10.11.07
Altered Halloween Art
I think I’ve mentioned that we LOVE Halloween. It’s a family occasion. I love to pick up these unfinished wooden ornaments and then paint them. Of course, in a shot like this, you can’t tell – but they all have glow-in-the-dark paint somewhere on them. Very cool at night as you walk down the dark hallway! Well, one day a year, usually a Sunday as we are watching football, I pull out the paints and the unfinished wood – and call the family in to the table! We have a ball. It’s so much fun, it’s so easy, and everyone participates!
I was inspired for the theme of this post from Linda – her Halloween project was so cute!
The blog challenge asks if I am someone who will go out of my way to try something new (crafting wise – I assume) or do I stick with what I’m comfortable with.
Well, anyone who knows me – knows that I’m always willing to try a new technique or craft. I can’t help myself. Maybe because I’m not afraid of getting it ‘wrong’ or having it look horrible the first time I try. I believe very firmly in the learning process – and I know I’ll goof up more than once trying something new. BUT, if I love it, then I’ll keep at until I get results I like. From there – I usually try to incorporate the new technique into the other types of crafts I’m into – and make all sorts of hybrid crafting projects!
Here’s something I had not tried before: Glass Etching
It was fun and easy – I’m glad I gave it a try.
Teresa Loop said,
October 11, 2007 at 4:45 pm
How fun! I agree, Halloween is a fun holiday, much more now that I have kids, they are so excited.
PaperDesigns said,
October 11, 2007 at 5:29 pm
I guess dh and I didn’t really celebrate Halloween either – before the kids came along. But then again, we were living in Germany, so there wasn’t any Trick or Treating. But boy, are we making up for lost time! We go all out!
Linda said,
October 12, 2007 at 1:10 pm
I love your projects! The glow in the dark paint sounds really cool!