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on saturday i had this all consuming "need" to purge this apron idea from my brain. i wanted to make a simple full canvas apron that didn't have that annoying flap-gap of a bib issue. do you know what i mean by that? a lot of times the bib of the aprons buckle and look awkward.
anyway, i went to my local hancocks and picked out an apron pattern...did some modifying and created this simple beauty...the best part, it has POCKETS!!!
i happened to have a slab of brushed canvas i had been hoarding because i haven't found it anywhere since and i knew this was the perfect project to use it on. the apron is simple, stylish and well, canvas makes me happy!
so that apron wasnt enough you see...
i really wanted to see what it would look like in lots of different cotton fabrics all assembled together. i just happen to have a "stash" of fabrics to quilt a small country so i dove in and made this one with Melissa, my studio manager in mind.
my favorite part again...the pocket!
so then that wasn't enough...because after i had made this one i really wanted to see it with ruffles and stepped up a notch.
so lets just say i hoard a lot...this quilted muslin i have had in my stash for 3 years. i have been saving it for the right project. OMG this was it. the bodice on this apron makes me SOOOO HAPPY!!!
the ruffles are made from layers of ruffled linen...lets just say creative orgasm!
and i mean tell me it did not need a poppy scarf?
the scarf "accessory" is just strips of torn green canvas tied into on long strip and red canvas circles with painted centers...i sprayed the canvas with water and scrunched it to wrinkle it up more.
the creative process as it unfolds in my head can lead me in some often time obsessive places, but thank god it does because i LOVE THE RIDE!
just a note: if you are interested in the pattern i purchased it is a KWIK SEW pattern 3810
and if you stopped by the blog today, leave a comment, its fun to read them!
worked on this one yesterday...it kinda sat for most of the day without direction and then just came together with the addition of the photo.
the main background image is a picture of fabric swatches from a House Beautiful magazine. i was sewing all day yesterday and thought it fitting.
then i began layering tapes, tags and text i cut from the same magazine. that lattice piece is a die cut (i think it is a quickutz die)
i think the photo finished it...i often buy pictures of other peoples family members on ebay 1) because i feel bad for them and 2) because they make for the best collage images, i mean check out how cool these ladies are!
I am super excited about this workshop because it is like NO other workshop i have done before! 10 of my artiest friends from all over the globe to participate in this workshop with me! We will make ornaments and home decor projects for the holidays getting creative with paint, fabric, glass, glitter, metal and more! Each day for the first 4 days, 3 new ornaments will be posted by 3 of the teachers! On the 5th day.. there a few surprises in store with more artsy projects as well as fun PDF's and clipart for the holidays as well! Exclusive to this class!
The fabulous friends I have joining me are
Christy Tomlinson, Margie Romney-Aslett, Danielle Donaldson, Junelle Jacobson, Kaari Meng, Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murray (the gilded girls!), Chrissy Gardner, Kelly Barton, Jeanne Oliver, and Alisa Burke!
So come join me on December 5th.. for a fun filled mini workshop just in time to get your holiday juices flowing! Registration starts NOW!! Can't wait to see you in the classroom!
You will receive your welcome for registering email withing 2-3 business days. The class will officially start on December 5th and you will receive your log-in and official welcome email with class info on the morning of December 5th. You will receive your supply lists in the classroom. Acess to workshops and classroom will be available for 6 months.
ok this one started out BAD...thought i was going down with the ship, but by sticking with it (and adding lots of color) i really like it NOW...seriously i think all things should be framed in yellow india ink now!
today's collage monday is inspired by my new favorite student karen, who gifted me this awesome piece of tim holtz tissue that i used for my background. for some reason i kept seeing circles...(might be the fever, lol) so i punched a bunch of circles from patterned papers and used golden yellow india ink to outline and drip around. the yellow made me really happy!
isolated some words from the text, dripped some black india ink and added some tapes.
make something today...even if you don't feel great, it will make you feel better!
I would be ecstatic. I could put it in my new granddaughter's room!!!
Congratulations, ladies! Please email Lotti@donnadowney.com with your name and address so you can receive your prints!
Many thanks to Artsy Girl Studio for a generous giveaway and great sponsor spotlight! Judging by the comments, you have some new fans! Love spreading that artsy goodness!
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Okay, you all are going to LOVE these art prints from The Artsy Girl Studio! I’m really excited to share this creative goodness with you!
Inspired to do something brave, The Artsy Girl Studiowas created by owner/artist Monica Martin. A bright and colorful collection of mixed-media canvas art prints fills her Etsy shop just in time for holiday gift giving! Monica chose to take her original 8x10 canvases and create quality art prints, making it an affordable and uplifting collection.
Most days, you can find her creating in the art studio within her home. She’ll be up to her elbows in paint, while creating something new to share with all of you. “I used to be such a planner, but now I love the freedom and creative expression of mixed media art. I never start out knowing what I am going to use for a particular piece, I just grab a blank canvas, a quote, (and a Diet Coke) and see what I come up with…”
Want to WIN an Art Print? Leave a comment on this post before 10am tomorrow and you will be entered to win an 8x10 Art print of your choice from The Artsy Girl Studio collection. There will be TWO lucky winners! In addition, all of my blog readers can save 20% off of your order with this exclusive coupon code: DONNADOWNEY. Offer valid through Saturday, November 19th at 10pm PST.
You can also follow her adventures on her BLOG, or “like” them on FACEBOOK to see the latest art prints being added weekly.
