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Across the Fence:  Art Inspiration from MJF  |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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 Posted - May 25 2009 : 2:27:07 PM
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Do you remember Rebekah's article in the Glamour Camping issue, the one where she went hiking completely unprepared? It had this picture of a curled-up snake:
Well my sister, Dayna, was inspired to make her own version for her son, Brandon, and here it is:
Isn't that cute? I wouldn't mind if I ran across a snake like this one. She made it from paper clay. I think she did amazing work. Take a look at those perfect diamonds!! And this is the sister who says she doesn't craft! "Ha!" I say.
You just never know what will pop into your head when you are reading an issue of MaryJane's Farm.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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CherryMeDarlin
True Blue Farmgirl
602 Posts
Cherry
Odenville
AL
USA
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Posted - May 25 2009 : 3:26:56 PM
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Too cool, Karin! Your sister isn't just crafty; I'd call her an ar-teest!
~~Cherry~~
http://cherrymedarlin.blogspot.com
"A thing is as simple or as complicated as you make it." --TT Murphy |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 25 2009 : 4:48:39 PM
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I think it's wonderful! But, please, tell the "unartistic"...what is paper-clay? I love the color--she did a fantastic job!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 5:12:45 PM
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Oh, Dayna will be pleased to know you like her snake!! Jonni- Paper clay comes as a block and is literally clay made from paper fibers. It is easy to work with, soft and pliable. You can mold it and shape it with a brush dipped in water. You can make tons of things with it- small sculptures, beads, jewelery, snakes, anything. You dry it in a slow oven and it can be sanded and painted when done. It's very lovely stuff. :)
Alee- I'm not exactly sure. I'll have to ask her!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 5:01:38 PM
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Hi, girls! I read all of your comments to my sister and Dayna says "Thank you very much" for all the snake love.
Alee- This is how she made the diamonds. Once the snake was formed, she made tiny rolls of clay and sliced each one into tiny pieces. Then, she formed them into diamon halves, applied them to the snake and brushed them into the clay making a seamless join. She said it took her 8 hours just to do the diamonds and the dots. She then painted the snake a sage color, the inside of the diamonds yet another green, the diamonds prange and the dots yellow. I bet she has at least fourteen hours invested in him.
That's what I call a labor of love!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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NikkiBeaumont
True Blue Farmgirl
473 Posts
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Posted - May 26 2009 : 6:11:17 PM
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I have to cast my vote for more "snake love"! Dayna did a fabulous job. My goodness, it is ART, baby!
What is she going to do with it?
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 06:02:21 AM
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Great snake, yes, more snake love, lol
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
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