Project Discussion: Art in the Home and Garden

[Kalibabe]

A new project has been announced in the WetCanvas! project system!

Title: Art in the Home and Garden
Project Leader: Kalibabe
Relative Difficulty: Irrelevant
Type Restrictions: Any Type
Medium: Any Medium
Subject: Not Applicable
Days open for signups: Always
Maximum participants allowed: Unlimited

Description:

Art is an integral part of my life. I hang art on the walls and stand it on the floors. It is even part of the decorating. I have art on doors, art on the windows, even art in the garden.

This project is for you to either showcase what you have done artywise in your house or garden, or to embark on some kind of home/garden art of your own.

I use cards, paints, wood, allsorts to 'decorate' my house and garden.

Let's see what you have done or, what you can do.




Additional Information:

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[lisilk]

Good yikes Kali,

Should we also include photo's of things already in our homes and gardens because our entire house is homemade ? From mirrors to furniture. LOL.

BTW.... just sent you something. Send back whatever you like. :cat:

Li

[lisilk]

Kali...

Should have said.... send back something if you'd like. Thought this " thing " belonged with you.

Also, my step son is here for a week so the computer is on the dining room table but the scanner, etc. are in his room...our office, so can't post anything for a bit . Will see if we can hook up the camera stuff out here tomorrow but no close ups.

Cheers,

Li

[Kalibabe]

I'll be posting things that are already in our home. For me it's a showcase for people to show off their homes, however arty or 'strange' they might be :D

[Tamana]

I've only hung one piece. The rest are gathered in corners/tables etc. I guess I could photograph that.

[Kalibabe]

Yeah, anything. i'm gonna upload some things now to give people ideas of what I ahve done.
:D

[Alan Cross]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=28362

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/13186/tn_11Living_room.jpg

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/13186/tn_11nook.jpg

A couple of shots of the house....living room and nook....
Alan :)

[Tamana]

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o Oooooo art. I like the red thingies on the coffee table. Candles?

[Alan Cross]

Yep Tam thanks and good eye!
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/13186/tn_11deck.jpg

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A couple of shots of my deck.
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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I have to say you have a very arty home!! Great shots.
Alan :)

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/13186/tn_11Living_room.jpg

It looks like you must get great light in your house. Mine is badly situated for light. I was looking at this and the other picture earlier. Looks beautiful. I was hoping also to see piccies of the garden and no sooner had I thought it..............................

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/13186/tn_11deck_a.jpg

............................................. than we get thise.
Hmmmmm, another lovely area where you could sit and get all creative. It looks a really restful, peaceful house.

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by Kalibabe
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............................................. than we get thise.
Hmmmmm, another lovely area where you could sit and get all creative. It looks a really restful, peaceful house.

Thanks glad you also liked the garden.....it is a restful and very peaceful house.
Alan :)

[Tamana]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/20606/tn_altarwall.jpg

wow -- blink blink. Artsy indeed!!

[Mary Riggs]

I just signed up, Kali. Sounds like fun to share our homes and gardens. Those that have already posted have lovely exteriors and well as interiors. Probably pretty common for Artsy-Fartsy types like us, huh?

Now I'm off to scour my home and property with the digital camera. Will be back soon!

[ginatec]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/29064/tn_thesingers.jpg

Gourd'on Bennet these are great!

Gina

[ginatec]

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Oh such a tidy home Alan! No paint smudges, no mess:evil: Can I swap? :D

Gina

[Alan Cross]

LOL well you should see my studio.....I am not allowed to paint in the living room :D
Alan :)

[lisilk]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/20606/tn_door.jpg

OMG This wins as the most joyful home for a child ( or artist) to grow up in ! :clap: :clap:

Li

[lisilk]

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Your home and garden are very elegant and peaceful Alan. Mine is like a constant tornado alert ! LOL.

Li

[Alan Cross]

Originally posted by lisilk
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Your home and garden are very elegant and peaceful Alan. Mine is like a constant tornado alert ! LOL.

Li

LOL thanks Li....yes thats the way we like it.....
Alan :)

[lisilk]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/29064/tn_thesingers.jpg

Cute, looks like a little barbershop quartet...er, trio.

Cheers,

LI

[Tamana]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home8.JPG

Wonderful images -- all of them!!! Lovely home so so full of beauty!! I LOVE these masks.

[Tamana]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/4054/tn_Flattwo.jpg

Wonderful!!! Ihope my walls will be filled soon!!! There is NOTHING like the art work of a friend!!

