All That Glitters

Aren't these cute?  This is the craft for November in

Scarlett O'Hara's Craft Room!

 

These 3 adorable buildings are actually created from

cereal boxes. They can be sent in their envelope to a special friend

or relative, then set up on a tabletop with a battery operated tea light beneath.

 

OR

 

They can be hung on the tree!

 

The windows are vellum, to let the light shine through. Since these buildings are not actually decorated for the holidays, they can be enjoyed all winter long.

 

These are entirely covered in fine glitter, even the darling little trees.

The inside is "wall papered" with Victorian style paper.

 

Add a little note on the back with the date

 to turn these into keepsakes to last a lifetime!

 

Class is November 1st in the Manor. If you live in the area, you are invited to sign up.

 

$20 includes everything you need to create these beauties.

 

Hope to see you there,

 

 

Reference Photo 2 Ways

While on a field trip with our local pastel group,

I took some photo references. I was hoping

 to get at least one I would love...and I did!

It turned out that I had a couple of opportunities to

put this picture to use. I don't know...I guess it's 

that one big flower that got me.

First, I did an alcohol marker drawing.

 I drew the Coreopsis with a fine tipped marker.

I then began the process of coloring it 

with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers, 

using my favorite shading and texturing techniques.

 Here is the final piece.

THEN

I needed to finish a piece for the upcoming pastel show, "Wings and Wildflowers". 

Using the same reference, I did a 13 x 23 inch piece on pastel paper. 

I began with the basic background and lights,

using some of my harder soft pastels... 

then, when I added some darks, the lights began to pop.

My finished piece.

Thanks for looking...now go create something that makes YOU happy:

A drawing

A painting

A cake

A pot of soup...

and Enjoy the process.