Extreme frame makeover!!!

Ok not that extreme. But today, in preparation for my ceremony of marriage, I made-over a picture frame! I have a "vision" in my head that includes some cute white picture frames, so I've been on the hunt. I found a few standard frames at a second hand store, but today I decided to pop in at the local Homesense to see what I could snag. I came home with a $5 frame (which fits nicely into the wedding budget) and a grand scheme. So. Without further adoooo....

here is the before:

It was a nice red clay carved frame with a squeemish cream paint covering well...parts of it. Not necissarily UGLY, but obviously not an object in high demand, seeing as it was on the clearance rack.
(Have I ever mentioned that blogger is IMPOSSIBLE to use? Puting pictures where I want them is the hugest headache EVER)

And here is the After:

And all it took was white paint to turn this fuddy duddy piece of art into a dreamy romantic picture frame, which may or may not appear at my wedding :) SCORE!!

Jolly Green Apple!

As I put this post together, honestly, I smell green apples.

This is a painting that originated in the tuesday era, between 5:00 and 9:00. It started as a blank canvas, with plans for flowers, but evolved into (naturally) a green apple. These photos don't quite do it justice, but with the weather as it is I don't have much access to "natural light" that I like to use to photograph my creative projects. Hopefully you get the idea. It was great to release some creativity and get my fingers dirty. And I thought I didn't have a green thumb!

haha....

anyways, here it is! (Painted on a cheap canvas ($5, xs cargo) with acrylics from the dollar store. Don't let a budget stop your painting dreams! ;)

 

Anyone else smell them apples? 

creation of the day

Just for fun, in an attempt to inspire myself, and keep my audience entertained :) Happy Friday! Here's to whats sure to be a great, wet weekend.

dear blog:

Blog, I've failed you.


Before you accuse me of making excuses, hear me out. This has been the MOST EXCITING CHRISTMAS OF MY LIFE!!!

 

  

And I promise to give my audience some new creative stuff soon. Its a new year and I'm inspired!! Now I need only find the time...