Happy Friday everyone! I wanted to share some fun art with you that just makes me happy.The little bird painting above is my first fabric painting collage that I made for my friend Fannie for her birthday. She gave me these wonderful water soluble wax pastels that you can use to draw with on fabric and then add water to make them look like paintings.
I drew/painted the bird and used my sewing machine to add the leaf border. The final touch was to collage some fabric flowers for a little extra flare. It was so fun to create!
Here is a tutorial Fannie put together which really inspired me.
Speaking of collage and paintings...
"Inner Circle #8"6" x 7" acrylic and collage on canvas
My dear friend Linda gave me this gorgeous painting for my birthday. I hung it in my sewing room and I just adore it! Thank you Linda!
and look at this wonderful gift I just received from Bogart's mom, Sara!
I put in my bookshelf in my office and I just love it!
I chose Emmitt photos from puppyhood until now and the whole collage just makes me smile!
What a wonderful way to celebrate my Emmitt everyday!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Have a great weekend! I love that bird painting! So cute - and so is the frame with all the Emmitt pictures (of course).
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Melissa, your collage is great. Those painting crayons are awesome to work with and Fannie is just the best. Your painting and photo mat are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteEmmitt's collage is so sweet! And I love your painting. Dang, you got the talent gene!
ReplyDeleteYour painting and the collage are so cute! I love the gift from Linda!
ReplyDeleteooooh - I love that mat - does she sell that anywhere?
ReplyDeleteOh my that little bird collage is awesome! Love! :) Nice work as always Melissa.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog tru PengPeng's site. What a wonderful little pug you have! I have a new puppy- a pug/chihuahua mix, named Pollyanna. I love her to pieces!
ReplyDeleteI've added your blog to my daily reads list! I LOVE your fabric bird collage piece!
Great job on this pillow. What a lovely gift for Fannie, from such a thoughtful friend. And it looks like you have discovered a fun, new, medium to dabble in as well. Give Emmitt a big ole rub on the noggin from me and have a good weekend. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melissy! I'm so happy the painting is in your house now...so you and Emmitt can look at it.:)
ReplyDeleteHi Melissa! Your little bird collage is so sweet! You really are one talented lady. I love your little display too...so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHave a fun and crafty day!
Hugs,
Puglette
:o)
Little bird painting is wonderful! You have a great weekend too!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I love your bird collage and the colors you used! I also want to try some fabric collages - on my to do list. You have some very nice friends when it comes to birthdays as your gift from Linda is also gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHow neat! Your painting is just beautiful!~
ReplyDeleteHow neat! Your painting is just beautiful!~
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift you made for Fannie!
ReplyDeleteSeems like you both had your birthdays, congratulations!
The gifts you have received are wonderful as well!
Isn´t it nice to be surrounded by al these beautiful things!
Have a nice weekend Melissa!
love the little birdie,,,, and his little nosey!
ReplyDeleteThat little birdie is so cute! There are so many wonderful products out there for us! I've never heard of the water soluble wax pastels to look like paintings for fabric! Looks like fun. I must have overlooked something - Happy Be-lated Birthday to both you and Melanie!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
Joan and Skippy
You do such wonderful work, Melissa.
ReplyDeleteWe love visiting your blog to see what your next project is! Do you ever sleep?!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
very sweet photo collage Melissa!
ReplyDeleteLove the collage, Melissa! What fun things! I especially like the painting of Linda's (of course), and that pug mat and frame is great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great art day. We love it all!
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