Don't panic...it's not time yet. ;)
But a sneak peek is okay, right?
Stay tuned...
you could be painting this soon!
In the meantime...
there's enough summer painting to go around...
Happy Summer day...
xoxo
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
JULY On-line Publications!
Yes it's true...it's snowing....
I'm sorry...it had to be done...
Best to get a head start on things...
at least you can get your supplies together...
But...
if you're not quite ready for snow....
"Tomatoes"
are available for your painting endeavors
at
Now if all you can wrap your head around is a little gardening....
that's okay too... ;)
xoxox
Happy July....
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Well...they're done!
The painted ones anyways...the real ones are still green...
and I guess staring at them everyday won't make them grow faster....
Now...what to do with them... ;)
...in the meantime.....
just enjoy the lilies.... :)
Stay tuned....in the garden...in the paints....in the pool....
wherever you happen to be....
Friday, June 17, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Make Something FUN with DecoArt!
You want some of these...I know you do!
DecoArt carries some of THE best products available to mankind,
& so ....I went shopping for surfaces!
You can pick these birdhouses up at any $1 store, craft department or big box crafting stores....
pots, rocks and fenceboards will work great too!
I used a selection of Americana Multi-Surface Satins to base my birdhouses,
just use a large Glaze/Wash brush or flat shader to base the areas in the colors you like the best.
I used Flamingo,
Chartreuse,
Coastal Waters,
Lemon Zest,
Turquoise Waters
& Cotton Ball for the stenciling.
Lightly sand the surfaces with fine sandpaper between coats.
My stencil collection included the Americana Decor line,
French Living #ADS05,
Cafe' Paris #ADS02,
& Tracy Moreau Texture Stencil Southern Motif #TS01...
You can use any stencils that appeal to you, DecoArt carries a fabulously wide variety of styles!
The stencils are large, just move them where you want them & apply your fav elements...
Use very little paint for your stencil work...
I used a dry Dome Brush, you can use any dry stencil brush or pouncer as well...
DecoArt has some really cute pouncers for stencil work...
dip your brush or pouncer lightly into the white paint,
remove most of the paint from the brush or pouncer using a scrubbing motion on a clean, dry piece of paper towel....
Lightly drybrush through the stencil,
creating super cute designs for your garden &home!
No need to varnish the satin finishes, but if you choose to,
I would use the Light Satin Varnish from DecoArt
#ADM05
Thank you DecoArt!
For more fun ideas, visit Kim Christmas Designs
& DecoArt
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Oh my!
Well WOWIE! I've been off for a while!
Lots going on though!
If you miss me here, the website blog has some things happening!
Be sure to check out the line-up of on-line classes
that are currently in full swing!
I've got you covered from Spring.....
Christmas....
to Halloween!
You can't go wrong with a whole year of great classes
that also includes a multitude of other wonderful teachers & beautiful projects!
Check it out at
and use the links I've provided so that you receive all the
gifts that come with the use of my link...
you don't want to miss out on any of those!
See you soon...no really! ;)
Saturday, August 9, 2014
September is calling me....in honor of my upcoming favorite month...
"Spice" on the swiff!
Time for an Autumn-type project if I do say so myself...
Keeping an eye out for some prim treasures paid off this August....
great deal on a hand-loomed table runner at one of the summer markets...
perfect match in the dining room!
....still have my mind on that "Spice" project....makes me drool just looking at it....
Even the hubby is thinking Fall....can I pick 'em or what? :)
Yes they are....beautiful Fall flowers for me from my sweetie-pie.... :)
Hope you're thinking Autumn too...
nights are getting shorter...
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