Monday, October 26, 2015

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


Friday, October 16, 2015

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. 

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

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

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

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Greenery in pots is affordable and pretty. 

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

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Tracy

Saturday, May 16, 2015

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. 

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Tracy

Sunday, March 1, 2015

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.

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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.

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The trick to painting is adding layers of color. 

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The layers help bring out the depth of the rooster. 

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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