Another year gone by

This is something I've been working on for a while.  This is a "Year Long Class with Carla Sonheim".  I started late.  Middle of the year, I think?!?  The class has 12 lessons and zoom lessons.  

Take what you want from each lesson and put it on the map.  The map measure 30" X 22", the map was divided into 12 squared using water color and letting the water color run and determine the size and shape.  I have had so much fun with this.  

Working on one section at a time.  Plus you can fold it up.

I think I will do another for 2023.  It's a big or small project.  It's all in how you look at it.  I work on it whenever I have time.

 

Mixed Media Collage Fun

OMG!  I really had fun with this one.  And like anything, things always look easier then they really are.  I lost count on how many hours I spent trying to get this to my liking.  I'm my worst critic.  In the end I loved it so much that I framed it and hung it in my Studio.

 

Post is planted

 Finally finished my post. It was a lot more work than I anticipated!  And there are several things I would do differently, if I ever make another.  I sealed my post with a boat varnish.  Gave it two coats and I'm hoping that it will weather nicely.  May apply another coat this fall.  Added a solar light to the top. I can't stop looking at it.  I love how it turned out.

Painted Garden Pole

So I took a little break from the quilt blocks!  Been seeing these cool garden poles on Pinterest.  So for those of you who know me.  I will at least any once, maybe twice.  

Went out and purchased a 6" X 6" X 8' post. Primed it and sketched on the design.  Not realizing how big of a project this actually was.  But no matter, when I start something I most always finish it.  Worked on it every day for the last 1 1/2 weeks.  Loving how it came together and how fun it looks. 

Today I applied my first coat of sealer.  I imagine that will take a couple of days.  I want to do two coats and will need to make sure each coat is good and dry. Pics below show the process.  After I get it in the ground I will post another pic. ;P