Here's the tip...did you know you can use coffee filters as toss-away paint trays? They are great because you can pour your paint right in, use it, then toss away the filter. No messy clean-up! I have even mixed colors in the filter to get my own special color blend.
And now for the updates...
Update #1 - I finished the purple piece with the crown that says "Rule your world with kindness"! I painted and sealed the easel (plus added a little surprise you don't see until you take the canvas off the easel) and finished the back.
The crowns on the easel were stamped on (regular rubber stamp with a black stamp pad).
As you can see, I am calling it "The Platinum Rule." Not only is the easel painted with platinum-colored paint, but ruling our worlds with kindness really should be our platinum standard in life. At least I think so because who can't use a little more kindness in their world? I sure can!
Update #2 - I added something to my start to finish piece and also painted the back of it.
The ampersand was Mod Podged on. I actually Mod Podged the entire front as well as the sides of the piece to seal the paint. This isn't always a necessary step (I didn't use Mod Podge on "The Platinum Rule" piece), but I felt I should on this one.
The ampersand was printed on regular white paper and cut out before the Mod Podge. The back of the piece is painted with the Bahama Blue I used on the front (but was not mixed with any of the grey). I'll do more to the back later, but thought I should at least paint it before I get much farther. It's very exciting to be one more step forward!
And finally, a treat (at least I hope it is a treat to you!)! The moon in the morning during the past couple of weeks has been gorgeous, so I took some pictures. This one didn't turn out too bad:
I love the moon and taking pictures of it is always on my mind when I see it. I need to learn how to take better pictures of it (darn, more photography research!), but sometimes I get a decent one. Enjoy!
Happy days, everyone!
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