Tag Archives: painted

Snow finished…..

Posted on May 28, 2014 by designbycyn

Another happy snowman!  After so many color combinations over the years, I think I like this one the best.  His bloomers have been detailed out, not too fussy either.  I used the copper color to highlight the holly. The top … Continue reading →

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Snow not required…..

Posted on May 23, 2014 by designbycyn

Okay, I got carried away before I remembered to take a picture of him.  You can see that his shoes and hat have a very cool texture from the fired glaze.  I just love this glaze, it at one time … Continue reading →

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Snow crazy……

Posted on May 21, 2014 by designbycyn

Snowman are a favorite of mine.  I love their down to earth, simple, yet complex aura.  They exude such warmth in spite of their cool exterior, don’t cha think?  Approachable, oh heck yeah.  Loveable, no doubt.  Hug-able, unquestioningly yes!  Oh, … Continue reading →

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Framing love…..

Posted on May 19, 2014 by designbycyn

After my Pop’s funeral, my niece, Erin asked me to create a frame for her.  A frame that would hold a picture as well as the painted self portrait of her Grandpa (my Pop).  I had no problem getting the … Continue reading →

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Layed out…..

Posted on May 14, 2014 by designbycyn

As I started to lay out all the components on my mosaic bench, I started to worry I didn’t have enough puzzle pieces to complete the main design!  My panic slowly was alleviated as the design came together. Now the … Continue reading →

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Lucky Leprechaun…..

Posted on April 9, 2014 by designbycyn

Lucky, my leprechaun candy jar topper needed a hat before he was finished.  I also had wanted to add ears, but it didn’t add to his look, it detracted.  I gathered a piece of card stock cardboard, I bring them … Continue reading →

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Luck of the Irish…..

Posted on April 7, 2014 by designbycyn

It is so nice to be back in the swing of things.  I was going to say the land of the living, but that sounded so inappropriate!  It has been exactly 3 months since my Pop passed away.  The desire … Continue reading →

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Rollin’ in the grass…..

Posted on April 4, 2014 by designbycyn

Just as a watched pot never boils, neither does a hot kiln cool down.  I have removed hot items from my kiln over the years toooooo mannnny times!  My fingers have lived to tell the tale, LOL.  So, now that … Continue reading →

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Jar Continuity…..

Posted on April 2, 2014 by designbycyn

So far I have gotten my Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter jar toppers finished for my mason jar candy dish.  I have talked about getting more of them done so I could change them out for all the seasons of the … Continue reading →

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Flower Power!

Posted on March 31, 2014 by designbycyn

Since I had given away the two yard flowers I had created, it was time to make one that I kept.  Steven and I both agreed that we needed to see how it would fare outside in all kinds of … Continue reading →

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