[lisilk]

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Beauty. Looks like an alter.

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/18021/tn_Painting_Burial_Ground_1.JPG

Funny ! I wouldn't dare show you my studio, it's a pig sty. You've done some great pieces since July !

(Thanks for your comments on my house.:cat: )

Li

[lisilk]

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Love the top box esp. Lovely.

Cheers,

Li

[lisilk]

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What a special wall ! :clap: Hope to have one like it myself some day.

Li

[Alan Cross]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/29064/tn_thesingers.jpg

These are very funny good job....
Alan :)

[Alan Cross]

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Well that is a very colorful part of your house!
Alan :)

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home13.JPG

Oooooh this is fab, and i love the small painting on the rhs as well!

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home8.JPG

I love this one, it looks like it could be a wall from my house. That horse jumping is just exquisite

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home3.JPG

With all this fab stuff, i'm gonna have to resort to oohs and aaahs!!! These are beautiful. We have great homes!

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home4.JPG

Maybe we could just swap himes Li...:D

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home12.JPG

he he he.... luvvit!

[Kalibabe]

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These are great, something I ahve never done is mosaic. They take so much time and I am impatient lol. Lovely stuff

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/4054/tn_Flattwo.jpg

It's great isn't it pampe??? We have all this art from others on here in our houses as well. I feel so honoured to have art by other wc's on my wall!

[Kalibabe]

Ooops, other wc's... sounds like i mean toilets, and I don't...:D

[Kalibabe]

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These are wonderful. So much energy in them!

[lisilk]

Originally posted by Kalibabe
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/17813/tn_home3.JPG

With all this fab stuff, i'm gonna have to resort to oohs and aaahs!!! These are beautiful. We have great homes!

LOL. Thanks Kalibabe. Yes I think artists have the most creative homes by far. Don't have to have financial wealth to be rich in imagination !

Cheers. Thanks for the project Kalibabe. Love seeing how everyone lives.

Li

[Kalibabe]

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Good gried, these are so vibrant. They'd look so good gracing a whole wall, ceiling to floor. Imagine the impact of it!

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/18021/tn_Mantle.JPG

I'm loving this. It's great to see inside others homes, and great to see the warmth and creativity there too!

[samby77]

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Thanks everyone, I really enjyed painting them too.

[lisilk]

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Cool idea ! I've seen painted floors before and love the concept. Are the floors cement ? I am guessing that you don't have dogs because ours would scratch the heck out of it. LOL.

Cheers,

Li

[Kalibabe]

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Oh Wow, this is great. That's the kind of thing I'd like to do!

[samby77]

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It is a plywood floor, the light part is floor paint. The designs are craft paint which has been amazingly durable and washable for about 4 or 5 years now, I even used some outdoor house paint. If it were clear coated it would last forever. The wide black line around the border was one of those great big wide magic markers and a yardstick, wears off some with mopping. I kinda like the worn look. It might smear with clear coat (marker that is), but it was easy and could be touched up. The only problem I can tell you is the light color of the main part shows dirt easy I keep throw rugs where we walk. Yes I do have a rowdy dog called "Mooch" he hasnt scratched it but was a challenge when it was wet. lol

[ginatec]

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What a good idea...really like this! Could you use a thick varnish to seal it!

Gina

[pampe]

Originally posted by Tamana
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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/4054/tn_Flattwo.jpg

Wonderful!!! Ihope my walls will be filled soon!!! There is NOTHING like the art work of a friend!!

It's a wonderful comfort to have them around me in the studio

[Kalibabe]

I ahve loaded up a few more piccies from my house....

Now everyone will be scared of me LOL:D

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/6429/tn_wood_on_walls.JPG

this is absolutely fabulous. I LOVE driftwood. I can usually only find manky bits but, these are beautiful!!!!!

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/4054/tn_fabricart1.jpg

This is beautiful! Was it done by hand??:eek:

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/4054/tn_HapDougBF.jpg

Ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, it looks stunning... do you have any more pictures of the view???

Mine consists of brick walls:rolleyes:

[Kalibabe]

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These are fab!!!!!! Bet they are even better when the sun is shining on them.

[pampe]

Originally posted by Kalibabe
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This is beautiful! Was it done by hand??:eek:

thanks, yes pieced by hand but backing and borders by machine...

[ginatec]

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Beautiful view...I could sit there all day and look at that LOL:D . Is that a Lake I see?

Gina

[Kalibabe]

Oooh, I once made a throwover for the bed using quilting... but did it all by machine, still seemed to take forever... I just don't have the patience...

