Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Flyeyze!

I, with the help of my dad, have come up with a line of button earrings called Flyeyze. I love all things vintage and sought to recreate vintage styles through these earrings. Email me at susiehomemakercrafts@gmail.com if you are interested in a pair!



Love always,
Susie

Monday, July 9, 2012

Painted Canvas Art

I am really thrilled with the way these turned out. At a concert at my church, the choir sang this song. I just couldn't get it out of my head. It's a huge blessing and hope that we can know that, because of Christ, there is far better for us beyond this world.

The background: I just got three canvases that were the same side and one color of blue, yellow, and white paint. I made a stencil for the chevrons out of construction paper. I would tape it on to ensure that it does not move. However, by the second canvas, I was just free-handing the pattern. I started with the original color, then added a bit of white with each next stripe. 

The words: Once the background dried, I used paper stencils from Joanns to do the letters. I soon discovered that they were too large, so I free-handed some of the words instead of the stencil.The paint was pretty thin, so I had to paint over them a few times.

That's it!


Happy painting!

Love,
Susie

Wicker Table Redo!

My mom and I were out and about yesterday when we saw this adorable wicker table on the side of the road. Determined to give it a good home, we picked it up and put it in the trunk of the car. After a hard power washing with the hose, some serious sanding on my part, and a fresh coat of paint, this little beauty is looking good!


Love,
Susie