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Dirty hands/Clean Hands Life changing tip for any sculptor.

10/30/2017

I spend my days with my hands in all kinds of sculpting compounds and I literally have to scrub and scrap for days. I never have what you would call "Pretty Hands". I guess it's a small price to pay for being able to do what you love. I have used many creams, lotions and products over the years and never have really liked any to use them. Some can even react with the chemicals in the sculpting medium.

Pic below is how my hands look when sculpting!! So messy!

Yesterday was a great "What's cookin" Santa class and it was a full class. We did so much kneading and mixing of quikwood and no matter how much washing and wiping of the hands we were covered in quikwood. It will take days to get this all off our hands. I had one student who was putting on a cream on all day and I never ask her what she was using just assumed it was a lotion as it can help to apply lotion but I found it never is 100 percent guaranteed not to get it stuck on your hands. So, after class we were all looking at our hands and "Freda" shows us hers. Not one drop of quikwood!!!!! Literally nothing!! Her hands were beautiful!! She was using AVON's Silicone Glove. I was so impressed and she gave me her tube she had . I will now be buying stock in this stuff. I will probably keep it in the shop as well. Thank You Freda for sharing your wonderful tip with us!!!

Yes the teacher was so busy she forgot to take pictures of the class but Freda took a few at the end of the day with myself and Jane and Vera! Everyone else had left for the day. Their hands were probably stuck to the steering wheel on the way home!

This was a very detailed class and it took all day to just sculpt. It was not a hard class just lots to get sculpted. I think the ladies did fantastic and would love if they shared their pics when finished.

"What's Cookin" Santa is now listed in the ETSY shop as a instant PDF download Pattern and this is also a large pattern/book. 18 pages and a 1 page line drawing.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldMoonLanePrimitive…

If you remember the other day I shared Jane's recipe for her famous meatballs! We enjoyed them in class today along with many many goodies everyone brought and I think everyone agreed they were delicious!

Thanks once again ladies for spending the day with me!

Blessings!
Wendy

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Merry & Happy

10/27/2017

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,Before long the snow will be falling and I am thinking of snowmen today. Meet "Merry" the merry little snowman and her friend "Happy" the little mouse. I originally was going to sculpt this into a more colorful and beachy themed snowman ,but like always my mind goes to so many ideas that I never know what I will end up with. I have one idea then it changes midway thru. I like decorating with snowmen in the winter months, then I can leave them out usually here in PA till February as the snow still blows.

This piece is actually 16" tall. I have mounted the snowman on a old weathered piece of barn lumber. This piece is very glittery and shimmery all over. Happy likes to hang out in Merry's hat and they are out collecting their Christmas tree. It is very woodsie looking. The accents are a pine spray with little logs and pine cones. Merry has a little handkerchief in her pocket, just in case. I usually antique most of my pieces but I left this one more colorful. I didn't want the antiquing to drown out the vibrant aqua blue icy accents. What a Happy little couple this pair is!

I love their little message for this Holiday season!

If you would like to give this Happy couple a new home for the winter season they are now listed in the etsy shop. https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldMoonLanePrimitive…

May you find you your days always Merry and Happy!
Blessings!
Wendy

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I now have this song stuck in my head!!

"Justice For Frosty"

Your never too old to build a snowman !

My poor poor frosty was de-decapitated and held for cookie ransom one year by my neighbor.

The ransom note!

Can you believe I found his head in her bird bath!!!

I retrieved his head!

I had to have justice so I took her flag lol!

Justice for Frosty!

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Days Til Cookies???? and several DecoArt Tips!

10/26/2017

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I hate to break the news to you all, but Santa really doesn't care about how many days till Christmas! Santa is all about how many "Days Til Cookies"!!!!! It's his most favorite time of year, and he wants you to know his favorite is Chocolate Chip!

I loved using several DecoArt mediums for this project. I used the Americana Chalkboard paint for his sign, so that you can use real chalk to write the count down til cookie day! I applied several coats, going in opposite direction with each coat. I wanted a good base.

