I haven't quite finished this project, but I have a good beginning. First, I sorted out my fabric to find fall colors. At one time I was going use a twelve patch arrangement of the fabric. But then I realized that fall foliage is not organized. It's just a mass of brilliant color. So I decided to just cut out pieces and glue them on to the canvas panel.
I used Mod Podge when applying the fabric as well as giving the finished layout a complete coat. This sign may get wet so I wanted to make sure that it was sealed. First I gathered the supplies: Fabric, Mod Podge, Artist's Brush, Scissors and Art Panel...
I then randomly cut out shapes and applied them to the canvas panel using the Mod Podge. And this is the finished background. One Note: I cut the side pieces long enough to wrap around and glue to the back to finish the sides. I will be cutting out the letters to spell 'welcome' and applying them with Mod Podge after which I will give the entire piece another coat to make sure it is protected...
PAPER MACHE CHARGE SLIPS:
Remember that this is one way to get rid of those documents that you don't anyone to get their hands on if you don't have a shredder. I added about couple tablespoons of tacky glue...
I could have put the mixture in a blender to get a smooth consistency, but I choose not to. I put the mixture in a strainer, and then grabbed small lumps, placing it on a piece of aluminum foil, forming a rectangle about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick, patting it into place.
Next, I took a sponge and pressed it on the mixture removing as much water as possible. Once I finished with the sponge, I used old towels to soak up the rest. Now it's a matter of time while it dries. This is what it looks like now...
I want to use it as a background to a multi-media picture...lots of ideas are running around my mind!
JOURNAL PAGE
This is my background for this week's journal page. I do have an idea as to how I want to finish this page, just haven't figured out how to do it...
JOY TALLY
The tally for yesterday and today is 11. Again, I am only counting those times when the joy I felt was remarkable. One experience was a simple thing, but when I put on my new glasses and could see so much better, I was really, really, really joyful. It's funny how a small change in my eye glass prescription could make such a difference. So, how's your tally doing? I hope you're smiling!
Thanks for dropping by...