Painted Canvas and Burlap Pillows for A Special Client.
Jet black beading, fun buttons, painted ribbon and burlap flowers.
#PaintedUpholstery
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#paintedupholstery#paintedfabric
Scrappy Pumpkins with SK
With a few canvas scraps left over from other projects, I was inspired by a cute no-sew pumpkin tutorial. Quick and easy for those of us who are challenged with more difficult projects.
Thanks to Kristy at Three Peppers: http://3peppers-recipes.com/diy-painted-canvas-pumpkins/
for the detailed instructions.
I used burlap ribbon for my stems and curlycews. And green painted burlap for leaves. I loved the simplicity of the pumpkins without faces. I might paint a few scraps of burlap black and pin on faces for Halloween. Then for fall and Thanksgiving just keep them simple.
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Past Perfect
Amazing Past Perfect Dresser
How amazing is this original hand-painted dresser? Take a long look at the original painted and papered artwork.
You can read all about Leslie's discovery of this beautiful piece. Thanks Leslie for sharing.
Re-Posted from Leslie Stocker at:
http://lesliestocker.com/past-perfect/
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SK's Queen of Everything and Princess of Pretty Much
Queen of Everything and Princess of Pretty Much
by SK Sartell
SK and Hometalk Interview
Hometalk and SK
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Tikva at Hometalk for their brand spanking new Behind the Screen platform. I think I was the guinea pig, being the first interview for this new Hometalk project.
Her fun and intuitive questions tried to keep us on track. Despite me she was successful for the most part. Although we spoke on many topics, our personalities just clicked and we just had way to much fun. A comment was made, " who knew when I picked up the phone this morning, I would find a friend and kindred spirit on the other end of the line." Those kind of connections are hard to come by. And I thank Tikva for her sharing her joy of life with me.
Thank you for a beautifully written article, but thank you more for the sweet connection which was made.
I hope you will enjoy the outcome of Tikva's and my time spent together. It was a blast and made me smile for days.
sk
http://www.hometalk.com/4369344/behind-the-scene-sk-sartell
Hometalk is an amazing place for creators of any art, be it food, design, paint or a multiple and endless variations of the word art. The Hometalk home is a marvelous spot to share, ask questions and get great feedback.
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In In the foothills of Oregon, surrounded by forests, an hour away from the beach, and with a variety of different terrains any which way you turn, is a charming barn bursting with vivid color and wild personality. Inside, SK Sartell, a multi-media artist, carves concrete, sculpts and paints furniture, and weaves trellises. This home is much smaller than the large property housing a B&B, where she and her husband lived before, but this house is styled perfectly to her taste and preference. SK and her husband, who is a general contractor, took all the charm of their old space, and crammed it into every nook and cranny of their new house, creating each feature by hand and giving each room vibrant color and expressive character.
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Tikva at Hometalk for their brand spanking new Behind the Screen platform. I think I was the guinea pig, being the first interview for this new Hometalk project.
Tikva Morrow, Hometalk
Interview might not be the correct term. We had so much fun. She has a light and airy spirit which is curious about the world around us. We conversed for over an hour and had an instant connection from thousands of miles apart.Thank you for a beautifully written article, but thank you more for the sweet connection which was made.
I hope you will enjoy the outcome of Tikva's and my time spent together. It was a blast and made me smile for days.
sk
http://www.hometalk.com/4369344/behind-the-scene-sk-sartell
Hometalk is an amazing place for creators of any art, be it food, design, paint or a multiple and endless variations of the word art. The Hometalk home is a marvelous spot to share, ask questions and get great feedback.
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Behind the Screen: The Art of Exposing Pipes and Carving Concrete
Everyday, brave Hometalkers face the chaos of the world standing tall with their tools, and tackle the boring or broken spaces of homes in need of improvement. Against monotony, clashing patterns, and abandoned junk yards, they risk everything to bring creativity and beauty to their lives and the lives of those around them, and to share that creativity with the world through their computer screens. These are their stories.
