I know I'm strange, but now my plants are strange too.
I just finished reading "The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane" about the Salem witches...maybe it's that.
Why is my Xmas cactus blooming in July?
Seriously......Don't tell me. I don't really want to know...the whole thing is over my head...and truthfully...who cares. It's one of natures little miracles. Lets make believe it's a 4th of July miracle.
Let's just do the happy plant dance.
But Xmas in July generally means a sale of some kind.......hows this ....
The return of THE INSTANT ART COLLAGE BOOK.
What.........you didn't even know it was gone..?.....well..it was.
The original 5,000 that were printed all sold and that was going to be the end of that limited edition book.....but...our printer offered to do a small run and we said...GO FOR IT DUDE !
In case you have no clue what I'm yapping about....I created this book all by a cut & paste method...no computer...no photoshop........no brains ! Tons of work.
It has 22 pages of collage images sized to fit Rangers Memory Glass (and frames) with extras to fit bottlecaps, ATC's and paperweights.
It's only $15.99...it's a freakin' deal...seriously. And, I think we have about 50....so...WHAT R U WAITING FOR. Here's a typical page...
Nice, huh ?!
I love modesty.
Okay....more things with more product...
Look at what Diane Long did as wedding favors using a Wonder Tape sheet......(NOW ON SALE FOR 1 WEEK ONLY !) Bless her little artistic heart....
It is so cool and she is so smart.
This is all you' ll need
Supplies:
Pillar
candle - You can also use the flameless (battery operated) flickering
candles as this technique is not intended for extended burn time. When
using regular candles that you would like to burn, place the photo
somewhat lower on the pillar.
Photo of your choice- Printed on regular copy paper, normal print setting.
Patio Paint- clear-by DecoArt (you can substitute with double stick tape if using a flameless candle)
Sheet of Wonder Tape- This tape is extremely sticky, try not to touch the exposed surface
Clear Micro Beads and bead tray or plate with rim to hold beads in.
Directions:
1.Cut out the photocopy.
2. Dry fit it around the candle to see if the picture goes all the way around or if you need to fill in the back with a verse and/or stickers.
3. Glue (or tape) photo on candle. The colors should not run but be careful just in case as different brands of printer ink react differently.
4. Roll candle on work surface, use a bone folder to remove any air bubbles. Allow to dry.
5. Measure a piece from a Wonder Tape sheet so that it is an extra ½ inch taller than the photo. (This allows for a ¼ inch border on the top and bottom of photo). Cut the length about ¼ longer than the candle.
6. Peel up and crease a ½ inch strip of the pink protective layer of either the left or right side of the Wonder Tape
7. Turn the sheet of tape over so the white side is facing you. Line up the tape around the photo candle leaving the exposed sticky piece for last.
8. Once you feel the tape is lined up evenly, firmly press the exposed ½ inch of tape onto the candle. Slowly start pulling away the remaining pink layer from underneath. Make sure there are no air bubbles as you are pulling away.
9. When you come near the end you need to stop, go back to the beginning edge, and pull away a bit of the white protective layer, so you can finish pressing down the last part of the tape. if you don’t, you will trap that piece of white protective layer underneath.
10. Begin pulling up the rest of the white protective layer, Lightly sprinkle with glitter and roll in the tray of micro beads as you go. Continue rolling and pressing the beads into the tape.
Optional- If you would like a border around the top and bottom of the candle, you can apply a ¼ inch strip of Wonder Tape (from a roll) and sprinkle with glitter or micro beads in the color or your choice.
Optional Additions- translucent ultra fine glitter, stamped or printed verses. metallic stickers such as ones by Starform.
It's super when people share......anyone got anything else exciting they've done with my stuff......let me hear from you !
Otherwise I get lonely....LOL !
My Xmas cactus is in full bloom right now as it is cold and wet here in Perth
Posted by: Caryl K | July 03, 2009 at 08:15 PM
My Xmas cactus bloomed at Easter time. Go figure! LOL
Posted by: Joni | July 03, 2009 at 08:41 AM
A REAL deal for an 8x10 sheet! I ordered several!
Thanks,
Linda Cain
Posted by: Linda Cain | July 02, 2009 at 09:49 PM
I was wondering where those Instant Art books went...been looking a long time! Thanks for the heads up!
Posted by: Karin Guthrie | July 02, 2009 at 09:44 PM