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Some winter outdoor decorations....

19 years ago

I haven't been posting much...but I have been in a painting mood lately.

The first picture is painted on a 1908 Victrola record album. Since it is thick, and has a label on one side and is smooth on the other, it makes a great painting surface. I was blessed to get a lot of these from a person on freecycle. I have lots more ideas for a use for them in the garden. This one is going to hang on my porch under my mailbox. Since I took this photo, I drilled 2 holes, added wire and a raffia ribbon and a large jingle bell to hang it.

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The next one is a glass block, thekind they use to make walls and windows...I first spray painted it white..then used transparent glass paints to do the design (I traced him on because I can't draw..LOL) To finish it off I added a some 'Snow-Tex' and a little glitter...put siome lights in it..and it looks great all lit up. This is a gift for a friend..i will make another for me this weekend..lol

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Sherrie

Comments (19)

  • 19 years ago

    That is sooo cute!
    Bianchi

  • 19 years ago

    WOW!!! Great Job!!! Love it! Wish I could paint like that!!! I have some old saws I want to do.

  • 19 years ago

    Fabulous painting, Sherrie, and I love the snowmen! Do you paint on both sides of the glass block? I've only done one block so far and only glued pictures on it. I want to try painting the next ones I do. My biggest problem is getting the holes big enough. I hope mine turn out as good as yours!

    Barbara

  • 19 years ago

    Totally terrific. I have a lot of old record albums, but sure can't paint that well so I bow to your talent. You really are a talented painter. The shading and highlights on the first one are very good. Do you paint on canvas? Acrylic or oil?

  • 19 years ago

    Very nice! I can't paint at all so I am in awe of both of them. The glass block is my favorite though!!

    Maria

  • 19 years ago

    Oh wow! you are a great painter, I'm in awe. The record is my favorite - too cute.

  • 19 years ago

    WOW WOW WOW I love those! You are great and they are beautiful...some of the best I've ever seen! Great job.

  • 19 years ago

    Oh, Barefootin, I love your snowmen. Great job on the painting. The "melting" one just cracked me up! Love it. Haven't checked the painting forum yet today, but sure hope you posted them over there too. Luvs

  • 19 years ago

    Ty all for the compliments.

    Slow- I paint with acrylics on anything and everything..lol..the albums make a good surface.

    Luvstocraft-if I can find the painting forum I will gladly post it there..and then some..LOL..I have been in a painting mood lately. I have all the stuff to try mosaics, just haven't jumped in yet. I will be posting a message on the conversations side explaining what I have been up to.

    Thanks again everyone..you lift my spirits.

    Sherrie

  • 19 years ago

    That melted snowman is to die for!!! I love it! Sure wish I could paint like that.

    Be Safe, Rach

  • 19 years ago

    I am impressed! You are a very talented lady. Gosh, you're making me miss snow! Well, almost. hehe The painting forum is called tole something or another and it's on THS. You should check it out. There's some phenomonal(sp) work done there!
    Cait

    Here is a link that might be useful: painting forum

  • 19 years ago

    Both are really good, but my fav is the record. Your painting talent is really good.
    Donna

  • 19 years ago

    Hey, Cait, Thank you so much for posting that link for Barefootin--I don't know how to post links so would have had to write a long explanation! LOL The painting forum has gotten more active, and it is wonderful to see so many talented painters coming by to share their pics. Even those of you who don't paint might enjoy taking a peek in the gallery section there. Most of us over there are GJer's too! Luvs

  • 19 years ago

    Barefootin' those are just too cute!
    I wish I could paint. Just lovely!! show us more.

    Haziemoon

  • 19 years ago

    Excellent painting jobs, I love them both. You really did fantastic painting.

    Sal

  • 19 years ago

    Sherrie you Snowman decoration and your block is just adorable. You did a fantastic job on both of them. I'm just checking in after thanksgiving. Still got company for another day. Keeping this grandma busy-and loving evey minute of it. Jlily

  • 19 years ago

    Your snowmen are beautiful. I'll be sure to look for more in what ever forum you put them in. I tend to snoop in a lot of different ones.

  • 19 years ago

    Great Painting. Love the record one.

  • 19 years ago

    I missed this the first time around, but think it is a great idea for those who paint, to decorate their porches, hang from trees, etc. For those who do not paint (like me), I wonder if some decoupage would work...maybe seal it with a coat of polyurethane.