Archive for October, 2007
better asked:
For a fast holiday decoration, try this easy idea. Pin little wrapped candies — peppermints or other sweets — onto a craft foam shape for a treat the kids will love.
tocarra m asked:
I’m making some wall decor for my daughter’s room and am looking for Disney Princess Babies. I have found some but I am specifically looking for a baby Pocahontas and Mulan. Also if I can find some better quality ones with plain white backgrounds..that would be great.
I’m making some wall decor for my daughter’s room and am looking for Disney Princess Babies. I have found some but I am specifically looking for a baby Pocahontas and Mulan. Also if I can find some better quality ones with plain white backgrounds..that would be great.
Madeleine M Langlois asked:
Diy Teens Wall Art Decor Project, decorating projects ideas for teens.
Article by: Madeleine M Langlois
Miy Project: Teen wall art decor “Graffiti Paris Canvas Art”
My teenage son’s graffitilike text on paper and book covers gave me the idea of asking him to make an artwork peice for a decor exhibit I took part in. His contribution was the word Paris in graffitilike text done in pastels on a box-style canvas.
I wanted to share with other teens and mom with teens to encourage their teens in their art form, and that it can be acheive on many other surfaces besides walls.
Hands-on time: An hour or more, depending on detail.
Total time:Plus drying time for varnish.
Skill: this miy teen wall art decor project idea is of easy to moderate skill depending on the details.
Materials & Tools:
•Artist canvas (17.8 x 17.8 centimetres) 3D box-style
•Oil pastels in assorted colours (many brands available, try a few samples)
•Pencil
•Drawing paper and graphite paper
•Graffiti design
•Masking tape
•Permapaque artist markers by Sakura
•Grey and white eraser
•Cloth
•Workable fixative by Krylon
MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE AT ARTS AND CRAFTS STORES or on line.
MIY INSTRUCTIONS:Art is a great way to interact with teens and encourage self-expression and creativity.
Using a style they’re familiar with is even better. What’s essential with this project is that it is done in the same spirit as graffiti — free-flowing expression captured on canvas.
Art is a great way to interact with teens and encourage self-expression and creativity. Using a style they’re familiar with is even better. What’s essential with this project is that it is done in the same spirit as graffiti –free-flowing expression captured on canvas.
Preprimed canvas is ideal for graffitilike art. On paper, draw or write words (in our case it was the word Paris) to use as a template. With a pencil, draw the text on the canvas or transfer it onto the canvas using graphite paper. Cut out the word from the sheet of paper. Cut a piece of graphite paper in the same size. Put graphite paper under the cutout word and secure with masking tape. Use a pencil or pen to trace the design onto the canvas.
Colour the word or text in three or four colours of pastels, shading in areas around the edges of the letters. Use scrap pieces of paper to practice shading first, if preferred. Glide pastels smoothly onto the canvas and lift the tips as soon as the lines are finished. You can use a cloth or your fingers to blend the colours. Use a wide marker for the outlines. Add a colour border around the letters.
The background is left white. Use the grey part of eraser to remove pencil, graphite lines or pastel smudges.To protect the artwork from dust and smudges, spray on fixative in a side-to-side motion. It fixes the pastels without leaving a glossy finish. Several coats can be applied. Let dry between each coat.
Variations: Use different sizes of canvases to let your teen create his or her mini art gallery. Larger canvases placed side by side have impact. Smaller canvases are perfect for personalized tags. For younger children, create a montage to add colour to a bare wall. Paint several canvases, each in a different solid colour: yellow, blue, green, etc. Then let children doodle on them, using pastels in assorted bright colours. Thick wax crayons or washable markers can also be used. This is a great activity for a birthday party.If your teen wants to do larger frames with spray paints, be sure they work in a well-ventilated area and wear a protective mask. Spray paint fumes are toxic.
Copyright Miy Decorations © 2006
For more Miy decor projects visit www.maddylane-decor.com
Diy Teens Wall Art Decor Project, decorating projects ideas for teens.