[pampe]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=28400

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Just gorgeous.....creativity runs through the family, eh??

[samby77]

Regarding this entry --> http://www.wetcanvas.com//Community/Projects/image_viewer.php?entry_id=28553

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/28101/tn_houseart4.jpg

Looks like an interesting individual lives there.

[samby77]

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Looks great I have been planning to one of those myself and I also love gardening. Good job.

[samby77]

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Those are great, I love balls!:p

[pampe]

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great "stuff"

all I can think of is the wonderful STILL LIFE it would make;)

[cahenry]

Pam, my house is a giant still life. I don't end up putting up much of my art. I have a few things framed (not many - are any? - hung up). Most my artwork is in piles and boxes and folders.
But I have all kinds of rocks, shells, glass, old stuff, baskets, musical instruments, linens...
- Cathy

[pampe]

I think that's grand

We are averse to "stuff" from having moved so much.....so I rather enjoy seeing it in other homes:D

[Kalibabe]

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http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/Projects/lib/548/completed/10484/tn_studiofish2.gif

Oooh, that's lovely, like my boy's room. I like to go sit in there..

[Kalibabe]

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He he he, i have bowls full of stuff everywhere too... stones and shells, then there's the woodpiles...

[Kalibabe]

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FAB!

[Kalibabe]

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SIGH........... you house looks like so many others... fab light too...... Mine's in a bad situation for light

[Kalibabe]

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Have to say.... eeeeeekkkkkkk, sea food....
Immediate sickness for me:D but, agreed, very pretty!:D

[Kalibabe]

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:clap: I can see him about to do some fancy diving!!!!

[Kalibabe]

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: :eek: This is absolutely stunning. WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!
I'm amazed you ever get anything done with views like this!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

[Kalibabe]

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Can I have your house please???

You know you wanna!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kalibabe]

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Think i'd just sit and stare out for the rest of my life. Truly stunning!

[Kalibabe]

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Oooooh oooh love em!
Are they used to discourage spirits or encourage them in?

[Kalibabe]

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I think the reason that most of my arty stuff is nature based is because, well, nature itself is art, you just need to adapt it like this to get somehting fabulous!

[samby77]

Thanks Kalibabe

[Tamana]

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o O I love driftwood!! Well done!!! :)

[Tamana]

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Love the balance of that sun!! Well done. :)

[Tamana]

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Very nice. I hope it catches beautiful ones for you.

[Tamana]

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Looks metallic, which is very hard to photograph. It must provide a lovely soothing atmosphere. :)

[Tamana]

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I love mosaics. Cubic art.

[Tamana]

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Ahhhh - like gazing balls. I bet they sparkle in the sun.

[Tamana]

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Don't you love the smell of cedar? Well done.

[Tamana]

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I haven't seen a frog I haven't spotted yet!! ;)

Love it. Meditative.

[anasazistudios]

Thanks Kalibabe and Tamana for the comments on my studio walls. I will try to get a better picture of it but will have to clean this place up first. :D

Elizabeth

[samby77]

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That is very pretty and yes I see the frog. lol

[Gudrun]

Hi Tamana
I normally don't remember my dreams: O)..Dreamcatcher are told us as things which catch the bad dreams, it's new for me that they also beware the good ones...nice to know...
Gudrun

[ginatec]

Hi Tamana and Samby77

Thanks for the comments about the pond. There is also a real Terapin that has taken up residence in there but he just dived in as he saw me.

Close-up of froggy (not real) and by the way the boy is holding a fish:)

Gina


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[pattie r.]

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Thank you all for the nice comments. They do gleam in the sunlight (which we have plenty of here in Hawai'i!), and even better than gazing balls because they are rather indestructible. With three playful big dogs, this is essential for all yard art!!

And you have all inspired me to finish the other two!

And thank you all for sharing your gardens, walls, and lanais with me, it's wonderful to have a peek into your worlds. The creativity astonishes me!!!

oh, ginatec---we have a pond with 7 red-eared sliders, and got a surprise two years ago---20 babies!!

cheers and aloha to all,
pattie in hawai'i

[ginatec]

Originally posted by Kalibabe
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Have to say.... eeeeeekkkkkkk, sea food....
Immediate sickness for me:D but, agreed, very pretty!:D

Thanks for the comments Kalibabe! Don't worry about the seafood I can make you a Chicken paella or a vegetarian one.:D

Gina

[Margie L]

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Hi Pattie--Love your bowling ball gazing globes. They really add a touch of wimsy to a garden don't they. And they are fun to do.