I am all about 3-D and dimensional just in case you didn't know . I wanted to give my white tree a little dimension so I applied DecoArt Media Modeling Paste starting on the bottom and working my way to the top adding layers.

Of course every white tree needs a little sparkle!! I love sparkles! I applied DecoArt Glamour Dust onto the cured /dried tree to add shimmer. I love this product as it adds such pretty shimmer.

I am ask all the time how do I grunge/texture my candles! I did a tutorial video on this last year and share in my FB group page. Maybe I will try and post this video to the FB OldeMoonlane Page, as I can't get it off my phone to post here without posting there first. It takes me hours to download a video to FB, so if I get time I will try. This is so easy!!! I like letting a bottle of DecoArt Dimensional Effects get a little pasty/dried out as it gets thick. I apply all over the candle. Let dry over night. No need to roll in those messy grungy recipes. Once, you try this you'll never roll again!!

Santa's wants me to remind you only 60 Days Til Cookie Day!!!!

NOTE- Someone has private messaged me and this piece is now SOLD so I will NOT be listing on etsy.

This piece stands approximately 12" tall and has my imprinted initials on the back. It seems, since I have started making patterns, I keep so many pieces as Demo's but I have many who want to purchase the finished pieces. I am thinking, I may not keep so many Demo's as this is my now full-time job and my only source of income. If I teach a class, (I have such detailed patterns) I really do Not need the Demo. I may list this fella this week in etsy. I am still mulling it over whether to keep or sell. I did photograph this project just in case many would like a pattern. I have just finished my last pattern deadline and I need a little break to just create, so if I do this for a pattern it will not be until next year. If you like, please comment below or I will not take the time to consider the project for a class or pattern. Thanks for your continued support I hope you like the tips on today's blog! Happy Creating!

Blessings!

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Etsy Day Sale on select items!!

10/24/2017

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Every now and again it's time to clean out a few lingering items. I have listed 9 items on sale in the etsy shop. They really need a loving home. Once they are gone they are gone.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldMoonLanePrimitive…

Lil Carver original price $80 SALE $70
Now SOLD!!!!!!

Caramel & Apple original price $73 Sale $68

Butternut Original price $75 Sale $68
Now SOLD!!

Lady original price $52 SALE $48

Webster original price $68 SALE $58

Gone Batty original $95 SALE $85

Count original price $52 Sale $47

Mummy original price $95 SALE $85

Sale pending on hold for Tamara!
Snowflake original price $80 SALE $75

HEEHEE don't you just love that sign!!

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"What's Cookin" Santa?????

10/23/2017

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Yesterday, I spent the day cooking up my friend Jane's Famous Meatballs for this Sunday's "What's Cookin" Santa sculpt class. Jane made these and brought them to a previous class and I loved them!!! You haven't had a good meatball till you have had these. Here is the link to her recipe on her blog. Give them a try you won't be disappointed.

https://janeallencreates.blog/2017/05/15/yummy-homemade-meatballs/

Today I am doing the last minute prepping and setting up for This Sunday's "What's Cookin" Santa sculpt only class. I still have (1) opening for this class and all the details are in the classroom schedule.

http://www.oldemoonlane.com/upcoming-schedule.html

I do Believe I may have to make a few Cinnamon Buns for class!!

Hey good looking whatcha got cooking??

Anyone remember that old song?? My grandma use to sing that to me all the time. Very fond memory!

Yes I will be releasing this pattern sometime next week woohoo! I am also finishing up the very last pattern deadline for this year, then I will be back to creating and designing and I am so excited can you hear me cheering???

Me this morning after eating to many meatballsssssssssssssss!!!

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Flying School Its Finally Here!!!!

10/22/2017

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I can't believe it can you!! I finally have the instant download pattern finished and listed on etsy. WOW!! To date this is my largest pattern, 23 pages in all. This was a love in the making to get this pattern done. Hundreds of photos had to be sorted and edited. If you remember this was a 3 day class at the beginning of the year so you can only imagine the size of the pattern. I believe my daughter (My editor) was glad it was done as well. Ohhh how I would love to see your Flying Schools when complete! This piece ranks in my top ten favorites.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/566507411/flying-school-instant-download-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1

I loved the idea of Santa on the roof top teaching the baby reindeer how to fly! The future generation of sleigh flyers!!!

