook off the excess glitter from each button, I used a straight pin to unclog any button holes that formed. Then I set them aside to dry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR60s3_tXpW4nVFZNettFCVK-sXMZT8RSI1wCBGGriSlVUIwdPAac7mFKJxL81CXnFIAJZL0Q8cIPwu_8YvdDyj_3vlCXzIpkdE1Qipg7WIroi2kaPkcosNnGYxQQzSSdm1Z5RM9uCSCT/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisR60s3_tXpW4nVFZNettFCVK-sXMZT8RSI1wCBGGriSlVUIwdPAac7mFKJxL81CXnFIAJZL0Q8cIPwu_8YvdDyj_3vlCXzIpkdE1Qipg7WIroi2kaPkcosNnGYxQQzSSdm1Z5RM9uCSCT/s320/4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>I also love airbrushing because it’s fast and you can create a graphic-like look with the usage of stencils. I made my own stencil by drawing a bonsai tree onto poster board and cutting it out with a craft knife. But first, I used an airbrush-to base coat the canvas with peach paint. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtw7VUUAyxHQmG1x2NrI5cn-_gyaOKu9ms_Pw64Y4qOZUex3Gxz_r6mxEMhiCdmFocgq9Yz-M9p1rwDkUEsZUNQCHXGMQJxd1AJVpP8cG3tjYf_tKVGArejoaURaoossGb7uFgU57_Ft0/s1600/5b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEtw7VUUAyxHQmG1x2NrI5cn-_gyaOKu9ms_Pw64Y4qOZUex3Gxz_r6mxEMhiCdmFocgq9Yz-M9p1rwDkUEsZUNQCHXGMQJxd1AJVpP8cG3tjYf_tKVGArejoaURaoossGb7uFgU57_Ft0/s320/5b.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This (<a href="http://www.testors.com/product/136949/A4702/_/Solo_Resin_Airbrush_Set" target="_blank">Solo Resin Airbrush- A4702</a>) airbrush is double action......so the trigger controls both air and paint. It is great for general and precise work. Traditional airbrushes are hard to clean and clog easily, but this one is made of a light weight material that actually resists the paint- preventing annoying stops and starts. To clean, instead of having to take apart the whole thing, like traditional ones, you only have to remove the nozzle and soak it in cleaner.</div> <br />
Then I wrapped it with lace and airbrushed over it with white. “Taa-daa!” Your canvas will instantly look like lacey wallpaper! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cIzgXlEhsRnxv9VePYCI1lZjxJndPpwV-gBF9qTi1Ti4_E88VZ_PP0yKEPEJgXh3oNJIeSKziAhpGIuDeqPRkEcL3wI9s8DyQBIFcteTqU-ZD836lh6hT_CH0gHmtpne59xb3PSu7QSu/s1600/11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cIzgXlEhsRnxv9VePYCI1lZjxJndPpwV-gBF9qTi1Ti4_E88VZ_PP0yKEPEJgXh3oNJIeSKziAhpGIuDeqPRkEcL3wI9s8DyQBIFcteTqU-ZD836lh6hT_CH0gHmtpne59xb3PSu7QSu/s320/11.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>I then taped the bonsai stencil onto the canvas and airbrushed over it with black. I carefully removed the stencil and let it dry.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnp5GwSo7WMWzibGeFd9krsarXSVlzhCfpqHcnhW8UaWnHkFFZuckFjUJLONn1yq3YBoOEZcqFEsRpSlZpAOMfEKGosaCpzb48Rl5jP_TQAn675xB36Ye0_v2y0NUxFjdi6Z3aWo6FSCZ/s1600/12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdnp5GwSo7WMWzibGeFd9krsarXSVlzhCfpqHcnhW8UaWnHkFFZuckFjUJLONn1yq3YBoOEZcqFEsRpSlZpAOMfEKGosaCpzb48Rl5jP_TQAn675xB36Ye0_v2y0NUxFjdi6Z3aWo6FSCZ/s320/12.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>So now I need to dress my naked tree with some Bling-y Buttons! I used the <a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear Adhesive </a>to paste them sporadically onto the canvas. This glue is great! - It has industrial strength, yet remains flexible- which is a perfect combination when gluing items onto canvas.<br />
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Materials used:</div><div style="text-align: left;">-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/kitpages/rourkits.htm" target="_blank">Art Glitter: SASSY Pee Wee Kit</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">-<a href="http://artglitter.com/retail/Radhesives.htm" target="_blank">Designer Dries Clear Adhesive </a></div><div style="text-align: left;">-condiment cups </div><div><div style="text-align: left;">-buttons</div><div style="text-align: left;">-canvas and frame </div></div><div style="text-align: left;">-acrylic paint: white </div><div><div style="text-align: left;">-paintbrushes</div><div style="text-align: left;">-airbrush (<a href="http://www.testors.com/product/137119/A4702/_/Solo_Resin_Airbrush_Set" target="_blank">Aztek, No. A4702</a> by TESTORS)<br />
-air compressor (<a href="http://www.testors.com/product/137109/50201/_/Powerful_and_Compact_Compressor_-_Standard" target="_blank">Aztek, SKU# 50201</a> by TESTORS)<br />
-<a href="http://www.testors.com/product/136957/9343C/_/Orange_.70mm" target="_blank">orange nozzle- .70mm</a> by TESTORS</div></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">-airbrush paint: peach, white, black</div><div style="text-align: left;">-lace</div><div style="text-align: left;">-bonsai stencil </div><div style="text-align: left;">-painters tape </div></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://artglitter.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitxpiIXIZGM8VPcPSjxu4N-xn_Worp5WyxFpMTjJYoRJ79ntyXYhudkzeYBaq8DZuQ1IMuNuzeyFf7Wrl2PsdS6V2Mwn89Cz7sVLBb3wbdL3JqoFFSpd-IPwBPHypaiwUXs6WpoiY6ab1o/s1600/artglitterlogo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, if all goes as planned- I will be starting an Etsy store- where I will sell my creations- glittered and non-glittered ones :) </div>everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7711850509367931301.post-22138140178001300242012-02-23T21:49:00.001-06:002012-02-23T22:43:30.093-06:00Greatness @ GOODWILL !<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_Mo1ZnlvlooRMMQkq62E49c5KAv4GV_vsKyc2OE3Rjv4ZeQZcjEB2elyW6I6KaePtF1QlrSED9RvnJlv2QwT9pH9MfewbCSW21TVZHyxnqVPIvpJ0tOLAY1z_zAG1GyNZKDoA7K-k5Dl/s1600/goodwill+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_Mo1ZnlvlooRMMQkq62E49c5KAv4GV_vsKyc2OE3Rjv4ZeQZcjEB2elyW6I6KaePtF1QlrSED9RvnJlv2QwT9pH9MfewbCSW21TVZHyxnqVPIvpJ0tOLAY1z_zAG1GyNZKDoA7K-k5Dl/s400/goodwill+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My current creative mission is helping my sister-in-law, Princess Jenny, add some touches of Tuscany throughout her new, super cute home. This budget friendly centerpiece will soon grace her kitchen table. The plate was only a buck and the brass candle holder was $5.... but trust me- when I'm done with it, it will not look cheap! I will post pics of the final project soon!</div>everyday emmaculatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09425710267391511115noreply@blogger.com0