December ALREADY?

 I want to share some Holiday cheer with you.

We are all a bit frazzled this year BUT we have no excuse for "I don't have time", in fact, we may have more time on our hands than at any other!  It seems like my days are gone and I do not get nearly as much accomplished as I used to.  

Enjoy some lovely images old and new, from me to you!

These sweet ornaments are created by 

Michelle Price Hamilton 

from the Ornamentally Yours Facebook group.  

You smiled didn't YOU?  The Salt and Pepper kids are 

by Cindy Gaal...

This one was made by Me.  A plastic snowflake, a metal tart tin, a wooden or paper snowflake and a mirror disc, all dusted with fine snowy glitter.

The FUN project and wonderful gift 

was created by Stephanie Siatta.

Glad you stopped by to visit!

HO HO HO

Abstract Painting

Is it really almost December?  

Is it really almost 2021?

I have moved on to creating abstract acrylic works.  This is a phase of creating that I really love, FREE and expressive.  The style is fathered by German Artist Gerard Richter.

Gerard's style of highly textured works come by layering and scraping paints.

These are my WIPS (works in progress).  See some now, My larger canvases are awaiting transformation.  A 30 x 40 inch and a 48 by 60 inch are planned.   

8 x 10 canvas board

5 x 7  cold press watercolor paper

5 x 7 cold press watercolor paper

   

16 x 20 wrapped canvas

Enjoy your day and the new year of sanity to come!

Watch Tracy Weinzapfel teach about Helmar!

I had the pleasure of meeting Tracy at Creativation 

(CHA)

She is a wealth of knowledge about Helmar!  You can be too.  Use the products you love and get fantastic results.

Safety and performance facts are important!  

HELMAR PRODUCTS ARE FABULOUS

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WONDERFUL ITEMS FROM HELMAR.

WHAT ITEMS CAN YOU THINK OF TO USE WITH HELMAR?

Helmar Foam glue is a fast grabbing premium adhesive for bonding many types of embellishments to all types of foam.

Use with Rhinestones, Gems, Mirrors, Pearls, Fabric, Trims, Beads & other embellishments.

Helmar Wash 'n Wear glue is a water based glue for permanently adhering, appliques, ribbon, lace, fabric cutouts, etc to various types of garments.

Thanks for stopping by.  Watch for projects using a variety of  Helmar

adhesives and glues.

Are you well and safe?

I am sending virtual hugs to everyone.

Comment to let us know where in the world you are and that you are safe and well.  

Helmar Accepted ME!

I am thrilled to tell you that I am on the Helmar Design Team as of April 2020.

I have long been an admirer of their products and creative applications.  

The product range is so great, silicones, glues, lubricants, jewelry glues, paper glues and more.

Look for projects to come using the fine Helmar line.

Spring, is it in the air?

Fun wooden blocks can be for any season.  

I made these for S P R I N G.

And I made ones for I R I S H.

You can purchase digital directions for these and other projects.   Just send an email to Artsociates@gmail.com and we will send you an invoice, when paid we will send the digital instructions.    $5.00 for the tutorial.

Sweet Valentines Day

A Valentine project anyone can do!

I love seasonal greenery and flowers. 

This galvanized bucket is very deep, too deep to let the flowers peek over the top.  I fixed that with risers of old clay pots turned upside down.  The advantage is the pots will still absorb water from the bucket and allow the plants to drink!  

I admit I am a dollar store junkie.  They have so many wonderful things that can be used to create awesome stuff!  A few tweaks and a little creativity - WOW.

I got the (balsa) wood hearts (dollar store) in different sizes and I used my paper stash along with Alene's clear glue to cover the wood.  I had a thin wooden dowel rod and bought another one, (49¢) at Michaels (or Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes, etc).  Notice I used a red doily, they come in many sizes and colors at the dollar store too!  I trimmed mine to fit.

If you cannot find the wood hearts, you can cut foam core board from the dollar store.  It comes in large size sheets in the craft or school supply area.

You can paint the backside of the hearts and paint the dowel rods with acrylic paint (less than $1.00).

I started out wanting to use E6000 to glue the hearts together and the rods to the backs.  However, they are so lightweight I did not need to use that.  E6000 is great for sturdy adhesion however IT takes long to dry.  I glued the hearts together with Alene's clear glue and I actually used clear packing tape to affix the rods to the back of the hearts.  This is handy if you are going to store them and need to dismantle to lay flat.  

I have many hangers and nails in my garage walls on which I hang seasonal items and seasonal artwork. Saves space and it's cheery!  Happy creating!!

Happy Heart Day from Jean and Eddie

GETTING READY FOR HEARTS DAY

SUCH A SWEET DAY TO BE ENJOYED BY EVERYONE

YOU CAN MAKE THIS CUPCAKE TREAT THAT WILL LAST FOREVER and zero calories!

The unfinished wood kit comes ready to paint or add papers.  You can add a name if you choose to personalize it! 

We accept PayPal.  Just let us know what you want and we will invoice you for the fun item (wood cupcake)  plus shipping.

Make his or her day with this project!   

Ready to add paint or paper.

PayPal accepted for this (love letter) project.

Get it in time for Valentine's Day.  ORDER NOW! 

Just send an email to Artsociates@gmail.com.  

We will send an invoice to your email.  

(based on availability)

GALENTINES DAY BRUNCH

I was inspired to have a Galentine's Day Party.

The guests are diverse and very great friends.

The menu is fabulous!  Included on the menu are;

Angelfood cupcakes with hidden raspberry centers, 

Cupcake tin mini Omelets, 

Strawberry brownies and  mini Parfaits,

Chocolate Cherry Scones

Red and white Charcuterie board

I will serve Hisbiscus Tea with orange slice ice cubes;

Prosecco, Perrier, Juices including Cranberry, Strawberry, and Pomegranate along with Raspberry Spumante. 

Guests will receive multiple gifts including dark chocolate, custom made art pieces and other surprises that we won't give away here!

I wish I could invite you all!  Maybe you can make plans for your own memorable Galentines day.  

Have a pleasant Sunday.