Wednesday 21 January 2015

"In the Pink" For a While Today Plus Magical Plants Galore.......

I only managed to spend a couple of hours on my new project today as Wednesday morning I always play tennis in the morning and by the time I walk the dogs and do all the other daily chores.......well you know how it goes.
 To avoid the outside of my little shop box looking too 'clean' I have used this Texture Paste. This is a great product that I found again when having my mass sort out. It is like a very thick paint that you can brush on and then create a texture or pattern. I simply put on a thin coat and then used a medium stencil brush to create a rough rendering.....
 .....you can see the difference here between the wooden window frame and the wall. I bought this pot from my local Hobbycraft a few years ago and it has kept really well, no drying out at all. You can add as thick or thin a layer as you like and then weather or paint it.
 I have made up and painted the McQueenie cake stand and a few laser cutouts that I had in my stash. 
First coat of pink on the woodwork surrounds. I am not great with colour mixing so always approach colour choices with a bit of trepidation. Usually I start of much to insipid and then build up depth gradually which may be the reason I end up painting so many coats!
I also raided through all my leftovers for flooring and skirting off cuts ready for when the outside painting is finished.
That's what I really like about these small projects, you can use up lots of leftovers and odds and sods that have been lying around....just in case!
I also decided to get out my magical plants and put them in a makeshift display box rather than have them shut up in the drawer again.

 I have built up a fabulous collection by Tallulah Belle OriginalsNikki Rowe.......
........and 19th Day Miniatures. These are all destined for my Hogsmeade shop Roots and Shoots but that will be a long time coming so in the meantime at least now I can enjoy them.
Been pretty cold and chilly here today but I am pleased to say my little oil filled radiation is keeping the workshop pretty toastie.

15 comments:

  1. Your collection of Magical plants is Awesome! And so much fun to see them on display! The little shop front is also looking very good! I think it is a "Delicious" little project anyway... and the color is making it even
    More "Yummy"! I look forward to seeing more!

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    1. Many thanks. It was great to be mini-ing again today. I now need to wait for some wallpaper to arrive, I wasn't happy with the paper I had in my stash. Always the way!

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  2. Hi Janice! I also know the value of the Textured Paste. It is great stuff and I always like to have some on hand, too. It has a subtle but significant contribution to the finish on your shop! :))

    elizabeth

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    1. I had forgotten all about it Elizabeth! It is a great product and so easy to paint on.

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  3. me gusta mucho esa pintura de relieve,tiene un efecto precioso!! Tus plantas son divertidas,originales y lucirán mucho en el escaparte!!!
    Besos.

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  4. Hello Janice,
    It is coming along beautifully. The exterior is really lovely and I have to get some of that paste. I can't wait to see it all done.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. This paste is brilliant Giac. Plus because it is essentially an art product it takes paint and pastels really well. A little goes a long way too. Definitely one to have on hand.

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  5. Your shop looks great. I wouldn't be too worried about the number of coats of paint. I think it's better off starting too light, because it's easier to darken it than have to lighten it up I think!

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    1. I have learned not to apply them too thickly as I know I am a bit faint-hearted! Good to be back with a paint brush.

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  6. Love how you've got them all displayed. I'd forgotten about a load of these plants I made...nice to see them in good hands :-) xx

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    1. You know I love them Jayne. They look great together and I treasure each and every one. You are so talented and original.

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  7. The little shop is looking great! And I love your magical plant collection, great idea to display them while waiting for their real home =)
    Hannah

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