This little fella hasn't earned his flying wings yet!!
He Looks a little frightened.
Keep watch as later in the year I will be releasing Baby Rudy ornament pattern.

There's just something magical about believing and I am still a big kid at heart! I love the magic you can bring to life in your imagination! I believe do you??

This was the four ladies who joined me for the 3 day Flying School workshop!

So after class I decided to fancy up my "Flying school and add a stone entryway and more flying reindeer pic below on the left. I might even changed the colors on this one. The one on the bottom right Jane did in class and she love the pinks and aqua colors. Be creative and maybe you have a different color scheme you like. I don't have mine finished yet as I have changed the color 3 times now lol! Hoping to finish it soon!

My class Flying School WIP!

Jane's Flying School!

Happy Creating and I hope this fun project brings your home much JOY this Christmas Season!
Happy Creating!
Blessings!
Wendy

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Ornament Exchange 2017

10/19/2017

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I am so excited to be a part of this Ornament Exchange Blog Hop with all these other amazing artist. I hope you will take the time to check out all of their wonderful projects.

My project is "Jingle All The Way" . I posted on my FB group page ornament samples last year of possible pattern projects and this fella received the most votes. I decided to use him in the hop for all to enjoy and my way of saying Thank You to all who have supported me in my creative journey.

"Jingle All The Way"
© 2016 Wendy Young
You may create for personal use or pin money only no commercial mass production!

Click on the link below for a PDF printable pattern.

jingle_all_the_way_blog_ornament.pdf
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Supplies:  (1) 2 oz. tube of quikwood (available in my etsy shop) https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldMoonLanePrimitive… , (1) 1/4" jingle bell, (1) piece of 1 1/2" wire (for hook hanger), blush (make-up), Poly acrylic sealer semi-gloss minwax (I get at wal-mart), wipes.

Tools: ruler, parchment paper (for work surface), pointy clay tool or a pencil will do, xacto knife or paring knife (not for eating), my favorite tool is a steel blade (not necessary but its great for lifting pieces off the parchment paper).

Mediums:  (All DecoArt) extender, glamour dust, snow writer, antiquing any shade its your preference. I find most like different shades.

Paints:  (All DecoArt Americana) Primary Red, Warm Beige (flesh), Snow White, Light Buttermilk, Black Titanium, Light Avocado, Black Forest Green, Hauser Light Green.

Brushes:  Liner, small flat, old scruffy brush for dry brushing. You do not need nice fancy brushes for painting on quikwood as in time they get worn. I never use my "good" brushes for sculpting pieces.

Tips:

Please read all instructions before beginning.
QuikWood preparation- When working with QuikWood, you may want to lightly coat your hands with hand protectant cream or any lotion to keep QuikWood from sticking to your hands.
I use DecoArt extender medium to smooth and blend QuikWood to any surface. "Remember a dab will do ya!!" DO NOT over use extender, it could make your QuikWood sticky.
Mixing QuikWood: You will use an X-ACTO knife to evenly slice off desired amount needed for each step. DO NOT mix entire tube at once or it will harden before you are ready to use. Mix QuikWood until white/tan colors are evenly mixed. Directions come with each tube.
I like working on parchment paper as the parchment paper can easily peel off and is disposable.

Sculpting Instructions-

Beard Curls and Eyes- (You want to make these ahead and let them cure.) Slice 1/4" of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll (8) tiny equal balls. (Save (2) for the eyes) Roll (6) 1 3/4" long coils, roll each coil into a curl. Set everything aside and let cure fully 20-30 minutes!! This is important because you don't want them to lose their shape when you insert them.

