Garden Chalkboard Sign for Halloween

Garden Chalkboard Sign for Halloween

My sign I made years ago is ready to Greet Trick or Treaters.  I just sprayed a yard sign with chalkboard paint and voila.

Tracy

Fall Porch 2015

My favorite time of year is here again.  I love pumpkins, fall colors and the cooler weather.  My porch looks similar year after year, but it seems there are subtle changes worth sharing.  I have decided buying all new things to create a new look every year is not my thing.  New flowers and pumpkins are enough to make me happy.

The jack o lantern on the left is on a plant stand I found in the alley this week.  Free stuff is awesome. 

I did buy this new clay pumpkin.  I have had my eye on them every year.  They sell them at my local grocery store.

I found this green pumpkin at Walmart.  It’s my favorite one.

I have had these metal containers forever.  I still love them.

Greenery in pots is affordable and pretty. 

Cheap mums and pansies from Walmart with some faux fall stems in them. 

Tracy

WARNING Bath and Body Works Fragrance Plug Ins Remove Paint

This happened to my wall and furniture.  I did not spill it.  It was just plugged in and the fragrance ate the paint. 

Tracy

Rooster Painting-Trying New Things

I went to Hobby Lobby to get a few supplies to try painting with acrylics.  I have a thing for farm animals so my first painting attempt was a rooster.  I documented it all with my camera phone so the photos are not the best.

First I drew the rooster onto my canvas.

I bought the easel for $8.  It makes painting a lot easier. 

I painted my background first and then I started in on the rooster.

The trick to painting is adding layers of color. 

The layers help bring out the depth of the rooster. 

I watched Parenthood on my Kindle while I painted.  It was a great way to spend a snowy cold day.  I will definitely try it again.

Tracy