March is National Crafters Month ...so get your "Craft On"

March is a wonderful month, as Spring is right around the corner. The air is smelling fresh, blossoms are starting to sneak out of their buds and inspirations to make crafts are everywhere!!!

It is hard to believe the month of February is over. The month flew by....did I forget to kiss cupid?

 I was busy decorating, planning a Birthday party, and starting a new body of work...for my upcoming art show...it all just seemed a blur!



Spring Has Sprung!

 March is my month to start fresh:)

I am making a big "to DO" list :)

• Clean Studio
• Buy the FuN, Latest and greatest art supplies :)
• Finish unpainted paintings
• Inventory my products and pay taxes
• Get to the painting and crafting
• I think I might even plan a craft day with friends!

 Holidays such as: St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Mothers day are great holidays to create in all kinds of affordable crafts.

I hope you will enjoy some of my craft ideas I am posting and my favorite go-to suppliers for crafts, paint, etc....hope you find time to enjoy your craft.

Great multi media tutorials and "How to" book/magazines to purchase:
http://www.clothpaperscissors.com/

Resource for craft supplies:
http://www.save-on-crafts.com/favorsupplies.html

https://www.sunshinecrafts.com/



Fun St. Patrick's Banner and Easter/Spring I made last year...fun and easy!!!
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/166211042470141401/

 

 

Easter Project I also did last year and sold them all...people love these!
Blown out-Easter eggs, painted and gold leaf.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/166211042468001851/

Have a wonderful Spring Season and ENJOY it ALL...God Bless!

www.nicoleslater.com

WEEK 6 of 52 Oil Paintings THREE ONIONS by, Nicole Slater

WEEK 6 of Weekly Paintings of "Three Onions"

This week I felt the need to do some "studio Spring cleaning" which I think was a good thing? I also think it was an excuse to put off  next weeks painting challenge...but, somehow I did it!

I am painting the "Onions and Grapes" once again!...I learned so much from the first "Onions and Grape" painting I created previously in week #1. This time I went into this painting with better paint knowledge on how to make onions look somewhat believable and the grapes look as though you might want to eat one:)

One of my biggest challenge in painting every week is finding that magical time! Where is it?

I keep thinking I must be doing something wrong. How can I be that busy?

 I find myself having to say; "no" a lot lately. I guess I always said "yes?!" I say this because; it is very uncomfortable for me to say "No!" I never realized how little I used that word.

Painting weekly has revealed so much about myself. I am learning patients, trust, time management, and confidence...WOW!...all this because I dedicated myself to paint 52 weeks? Who Knew!

This was another great paint week...I feel blessed and I am thankful everyday.

 c. Nicole Slater 11x14"

 "Three Onions"

  Oils on canvas

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