Halloween Project

This Halloween I dressed as the IRMA (Inventory Replenishment Merchandising Application) icon at work. Yes, I am a nerd. No, I don't have a picture of the full costume or the icon it was based on, but I do have the glasses!

I cut out the shape of the glasses I needed out of purple craft paper. Then I discovered that the eye holes were too big, and my real glasses were showing through. I added another layer of paper inside the first so I wouldn't have to start over, and I think the result is more interesting. The dots on either side are made from glue and glitter, and in the center you can see where I had to cut the glasses apart and reposition them. More than a few people at work asked me if they were real. I call that a success!

Fabric Flower Painting: Step 6

I'm finally done!

I was so excited I couldn't even wait for the glue to dry before snapping a picture. I think this is the first project I've actually finished in a long time.

Fabric Flower Painting: Step 5

It's been a while since I last worked on this project. Mostly I've just had trouble staying motivated. I feel guilty about not finishing it in time for Christmas of 2011, and now it's March and still unfinished. So today I finally dusted off my art supplies and got to work.

In step 5 I've added a layer of ochre over the background. I got a set of six shades of ochre as a gift from my sister a few years ago, and when I combine it with clear acrylic paste I get a nice golden shade of paint.

Valentine's Day

While we're waiting for inspiration to strike (in regards to the flower painting) I thought I would share another project on here. Tonight I spent at least 3 hours making a Valentine, and I snapped pictures along the way!