Getting in the Spirit of Things.........

Hey Blogging Friends! I hope this post finds you all enjoying the last days of summer! I am sure this is a busy time for many of you, as you hustle to get your children back to school. Our kids start back here on Friday, and when school starts it is the start fall in my mind, regardless of the calender....:)
I remember starting school in wool skirts and sweaters, but that sure wouldn't work here. We are having some really heated days with lots of humidity. Hope it is cooler where you are.

Now for what I have been working on.........this is a cute design by Laurie Speltz.....I love some of her things as her critters, ghosts, and goblins make me smile.

I don't think there is anything neater then folk art. This piece is a Terrye French design, and is loaded in detail. I have painted it on a wooden tray, and then distressed and antiqued after painting. We have a scarecrow riding is crow, pulling his pumpkin wagon behind. Wouldn't you love to know their destination, as they travel with only the light of the moon? Okay maybe not.......but it sure was fun to paint!

I have so many new ideas floating around in my head, now to just get them down on paper and get them painted. I love painting for fall, and Halloween, so my to do list is endless. I won't get them all done, I never do, but I hope to keep bringing you more as the days to Halloween grow close and closer. Not that I want to rush these last days of summer, but I am looking forward to the fall decorating. Hope some of my items will provide some inspiration as you plan your holiday decorating too! Have a great week, and I will be back soon.....until next time as always......

Blessing to All!

What I Have Been Working On!

Boy does it feel great to get back to my painting! Summer has finally arrived in Illinois, and came blazing in last weekend with high 90's, and humidity off the charts! So that helped get me back on track. High heat and humidity and I do not do well together.....:)
Anyway, I started working on some fall items, the biggest problem was what to choose first. Fall and Winter are my favorite seasons to paint for, and I will never get all my ideas done in one lifetime.
This paint bucket was really fun to do........it is loaded in detail, with bats, spiders, webs, a pumpkin and of course a friendly ghost. This was a design by Yvette Perrin that I purchased three years ago, and finally got around to painting it. Don't ya love it? Of course no fall would be complete without a few soaps too. This is just a simple design by Renee Mullins, but love the way it turned out.

This is another one that I did, with a crow and an ear of corn. I don't know what it is about painting soaps, but they are my all time favorite thing to do.

Last but not least, is another one of those projects that I started a couple years ago, and never finished. I was determined that this year I would finally get it done. In this photo I haven't added a hanger yet, but I will add some curly wire so that it can be hung if desired. I did one for myself, that I just prop up against my antique milk can when I decorate for fall.

As always, I am hoping to get more and more projects completed as time allows. I love fall, but must admit I am not quite ready for summer to end as of yet. I still have so many outdoor projects that are on my to do list, how about you?

Till next time, I hope you enjoy what I have created, and I will return soon with more prim decorative items for you to see so stay tuned. Wishing everyone a blessed day.........