Barbara Pagani's Tresor Cache 101

Taken from blog: http://wednesdaycustomdesign.com/blog/messiest-merriest-and-whirliest-diy-balls Now you can't say we didn't warn you. The level of messiness involved in this project definitely warrants the great outdoors or a tarp covered floor in your home. However, I think you will find that the fun you had along the way and the final product makes the mess completely worth it! Gather up: Big balloon Sharpie Scissors Cotton yarn 4 oz. White school glue 1/2 cup of Corn starch 1/4 cup of Warm water Something to stir with Petroleum jelly Clear fast drying spray paint Hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product) Container for mixing Directions Blow up a balloon. We kind of suggest not blowing it up to its maximum capacity so that it is rounder. After the balloon is inflated to it's desired size draw a circle with the sharpie around the balloon knot just large enough to accommodate whatever lighting method you

My sister in law's sister, Susan Read is hosting a dog walk on May 29th 2011 http://www.purinawalkfordogguides.com/personalpage.cfm?ID=6751 I will be donating a painting done of my late dog "Rikki" for them to auction off and if any Artists out there would be interested in also donating any type of painting, you can contact me through the comments section and I will gladly put you in contact with Susan Read. I am also working on a picture for Ali of her dog "Luca" and once that is done I will be doing a couple of our monkey (pet nick name) "Jack". . Our late "Rikki" RIP up north where he loved to roam the woods. Our monkey " Jack" Alli's "Luca"

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I came across this Free Printable from Sugar Dots and just had to add it to my blog http://www.sugaranddots.com/2011/04/color.html

Just taking a moment out to wish everyone a Happy Easter! Long gone are the days when my kids used to do the Easter egg hunt around the house with their baskets. Now we all have to figure out when we can sit down to do a lunch together and manage to squeeze in the roasted Turkey with everyone working weird hours. Oh well.....life happens

I just love old wooden boxes so this is a great idea to store some Art supplies or just about anything. From Mamie Janes blog: http://mamiejanes.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-06%3A00&updated-max=2012-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-06%3A00&max-results=46 And from Design Sponge

I came across this posting on Craigslist in the Artist section. What a great idea for someone starting off with a low budget to be able to decorate their place. Date: 2011-04-18, 5:27AM EDT Reply to: comm-6jkqz-2331742892@craigslist.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Artist hi i'm looking for art that you have created and have disregarded because it was imperfect or not perfect enough to put in a gallery, but felt it was too good to be left in the trash unloved and un-appreciated. i am redecorating my room and felt that art from montreal artists is such a unique thing that i vowed to only use montreal artist as my displays. i dont have that large of a budget, as you can see i'm only asking for things that you may no longer care for. But where you may feel it is not good enough i might find beautiful and will proudly hang on my wall or display properly. please contact me with anything you might be willing to part

Monday night at the Atelier of Lachine we had the privage of seeing process of Collage by Artist Jeannine Varalta's Demo. We all were involved in the process of the piece. She started with some direction and then allowed us up to add to the canvas either with paint or with collage. She explained her process of pulling out the subject and the placement of color and positioning of the abstract work. Here is some of her work and you can see others at this link: Also, I was intriged to see an there was a article in the Montreal Gazette about Collage Artist Andre Monet http://www.montrealgazette.com/entertainment/want+find+what+behind+their+face/4639101/story.html http://www.galerielydiamonaro.com/artistes/andre-monet Here is a sample of some of his work

My very creative sister in law, also named Barb has recently got back into doing her art work and all I can say is WOW. I knew she was talented but this sketch is just amazing. I wish we lived closer and we would have a chance to do some work together but I will have to wait for when she comes to town this summer.

Vernissage: April 15th 7-10PM Exhibition: Sat and Sunday 10am to 5pm La Maision du Brasseur 2901 St-Joseph Blvd Lachine QC Here are some of the photos taken of my art work: check out one of our member's Louise Grenier's video on youtube.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB75Sji8CGg The stained glass, weavers, wood workers and potters will also have their sale at the same time.

I just entered the contest for Jill Bliss's journal giveaway. Looking at some of her sketches, thanks to the Design Sponge group has inspired me to get out my sketch pad. I really hope that I win and can enjoy a copy of this wonderful journal.....wish me luck. http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/04/jill-bliss-nature-drawings-journal-giveaway.html/comment-page-2#comment-213122 Here are some of my enteries at my flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11121198@N04/tags/flowersketches/

Here is another great idea from my favorite bloggers " Design Sponge" on how to recycle old light fixtures into planters. http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/04/we-like-it-wild-recycled-fixture-planters.html/comment-page-1#comment-213109 I will be updating this blog shortly to include some of the light fixtures that I had here in the house when I boutght it 25 years ago which are really cool with flat bases. No need for any power tools

I always have modge podge for all the little projects that I do with decoupage but wait until you see what Jennifer does with it to revamp some Ikea furniture at : http://livedinhome.com/2011/03/16/coffee-table-ikea-hack/#comment-57 Isn't this something Mr. Man would allow me to do? Got to get on it, one idea/project at a time.

Check this wonderful idea from http://thriftythinking.wordpress.com/2011/03/30/genie-in-a-bottle/#comment-11 Just too cute....you know how much I just love glass and bottles.

Thanks to the Design Sponge team once again for bringing the another wonderful artist work to be viewed and enjoyed by everyone. I just love her art work and the details of the different parts of the flowers. http://www.designspongeonline.com/2011/04/jill-bliss-drawing-nature-journal-guest-series.html/comment-page-1#comment-211906 I will definetly follow her blog @ http://jillbliss.com/blog/