Humpty Dumpty Returns!

....at least the last 3 pages of his book are!
I acquired his tired and torn pages from my daughter's school, if you remember...

You can refresh your memory, if need be, at this post here to see how I prepared the pages and what not...

I decided to finish out the book with little paintings done with the same feel.
Since the last one was for coffee lovers, I decided to dedicate one to all the tea drinkers out there :)

This one is obviously called "Cuppa Love".

 It features real string for the tea tag that is adhered only to the rim of the cup so it dangles free :)

I love that some of the original illustration shows through on the other side.

The last 2 pages reflect a bit of a cupcake craze I went on recently.  Here's that post in case you don't believe me...

They just seemed like such a simple, happy thing to depict....and we all need a little happy sometimes, right?

A cupcake can do no wrong.......I know, I know, tell that to my thighs....

At least a painting of one is innocent enough ;)

Excuse my fingers in the picture!  It was a really windy day today...haha!

As you can see, manicures are just not in my budget....lol!

But, that's okay....because.....

I used Glossy Accents across the entire top of this one....and liberally applied glitter!

It's so neat how that glossy stuff looks when it dries....the glitter just seems to "float" above the painting :)

I wish there were more than just 4 of these pages.  The interesting shape was so fun to work with....

Cuppa is finding a home across the pond, but the Cupcakes are available in ye olde Shoppe :)

Thanks for taking the time to stop in today.....and I accept no blame for any bakery treats consumed after reading this post :D

Sweet thoughts and mugs full of smiles,

Cam

Just for Giggles

Hello All!

With the stress and busyness of the Holidays....I sure have felt the need to decompress in the studio for some much needed play time.  How about you?
I didn't want to start any lengthy projects (I have enough of those still unfinished...haha!) and I didn't want to have to think too hard about shading and facial features like when doing a portrait...

So, the answer came to me...
Cupcakes!

Aren't they always the answer?!  :-D

In one of Amy's classes, she showed us how to sew fabric onto watercolor paper and use that to paint on....
I had prepared some extras and knew that's what I wanted to use.
The paint bleeds a little and gets a nice wash-y kinda effect (I know, very technical...haha!) that I really like.

I saw this saying...and thought it was perfect!

I added some ruffle from a vintage pillowcase, polka dot ribbon, a fancy brad...and some ribbon to hang it with.  A cute little reminder to turn a sour day into a sweet one :)

This next one is definately for the kid in us all...

"Sprinkles make me Smile"

Do you get all giddy when you get to eat something with sprinkles, too?

These were a lot of fun to make...and a lot less fattening than the real thing :)

They are in my Shop now.

Now, I have to start making a coffee cozy for my daughter's teacher! 

Yay!  A good excuse to catch up on some TV...heehee!

Hope you get to have a cupcake kinda day soon...

Did you know your comments and visits are my sprinkles?

You never cease to make me smile,

Cameron