A week long posting in one

So grab a cup of coffee or diet coke and grab a sit cause this is a long one! It's busy a fun busy week full of claying, painting, and creating. The weather wasn't great so the boys and I only made it to the pool once - my tan is fading fast ~ boo hoo. My hubby and boys then spent the weekend at the family farm and had such a great time picking stuff in the garden and spending time with family. I stayed home with the doggies and taught a kids class plus tried to get ready for my upcoming trip to Florida.

My friend has a new book out and it is FABULOUS!! You can go to her blog and see how to get your hands on it and see some other awesome offers she has going on! Just click on the picture to take you there!

Yesterday in paint class we painted Sunflowers and Daisies using High Definition paint. This is an acrylic paint that mimics the texture and shine like oils.

I did two versions so those that don't like daisies didn't have to put those in - but everyone chose to.

Jenny

Now Jenny only wanted to do daisies and let me know beforehand that she wanted to come but wasn't fond of sunflowers and her painting turned out beautiful didn't it!

Carol

This was Carol's first class and she did such a beautiful painting.

Ginny

This was Ginny's first class with me but not her first time painting.

She looked so familiar to me and I kept racking my brain during class to figure out how I knew her ~ so I asked her what church she goes to and THAT was it - she sings in the choir so I see her up there every Sunday and knew that I knew her from somewhere! She did such a beautiful job!

Roz

Roz has had a busy busy summer and usually comes to most of the classes I have each month ~ this was the first one she's been to this month and it was great seeing her.

Elaine

Elaine was such a trooper she JUST had gall bladder surgery (hope you don't mind me sharing that Elaine) and I'm sure was uncomfortable sitting in those metal chairs for over 2 hours.

Ann

Ann just got back from an Alaskan cruise and we got to hear some about that fun trip.

Debi

This was Debi's second class with me - the other one she came to was also HD (which a paint that takes some getting used to) and her painting was so pretty!

Sue

Sue bless her has SOOO much going on not only with her own health with her sweet Mom Josie who I absolutely adore! Please keep both of them in your prayers as they are dealing with some difficult health issues at the moment! I know Sue needed this class and it was great to see her.

Speaking of health issues we were suppose to also have Barb at class but she called me to let me know she was being admitted to the hospital and wasn't going to be able to come - please keep her in your prayers as well!! We missed you Barb!

Patti

Patti is my lefty ~ she paints beautifully and did such a pretty painting last night.

Connie

It's always good to see Connie - she's one of those that can look at you and smile with her eyes. Super sweet and her painting was just as sweet!

Saturday I had my kids painting class - we painted bird houses with large colorful flowers and then had some extra time so we painted the same things on a frame.

Barb and her granddaughter came over to play with some clay! We created gardenias and her granddaughter created some of the cutest little people - her cousins, aunt and uncle actually! She is quite the little sculpted and is just too cute for words!

Everytime my older sister Linda called me last week I was playing with clay ~ here are some of the things I created. I will share the rest of what I made after the Retreat that I am going to next week as they are projects for there and I don't want to spoil anything.

Holiday votive candle with a gift box adorned with clay on top

We have to create a pin for the Retreat so this is what I did - can you tell I like poppies?
We had HUGE red ones in our gorgeous English garden when we lived in England the first time and I just love the way they look.

Of course I had to add some bling!!

Red poppy candle votive with gift box

I wish I had taken photos of the snowmen that Barb, S and I made when they were here - they were too cute!!

These are so much cuter in person and although a bit over the top are too cute and made me SMILE!

Some more candle votives I created with the Studio by Sculpey Clay

and FINALLY ~ the Dewberry Design Team projects are up on the website and you can download the project worksheets and information there for FREE!

You can click on the picture to take you to the website.

Have a great day!

Sandy

I've finally finished by second oil painting!

This one took me a while - longer then when I did the Iris painting in oils.

This is a Sherry Nelson design and I just fell in love with the picture of it in her book.

