Life In Color

2015-06-12T14:56:00.001-07:00

New necklaces are up in my store! Check out these wonderful necklaces made from clay! The clay has been fired to more than 1600 degrees, so it is durable and wearable. Perfect for woman, teens, or kids! These are just a few examples of what I have, but I have many more on my etsy store! Take a look! Link is at the bottom of the post!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByAndreaStocker

Colorful World Map Tutorial

2015-03-04T16:43:00.002-08:00

Today I created a colorful world map and this is the tutorial.

I started with a map on google, and used an Exacto knife to cut out the map.

I got my specific paint color ready and created a paint pallet.

Next I cut a sponge into a small square big enough to dab paint with.

I started to dab the sponge in my colors and gently press it on the stencil I had created careful not to let any paint go underneath the paper stencil.

Once I had painted the entire thing, I removed the stencil carefully as to not drag it in the paint.

The finished result is a clean world map. The most time consuming part of the whole project is cutting the template. The painting process from start to end took maybe 5 minutes. I made mine on extra thick posterboard so that it would hold up to the paint and would not fold easily if handled.

visit my etsy store to find more of my work.

www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByAndreaStocker

Free Art Friday

2015-03-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

Free Art Friday

For anyone in Atlanta, this is a really cool project artists in Atlanta have created. Artists around the Atlanta area will create small little pieces of free art. The artists then "drop" the art around the city, take a picture, and share on Instagram or twitter for people to find. This is a really awesome community of people who have come together through this free art. I attached a link to the free art page, but just by going to #FAFATL on instgram or twitter can show you much more than the website. Even if you aren't in the Atlanta area. there are these type of communities in other cities as well. Check it out! #FAF(insert city initials)

http://www.fafatl.com/

Here are some examples of the work and I encourage anyone interested to try and start a free art community in your town, or get in on one that has already been started!

Watercolor quote paintings

2015-02-28T13:54:00.002-08:00

These painting are available for purchase in my etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByAndreaStocker

I created these watercolor paintings with 140lb. watercolor paper, masking fluid, and a nice set of watercolors. Before you begin anything make sure your paper is clean and dry. Think about what you want to keep white in the image, and what you want colored. Apply the masking fluid where you would like the white paper to show through. Wait about 5 minutes to make sure the masking fluid is completely dry. Now the paper is ready to watercolor.

To make the more blurred design, wet the entire paper first and add splotches of color in desired areas. For the Blue image above, I splattered the blue paint at various stages of drying. Some were splattered while the paper was still wet, causing the dots to become blurred. I continues splattering until the page was dry. When the paper is dry, the dots become very defines and clean. This makes for an interesting design and aesthetic.

Gifts for the Holidays!

2013-11-21T16:32:00.002-08:00

Hey Everyone! Happy Sunday! Check out my Etsy store for some great necklaces just in time for the approaching holiday season!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByAndreaStocker

2013-08-28T16:51:00.002-07:00

Visit my Instacanv.as Store to purchase Prints of beautiful animals!

http://instacanv.as/andrea38

Crafty chick

2012-08-02T15:12:00.004-07:00

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DIY toilet paper crafts!

2012-07-29T17:10:00.001-07:00

really cheap project that ends up being really cute!
The only cost is spray paint and glue, which most people already have.

Open the pieces slightly so that they're not just flat by pushing the 2 creased parts closer together. Put small dots of glue where you want to attach each one. make patterns or flowers. be creative!

When you are complete, and the entire thing is dry, spray paint to desired color!
And that's it!
Hang up!

DIY Mod Podge image transfers

2012-07-29T17:06:00.001-07:00

This was a really easy project that only costs a few bucks.
(Sorry there is only one picture)
Step 1: Find a piece of wood that is a desired size.

Step 2: Paint or stain the wood whatever colors you would like. Let dry

Step 3: Create a document on the computer of anything, and format it to fit the piece of wood you have chosen.

Step 4: Mirror the image, so that you see everything backwards.

Step 5: Print out the image, and cut paper to exact size of wood.

Step 6: Put a thin layer of Mod Podge all over the ink side of the paper and quickly put the Mod Podge side of the paper down on the painted side of the wood. You should now have the paint side of the wood, and the ink side of the paper toughing.
Step 7: Using a flat edge, smooth any bumps or small bubbles out of the paper so that it is completely smooth. Let dry for at least an hour.

Step 8: wet the entire board so that you can see the ink through the paper. Gently rub your finger on the paper to start removing it. Do not rub too hard, because you will rip the entire image. Slowly remove the paper until you have the final image you like. You should now be able to see your image printed onto the wood as shown above.

Step 9: Put a layer of Mod Podge on top to make a top coat, and let dry. You can add another layer when that is dry if you would like.

Step 10: ENJOY!

DIY Decorative letters!

2012-07-29T17:04:00.002-07:00

This colorful craft can be done for just under 5 dollars!

Buy plain letters and scrapbook paper at hobby lobby, michaels, etc. and spray the front side of the letters with adhesive. Stick the letter face down on the sheet as shown above!

Cut around the edge of the letters with an exacto knife. the letters should pull away from the extra paper fairly easily. There you have it! Decorated letters.

I also experimented with glittery paper. It is a little more tricky because the glitter wants to rip the paper when you try to cut through it, but it is possible!!

sand around the edges with fine sand paper for rustic looking letters and smoother edges

DIY String Crafts!

2012-07-29T16:57:00.001-07:00

I recently saw this idea on Pinterest, and decided I would give it a try. Turned out pretty well if I do say so myself. After I bought all the supplies, this only took about 30-45 minutes! Sorry the picture isn't very good!

First, create a document that has words in desired size! (you may need to print one letter per page, or go to an office max) Print, and cut out! Tape down the design.

Put 5/8 in. nails around all letters about 1/2 an inch apart.

After you've done that, Spray paint the entire board a desired color, including the nails.

Tie a piece of "friendship bracelet string" to one nail, and weave back and forth. It makes it look more interesting if you do not have any sort of pattern, and also it you make sure you have gone to every nail.

Add different colors by just switching the string! Great project for any age!

Here is another one I did for my friend! Its hard to see here, but it somewhat looks like camo!