Can we show off our crafts?

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Originally Posted by Shasta

I didn't think I was either and I started on a kind of dare. But it turns out I like what I do, people like what I do, and I love it. I recommend giving it a shot once.

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Oh, you know, I probably will just because at some point I'll have an idea that has to come out. How long have you been painting?

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Originally Posted by Todash

Oh, you know, I probably will just because at some point I'll have an idea that has to come out. How long have you been painting?

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Like, three months.

Just get enough supplies for one painting so if you don't like it you won't have wasted a ton.

I started because I asked my husband to paint me somethig for my office wall. He took forever and ever so a girl at work said I should back him into it by saying I'll do it myself. He said good. So I went and bought supplies thinking that would encourage him into it. Nope. So I told him again I was just going to do it. He said fine again. So I did.

My first one was the first flower painting I put up. I bought this really beautiful wrapping paper that I had a tiny bit left and I didn't know what to do with. So I did a painting inspired by it. If you look closely you can see some of the flowers have flower pattern. That's the paper.

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Originally Posted by Dana Jean

Very pretty Shasta. And Nate, my son would love to try to brew beer, is it hard to do for the home brewer?

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I used to brew beer and made some nice dark ones. It's not that difficult with the kits out there today. It's certainly a little easier than wine. You need a warm place for the carboy at this time of year. I actually miss making the beer.

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Originally Posted by Dana Jean

I made this from a gourd and all sorts of things. If you look at it, it sort of looks like the Salt Sucker from Star Trek. hahaha.


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x...1/IMG_0335.jpg

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I keep staring at this. I'd feel more comfortable if it didn't keep looking back.

Well, obviously I make very creepy crafts! hoaheohaoehaohaeohaohea!:rofl:

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Originally Posted by Sundrop

I make swags and wreaths

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I missed this earlier somehow. Very nice! My husband and I made a swag once a looong time ago (when we were just friends, not even dating). It was pretty, but it took FOREVER. I do remember it was mostly eucalyptus and smelled so good. I like wreaths a lot but have never made one; it's on my list. (My list is long, and you guys are just making it longer.) I'm afraid the cats couldn't resist a swag, though. :sad:

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Originally Posted by Sundrop

I make swags and wreaths

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Very pretty! Professional looking!

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Originally Posted by Dana Jean

Well, obviously I make very creepy crafts! hoaheohaoehaohaeohaohea!:rofl:

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NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT.

Sundrop, that is gorgeous. And I was just going to say, eucalyptus always smells so nice on them. A long time ago I tried working with dried flowers, but I was like Jill Kinmont trying to pick up a potato chip out of a bowl. I just crushed the delicate flowers and greenery.

And where are the pictures, young man? I want to see.

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Originally Posted by blunthead

I've enjoyed making drawings and paintings based on photos. Once I have a photo I want to reproduce in my own way I start by pencil-drawing a copy of the image onto canvas, for painting, or paper, for coloring pencils. I find choosing and working with color generally easy, especially using water-based acrylics and coloring pencils, two mediums I find easy to control. Of course, practice leads to improvement. You never know til you try.

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