Abstract With Doodles Etc

I created this abstract with various doodles, stamps and stencils etc on cardstock. This will be a background page for one of my quote books. #abstract #abstractart #doodles #stamps #stencils #creativity #creativitybysandrafoster #sandrafoster

White multi textured storage box.

Used a stencil to create this diamond texture. I love white on white! Finished edge with some gimp styled trim.
Used a different stencil for the top then sealed with several coats of Crystal Clear Waterborne Diamond Wood Finish by Varathane. (Actually intended for wood but works good on this type of surface as well.) I like it because it does not have a oil base odor and can be used in the winter and not have to have the windows open. When the surface gets dusty I just wipe it with a slightly damp cloth or vacuum it. I love my boxes - I use this one to store some of my trim in.

Gilded frame with tissue covered matboard.

Painted the raw wood frame with gold paint after embellishing it with a stenciled textured design. For the matboard I covered it with tissue paper that I crumbled in my hand then attached it with glue. Cut the opening and put in a victorian image that I ripped from a magazine. Would look nice with a personal family image too. I had fun doing this along with many more which I will share at a later date. Thanks for reading!

Stencilled and applied 2 golds to get this look on a mirror.
Isn't wonderful (thanks to Blogger.com) and the internet that we can connect to areas/interests in our life with that of our fellow Artisans etc. Over the last year I have been seeing the creativity of others that has stirred my creative juices to overflowing. Sometimes the ideas just flow and when that happens I am known to capture the idea in a notebook wherever I happen to be resting. Notice I said "resting" - this is when I can imagine ideas to try when I'm stretched out reading one of my favorite craft magazines. Due to some health issues I must take a rest break after lunch and supper and the time is sweet because it's here and now that I gather creative energy for these projects. Often I will see an idea in a craft or decorating magazine and it will give me a idea for a totally different project. One other of my favorite sayings "you give me the spark (idea) and I will make the fire (next design project)."