In In the foothills of Oregon, surrounded by forests, an hour away from the beach, and with a variety of different terrains any which way you turn, is a charming barn bursting with vivid color and wild personality. Inside, SK Sartell, a multi-media artist, carves concrete, sculpts and paints furniture, and weaves trellises. This home is much smaller than the large property housing a B&B, where she and her husband lived before, but this house is styled perfectly to her taste and preference. SK and her husband, who is a general contractor, took all the charm of their old space, and crammed it into every nook and cranny of their new house, creating each feature by hand and giving each room vibrant color and expressive character.
Color is, afterall, an intimate friend of SK's. SK grew up on a farm where the closest neighbor was an hour away. Roaming in the sagebrush hills as a child gave her a feel for color and texture, and the spirit and effervescence they lend to life. It also convinced her that she could do anything.
SK has never believed in words like "no" or "can't." She's done things people told her were impossible or were just "not the correct way," but she believes that, "a professional is someone who can fix their own screw-ups." SK says that when a plumber once saw the open display of copper coil pipes under her sink, he protested, but had no good response when SK asked simply, "why not?" She and her husband have created some pretty crazy designs at home, but each is incredibly beautiful and interesting.
Most of the materials SK needs for her work are not your average crafting materials, like her cement mixer and handmade tiles, but she can find what she needs nearby in Portland, OR.
Though her entire home is incredible, SK's favorite parts are the downstairs multi-functional area, which literally has everything from her kitchen to her workspace, and her bedroom, which is a calming sanctuary with a bed made from two antique doors. But the creation SK gets the most joy from is a set of four pieces: The remarkably sculpted fridge, the two french door cabinets beside it, and the tiled fireplace that they surround - all are crafted in the same vibrant red, and all make her smile whenever she passes them. The refrigerator itself is a masterpiece, styled after a vintage steam trunk, and made with some sculpted Wood Frosting putty and Modern Master Metal Effects Paint.
SK wants her creations to be part of the larger wonderful creation that she's found in life, and she encourages creativity wherever she sees it. Her home is often visited by her four children and ten grandchildren, and they never leave without painting with her and taking home a new piece.
SK believes that Hometalk is meant for appreciating each other and inspiring each other. She doesn't take negative feedback for her unique artistic eye too seriously - she believes that everyone has their own style, and there's beauty to each one, even though there is great difference between them. She's especially drawn to people experimenting with paint and color, and bringing salvaged things back to life.
Now that you know all about SK Sartell, keep up with her posts and projects, by following her on Hometalk and checking out her Hometalk profile page.
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SK and The Graphics Fairy
SK and The Graphics Fairy
It is always a joy when a creation is given attention by a very sought after company such as The Graphics Fairy.
The Graphics Fairy Features, Preview and Projects
This is just too much fun. This graphic website is the best for those of us wanting to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
The amazing site has opened up a world of graphics and designs for artists around the world.
This is the latest Preview from The Graphics Fairy.
Thanks to The Graphics Fairy I have found an unlimited source of graphics ready and at my disposal.
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Salt Lake Valley Silver Spoon Cake
I thought you might enjoy my daughter and her cake creations in Salt Lake Valley. Her company is called Silver Spoon Cake. http://www.silverspooncake.com/ and her blog showing how she creates her fun cakes can be found at: http://darcyandsilverspooncakes.blogspot.com/
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I am so proud of her. She not only creates beautiful cakes in the Salt Lake City area, they taste as amazing as they look.
She has taken her God given talent and run with it in an amazing and totally unexpected way.
Darcy is a creative event planner and chef. She can be found here:
(385)209-8249
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Tiny, Tiny Bath with SK
I have fun with tight spaces, especially baths. I have been known to go a little crazy with fun, bright colors and patterns.
Literally From Rags to Riches with SK
Exacting every ounce of creativity from a woeful old chair.