Article by: Madeleine M Langlois
Miy Project: Teen wall art decor “Graffiti Paris Canvas Art”
My teenage son’s graffitilike text on paper and book covers gave me the idea of asking him to make an artwork peice for a decor exhibit I took part in. His contribution was the word Paris in graffitilike text done in pastels on a box-style canvas.
I wanted to share with other teens and mom with teens to encourage their teens in their art form, and that it can be acheive on many other surfaces besides walls.
Hands-on time: An hour or more, depending on detail.
Total time:Plus drying time for varnish.
Skill: this miy teen wall art decor project idea is of easy to moderate skill depending on the details.
Materials & Tools:
•Artist canvas (17.8 x 17.8 centimetres) 3D box-style
•Oil pastels in assorted colours (many brands available, try a few samples)
•Pencil
•Drawing paper and graphite paper
•Graffiti design
•Masking tape
•Permapaque artist markers by Sakura
•Grey and white eraser
•Cloth
•Workable fixative by Krylon
MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE AT ARTS AND CRAFTS STORES or on line.
MIY INSTRUCTIONS:Art is a great way to interact with teens and encourage self-expression and creativity.
Using a style they’re familiar with is even better. What’s essential with this project is that it is done in the same spirit as graffiti — free-flowing expression captured on canvas.
Art is a great way to interact with teens and encourage self-expression and creativity. Using a style they’re familiar with is even better. What’s essential with this project is that it is done in the same spirit as graffiti –free-flowing expression captured on canvas.
Preprimed canvas is ideal for graffitilike art. On paper, draw or write words (in our case it was the word Paris) to use as a template. With a pencil, draw the text on the canvas or transfer it onto the canvas using graphite paper. Cut out the word from the sheet of paper. Cut a piece of graphite paper in the same size. Put graphite paper under the cutout word and secure with masking tape. Use a pencil or pen to trace the design onto the canvas.
Colour the word or text in three or four colours of pastels, shading in areas around the edges of the letters. Use scrap pieces of paper to practice shading first, if preferred. Glide pastels smoothly onto the canvas and lift the tips as soon as the lines are finished. You can use a cloth or your fingers to blend the colours. Use a wide marker for the outlines. Add a colour border around the letters.
The background is left white. Use the grey part of eraser to remove pencil, graphite lines or pastel smudges.To protect the artwork from dust and smudges, spray on fixative in a side-to-side motion. It fixes the pastels without leaving a glossy finish. Several coats can be applied. Let dry between each coat.
Variations: Use different sizes of canvases to let your teen create his or her mini art gallery. Larger canvases placed side by side have impact. Smaller canvases are perfect for personalized tags. For younger children, create a montage to add colour to a bare wall. Paint several canvases, each in a different solid colour: yellow, blue, green, etc. Then let children doodle on them, using pastels in assorted bright colours. Thick wax crayons or washable markers can also be used. This is a great activity for a birthday party.If your teen wants to do larger frames with spray paints, be sure they work in a well-ventilated area and wear a protective mask. Spray paint fumes are toxic.
Copyright Miy Decorations © 2006
For more Miy decor projects visit www.maddylane-decor.com
Kris Koonar asked:
Situated in a serene valley of scenic rivers, with leafy canopies of trees, present Sacramento has become a cosmopolitan aggregation of charming cafes and restaurants, high-rise buildings, affable Victorians, a vibrant and dynamic arts culture, and a kaleidoscope of modern facilities. Home to the last few remnants of the Wild West and the Gold Rush days, Sacramento is a city that displays its diverse cultural influences. With its abundance of first-class art galleries and other cultural attractions, Sacramento now serves as an influential art destination for art lovers from around the world.
Loads of people with artistic inclinations converge here to mingle with art connoisseurs and get engulfed in the pandemonium of art frenzy. From the Artists Collaborative Gallery to the Doiron Gallery, and the Ventana Art Gallery to the W Gallery and Studios, the art scene in Sacramento is world-renowned.
Sacramento is also known for its theater and is home to biggest nonprofit musical theater of California, the California Musical Theatre, formerly called the Sacramento Light Opera Association. This theater has staged several productions of musicals including classics like Oklahoma, The King and I, and Show Boat. It also offers Broadway hits performed by national stars.
