I Was There

There I was at the Houston Quilt Festival just this past Saturday. Demonstrating one of my techniques with Caran d'ache was fun and brought a lot of interested and curious people to the table.

I enjoyed a little shopping beforehand and could not resist this bundle of silk scraps. It instantly made me think of my "Confusion" quilt and the primary fabric that I'm using. I took a photo in the car before untwisting the bundle. It is said to be 100 yards of silk.

Sunday I was in to mood for art-on-the-couch. So after rinsing and pressing the silk I started stitching a border. I think is will be perfect.

Expect bright colors,

Sharon

Goofy Girls

For the most part, I sat on the couch all day Sunday and colored/painted these goofy girls that will eventually become a part of this bit of "Confusion". I really do not know what I'm doing but it sure is fun.

Just so you know, my inspiration is Spirit Cloth blog. She does amazing things with bits of cloth.

Expect,

Sharon

Mini Iron

By request, here is the "craft iron" that I have been using. It is a Clover Mini Iron II "The Adapter"

And this is me doing art-on-the-couch with it.

The craft stores carry it and usually can be found in the sewing or fabric departments. Use your discount coupons like I did. It comes with a smaller tip than the one shown. And there is also a third "slimline adapter tip".

Going back to the couch now,

Sharon

Through the Red Moon

At my house, Friday nights are free nights. That means you get to do whatever you wish. You can even do nothing. I found myself on-the-couch and the neat thing about the craft iron is that you can used it on-the-couch. So, I added another layer of color to my sassy face and then found a spot on the "Confusion" quilt. I think she is flying through the red moon and I had no idea months ago when I added these pieces that it was for her.

Experimental Mode

When my friend, the Organization Guru said, "you cannot go from cleaning/organization mode to creative mode", I'm pretty sure she didn't mean I could not switch to "experimental" mode.

During my morning hour, after a little organization, I was sidetracked and switched right into "experimental" mode.

Could be that I have a new box of Crayola crayons and a new craft iron.
I was experimenting with the new craft iron to heat set this little face that I did weeks ago using the Caran d'Ache crayons. She is on muslin and I suddenly had the urge to use my new Crayola crayons around the edges of the face and then heat set with the new craft iron. Just experimenting don't you know?

Then, I wondered what would happen if I washed the little piece of muslin. Experimenting. Before I knew it I grabbed the dish soap and washed the fool out of it.

I rather like that it softened it a bit; however, I do expect to go over it again with both kinds of crayons and eventually she and others like her will become a part of this art-on-the-couch project. Getting excited about it again.

Expect a great weekend,

Sharon

Mail Castles

I sent these castles in the mail last week. I tell you they are so fun to build. I used black gesso on the envelope first and then took the collage papers, scissors and pens to the couch. Yep, art-on-the-couch.

I managed to list my latest originals on etsy just now. Check it out and help your self. Thanks.

Lady Cardinal is definitely now setting the eggs. Today is day 2 and she only laid 3 eggs. Had to get this shot before leaving this morning because the flower was blooming. She is watching me. OK, no more bird pictures until the hatch. Promise.

Expect a great week,

Sharon

More Houses

JOURNAL

inside front cover

art-on-the-couch

collage and doodle

fun

Sidetracked.

Must make houses.

I stopped other ART today to take a little nap-on-the-couch.

But took collage papers and my little journal with me.

and

Made Art-on-the-couch instead.

Hope to show other projects tomorrow.

Hope to get back to my painting too.

Expect it,

Sharon