Now, I'm hoping to paint it again on a wooden desk and then off to another flower.

Have a great day!

Sandy

I hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July!!!

PROUD to be an AMERICAN and love the land I LIVE in!

Blessings,

Sandy

Progress on my oil painting, some paint classes & a clay class!





So, here it is ~ almost finished! I still have the butterflies, handle and ribbon to do as well as some finishing touches on the flowers and some highlights on the basket. I'm pleased with the bird - first time I've ever painted one in oils.
I'm hoping to have it done tomorrow - will share the final painting with you when I finish it.










At paint class last Wednesday we painted Sunrise & Sunset Echinacea

Elaine had come earlier in the week and did the clay flowers as well - you can see it added on the frame in the bottom right corner.

Carol

Patty

This was Patty & Sharons first time coming to paint and they did such a beautiful job!! I think they even amazed themselves at how easy it was to do and pretty their frames looked after class.

Sharon

Cindy

I met Cindy when she came to the workshop in May with Donna. This was her first class with me although she's painted before and her frame is gorgeous!

Roz

Roz had her grandchildren in town and brought her granddaughter to class with her - they had a deal - if she behaved she could get something in the store after class. She was so sweet and quite and played with Clay the whole time.

On Saturday I had a kids painting class and an hour after had a kids clay class! They sure were FUN!! Like my friend Barb said "it's neat to see the creative light turn on when they are learning" you could see it all over their faces.

We painted a sea landscape and they all did such a super job!

Then in clay class we created a large flower to go on top of a box that they can put their necklaces or earrings in and then we made the same flower into a magnet for the fridge.

Have a quiet week - which I am looking forward to! Need some planning time for the classes I have coming up in July as well as lots of pool time with my boys!
Have an outstanding week!
Sandy

Things I've been working on, clay class, and some auction items

For the last three weeks I've been attending an oil painting class (my 2nd time ever painting oils) LOVE the look but man, it sure does take FOREVER to finish this style of painting! I'm thrilled with the progress so far though and am ready to be done with it so I can paint another one.























































I also finished my project for the Dewberry Design Team - the directions can be found here
Dewberry Crafts
hopefully soon! I love the way it turned out and you can download the painting packet for this project and those of the other designers.










Clay Class
In clay class we created sunrise and sunset echinecea (cone flowers)











Carol


























Alice






















Gloria























Elaine




























Kristi














For the last three years I've donated items to the local Museum of Aviation's annual Auction. This is what I donated this year ~







A serving dish with sculpted magnolias













and a window I handpainted with hydrangeas on it.



















My boys and I h ave been having so much fun hanging out at the pool! Hard to believe their summer break is half over - they'll be back in school before we know it - they are not too happy about that!

Have a fabulous day!
Sandy

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Had two fabulous classes yesterday - haven't taught in over a month - took a much needed break to spend some time this summer with the boys. Will share those pictures and the pics from the rest of my classes this week later this week.

Wanted to WISH my fabulous HUBBY, Dad, and Father-in-law a very HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! You are all so incredible and I love each of you dearly!

Have a great day!
Sandy

HOW CUTE ARE THESE?!!

So this week has been a week full of playing with paint and clay getting ready for some classes I have coming up the next two weeks, doctor appts. and taking my youngest son to Kid's College at Mercer University for Budding Authors and Math camps. Close to the college is a Michael's craft store that I've visited everyday because they have so much more stuff in stock than the store down where I live.

I was walking around looking for some project pieces for future classes and found these absolutely adorable laser wooden cutouts! They are .99 cents each . They had quite a few that were out of stock that I LOVED - a bee, sun and eiffel tower that are too cute - will have to go back and get those!

It's gonna be HOT HOT HOT here today - suppose to be 100 degrees not to mention the heat index and tomorrow it's suppose to be 102!

Well, gotta get back to painting and then gonna spend some time at the pool!
Have a fabulous day.
Sandy