The 24th Street Theatre is home to the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento, which offers light opera works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Sacramento Theatre Company has its own resident company, which offers classical as well as modern plays. The B Street Theatre, which happens to be Sacramento Professional New Works Theatre Company, produces excellent contemporary theatrical works. The Garbeau Dinner Theatre is housed in a renovated winery. In all, there are more than 80 groups that present live theatrical performances in Sacramento.
The Camellia Symphony season starts in October and goes on till mid-May. It includes 6 different concerts and many other special fundraising concerts. The Sacramento Opera has produced and performed over 40 operas, and the opera season starts in September and goes on till March. The Sacramento Philharmonic features 5 concerts from November to May. The Sacramento Ballet is made up of 22 artists, 4 trainees and 8 apprentices, who perform classical as well as contemporary ballet.
When visiting Sacramento you must not forget that it is home to one of the oldest art museums in the West. The Crocker Art Museum has a permanent collection of European paintings by masters like Bruegel and Rembrandt. It also includes a famous collection of drawings, along with Persian and Indian paintings. From American paintings to decorative arts, to ceramics and photography, the museum has it all. The California State Railroad Museum showcases the history of the railroads in its premises. The museum displays over 21 railroad cars and locomotives, as well as roughly 46 exhibits. The Discovery Museum features science, technology and interactive history exhibits. The Towe Auto Museum features the history of the car and automotive culture, and has over 150 vintage models on display. The State Indian Museum showcases jewelry, clothing, baskets, art and other artifacts of the Native Americans.
The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, which is also the largest gathering of jazz bands in the world, starts during the Memorial Day weekend and features over 100 bands. The Bridge to Bridge Waterfront Festival is in July and features boating, boat races, wakeboard and coast guard demonstrations. The California State Fair starts in August and goes on till September and is one of the largest fairs in the whole country. The four-day long Gold Rush Days Festival starts over Labor Day weekend, and the Gold Rush era is recreated in Old Sacramento. The California International Marathon is in December, and the starting point is at Folsom and it ends at the Sacramento State Capitol building.
From the Chinese to the Japanese, the Koreans to the Philippines, the Europeans to the African Americans and even the Native Americans, Sacramento has now become a cultural hot spot. The Chinese came to Sacramento in the Gold Rush days of the 1800s, and once the gold ran out, most of them stayed back to work as cooks, laborers, merchants and farmers. In the West End, lies Sacramento small but important Japantown. A strong sense of Japanese heritage survives here and there is an annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar that starts in August.
So, come visit Sacramento and explore and discover its rich arts and cultural heritage.
Situated in a serene valley of scenic rivers, with leafy canopies of trees, present Sacramento has become a cosmopolitan aggregation of charming cafes and restaurants, high-rise buildings, affable Victorians, a vibrant and dynamic arts culture, and a kaleidoscope of modern facilities. Home to the last few remnants of the Wild West and the Gold Rush days, Sacramento is a city that displays its diverse cultural influences. With its abundance of first-class art galleries and other cultural attractions, Sacramento now serves as an influential art destination for art lovers from around the world.
Loads of people with artistic inclinations converge here to mingle with art connoisseurs and get engulfed in the pandemonium of art frenzy. From the Artists Collaborative Gallery to the Doiron Gallery, and the Ventana Art Gallery to the W Gallery and Studios, the art scene in Sacramento is world-renowned.
Sacramento is also known for its theater and is home to biggest nonprofit musical theater of California, the California Musical Theatre, formerly called the Sacramento Light Opera Association. This theater has staged several productions of musicals including classics like Oklahoma, The King and I, and Show Boat. It also offers Broadway hits performed by national stars.
The 24th Street Theatre is home to the Light Opera Theatre of Sacramento, which offers light opera works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Sacramento Theatre Company has its own resident company, which offers classical as well as modern plays. The B Street Theatre, which happens to be Sacramento Professional New Works Theatre Company, produces excellent contemporary theatrical works. The Garbeau Dinner Theatre is housed in a renovated winery. In all, there are more than 80 groups that present live theatrical performances in Sacramento.
