Military Father's Day Gift Idea Painted Chef Grill Apron

It appears that I will be leaving Redbubble. I have been trying for days to edit, and upload new work, and it just won't work no matter what I try. I have read in the forums that there are all kinds of issues there. I will probably be moving my photography and art items to Cafe Press. It will take a while to do that, however.

 Featured item for Father's Day today, is a hand painted chef apron, perfect for grilling. It is a patriotic military theme with Bald Eagle, and American Flags. This is available for purchase in my Etsy store.

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day! Check out these awesome Etsy shops I am featuring this week. Be sure and click the highlighted link for each item to visit the shops. It is Etsy Christmas in July, until July 10th. For my item the tshirt, and all my items get 10% off all orders over 20 dollars. See my shop for details.

I love this!  First off from MsPDesignsUSA is this beautiful PDF pattern to make this beautiful table runner.

Next from, Shelleyscrochetole, is this adorable Land of the Free kitchen towel.   Love it!

Last but not least from, missy69, that's me is a new type of art for me, bleach art.

Patriotic American Flag with Soldier Silhouette Wine Bottle Into Solar Garden Light

This is the second solar garden light, I painted on Memorial Day. This is a wine bottle that I turned into a solar garden light. This one has the red, white and blue from the USA flag, and a soldier saluting the flag, painted onto the bottle. Add the light, put it in the garden, and voila garden art. I have two more to share in the coming days, that are not patriotic in nature. I finally almost have the infant baby boy cocoon finished, and next week I will share a very special Father's Day cake idea, and upcycled jar project that you can try too.

Upcycled Wine Bottle Into Solar Garden Light Red White and Blue with Eagle Abstract Art

Yesterday, was Memorial Day, here in the USA. A day to thank, reflect, and remember those who died serving their country. In honor of Memorial Day, two of my wine bottles were painted in a patriotic theme. This is only one bottle, two different lighting camera options.

 This one was done in red, white and blue, with an Eagle painted on the flag colors. The Eagle even has a red, white and blue eye. This was not exactly how I envisioned it, but I am really pleased with how it came out. After two layers of sealant, it looks amazing out in the front garden.

I have finished three other bottles as well, but I will share them one by one in the next few days. I also painted on a Magnolia leaf today. That was awesome, and I can not wait to share it. I am still working on the baby boy crochet cocoon, and some jewelry pieces.

Patriotic Red White and Blue Eagle Hologram Christmas Ornament

For the last little bit of resin I had left, I decided to try some of my new hologram stickers in the resin. Now, it does not work exactly like a hologram should. Both images show up inside the resin. So, you get to see both images of this beautiful Bald Eagle. I used red, white and blue beads as border colors, and then drilled the hole and use hot pink wire to make the bail to hang it with. This would make a beautiful Christmas tree ornament for anyone who loves the USA, has served their country, or was even born on one of the patriotic holidays such as 4th of July. It was glazed with a glaze to make it shiny and to protect it, but it doesn't look real awesome in the images. I actually prefer the resin pieces unglazed. The other pieces that came in this last pour will be shared as soon as I decide what to do with them, but they are beautiful butterfly pieces. You can purchase this ornament, and check out all the others, by visiting my Etsy store. 

Theme Friday Labor Day Theme

The theme for this week, because it is Labor Day here in the states, is a patriotic theme. The two items featured can be purchased by clicking on the appropriate links. First is a patriotic button bracelet, and then three cute bears marching in a patriotic parade.