[ginatec]

Hi pattie
I'm not sure what red-eared sliders are...but it sounds like they are some kind of fish!

did you make those balls yourself...is there a thread here on WC as to how you make them...I love them....but then I'm very fond of mosaic work and thats what they remind me of

Gina


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Thank you all for the nice comments. They do gleam in the sunlight (which we have plenty of here in Hawai'i!), and even better than gazing balls because they are rather indestructible. With three playful big dogs, this is essential for all yard art!!

And you have all inspired me to finish the other two!


oh, ginatec---we have a pond with 7 red-eared sliders, and got a surprise two years ago---20 babies!!

cheers and aloha to all,
pattie in hawai'i

[marialw]

Tamana,Kalibabe & lisilk
Thank you for your comments, I hope to do a lot of mosiac work in my future. I enjoy it very much but it can be painful to work with. This is a very nice project.

[hoart]

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Very nice. The strands shaping the balls with interwoven patterns makes them interesting.

[lisilk]

Was gone for a few days and look at all the cool new entries !

Gina, I want your pool !

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Love all the sculptural elements.

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Looks pretty tidy to me. Thanks for showing us your home.

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Cheers,

Li

[lisilk]

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Ah, another pack rat. Yeah. Love all of the natural elements and textures.

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Those feather thingies look pretty cool.

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Wow, awesome garden space. Lucky you !

Cheers,

Li

[lisilk]

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I just love the trellis. Looks like you live in a lovely rural area. Is that your cabin in the background ?

Cheers, Li

[lisilk]

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What a spiritual little space. Very nice.

Cheers,

Li

[lisilk]

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And I'm sure she is blessed to have you as well. What a great kid's room !

Cheers,

Li

[lisilk]

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Your daughter did a nice job on that. I'm sure you only have sweet dreams now. :cat:

Li

[lisilk]

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Nice job. What a refreshing image to inspire you while you work.

Cheers,

Li

[lisilk]

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Those look great, what a good idea. Bet they really sparkle up your yard. :clap: Mind if I borrow your idea ? Something like that would be cool in my sisters yard. She has all sorts of found art outside.

Cheers,

Li

[pattie r.]

Thank you again for all the nice complements about the mosiac balls.

A couple of people asked how I made these balls. It was quite simple....The bowling balls came from the thrift store, and garage sales. I pay no more than 3$ for them. I stuffed the holes with newspaper and covered the balls with plaster-infused gauze from the craft store. this was to give a nice surface for the grout to adhere to. you need to rest the balls on something as you work, I used a circular biscuit cutter, a rolled up towel will work, too.


Once the gauze is dry, you can ahdere the glass beads, I used a premixed combination grout/tile adhesive, available at the hardware store. Apply generously, the beads will tend to slide. Best to work half a ball at a time, and give it time to dry, otherwise as you turn the ball the beads may pop off. Keep the beads clean, do not let this stuff dry on the beads. Once the beads are well set into the adhesive, give it time to dry, overnight is best. you can grout and wipe off the excess, and you are done.

This can also be done with tile fragments, or mosiac pieces. But I liked these beads, and sea glass, because they are so cheap and catch the light nicely....

have fun....

[5thsister]

What a fun and intriguing thread! Couldn't resist so I had to join the project too!

[lisilk]

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Your vessels are just fantastic ! :clap: :clap:

Cheers,

Li

[5thsister]

Thanks Li! Would love to get back into pottery but I don't own a kiln. :(

[winniespot]

This is a gourd that I painted and it is sitting on my coffee table in my living room. I have a lot of gourds, paintings and other things of my own work hanging on the wall or sitting on tables etc. I have always been doing art work of some kind. WinnieMar

[TexasTabby]

Hello!! New here. Thought I'd drop in and share my new wall mural I painted with acrylics in my living room. I also got the island girl at a flea market and put it on a pedestal I painted to coordinate. I bought the chair from a flea market along the Texas Border. Love to flea market. Good finds sometimes. I also made my first mosaic table top last weekend. It's a prairie chicken but people compliment me on my tiled turtle!!! Would you like to see it? Virginia

[TexasTabby]

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bowling balls
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Love the bowling balls - glue infused gauze? Why? Is it easier to tile on the gause rather than on the bowling ball itself? And your view guys...WOW... Lovely home and very talented gentlemen.
Virginia

[TexasTabby]

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What in the world is hypertufa? I'm not knowledgeable enough I guess. Virginia