The Camellia Symphony season starts in October and goes on till mid-May. It includes 6 different concerts and many other special fundraising concerts. The Sacramento Opera has produced and performed over 40 operas, and the opera season starts in September and goes on till March. The Sacramento Philharmonic features 5 concerts from November to May. The Sacramento Ballet is made up of 22 artists, 4 trainees and 8 apprentices, who perform classical as well as contemporary ballet.
When visiting Sacramento you must not forget that it is home to one of the oldest art museums in the West. The Crocker Art Museum has a permanent collection of European paintings by masters like Bruegel and Rembrandt. It also includes a famous collection of drawings, along with Persian and Indian paintings. From American paintings to decorative arts, to ceramics and photography, the museum has it all. The California State Railroad Museum showcases the history of the railroads in its premises. The museum displays over 21 railroad cars and locomotives, as well as roughly 46 exhibits. The Discovery Museum features science, technology and interactive history exhibits. The Towe Auto Museum features the history of the car and automotive culture, and has over 150 vintage models on display. The State Indian Museum showcases jewelry, clothing, baskets, art and other artifacts of the Native Americans.
The Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, which is also the largest gathering of jazz bands in the world, starts during the Memorial Day weekend and features over 100 bands. The Bridge to Bridge Waterfront Festival is in July and features boating, boat races, wakeboard and coast guard demonstrations. The California State Fair starts in August and goes on till September and is one of the largest fairs in the whole country. The four-day long Gold Rush Days Festival starts over Labor Day weekend, and the Gold Rush era is recreated in Old Sacramento. The California International Marathon is in December, and the starting point is at Folsom and it ends at the Sacramento State Capitol building.
From the Chinese to the Japanese, the Koreans to the Philippines, the Europeans to the African Americans and even the Native Americans, Sacramento has now become a cultural hot spot. The Chinese came to Sacramento in the Gold Rush days of the 1800s, and once the gold ran out, most of them stayed back to work as cooks, laborers, merchants and farmers. In the West End, lies Sacramento small but important Japantown. A strong sense of Japanese heritage survives here and there is an annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar that starts in August.
So, come visit Sacramento and explore and discover its rich arts and cultural heritage.
LZB217 asked:
I want to become a retailer for art and posters and other decor, where can I find a private wholesaler? I’ve looked everywhere, but I just find retailers that claim to offer wholesale prices. If anyone can help me out, I would be very grateful. Thank you.
I want to become a retailer for art and posters and other decor, where can I find a private wholesaler? I’ve looked everywhere, but I just find retailers that claim to offer wholesale prices. If anyone can help me out, I would be very grateful. Thank you.
DecoArtPainter asked:
Colored texture that cracks to give old items new life or creates an antiqued look on new projects.
talske asked:
Managing Director Dirk Noppe over DECOR ART en de Openbedrijvendag.
Charlie L asked:
About a year ago, I was online, and found a grouping of ballet slippers, each one dyed a different pastel color, and they were all tied together to hang as decor or art. Now, I can’t find them. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
About a year ago, I was online, and found a grouping of ballet slippers, each one dyed a different pastel color, and they were all tied together to hang as decor or art. Now, I can’t find them. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
julesl68 asked:
The room will be painted a light lavender, and the bedding is lavender/mint green floral…kind of a shabby chic design. I would like to stay away from cutsie types of art, etc., and make the room more like a room you would decorate in the house that doesn’t scream B-A-B-Y! Does anyone have any ideas? If not, and if you don’t have something nice to say, then please visit another question…thanks!
The room will be painted a light lavender, and the bedding is lavender/mint green floral…kind of a shabby chic design. I would like to stay away from cutsie types of art, etc., and make the room more like a room you would decorate in the house that doesn’t scream B-A-B-Y! Does anyone have any ideas? If not, and if you don’t have something nice to say, then please visit another question…thanks!
Direktor asked:
Why do peoplealways assume these characteristics only belong to homosexuals??……..
Why do peoplealways assume these characteristics only belong to homosexuals??……..