Featured on The Graphics Fairy and SK's Little Poppy Chairhttps://sksartell.blogspot.com/2014/07/literally-from-rags-to-riches-with-sk.html
This little office chair was bound for the dump.
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She was on her way to an anonymous end. Unexpected things happen in my sub-consciousness when I see an old miserable piece of furniture. The swirls of "what Ifs?" start zipping through my mind. Can it be saved from a woeful end and what could I do to brighten it's future?
Could she be loved again?
I bought two painters canvas tarps planning to try my hand at reupholstering....Who was I kidding?
After painting a couple of yards with a large damask stencil I starting to strip the old chair. I love the creative process more than the actual work of getting the chair recovered.
Carefully trying to take each section off in the reverse order of how it was previously attached.
It made sense to me to try to use these pieces as my pattern. As this was happening I found the pieces were in such dire straights they just shredded. Sooooo.....I had to make my own pattern.
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The arms were covered first, then the seat, the front bottom of the seat, each side, the front back and finally the back piece.
I wanted a very eclectic look. So the painting came as I finished each section. I added a damask here and a free-handed poppy there. Filling spaces with French lettering, butterflies, birds and swirls from The Graphics Fairy
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Using simple acrylic paints I started to paint in my outlines.
My poppies are a favorite subject. And I wanted a very hot pop of color to balance the cream and the black damask.
Design balance is important in a crazy piece like this.
It had to be fun but the heaviness of the black damask needed a strong balance or the chair would feel off balance and whacked.
I am going to add buttons to pull the back into a diamond pattern.
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Heidi's Ice cream Parlor History
Heidi's History of The Ice cream Parlor called McGuire's in Harlem, Montana
Saved Antique Details Of La Chicken
This poor baby was rescued for pennies. After I researched this little heavily built table, I discovered the hand carved front drawer panel was from a destroyed cabinet.
Smoke and burn marks are apparent. I envision this being in a old, beautiful and much loved cabinet. When the fire was extinguished, this little carved piece was all which could be saved.
The cabinet is built like a brick, well-worn and used. The body, legs and T-support were built from old wood. The builder wanted to save the hand carved drawer panel, so he built the entire table to showcase this feature.
Smoke and burn marks are apparent. I envision this being in a old, beautiful and much loved cabinet. When the fire was extinguished, this little carved piece was all which could be saved.
The cabinet is built like a brick, well-worn and used. The body, legs and T-support were built from old wood. The builder wanted to save the hand carved drawer panel, so he built the entire table to showcase this feature.
I am excited to see The Graphics Fairy has featured this fun table. You can visit The Graphic Fairy story here:
Thanks Graphics Fairy. I love your work and use it as often as I can.
Painting Stripes With SK
I love striped walls.
I just hate the whole taping process...So...I just made it easier on myself and still got the results.
These walls are very heavily hand textured. Trying to stripe them with any taping method is almost impossible. The tape will not stick to the nooks and crannies of this texture.
I painted the whole room with a satin based paint. I let it dry overnight. This particular color is called Satin-based Svelte Green from Sherwin and Williams. I also had my paint store mix a quart of the exact color in semi-gloss paint. This will be my stripes.
Using a 6' level, I taped the level into the corner of a 8.5 ft. piece of ninety degree metal corner. This metal corner is usually used in the application of sheetrock corners and corners of windows before taping and texturing.
I wanted my stripes to be 6'. I measured around the whole room, and with a pencil marked every 12".
With the level taped to the inside of this metal corner it now became an 8.5 ft. level. This makes it possible to lay this long homemade level on each mark, making sure it was plum and straight. I must say this is easier with two sets of hands.
Using a 6" paint roller, I run the roller filled with my semi-gloss paint along the outside corner edge of the metal.
Because of the heavy texture there is a hit and miss pattern that I really like.
This almost there look, is Imperfectly Perfect. My best effort of creating. Easy, fast and never being quite perfect.
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