Glitter Bones

 I found a quick and easy glitter project on an awesome DIY Blog called Glitter N Glue. 

I  just love a good Glitter project, don't you?.

Tutorial

1. Shirt

2.Glitter ( I used Martha Stewart Fine glitter in Brownstone and Fire Opal.)

3. Fabric Glue

4.Scissors

5.Skull Print out, Below

6.Cutting Board 

7. Exacto Knife

8. Duck tape or any kind to hold down you image

9. Wax paper

First you print out your picture, then place it on your cutting board tape that down. 

Then place a piece of wax paper over the top and tape that down.

Using your Exacto knife, cut it out
Wash and dry your Shirt.

I placed a board in between my shirt, so glue would not leak through.

I taped the Wax paper to my shirt.

I added the glue 

 Using a brush I smoothed the glue out, 

Making sure to work  INWARD so the glue does not go under the edges.

 Sprinkle the glitter on the glue 

then slowly peel off your wax paper.

Repeat.
I had a great Question.
Susie asked."Do you have to seal the Glitter on your shirt, and what do you use?"
I am trying two ways to seal the glitter on a  shirt. 
I will update tomorrow, Wednesday
October 26 at 8:00pm my results.
I searched the internet all over for answers to this question and came up with nothing concrete,
Sooooo, I am researching it myself.
Check back tomorrow for the update.

Update October 26,2011.
Still researching, nothing has worked the way I want it to.
I have called for reinforcements. Hopefully I will know soon.
I did find this glue HERE

but I have not used it yet.
I will pick some up tomorrow.

For the Rib Cadge I did the exact same thing.

The Rib cage instructions are HERE

All that is left is to do is to cut off the collar ~if you want  that loose off the shoulder look~

or leave it alone for a T- shirt look.

I think I could wear these  shirts even after Halloween.

Have fun!!

Lots of <3

Anne

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Thriller

Oh my!  Don't look.

 

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the thriller dance, 

or just need a refresher~ here it is.

 New in my jewelry Collection,

Leather braid  and rhinestone bracelet

 I love this big and comfy sweater from Target. Wine  turtleneck also from~Target
and my knee high Steve Maddens I just dusted off.
  My favorite Domain Jeans~ Marshals

 I was gone all day yesterday
visiting some very important people in my life.  I  Promise, I had every intention of snapping a few pictures of my outfit while the sun was up, but time got away from me. Luckily, H was in the kitchen, when I got home, and was nice enough to snap some shots and give me a little direction on my poses. All that 's missing now is my Zombie makeup. I never learned the Thriller dance when I was young.  But you know what they say?  It's never too late.
Have a fantastic night!
Lots of <3
Anne

A Great Night!

 My wonderful Family

 Hannah and me

 Painting by Laura Beatty

 I feel so honored to be a part of a moment in time, that is honoring such inspiring people. Art is a giant part of my life and I know how it changed me when I was in High School. I did a complete 180 and went in a totally different direction, when I was introduce to art.  There is a whole world of different kinds of  art out there from jewelry, purses, clothes to drawing painting and design. Art is a vast  and wonderful place, that kept me sane when I wanted to go crazy, and it can take you anywhere. Everything we do and see involves some sort of art. 

The ladies we are honoring have been teachers in and around art  and inspiring and changing lives of children and adults for years.  Connie Christoph was my children's art teacher in  elementary school, who passed away this year.  I admired her so much, I was even able to substitute for her class a couple of times, which was wonderful and enlightening.  She even taught from her wheel chair when she was too weak to stand,  she was dedicated until the very end. Connie was taken too soon, but left a imprint on thousands of children including mine, that they will never forget. Ann Norton another pillar in the art community, organized the first Student art show 43 years ago. A graphic artist by trade, she started teaching in 1968, when there was no art in school. WOW what a pioneer! With the help of Joe Michell they set up the schools art program, and a spring Art show every year. I just feel so humbled to walk in the foot steps of these two inspiring and wonderful souls.

Lots of <3

Anne

All of the pieces I did  Are on my blog

I will link them below

Dress HERE

Art HERE

Purse with tassel HERE

Doilie and leather purse HERE

Multi- Chain Necklace  HERE

Teaching Artists Exhibit Honoring Ann Norton

 Black leather jacket, Gray pencil skirt~ Target, White Express button down shirt, Nine West Heels, Antique pin and Swarovki Crystal bracelet.

 Well the opening night of the Art show is finally here, and WOW!! am I excited, humbled and honored to be a part of it. This show is a conglomerate of artist who are honoring Ann Norton, a local artist, where I live. Click HERE for more details.  I was putting together a few outfits to wear and finally came up with one.

I have to admit I am a little nervous but mostly I am so very excited. I can not wait to share the night with all of  you.  

Lots of <3

Anne

Halloween Fun

I am slowly getting into the Halloween spirit this year.  Usually, by this time, I am all decorated and raring to go.  I suppose, because of work and other things that have popped up,  I am sloooooowwwwww moving.  I did however  have time to make a few festive Skull and Bat necklaces, so now I feel like  I am kind of getting there. 

But at the rate I am going,

Halloween will be here and gone before I know it. 

Tutorial

Things you need

1. Scrap leather
2.6 jump rings
3. 30 inches of chain
4. 4 beads ( mine I got from a broken bracelet)
5. Skull head drawing ( print out picture below~ if you like that skull, then cut it out for a template)
6. Scissors
7. Leather hole punch.

1. Cut out your template for your skull.
2.  Trace it on to your leather
3. Cut out your leather
4.Punch holes for you jump rings

5. Add your jump rings, your chain, and your beads.
There is no clasp on this necklace, I made it to go over my head.

 and with that you are all done.

 Hello Mr. Skeleton 

 Two more necklaces that I did.

Bats in the Belfry anyone.?

Happy Halloween.

Enjoy,

Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Lots of <3

Anne
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Project Re-Style #40 Black Tee turned into an off the shoulder, lace, collar shirt

 Welcome, everyone, to my 40th Re-Style.  

WOW 4-0,  only 12 left to do in this year, and I will have reached the goal I made for myself

of 52 re-styles, in 52 weeks.  I just want to take a minute to thank all of my Blog Family for being so supportive and so very kind.  You are all so very wonderful, and I can not thank you enough for all the wonderful energy you send my way..

Thank you , Thank you!!

 I think this is one of the pieces that I am going to put in the art show that I was asked 

to be involved in

I am super excited about that.

OK, let 's get to the Re-Style.

. Do you have a million doilies sitting around in a drawer like I do? Well it is time to bring them out and let them live.  Recreate them into wearable pieces of art. Show off those beautiful pieces of antique work, don't keep them locked away in the dark, drawer.

Tutorial

Things you Need.

 1.Tee shirt

2. Pretty Doilies

3. Sewing Machine

4. Scissors

5.Needle and thread

 Wash and Dry your shirt.

1. Cut off your collar.
  Try your T-Shirt on and mark how wide you want your neck to be.

 2. Take the Doilie you want to use and fold it in half, then cut it carefully.

 3. Now you have two pieces for your collar.

4. Place the doilies on your shirt around the collar, Pin and sew at the top

5. For the little mini tie in between  the two doilie pieces . I just took some scrap t- shirt from the collar and folded it in half and tied a knot at the top. Then I hand stitched it to the shirt.

And that is all there is to it.

Now you have that beautiful doilie out of that dark drawer and enjoying the sunlight in

a little vintage, off the shoulder shirt.

40 down 12 to go

Click on the picture above

for all the details about 

Project Re-Style

I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!!

Lots of <3

Anne

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