Leaves and Berries- (You want to make these ahead and let them cure.) Slice 1/4" of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll (3) 1/8" balls for the berries. Roll the remainder of the quikwood into (2) equal balls, roll each into a 3/4" cones and slightly flatten. Using your xacto, score a center vein in each leaf. Next, score the veins on each side beginning at top wide end downward. (make sure right direction). Wrap the wide end around a pointy tool or pencil to shape Set berries and leaves aside to fully cure 20-30 minutes! This is important because you don't want them to lose their shape when you insert them.

Face Base and Cheeks- Slice 1 1/2" of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll into a ball and flatten slightly to a 2" diameter (no more than that or you will have a flat pancake face and no thickness to insert eyes!). Slice 1/8" of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll into (2) equal balls, place them on center outside edge of the base and blend the edges into the base with a dab of extender. (DO NOT blend in all of the quikwood, you want a big cheeky Santa).

Inserting Eyes- Indent each eye socket using your little finger with a slight push in and up just above the center of the cheeks. Insert each CURED eye into the socket. Using your knife or xacto slice (2) lines just outside of each each for eye crinkles.

Mouth Opening and Beard- Insert your pointy tool in the bottom center of the face base with a slight push in and down/out. Remember you need room for the nose and mustache. Slice 1 1/2" of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll into a 1 3/4" fat cone and flatten slightly. Begin pulling up the sideburns on the pointy end of the cone. Do this gradually and slowly till you have enough to wrap up and under the lip, cheeks and sides. Insert your CURED curls into the beard randomly.

Lip- Slice a tiny sliver of quikwwod, knead and prepare. Roll a tiny ball and place it at the opening of the mouth. Insert your pencil or pointy tool just above the ball and give a push down and out.

Mustache and Nose- Slice 1/8" of quikwood knead and prepare. Roll two equal balls, roll each ball into a 1 1/8" cone. Place the cones together just above the mouth with the wide ends in and give a slight press. Curl the tips up and in.

Eyebrows- Slice a sliver of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll into a 1" cone and flatten slightly. Lay over tops (ONLY) of eyes and down the sides, Use a dab of extender to blend the back only. Using a old paint brush , dip it in a dab of extender and press between the eyes to create the separation between the eyes and smooth with the brush any creases. Use the brush to keep the lids lifted up and off the eyes. (You don't want a mean looking Santa).

Beard- Slice 1 1/2" of quikwood, knead and prepare. Roll into a 4" cone and flatten slightly the wider end ONLY. Just like the beard push in the center and pull the side up gradually , place over the top of the head and down the side to meet the beard.

Hat Band- Use the remainder 1" (If you measured correctly lol) knead and prepare. Roll into a 4" cone and flatten slightly. Place over the joining hat and head and trim the sides. Fold the hat down the right side and begin twisting. Insert the jingle bell in the tip. Insert the 1 1/2" piece of wire into the top of the hat for the hanger. Insert the CURED leaves and berries on the left side of the hat band. Let everything cure 20-30 minutes before painting.

Painting Instructions: Paint the face, nose and lip with 3 coats of warm beige (Flesh). Yes I painted over the eyes as it is easier to cut in the white. Paint the eyes with (3) coats of white. Paint the Light Buttermilk on the beard, mustache and hat band.

Paint Forest Green in the center of the eyes and let dry, paint black on the top right of each eye and let dry. highlight the left outer edge of each eye with Light Hauser Green , dot each eye on the top right center with white and a small highlight off to the left of the dot. Let dry!

Paint Primary Red (3) coats on the hat and the berries. Paint (2) coats of Light Avocado on the leaves.

Antiquing- I usually water down my antiquing and cover all painted areas. Using a baby wipe, dab (DO NOT RUB) off the excess antiquing, leaving in where you want it, especially in all the cracks and crevices. It is a personal preference on how dark or light you antique, but remember it is easier to put on then take off. (DO NOT BE A RUBBER! you will rub off your paint!)

Blush- I like using Dollar store make-up blush and using a old brush or your finger brush a little on the nose, cheeks and lip to give him a rosy glow.

