Let Yourself Shine

This is a recycled canvas of a painting I did several years ago that I was never really happy with however I couldn't bring myself to just toss the thing away. To prep the canvas for repainting I gave it a light sand and then used an old credit card to apply texture paste over the entire surface. I then applied antiquing medium and once dry used a credit card to scrape white paint loosely over the top. I painted the girl with acrylic paints and then used texture paste to mould the dress.

Once dry I added vintage glitter glue and a phrase typed on my brand 'new' typewriter.

Never be afraid to let yourself shine.

May Angels

Technique: Crochet

Every week I crochet an angel and send it off to someone around the world that I don't know who is need of hope. This is fantastic way to let people know that no matter what they are dealing with, that they are not alone.

If you would like to register for Angels for Hope you can do so here. Also, if you know someone who is need of an Angel, you can put in your request there.

March 27th - Angels for Hope

Technique: Crochet

Every week I crochet an angel and send it off to someone around the world that I don't know who is need of hope. This is fantastic way to let people know that no matter what they are dealing with, that they are not alone.

If you would like to register for Angels for Hope you can do so here. Also, if you know someone who is need of an Angel, you can put in your request there.

Angel Kitty

Technique: Sewing

Materials:
natural quilt batting
polyester filling
calico thread
7.5mm animal eyes

Tools:
sewing machine
stencil brush

Print and cut out the pattern below.

(pattern up shortly)

Fold the quilt batting right sides together and cut two kitties. The pattern does not include a seam allowance, so be sure to cut out about 1/4 - 1/2 an inch larger.

Take one piece and face it right side up. Insert the animal eyes according to the manufacturers instructions. Mine have a screw type post that you push through the fabric and then a stopper to secure on the other end.

With a needle and thread sew loops for whiskers, securing thread on the wrong side.

Place kitties right side together and sew around edge, leaving about an inch to turn and stuff.

Turn right side out fill with polyfill. Whipstitch the opening together.

With a stencil brush, brush a little highlights on the cheeks and ears. I used pastel chalks, you could use light pink paint and drybrush it on, you could even use cosmetic blush if that is all you have.

Glue a pom pom for the nose, and embellish. I used a gold chenille for the halo, put some adorable wings I found at the two dollar shop, and used a bead and ribbon around the neck.

Pine Cone Angel

Technique: General Crafting

Materials:
pinecone
texture paste or fake snow
wooden bead
permanent marker
oakmoss or similar dried botanical for hair
natural raffia
cuphook

Tools:
hot glue gun

I love making ornaments from natural ingredients, and this one came out quite cute. She's really quite simple. With the permanent marker, draw eyes onto the bead. Glue the bead into position on the top of the pinecone and then glue some oakmoss around the bead for her hair.

Use the texture paste or fake snow to dapple the tips of the pine cone. Set aside and allow to dry. Attach a raffia bow at the back for wings, and attach a cup hook into the top of the bead to hang her from.