Two class projects

These two plates are a little different than most of the stuff I post. Both are class projects that I finished recently. The rooster plate is so vibrant!! He will probably find a permanent home in my kitchen.......

The second plate is much softer, done in washes and soft shading----a real departure from my usual primitive style----but very delicate and pretty. Love the metallic red paint!!

Went out today searching for more treasures, even with the rain!! As usual, found a few must-haves. Drove down to Yelm to the "Junky Friends" sale and found some darling little spoons to paint, and other goodies. Took my favorite garage sale buddy---my dog Chewie!! She loves to go bye-bye with Mom!! And she loves everybody!! She is so little, everyone thinks she is a puppy (and I must admit she still acts like one.....) but she is full-grown. I'll have to post her pic some day, she is a doll.

Started another new project----repurposing an old wood bread box. Found a great Terrye French pattern with a saltbox house and sheep. Can't wait to get it finished. Haven't been painting as much because I have been hooked on the Olympics. Good thing they end soon so I can get back to painting!!

OK, enough for now. Have to get back to the Olympics....waiting for the US to win the bobsledding gold!! Back in a day or two with more pics!!

Cyndy

Gettin' in the paintin' groove......

Have been painting like crazy the past week or so.....despite the beautiful weather, I have been sitting in my painting "cave", creating. Love how these two signs turned out. Both patterns by my fave designer, Kim Klassen.

Took a break yesterday and went garage sale-ing, looking for new treasures. Found a few things to "repurpose" for my booth at the upcoming Funky Junk Sisters Vintage Flea Market in May. A cute little bench and tray from one sale, a neat little cabinet and a couple of old stock pots from another.....my Nissan was loaded up as usual. Had to pass on a fabulous set of three old wooden theater seats because they wouldn't fit in the car.....I really need to start taking my van on my travels......

Have a bunch more pics to post in the coming days....check back soon for more new things!!

And more new stuff.............

I have been painting like mad to get ready for the next Funky Junk Sisters show, coming up in May. Finished these two pieces last week. I love what you can do with a little chalkboard paint!!

Went out hunting for treasures today, and found a couple of fabulous sales!!! Picked up several old chairs, tables and accessory pieces. Some are good as is, some need a little "primming-up" to be just right!! It is amazing how much you can fit in the back seat of a Nissan if you are determined enough!!

My next "repurposing" project is with a rusty old shovel----have a great idea to turn it into a wonderful Americana accent. I also have a rusty old wheelbarrow on the side of the house.....hmmm........wonder what I could do with that???

Back in a day or two.....my paintbrushes are calling!!!!

A couple new items

Just finished a few new things. The first is this country scene, from a great older pattern by Kim Klassen. Love her stuff!! I painted this on a recycled piece of wood---an old wine crate.
This old coffee pot turned out great!! A garage sale find that has been "repurposed". I have several old pots and pans stashed away just waiting for the right pattern.......This piece might just find a permanent home in my kitchen!!

Got my application in for the Funky Junk Sisters show in May, so I have to get painting!! Check back soon for more pics.

"one little word"

Kim Klassen has been talking alot on her blog about the "one little word" concept. She chose the word "soar" for herself for 2010. I have been thinking and thinking, and the word I am chosing is "renewal". This fits my life for so many reasons right now. First, the end of 2009 was so so ugly for the law enforcement community I "belong" to, but I know 2010 will be better and we can start to heal. Second, I have started really paying attention to my health---eating better, exercising a bit, and taking my vitamins and prescription meds every day without fail. Something that is long overdue, but I am determined to do better. Third, so many of the surfaces I use for my crafts are what I call "found".....an wood cupboard door, an old tin coffee pot, a beat-up suitcase. Add a little paint and creativity, and they have a new life.

What word would you pick??

The long-awaited pictures.......

As you can tell from the pictures, I really have been painting!!!!! Haven't gotten away from the Christmas/Winter theme much yet, but I'm working on it.......

Both these pieces are from patterns done by Kim Klassen, adapted to fit surfaces I already had. Just love Kim's stuff, her "Weekly eDition" pattern club has been awesome!!

Each day I get more and more into painting again. I have set a goal of at least 6 new pieces per month and finishing 2 "old" projects in preparation for craft shows. So far this month I have 3 new pieces finished, and 2 more just waiting for antiquing....now I just have to get at the unfinished stuff....of course, it can't compete with my overachiever friend Lisbeth who already has 30 ornaments finished!!

Back in a day or two. Got to get back to painting!!!

Paintin' away.....

Sorry, don't have pics today, hope to have some tomorrow. Have spent most of the weekend painting, and got several projects done, and more in the works. Some Christmas stuff for shows later on, but some just because they called to me......

I haven't been in the mood to paint.....just too much happening....went to Kent Mundell's funeral on Tuesday, what a sad sad sad day. But I hope now that this is done, we can move on, as a dept and a community. This weekend was the first time I really felt energized while painting....nice to have that feeling back.

Check back in a day or so for new pics.