Nature and news...

 In case you hadn't noticed, I have been lacking with posts. 

The reason being is there is so much going on and some things I was not able to share until now,and others till later.

 On to now...

Above is a postcard I made to share with a group on FB-Gina's Designs. The precision laser cut pieces used are

 by Gina's Designs. 

If you have never visited,and you love chipboard,you need to go shopping! Gina's pieces are so intricate and individual! Truly beautiful elements to add to your journals,canvases,tags,really, any artwork that you create!

Gina has asked me to be a Guest Designer for her company blog for the month of September!

How thrilling for me,being that I love her lazer cuts as you see I had first discovered here and here!!

 I can't wait to share with you my projects I designed for Gina using her creations!

My first post goes live on this coming Wednesday September 9th,2015 at 1:00am EST. I will also post here later, but if you have a minute, stop by the blog and check out some of the teams artwork. ")

                                     here is a sneak peek...                                    

Now on to other things...

This past week we were away on what may be our last camping trip of this summer.

This is why I never submitted my postcard to the FB Nature challenge. Camping=no internet! 

No internet,but such beautiful views of nature at her finest!

my morning Zen spot

  Our dog,Chum has set into a major depression since being home, I mean, what dog doesn't love having the Raquette River right out his camper door to go swimming at will?

if you look close you can see Chum on his way to the water

taking a breather

exhausted from a hard day of swimming!

Other news...

 When I came home I was thrilled to find out I had earned top 3 over at C S Designs Challenge Blog,for my Alice drawer vignette. 

 Pop in and join the fun with Chris's challenges!!

Thank you Chris for the invite and the pick!! 

Also, when I returned home there was my package of paints I won from ColourArte during a recent blog hop!! WOOO HOO!! 

Look at the Yummy colors I was able to choose!! Can't wait to start using them!!Thank you Leslie and Terri!

and one more thing in my mail when I returned home,was this postcard from a postcard swap I did with Unruly PaperArts the theme being fantasy.

thank you Jessica!!

and that will do it for today!! 

almost forgot, Happy Labor Day to those who celebrate!

 

 Don't forget to tune in on Wednesday! 

I can't wait to show you what I created for Gina's!

Can you tell I'm psyched?teehee

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Peace & creative wishes

Jackie ")

It's a family affaire with DecoArt

  

Last month,during the Artista Retreat photos, you may recall this one here of my handsome husband? Well, what Riley was up to in this photo was the remaking of a very well used StarCraft popup camper into our new veggie stand. 

No photos of the actual cutting down and rebuilding to share with you,as there was way too much sweat and grunge! 

Plus,I found it rather difficult to hold the camera while steadying the pipes in place so Riley could weld them together! ")

Here is the newly built stand getting the base coat of paint. I will say that my resourceful "superman" used all found materials from his scrap pile out back-nothing purchased to build this!

Riley always says,"that's why farmers never throw anything away!" 

 and I quit saying,but you're not a farmer! lol

Final base coat before the painting fun begins!

Time for stenciling! I love the mod look achieved with the stencils and colors I chose.

Now to share the fun!

Here is my lovely dil,Neda,helping out with the painting! and of course Chum has to watch!

 

Riley taking a five minute break ! ")

Only one missing is my son Len-who is over at the pond,scooping out the weeds, his way of relaxing!!

A bit of detailing and phone checking- teehee

Americana Chalky Decor Finish-the only paint you'll ever need! (commercial worthy? I don't think so! teeheehee)

Finally, here I Decou-Page d the veggie graphics I printed out and hand-painted the names. Finished off with two coats of gloss varnish.

        

Our finished veggie stand!

Products used: 
Americana Decor Stencils-
Distressed Harlequin 
Andy Skinner Mixed Media Stencils-
Whirlpool
AMERICANA MULTI-SURFACE ACRYLICS:
True Blue
Sky Blue
Blue Lagoon
Americana Decor Chalky Finish:
Heritage
 Carbon
Americana DuraClear Gloss Varnish
Americana Decou-Page Matte

Thanks so much for joining me again today and stayed tuned...more fun painting posts coming real soon as well as some shared excitement about whats happening here in my my part of the world! 

Jackie ")

there's still this week to join DecoArt's Americana Decor's Second Chances Contest!

 

Homage to the Honey Bee with DecoArt

 Welcome everyone! 

Bit O Honey for added effect-plus a favorite candy of mine!

Today I am sharing an upcycled piece that I have given a #secondchance to with DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paints.

Next you will find my tutorial with lots of photos and supply list. 

So, grab a cuppa and have a read!

Products used:
Americana Decor Chalky Finishes:
Heritage
Delicate
Inheritance
Timeless
Rustic
Americana Multi Purpose Seal
Americana Glazing Medium
Americana Deco-Page
DecoArt Media Modeling Paste

• Find old corner cabinet on roadside

• Put new wood on top
• Fill in nail holes and sand down
• Paint overall piece with White paint
• "Whitewash" back panels inside cupboard

(By this I mean to thin down your white paint with water and give a thin coat to the insides,allowing some of the wood to show through)

• Paint shelves and trim with Heritage

•  Mix Modeling Paste with Heritage and Inheritance

 

•  Spread colored modeling paste through beehive or chicken wire stencil on front boards

• When modeling paste is dry, mix a small amount of Inheritance and Delicate with water and add a small amount of Glazing medium
• Brush this over stenciled area, wiping back in areas till you achieve your desired look.

   

• Stencil Brocade stencil inside using mix of  Delicate,Inheritance,Timeless and Rustic

 Cut and adhere Bee graphics using Deco Pauge

 

• Apply Multi Purpose Sealer to cupboard graphics and sides

• Stand back and admire your finished piece!

DecoArt is sponsoring a second Chances contest where you can showcase a refinished,refurbished,Upcycled,recycled or give a tired piece a Second Chance! 

Check out the link for further details

#chalkyfinish #secondchances

Thanks so much for joining me today!

Hey, if you are not a follower already, why not sign on now so you don't ever miss a post?! 

And to my already followers-thanks so much for always stopping in and leaving such kind and generous comments! You Rock!

Hope I have inspired you to create something today! 

 Jackie ")