Roll me over, I am done. This purse has taken way too long to finish. But I’m glad now I kept at it. It’s fun. It’s wild, I like it.
It’s painted, thread sketched, beaded, and some other stuff. Now I want to paint on canvas real bad. Gotta get to work on some canvas. xoxoxo PJ
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This purse has got a ways to go before it’s finished. But I’m liking the dog so much, I had to show him too. The B&W check is going to be the lining. Kinda wild, huh? So far, I’ll working on this one while I wait for paint to dry on the fish purse. I can’t just sit still. Drives me crazy. I’m making these up as I go along. Yes, I had a pattern, but I can not stick to those things. Gotta do it my way. Which drives some folks crazy. A friend… former acquaintance use to say.. “PJ you always have to do it your way”. Well, I’d hope so, it’s my life, my art. Why would I want her to screw it up? LOL… Makes me giggle just thinking about it….
This one has beads, lots of metallic threads, buttons. I’m really liking this one. Got a crazy idea for the edge. Hope it does what I want it to do. It won’t break my heart if it doesn’t. That’ll just head me in a different direction. The shiny threads and beads didn’t show up well in this photo. But they sparkle in the light. Very fun. I still haven’t started the shoulder strap. Hope to get that done tomorrow.
I think I’m going to put the same b&w check lining in this one also. Love that fabric… it’ll pop when you open the purse. Yes, I am having fun. The flu/plague interrupted for a few days, but I got lots of beading/painting done today.
Hope I have lots to show you tomorrow. Have a great Sunday. Feed the birds, it makes them happy. xo PJ
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Is she gorgeous, or what? Meg Mitchell of Priscillamae.etsy.com and Priscillamaeetal blog does these lovely ladies of Paris. Each one has her own personality… very glamorous of course. This is a tote, but she wants to lay on the divan… so she may have to pose there often.
Sorry for the horrible background. I know it doesn’t do her justice. I was lazy and didn’t want to rearrange a wall. But she does look good anywhere she chooses to rest.
Go visit Meg and get your sweet self a present. You probably need and deserve one. I know I did. 
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Just wanted to show you a folk art fabric painting I’ve been working on. It’s not even close to being finished.
Aren’t those white eyes creepy? Got to get those done. I’m painting her on muslin, then I’ll do embroidery and beading. Takes time, but I’m enjoying doing these.
Now I want to show you what I have to do with the painting so Shirley (that cat) doesn’t sleep on it.
I tried just using the cooking racks… but Shirley would sleep on those. I know she does it to drive me crazy. That cat has a plan, she is not fooling me. So I put the jars of pencils on top. So far she can’t move them.
Now to show you what I had to do with my paint brushes…. errrr…..
I had them standing up in pretty jars, right where I’d need them, easy to reach. But Shirley loves my brushes. She loves to scratch her head on them. So then I end up painting with cat hair. Not fun. I’m going blind picking out cat hair. So this is the new plan. I’m thinking it’s too tight for her (fat cat) to squeeze in there to lay on them. What do you think? Ignore the dirty floor…
Between migraines and now asthma, Shirley has been in the studio more than I have. I tend to get cranky if I can’t work, so Richard’s now putting Shirley outside every morning. She ain’t happy, but I am.
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Look what I got from a friend… she knows I have a thing for eyes… and I begged…
Isn’t it cool? Kitt made it from felt. It’s a pin! Isn’t she smart? I thought so too.
Then this is one I just made. My first beaded pin. I had so much fun doing this. Love those beads!
Felt, fabric, embroidery floss, beads, and a few creative words… that I shouldn’t repeat here.
This is a glass eye ball bead I got at an art show in Alabama. I wear this one often. The hand I got at the Houston Quilt Show. I love all those odd necklaces. Each one is unique/different/fun to wear. Kinda like wearing art.
Then these two hang out in my office basket. They make me smile every time I see them. I swear sometimes they wink…
Hope you enjoyed my favorite things. Have a great day! xoxoxoxo
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This photo isn’t exactly straight, but I promise the black canvas is. Looks like I got a little hyper on this one. I love all that color in the threads, beads, and the paint. Finally had to make myself quit, and pronounce it ‘done’.
It’s cold in Texas right now, so that means it’s too cold in my studio to do much. So with this I can pile up in the bed with Herbert (my Chihuahua), do embroidery, bead, and watch Law & Order all day. Only bad thing is when I drop beads in the bed. Those things are painful when you’re trying to take a nap. Doesn’t bother Herbert. Nothing bothers Herbert. He’s Mr. Cool.
This one and the other two will be on the Gallery – Online page shortly.
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I’ve decided these are fabric paintings. I paint ‘em with acrylics, embroidery floss, and beads. Her name is Red. She has no idea why. It’s the color of the week. 
The canvas she’s on is 8 x 10.
Now I’m working on one for Valentines Day. It’s gonna be wild and crazy… just like love. Got to get back to it. xx
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#1 I’m not sure what I’m going to call this. Ingredients: fabric, acrylic paint, embroidery, beads, stretched canvas. I’ve seen several artists that do something similar. Loved each and every one. In my head I’ve been working on how I would do mine. I think I’ve finally got the starting spot worked out. Now to run with it. It’s folk art. It’s a kind of collage. It’s mixed media. It’s whatever I want it to be! ART! I made myself start with a small piece. Very hard for me to do. The canvas it’s mounted on is 4 x 6 x 1.5.
Now to get back to the other two pieces I’m working on. Yes, I’m having so much fun. Nope, it’s not priced yet. My brain is still on… which bead where. xx
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The colors on these beads are very muted from the gold & bronze glaze I applied. The colors showed more in these photos. I found that photographing jewelry is much harder than I thought. I’ll try again with a different camera. These are the ones in the last post. The solid bead necklace is about 28 inches long. All the beads are made by hand, no mold. So they’re bumpy, lumpy… each one an individual. Thanks for looking at my latest. Have a great weekend. xo PJ
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The hands & feet are polymer clay beads I’ve been making. The darker ones I painted. The face is going to be a pin. The round beads are an experiment. I started making them in paper mache. Didn’t like the look, so I covered those in paper clay. Then I used foil w/paper clay. Painted multicolored. Then mixed a satin varnish with gold pigment. Then the rest with bronze. Fun to do. Now I have to redrill the holes in some of them…. and see how I like them. This isn’t a fast process. Takes lots of time and space. I love trying new things during the holidays. Have a fun safe Thanksgiving! I hope you’re with people you love! xoxo PJ
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