It's All about Owl - cute wreath!

After a weeks worth of rain and a tease of cooler temps, despite the 90 degree heat today, I am have begun to decorate for fall.  Not full blown but in bits and pieces.  I've been painting a bit as I try to build up stock for my shop and playing with other crafting media such as wreaths and mason jar soap pumps; I'll hoping to enter a few craft fairs this year as well.

After being a bit "behind" I'm finally catching up.  Everything that should have been in the mail has been shipped {except one larger piece} and I'm feeling so refreshed and renewed.  Last eve, as I sat on the porch with the kids {Awesome had some dental work done and was a bit clingy- Lex, the ever caring big sister was sooo worried about him} we realized that the leaves here in PA are starting to turn and fall from the trees.  Ooooh, I am starting to get giddy!  I am believe it or not thinking pumpkins, apple spice and trick or treat... and Owls.  Yes Owls... The Owl bug has finally bit me.

We figured you may like to see a few of the projects I have been working on to spruce up around here. Today I'll share the wreath I've whipped up.

You  may remember that cute little guy I showed you a little while back, he is still available in the shop for those of you who would like to get your hands on a cute one of a kind piece for Fall.  He really is cuter than ever... isn't he?  I plopped him slightly off center in this wreath I also made from a grapevine base and poly ribbons in Autumn colors.

Just perfect for the front door... or how about over that mirror?


Oh, and there is just one available over in the shop just waiting for you too!

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I am so excited to be swapping today sharing a DIY painted canvas that would make a fantastic gift for Father's Day, Graduation, or anyone wanting to show some school spirit with all of you Brilliant Like Fireflies readers!

Alma Matter Logo Canvas!

I started off by importing an image from the web into my new Cameo.  I completed this vinyl on the third use of my Cameo {seriously- you can do this too} it took me a few tries but Oh the satisfaction!
This was for a Penn State U die hard using the Nittany lion and the family's last name.  I placed the vinyl on my canvas in the spots that I wanted to remain white!

If you do not have a Cameo, you can easily do this by printing a photo of your logo and transferring it to your canvas by hand, then painting it.

{white vinyl on white canvas}

PSU colors are a deep Navy blue, so I began painting the canvas with Navy acrylic paint.  I wanted a more interesting background than a flat color so I randomly slapped on a small amount of black and blended, blended, blended until the colors flowed into each other.

Set aside to dry, and if your like me this is the hardest part!  I am SO very impatient!  I managed to allow it to almost dry before grabbing my crafting set of tweezers...

carefully, pull up the vinyl lettering to expose the white areas where the lettering blocked the paint!

Don't worry, the paint will seep under a bit as the vinyl does not make a great seal onto the fabric of the canvas.  This is were you get your itty bitty thin little liner brush out and touch up the lines.  I filled in the white areas of the canvas with a bright white paint being careful to crisp up those edges as best as I could.  Remember, perfection is not necessary- this is a hand painted treasure, the imperfections make it beautiful!

For more projects like this and sooooo much more, please stop by my castle at Tiaras and Bowties!

Happy Leap Day!

Spring is just around the bend!  Thinking of adding a special spring touch to your surroundings?

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How about a darling set of birdhouses in your choice of colors..


Need a special piece of wall art for your child's space?



Maybe a custom painted canvas tote for you or that special person in your life?



Head over to Think Smink Art and make your purchase before midnight to recieve the discount!  Then, have a convo with me to discuss your one of a kind whim!


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