Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Christmas on a Dime in 8 easy steps

I haven't had a full time job in 3 months. Money is tight. But I'm not going to let that interfere with the holidays.

I managed to create a comfy, cozy Christmas experience in an 8-foot x 3-foot space. This is how:

1. I cut over a dozen paper snowflakes of varied sizes and duct taped them to the wall. I also used left over pom poms from halloween as added snowballs.



2. I fashioned a fireplace and mantle out of paper and painted logs, flames and the texture of wood to make it look real, sort of.


3. I hung a wreath I made last year from vines I pulled off the outside of my stepfather's house.


4. I made garland out of paper and thread, cutting shapes of popcorn and berries.


5. I took a centrepiece I won at the BoobyBall over 3 years ago, strung lights and put a tree topper on it that I've had for years for a tree.


6. I installed a window, painted the background black, added a moon and Santa flying across the sky.


7. I took a wooden screen I've had for years and hid the kitty litter.

8. Finally, my boyfriend hung a stocking he made for me at his dad's workshop and a santa hat to the mantle and presto - all set for holiday festivities!!

Friday, November 6, 2009

New Paintings ...



"Ol' Blue Eyes"

Acrylic on canvas in Brilliant Blue



"Rosebuds"
Acrylic in Titanium White and Yellow Light and water colour in Pink on canvas