October 9th, 2009 at 10:51 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, mixed media, Hobbies, weaving, broom making)
In the final segment of the Broom Making Tutorial, I’ll show you how to do the weaving around the base of the broom stalks. After the weaving, you will end with one more row of stitches. Leave a long tail of the waxed linen so that you can tie on embellishments or string beads. These can be changed seasonally to match your home decor. I’ve added some pictures of some of my own antique broom collection to my blog, www.crafterdays.blogspot.com. Please visit me there for more crafts. Happy Halloween!
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October 9th, 2009 at 10:50 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, mixed media, Hobbies, weaving, broom making)
In the third segment of the Broom Making tutorial, I will show you how to stitch the brush part of the broom stalks. The technique is identical to the first set of stitches, but you won’t be going through the stalks to do this.
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August 23rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, mixed media, Hobbies, weaving)
In this episode, I continue to warp the loom. The videos are too large to upload at one time, so I am breaking them down into smaller segments. I hope this does not cause too much aggravation.
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August 2nd, 2009 at 2:33 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media, Wall Painting, Hobbies)
I think this is my favorite part of the Cat Screen - adding the butterflies. Products used include Makin’s Fabric, Fabric Mod Podge, and Plaid Folk Art Fabric Paint. Still ahead: shading the bricks and adding the flower pot.
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July 23rd, 2009 at 5:37 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media, Wall Painting, Hobbies)
Okay, we’re back to the cat screen. In this episode, I’ll show you how to apply Jones Tones Puff Paint and set it up to add texture to your paintings. I’m using Plaid Folk Art Fabric Paint in licorice (black) to paint the Puff Paint after it sets. Next episode: Butterflies.
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July 19th, 2009 at 2:07 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, Writing, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media, Wall Painting)
In this episode, I’ll show you how to add the vines. I am using a one-inch Flat Plaid One-Stroke Brush and Plaid Folk Art Paints (Burnt Umber, Wicker White and Maple Syrup). Next episode: Leaves.
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July 14th, 2009 at 4:21 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, Writing, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media)
In this episode, I’ll add cobblestones and grasses to the cat screen. Next episode: Leaves & Vines. I’ve created a new page (see the bar on the left) to show you a preview of the progress being made on the screen.
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July 9th, 2009 at 2:19 pm (Uncategorized, Crafts, Knitting, Spinning, Polymer Clay, Gourds, mixed media)
In this episode, I’m talking about a wonderful class in dyeing wool at Heelside Farms, Four Oaks, NC. Also a great day of shopping and current craft projects. Upcoming video podcasts are discussed. Look for pictures at my blog: www.crafterdays.blogspot.com.
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June 21st, 2009 at 3:24 pm (Crafts, One-Stroke Painting, mixed media)
This is the first part of a mixed media project including fabric collage and One-Stroke Painting. I’ll be creating a cat screen.
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