Linda Nelson, Author at Linda Nelson - The Createaerie

SPRINGTIME ALTERED PICTURE FRAME

March 25, 2014

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I altered this picture frame using scrap materials I had on hand. My “scratch technique” for the glass was literally that; I removed the glass from the frame, placed it on my garage floor, then used a “Cinderella floor scrubbing” motion to create the effect. *CAUTION! DO NOT USE THIS TECHNIQUE WITH TEMPERED GLASS; IT WILL EXPLODE INTO LITTLE PIECES.* I rubbed in a small amount of gesso onto the surface, and wiped the excess off. Gesso is one of my favorite go-to materials; I custom make my own opaque paint colors by mixing it with chalk pastel powder. The linen scrap bow was dyed using a technique I created on the fly. Read my post from the past if you’d like to try it yourself. The sweet little book pages are from a 1929 edition of Bambi that was discarded at the library. A few torn pieces are used to embellish the egg.

This spring time assemblage will find a place among my other decorative musings. It makes me smile.

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INSPIRED “EGGSERCISES”

March 20, 2014

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I must thank Lucy Akins and her lovely and inspirational post, which motivated me to drag out my watercolor paper and make some art. What type of bird eggs are these? Imaginary ones. The bird eggs in my head. And they’re always hatching new ideas. Thank you, Lucy!

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FREEDOM IS THE COURAGE TO CREATE…

March 19, 2014

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… like a child, tapping from your imagination without caution, making “oopses” and enjoying the process. That is what I did last night. A saved rigid gift box, empty oatmeal container, corrugated cardboard, paint, glitter and scrap notions… Sounds like supplies from a kindergarten class, right? And it was so liberating and so much fun. These two little creations will hold trinkets and confections for my niece and nephew this coming Easter celebration.

Do you ever visit your inner creative child, and what does it take to get there?

Doing this exercise brought me to that place, and I’m so proud of my handiwork.

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RABBITS AND RABBETS: A HANDSOME SPRING DISPLAY

March 18, 2014

A sophisticated and subtly handsome spring display, and an inspirational example for gents who care to hone in on their nesting skills. The framed nest block print is by artist Joseph Vorgity.

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Care to whip up some handsome, industrial inspired nests? Get your hands on a good length of floral wire (at least 10′), then start kinking, twisting and shaping away. For the other one, who says steel wool pads are just for scouring? I think you can figure it out. Enjoy!

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