Being Creative!

I've been playing with a new medium in my spare time! I told you a month or so ago that I was experimenting with Creative Paper Clay and Kwik Wood.

I've seen so many Artists using it to sculpt gourds, wood work, and glass ware that I thought I'd give it a try. Of course, wood is my first choice of material as it's what I'm most comfortable with.

I chose to do a small pin pattern and kept the design very simple and minimal. We're coming into Fall so I HAD to do something for Halloween, right?!

I started with a simple wooden shape cut out of MDF.

I shaped some arms and gave it something to hold.

Added a little bit of acrylic paints to it.

And I have a ghost! Still need to add a few more strokes of paint but really quite simple to do.

I went a bit further and coated the whole wood piece with the clay.

I think I might like this one better once I get it finished!

I even made some Candy with it!

I also tried the Kwik Wood. It's great for sculpting pieces that have broken off of an item. I used it to make this guys face. It stick really well with the aid of water.

This is how he turned out!

 

This is Stanley and is available in my Etsy shop.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/246115795/cat-stanley-black-halloween-fffofg

And I also did this guy.....

I'm thinking not too bad for a first try! So I've got my gourds out and am now playing with a few Snowman and Santa designs. I think I like the Paper Clay better than the Kwik Wood. You have to use water with both as you're molding/sculpting. The Kwik Wood is a bit stickier and I just like the feel of the clay. I remember when I was in 7th grade, our Art Teacher had us using clay and making sculptures. I remember making an Owl. It went to the Art Show and, although I didn't win any ribbons, I was very happy she chose my work. AND, I still have that memory!

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Lots of orders for Fall Garlands are underway. Still have one or two Teacher Name Plates to finish. I've a couple of Turkeys on my 'stuffing' table that I need to get to and then I think I'll play with a couple of Christmas patterns before I call it quits for the year.

Looking forward to some cooler temps. Mother Nature teased us yesterday but we were back at 89 by the end of the day!

Have a great week!

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Vicky

SEW Much!

 

So/Sew much to show you! Not necessarily in any kind of order so bear with me!



The Frogette Sisters, Toadie and Tallula, are now in my Etsy shop! They are made from a pattern by Pam Gracia of Soft in the Head.

My guy had a birthday! He looks so tired in this pic with 3 of our 6 kids! I made him a German Chocolate cake and the daughter in the green bought him steaks and made potatoes and a lovely green salad to go with it!

This little lady is new in my Etsy shop! She's from Victoria Lynn of Kentucky Primitives.

Corny Candy! Pattern by Patties Ratties!

A little 13" Rag doll! Pattern by Sweet Meadows Farm!

I'm playing with my Creative Clay and Kwik Wood! Got a few things to show and share with you in my next post!

Everyone thinks Fall is here 'cause I'm making these left and right! It's still pretty hot here and lots of rain still coming down!

New in my Etsy from Chestnut Junction!

Our OFG (Old Farmhouse Gathering) Team is holding our Fall Celebration! Drop by Etsy and type in the letters FFFOFG in Etsy's search bar OR click on the pic on my sideboard at the top right, to see more wonderful creations from our talented team!

Elvira and Winthrop are back! Another wonderful pattern from Soft In The Head!

    I'm making pumpkins of every kind to add to some of my packages. Found some Cinnamon sticks and silk florals in Hobby Lobby to top them with. Sure like the way they're turning out!

Lots more to share with you but gotta run and get some orders packaged up. Teachers are awaiting their name plates!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Vicky

 

Supply GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED)

School's almost out....only a few more days and the kids will be free for the summer. Lots of swimming goes on around here. We'll have 'movie' Fridays, Beach Vacays, and Disney dates with Dad. I'll be okay until the 1st of August. Then you'll hear me scream.....and yell......and holler and wish school was back in. Of course, at that time, their will only be 2 more weeks of vacation left. Then I'll wonder where the Summer went. Isn't that  the way of things?

Everyone was bragging about their kids on FB. Mine got this award, mine got that award. Well, darn it all, so did mine! Too many to name including A/B Honor Roll but the 'BIG' one was STUDENT OF THE YEAR! Both of them received it from 2 different teachers!

(My kids are on each end)

We're so proud of them and the efforts that were made by them this year. Can't believe they'll be 5th Graders this next year.

My custom work orders are finished and I'm not doing anymore until the kids get back to school. I'm tired. The shop is still open and I'll ALWAYS be creating but I've got to take time for some home repairs and painting. Plus, I need some play time, too!

Speaking of play time, I've found a new medium.

I ordered some of this from Amazon.

I've also been watching You Tube videos.

I thought I'd start with gourds and birds.

I'll let you know how it goes.

Here's my Supply Giveaway.

A large flat rate box FULL of painting surfaces and small wood pieces. This is just a small, minute part of what I have. I should hang my head in shame for having so much but instead, I'll share my bounty with you! Yes, I know their are FB pages where this can be sold and no, I don't want to deal with that.

If you'd like a chance to win this, please leave me a comment. Make sure I have a way to contact you, too. If you want to share this post, then please do and I'll count you twice! Just let me know where you're sharing it!

This needs to stay within the boundaries of the USA so please, only comment if you live in the States.

 This Giveaway is open until Monday, June 22nd at which time I'll announce a winner sometime that morning EST.

Thanks for your support by Following my Blog. I hope your summer is fun-filled, your troubles few, and the screaming waits until school starts again!

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Vicky