Angels....Verdigris, Rusty Metal and Marble....a cinch to create!

Hello, friends!

A few years back (quite a few in fact.....), I designed a craft book called "Rusty Tin Wood".  It featured painting techniques on wood that made it look like some of the rusty tin that was so popular at the time.  Recently, when coming up with a design for  a monthly Smoothfoam Blog that I contribute to, I thought of this painting technique and applied it to the lightweight foam I was working with.  These angels are reminiscent of something that would be made out of concrete block or solid metal.  I used craft supplies that I had on hand to embellish each project and you can make it very simple or elaborate, depending on your taste!

If you would like the instructions for these projects, you can go to the Smoothfoam Blog at
http://www.smoothfoam.com/blog/author/marilyngossett/
Take a look around while you are on the site.  Our design team has found some impressive ways to use Smoothfoam!  You will find a variety of inspiration!

Verdigris

Rusty Metal

Marble

Thank you for stopping by!  I always love to hear from you too!

HAPPY CRAFTING &

A somber salute to all of our fallen heroes

this Memorial Day, 2013!

Marilyn

HANDMADE WISHES!  

Springtime is here; Summer is soon to follow. Birthdays and 4th of July are special events deserving of a banner to shout out our best wishes for a great celebration! Below are two examples and inspirations for celebrating by giving a "shout out" with die-cut banners.

For the Birthday banner, I chose five shades of cardstock and layered the background with two; then mixed up the remaining three colors for the letters.  You can cut the letters as big as you like and then cut out the background papers accordingly.  I have noticed that many Cricut cartridges have a cupcake design and you can top the cupcake with a heart, cherry, berry, or mix it up with something to match the birthday theme.

For the 4th of July banner, I cut little strips of paper and glued one to the top edge of each letter.  Each strip was then folded into a loop over the cording and adhered to the back of the letter to secure.  The little paper hooks were included with the die-cut I used for the stars, but you can substitute ribbons for the paper hooks.

To hang up my banners, I use CraZy TACKz.  They are available at many craft stores and online at www.crazytackz.com. You can pin a die-cut behind the tackz, then use the hook to hang ribbons and balloons. The blue pack contains red, white and blue stars.  Perfect for the 4th of July celebrations!

Hope you are enjoying this time of year.  I have visions of picnics and outdoor parties dancing through my head!  Wishing for you some great times in the sunshine!

HAPPY CRAFTING,

MARILYN