Dry Brushing- I like using an old chip brush. Dab brush in White paint, and brush off excess onto a paper towel. Highlight the top of the hat, leaves and any where you may want to add a few highlights. Let dry

Brush Glamour dust on the beard, mustache, hat and leaves. The only part I didn't add the shimmer was his face. I wanted him to be sparkly! To add a touch of snow, use your snow writer, You have more control to add a little here and there. Once he is dry and cured you can the give him a spray of poly-acrylic semi-gloss spray.

DecoArt Give Away Comment to Win !!!

DecoArt is providing the DecoArt products used in this project to one lucky winner. To enter to be a part of this giveaway, comment on this blog post. I will select the winner on November 3rd. Each artist in this blog hop will also be offering the DecoArt Give Away, so check them out using the links below.

Ornament Exchange 2017

Day 1 – October 17th

Jane Allen Creates Amy Mogish Franca Marzi Judy Westegard – Jenkins

Day !

Jane Allen https://janeallencreates.blog/ornament-exchange-2017
Amy Mogish https://classicamyjoanne.com/ornament-exchange-2017
Franca Marzi http://piccolepassioni.blogspot.it
Judy Westegaard-Jenkins https://judithwestegaarddesigns.wordpress.com/

Day 2 – October 18th

Golda Rader Debbie Mishima Tracy Moreau Linda Sharp, CDA

Day 2

Golda Rader http://raderizms.blogspot.com/2017/10/ornament-exchange-2017.html
Debbie Mishima https://debmishima1.wixsite.com/countryhearts/blog/ornament-exchange-17
Tracy Moreau https://tracymoreaudesign.blogspot.ca/
Linda Sharp, CDA http://www.lindasharpcda.com/ornament-exchange-2017/

Day 3 – October 19th

Sandy McTier Deb Antonick Laure Paillex Wendy Young

Day 3

Sandy McTier https://sandymctierdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/10/ornament-exchange-2017-blog-hop.html
Deb Antonick http://www.paintingwithdeb.com/
Laure Paillex https://www.laureart.com/blog/
Wendy Young http://www.oldemoonlane.com/ornament-exchange-2017

I hope you enjoy this Blog Hop and are inspired to paint some ornaments. Please share your creations with us on FaceBook.
Special Thank you to DecoArt and Cupboard Distributing for sponsoring our blog hop.

If you like my creations please feel free to follow my other blog post, as I offer tips, tricks and happenings here at OldeMoonlane. You can also find my patterns as instant downloads in my etsy shop.

E-mail- oldemoonlane@embarqmail.com
Web-Site- www.oldemoonlane.com
Facebook- Https://www.facebook.com/OldeMoonlane/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldMoonLanePrimitive

Blessings!
Wendy

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Much anticipated 'Giraffe Pumpkin Popper" pattern release... and giraffe and beaver class pics!

10/18/2017

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Last year, I made several varieties of "Pumpkin Popper Ornies" and had so many request for the pattern. I decided to make the "Giraffe" pumpkin popper into a pattern and also a class. You can now find the pattern in the etsy shop as a instant download pattern. Enjoy!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/565606053/giraffe-pumpkin-popper-instant-download

Monday night I had 8 wonderful ladies travel from all around to make this cute ornament with me! I think only one student was local. I am humbled and grateful you traveled to spend the evening with me so Thank YOU!!!!

"Charles/Chucky" the Beaver class. Ohhhhh what can I say about this class??? This was not a project I had originally planned as a project but I had many students see him in the shop and ask to please make a class for him. So, after much begging and yes a few begged lol I relented lol. There was no pattern and we just enjoyed creating for the day!

I am going to let the photos speak for themselves on this one LOL . I think the teacher actually lost all control of the class lol!!!

I wonder who the ringer leader was hmmmmmmm............

Yes this laughter was all day long!!!!

I think at every class I am ask if I ever regretted quitting my full-time job last year. My response is just look at these pictures and tell me would you?? I get to spend the day having the time of my life and getting paid in the process. I am living my dream!! You all bring so much JOY into my life thank you!!

Just look at all those handsome Beavers and one is even named Harry!!

