Because that's all that's been on my mind lately (July 9, here).
A little 'S' ornament I painted for the show and will add a contrasting ribbon or string to clash-match with it. (See note at the end about the wrinkled items on either side of it.) I love these colors together. I want to be surrounded by them because they make me so happy.
I got my spray paint order on Tuesday and went to town this afternoon. I love this stuff. So far, I like both the Montana Gold and the Montana White. It's nice, thick paint and goes on so smoothly. I can't see myself ever going back to Krylon. Seriously, this stuff is awesome and the color selection is fantastic. Although... I have to add that some of the colors are so far off from what they appear on my screen that it's ridiculous. I ordered the Montana Gold Power Orange, which appears to be a nice and warm tone of orange but it's blaze orange on the can that I got. Nothing like the photo.
And both the blue colors of Kilimandsharo and Mt. Everest (both from the Gold line) look more down the lines of periwinkle or powdery grey blue, yet, the order form looks like they're both nice shades of turquoise.
Even some of the colors that I really like still looked nothing like they did on my screen. I'm hoping I can get ahold of a color card from the company before I do another order so I can get the right colors. I'm anxious to get my hands on more shades!
I got quite a few things painted and primed today. It was gorgeous out! Except a bit windy but I ran with it. I'm really hoping to have all of my painting done by the end of next week. That way I can just do anything new I might find garage saling or thrifting. And I can start working on upcycling things like adding wire to picture frames to make jewelry holders, or chicken wire and clothespins for cards. And, most importantly to me, maybe I can finally start adding some more upcycled items to the junk shop.
I'm acting like I know what I'm doing but I really don't have a clue. I have no plans for any of it yet. I just play with it all and let things fall into place as they will. I'm excited to start the repurposing phase though once the painting's done!
(Photos: I love color. And I love the colors in these photos but the paint got all wrinkled on some of these frames this evening. My only guess is it's because of the quick temperature drop we had after a warm day... I'll have to do a little light sanding and carry on and, hopefully, they'll turn out alright in the end. Note: I've been trying to edit photos in Picnic lately but I just don't have time to mess around with it right now. And, I finally printed my camera manual. Maybe some year I'll read it...)
Montana Gold colors in photos: Yellow - 1200 Advocaat, Red-pink - 3030 Raspberry, Deep plum - 3160 Bettertimes. Montana White - Aqua - 6110 Soap.

