Catching up.......

Has been awhile since I posted....sorry!! Was in Oregon for Jamie Mills-Price's summer seminar (sooooo much fun!!!!!) and busy busy busy since I got back....
First two pics show a cute little baby shoe I painted, adapted from a pattern by Marie Provost (one of Terrye French's painting "friends")......I think it turned out great!! Working on a couple of others, both holiday and regular designs.
Last pic is of some painted softballs, from a Terrye French "Painting With Friends" pattern....a really different surface to prep and paint on (reminder to self----do NOT try and spray paint a softball......) but in the end they turned out adorable....large size softballs will be selling for $9.95 at the upcoming shows, and the smaller size for $8.95-9.50. Working on more patterns, including some holiday designs. My problem is sooooo many ideas and patterns to paint and so little time to do it in.....

Have more pics to post in the coming days of our projects from Jamie's seminar, additional pieces I finished before Oregon, and some awesome Christmas things and cool "junk" I found at the yard sales.......

"Painting With Friends" projects

Quick post tonight showing three projects I recently finished, all from patterns from Terrye French's "Painting With Friends" group.I love Americana stuff!!
And pumpkins!!
And sheep (with Americana!!)

Just ordered several patterns from Diane Kellogg of Oil Creek Originals....darling snowmen, etc on ice skates, one of my favorite surfaces. Can't wait to get started!! Especially since I found several pairs of skates this weekend at a fabulous sale in UP. Thanks to "Drew" of "Dad and Drew's Funky Junk"!!

Going to Oregon this weekend for a painting seminar with Jamie Mills-Price. Her stuff is so sweet!!

May not be able to post again before I leave, but will be back by Monday or Tues with more pics

Painting Renee Mullins......

Just a quick post today to show off two new Renee Mullins "Plum Purdy" pieces I finished last week.....
First picture is an adaptation of her "Bless Our Winter Home" pattern....I adapted it to a wood piece I already had....
Second picture is from her "Snow Drifter" pattern packet....her original was painted on an old suitcase (which I love!!!!!!) but since I didn't have any suitable, I substituted this framed wood piece.....I just love her snowmen!!!

It is beautiful sunny weather in the Puget Sound area today, so I am headed outside.....I hate yardwork, but if I have to do it, I would rather do it when the sun is shining....plus it is perfect weather to spray-prime some metal pieces I have been wanting to paint :)

Working on some Terrye French "Painting With Friends" pieces, hope to post those pics in a day or two. I just love primitives......

Cyndy

It's Starting to Look Alot Like Christmas!!

I've been in a Christmas mood the last several days....hence the holiday theme to today's post......

First picture is of some cute rusty tin cans painted with four different little snowmen...from a Sue Allemand pattern.


Next is a door crown featuring a Santa by MaryJo Tuttle from one of her "Tuttle's Touches" books. Mine is a little more "distressed" than her pattern. but that is what I love....
the wood came from Country Expressions in Purdy...they are clearing everything out and closing up shop :(

Lots more Christmas in the works, check back soon for more.

Cyndy

Sue Allemand and Kim Klassen

It has been a while since I posted.....have been dealing with a very sick kitty and busy busy busy at work.....the kitty went to kitty-heaven yesterday and my audit is done so now I have time to breathe....

Several signs and some Christmas stuff to post today, all based on patterns by Sue Allemand and Kim Klassen....

First two pictures show signs from Kim Klassen patterns, done on old wine crate boards.

Fourth pic is also based on one of Kim's designs.....love the saying!!! Plus you can never go wrong with a saltbox house.......

Last picture shows three different tin pockets painted with snowmen faces, from a Sue Allemand design. Loved these so much I painted 2 of each!!


Am working on several more Christmas pieces and
some "everyday" things too. Trying hard to build up stock for the upcoming shows.

As of right now, I am committed to 5 shows this fall/winter (Country Creations in Bellevue in October, plus Funky Junk Sisters Junk Salvation, Spanaway Lake High School, Renton Community Center and Peninsula High School in November.) Busy busy busy.....

Hope to post some new pics later this week. Check back soon!!

Cyndy

Snowmen on the loose.......

I couldn't resist painting some snowmen now that my last spring show is done. The darling little rusty tin buckets were perfect for these Barbara Lloyd snowmen. Add in a little greenery or fill with candy, and they will make the perfect country accent!
And I love the faces on these snowies!! This pattern is in the new Betty Bowers "Down Home" book.
Spent most of yesterday finding lots of new goodies to paint. Hit the "Designer Disaster" sale in Bothell, then headed to Country Expressions in Purdy. Sad that they are closing down, but got some wonderful pieces. Will definitely be going back soon to get more.....

Working on lots of new pieces, will be posting new pics soon. Sta tuned!!

Cyndy

Junk Salvation

Today's post shows pictures of my booth at last week's Junk Salvation show, put on by the Funky Junk Sisters. What a wonderful show!!!
My booth contained the usual mix of vintage "finds" and hand-painted primitive crafts.
This pic shows a little Americana vignette I put together.
Now that Junk Salvation is done, I am busy preparing for fall and holiday shows....that means punkins and snowmen!!!! Just finished a set of rusty tin snowmen buckets, and working on some snowman ornies. Have some "punkin" stuff in the works too!!

Big changes are in the works for the blog!!! My "webmaster" (AKA son-in-law Scott) is working on some fun updates....pretty soon, if you see something you like, you will be able to purchase directly from me, and not have to wait for a show!! Also, thanks to the wonders of an IPad and Intuit, I am now able to accept credit/debit cards!!

A couple of calendar updates coming too....will be doing another Country Creations show in Bellevue in mid-October, and a yet-to-be-announced show in the first week of November.

Back in a few days!!

Cyndy