Finding Creative Inspiration in Unexpected Places The Challenge – Unexpected Item My friend and fellow artist, Tina Walker, challenged a few friends to create a work of art using an inexpensive pair of spa slippers. Other than using these slippers, we had no restrictions. I don’t know about you, but I have not created art with slippers before, so the thinking cap came out for this challenge. The Deconstruction I
Sunshine Tangelo iPhone Canvas Bag
My daughter hates going out with a big purse and I’m always griping at her for putting her phone in her pockets instead of carrying a smaller bag when she’s out with friends. So, I created an iPhone Canvas Shoulder Bag for her as a Valentine’s day gift and as a project for Ann Butler Designs Blog Hop. I’ve been looking for a great way to alter this Canvas
Decoupage Cargo Case
This week, the design team members at Helmar are featuring Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste. This is just another Helmar product I am a huge fan of. The heat and humidity in Florida is horrible on most adhesives, and I can quickly attest that most decoupage adhesives on the market don’t work well here. Most either take forever to dry or remain somewhat tacky no matter how long they dry. Helmar
Playing with Faber-Castell
Today’s view into my studio is a project I created for Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®. I am honored and thrilled to be a Guest Designer this summer with Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®. Faber-Castell is so much fun to play with and works with all different forms of mixed media. I cannot wait to see what Faber-Castell will have at CHA. I’ll try to post CHA updates on my Cheryl’s Window
Misted Altered Frame
This altered frame was quite a challenge, but ended up better than I had originally imagined. I found the frame on clearance and wanted to alter it, but the problem was that it had a glossy finish so it wasn’t really suitable for misting with inks. I didn’t want to paint it with a gesso and risk the loss any of the flourish details, so a little experimentation came into