I am blessed beyond measure!
Have a wonderful day!
Wendy

I also wanted to remind everyone the Blog Hop started yesterday. Each artist on their assigned days at 12 noon eastern time will post their FREE to you ornament pattern for you to create on their blogs. Yes that's 12 free patterns over a 3 day period. If you comment on their blog you are entered to win the DECOART products used to create their project so don't forget to comment to win.

Please be patient with everyone as this is the first year for the blog hop and each artist has worked very hard to bring you these FREE patterns. They are all working out the kinks so to speak please be kind!

I will be releasing my free pattern on the third day at 12 noon so stay tuned and don't forget to comment on my blog that day to be entered in the DECOART giveaway.

Day !

Jane Allen https://janeallencreates.blog/ornament-exchange-2017
Amy Mogish https://classicamyjoanne.com/ornament-exchange-2017
Franca Marzi http://piccolepassioni.blogspot.it
Judy Westegaard-Jenkins https://judithwestegaarddesigns.wordpress.com/

Day 2

Golda Rader http://raderizms.blogspot.com/2017/10/ornament-exchange-2017.html
Debbie Mishima https://debmishima1.wixsite.com/countryhearts/blog/ornament-exchange-17
Tracy Moreau https://tracymoreaudesign.blogspot.ca/
Linda Sharp, CDA http://www.lindasharpcda.com/ornament-exchange-2017/

Day 3

Sandy McTier https://sandymctierdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/10/ornament-exchange-2017-blog-hop.html
Deb Antonick http://www.paintingwithdeb.com/
Laure Paillex https://www.laureart.com/blog/
Wendy Young http://www.oldemoonlane.com/ornament-exchange-2017

Happy creating!!!!

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Lehigh Valley Decorative Painters Seminar.

10/15/2017

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Yesterday I spent the day upstate in PA with the Lehigh Valley Decorative Painters Chapter. It was great to see many familiar faces and meet a few new ones . I had a great day with this bunch of ladies and I must say their Santa's turned out FABULOUS. We were able to sculpt and paint the entire project in one day! Great job ladies!!

If you would like to make your own Cinnamon Buns candlestick you can find the pattern in my etsy shop as a instant download PDF.
Surfaces is available thru Cupboard Distributing!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/476399350/olde-cinnamon-buns-pdf-instant-download?ref=shop_home_active_4

Thank You DecoArt for providing the paints and medium for our class today!!!

It brings me great JOY to see so many wonderful "Olde Cinnamon Buns" and to know they will be lighting so many homes this holiday season!!

It is a very busy week for me and I will be setting up and prepping for Monday Night "Pumpkin Popper" class Monday night and all day "Charles" the beaver class on Tuesday and let's not forget the blog Hop this week so stay tuned!!!!!!!!!!! Fun week ahead!

May your days be blessed!
Wendy

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My Secret Tip To Crisp Painted Edges On Bases!

10/11/2017

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I love the quote above! Just imagine if we all never learned to share. I am grateful to those in my life who have shared and inspired me . I hope I can pay it forward by sharing with you and keep the love of creating alive in future generations!

As I was photographing pics for the pattern packet for "Angel" a class I am teaching next month in California, (designed just for them) I thought this would be a great tip to share. I did share this tip months ago on my FB group page, but with the blog, I can now share it with all of you. I have been ask so many times "How do you get such crisp edges when painting your bases!!" I am sharing my secret with you ENJOY!!!!

Please feel free to share my blog links to anyone who you think would enjoy my tips and tricks!! If you have a tip you would like to share please feel free to do so. Send me a message and maybe I will share it on the blog for all!

Blessings!
Wendy

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Dirty hands/Clean Hands Life changing tip for any sculptor.

Merry & Happy

Days Til Cookies???? and several DecoArt Tips!

Etsy Day Sale on select items!!

"What's Cookin" Santa?????

Flying School Its Finally Here!!!!

Ornament Exchange 2017

Much anticipated 'Giraffe Pumpkin Popper" pattern release... and giraffe and beaver class pics!

Lehigh Valley Decorative Painters Seminar.

My Secret Tip To Crisp Painted Edges On Bases!

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