To make these tiny little boat tags you’ll need: Halved walnut shells Acrylic paints and brush Cotton cloth/Fabric Scissors Toothpicks Air-dry clay for the tops of the masts. Blank tags, red and blue cardstock Red ribbon Hot glue gun You can make these simply, leaving the shells natural and attaching […]
Author: Scarlett
“You Float My Boat, Valentine”
Halved walnut shells look like hearts! 🙂 Using a big blob of hot glue, I stuck the toothkpick into the walnut shell. Then, I attached two paper triangles to the toothpick for sails, and topped it with a small ball of air dry clay. Hope you’re having a lovely week! […]
Baby Turtle and the IKEA Lamp
Another custom baby turtle painting finished for a special little boy in Wales, UK. This colorful canvas if for a little boy who reminds me so much of my Knox, that my heart jumps with joy every time I see his photo on Facebook. He could be Knox’s twin! He’s […]
“Kill The Disease”-Using a Gun in Art
Photograph: Standard range target, Permanent marker, Glock 43, 9 mm pistol. To learn more about Cockayne Syndrome and how you can help, please visit Share and Care Network (US) or Amy and Friends (UK) for more information. I’ve been thinking about art and media. With all the talk of […]
Published in Somerset Life, Jan/Feb 2016
I’m thankful to be part of the first issue of Somerset Life to hit the stands in 2016. All my gratitude goes to the publishers at Stampington~ they present my idea and creations with beautiful photography and exquisite detail. This article features my idea for Needle Case Valentines~You can see […]
Christmas Coloring Page, Inspired by the Picture Bible of King Louis IX
Here’s a FREE coloring page, inspired by the Crusader Bible of King Louis IX. You can learn more about the 13th century French picture bible here. Merry Christmas! Joyeaux Noel!
Merry Christmas, Saint Louis!
The Crusader Bible, currently on view at the Blanton Museum of Art, features 13th century French gothic manuscripts, as well as armor and manuscript making materials. The exhibit runs til April 3rd, 2016. I had the chance to spend some time at the exhibit this week and have been absolutely […]
Shepherd Unafraid
I found this 8″ x 10″ burlap stretched onto a wooden frame at Hobby Lobby. Using acrylics, watercolors, and embroidery thread, I created this scene of an angel showering the earth with stars, announcing the birth of the Savior. One shepherd drops in fear, hiding his face; the […]
When Americans Lynched Mexicans, Valdez Art as Political Propoganda
There has been a lot of talk of lynchings lately in Austin, TX. Here’s a piece of art that has helped fuel the discussion: (The Strangest Fruit by Vincent Valdez, 2013) The New York Times ran an article about a forgotten part of history that has only […]