Springtime!

Hi Crafters!
It's spring as of last week and, ever since, we've been getting our winter weather.  Oh well, we need the water here in California.  But, it's springtime in my craft room.  I'm ready for fresh greens and blues, corals, pinks and sunny yellows.  I'm ready for birds and flowers.  So here is another of my vintage ornaments for a little spot of spring-y home decor.

Vintage Bird Ornament
Side 1



Vintage Bird Ornament
Side 2


These use the same chipboard shape as in my previous Renaissance Rose ornament.  The brand is Paper Accents(TM).
First, I painted the shape with DecoArt(TM) acrylic paint in Blue Mist.  Then I sponged on Mint Julep Green.  It was pretty dried up so it left a nice textured edge to the ornament.
After the paint dried, I drew leaves and stems freehand with a pen (Pentel(R)).
I added some lovely spring stickers.  These are dimensional adhesive-backed stickers from K&Company.
I glued on some filigree, added jump rings, chain and a few dangles in coordinating pressed-glass beads.

Happy Spring!
Terry

PS  Only a few more days to enter the drawing for my new book.  I'll be selecting the winner on April 1.  Leave a comment or follow my blog!

Crafting for a Cure

Hi Crafters!

January is a very busy month!  First, there are tax forms to be prepared (not so much fun).  Then, there is the Craft and Hobby show to get ready for (much more fun)!  I get to spend a few days viewing new craft products, attending business seminars, networking with other designers and wearing professional clothes (no sweats!).  I'll have a table-top display at the Designer Showcase where I present what I can do and have done for the craft industry.  It's always an exciting and stressful time of year, but the hardest part is getting it all into the suitcase!

This year the theme for the CHA show is "The Power of Creative Community - Build Locally, Drive Socially".  It's all about giving back and sharing your time and talents to create a better world.  In the center of the show floor will be a Community Park with a Giving Tree hung with ornaments donated by designers to a group of charities for use in their good works.  I created an ornament for Crafting for a Cure.  This charity, which was started in Canada, works to donate craft kits to hospitals.  These kits provide a creative outlet and distraction when children need a hospital stay.  Anything involving kids and crafts is right up my alley, so I am very happy to help them out. 

To see a list of the charities involved in this year's show, go to Charity Wings and vote for your favorite charity.  The winning charity will receive a donation from Charity Wings.

Here's the Renaissance Rose Ornament I created for the Giving Tree.  It's a mixed media ornament using a tag board base, which is painted and antiqued.  Then, I added filigree and beads for a vintage look. 

I'll be taking photos this year of the show, so look for those the first Monday in February!
Until then, Happy Crafting!
Terry