So excited to share with you today's Behind the Art video.. it's TOTALLY inspired by my friend Amilyne who found this adorable wood stack-able Christmas tree on the blog www.undermypolkadotumbrella.com
I will show you more about it in the video.. and ACTUALLY I am posting another video/how to on friday.. on how to make the wood stack-able ones too!! So come back friday for some more holiday fun! Here is the Wood stack-able christmas tree I made this week
this wood tree.. (which I am going to show you how to make on friday.. here on the blog)
inspired THIS canvas using our December Mixed Media kit !
because the kit included non traditional christmas things like pink, blue, yellow and brown paper palette, butterfly rubons and stamps.. I wanted to create a tree that was very non-traditional but still recognizable as a tree!
I use the traditional saying.. peace on earth.. which I like actually because butterflies often times represent peace..
I love how it turned out and actually might keep it all all winter long! Perfect for winter and reminding me about the meaning of the holidays..
Anyhow.. The video tutorial on this is posted below. My family and I are heading out in an hour or so to drive to salt lake city and then onto Las Vegas to watch the Boise State Bowl Game! We are huge Boise state football fans.. as my husband and I both grew up there and went to college there. This is the last game that Kellen Moore will ever play for BSU as he is a Senior (going pro.. yeah!!).. and my sons all love him. Tickets were actually pretty reasonable and we have been wanting to go to a game all year.. so heck.. why not right before christmas as a family christmas present! lol man we sure fly by the seat of our pants sometimes! It will be fun!
I will be back here like i said.. on friday.. to share with you a video tutorial on how to make the wood stackable christmas tree too.. that is super fun. I want to make more actually for friends. Oh and if you didn't read monday's blog post.. there is a new show airing this spring on TV!! and YOU COULD BE ON IT! read that blog post to find out more!
Have a wonderful week! See you friday!
Happy Wednesday..
Absolutely beautiful work! So talented!
Posted by: pam pemsler | December 21, 2011 at 02:52 PM
So happy you are back to share your art. Have been waiting for December's Mixed Media project and video. Love the colour against the distressed looking white background, off to watch now. So excited to get my kit. Thank you Christy.
Posted by: chantille | December 21, 2011 at 02:52 PM
so love it!! thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Dira Reeves | December 21, 2011 at 02:54 PM
beautiful! my sister will be at that game too. if you see the crazy lady wearing a bsu beanie give her a hug for me! ha!ha! go broncos!
Posted by: Kim Rose | December 21, 2011 at 02:57 PM
Love your videos! This is such a beautiful piece. I have a question for you regarding Modge Podge. I notice when I go over the top of my mixed media paintings with it, it leaves a shiny film. Is there anything you recommend that can tone down the shininess? Or perhaps there is a different product similiar that leaves a matte finish instead of shiny?
Kelle
Posted by: Kelle | December 21, 2011 at 03:02 PM
gorgeous Christy I see more art to make for the holidays.. always inspired.. Merry Christmas to you and your family. xx
Posted by: angie blom | December 21, 2011 at 03:11 PM
such fun to watch you work and design...love this project..thanks for sharing your art!
Posted by: renee logan | December 21, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Awesome Christy! Thanks for sharing. Might have to make one now :-)
Posted by: Paty Shaulis | December 21, 2011 at 03:16 PM
beautiful canvas Christy. Such a creative idea.You have inspired me to do my own. Thanks for sharing.
Lee:)
Posted by: Lee | December 21, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Beautiful Christy!! i enjoyed watching and learning! TFS!
Posted by: angie gutshall | December 21, 2011 at 03:35 PM
beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: misty | December 21, 2011 at 03:39 PM
Thanks for sharing - fingers crossed the kids leave me enough time to have a go at this. I'm thinking maybe I can get them making them at the same time too ;)
Posted by: CathU | December 21, 2011 at 03:50 PM
Beautiful canvas - reminds me of a birthday cake also - would be great for a friends birthday - a wedding gift ( wedding cake) - lots of ideas running through my head!!! Thanks for the inspiration. Love your work!!!!
Posted by: Joyce Larkins | December 21, 2011 at 04:17 PM
It just puts a smile on my face when the music starts playing. Anothergreat video.
Posted by: Jackie | December 21, 2011 at 04:39 PM
LOVE the Butterfly Tree video!!
THANKS for sharing and I am looking forward to the new video on Friday!!
Have a FABULOUS HOLIDAY WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | December 21, 2011 at 04:40 PM
Christy, I love your behind the art series. Glad you found peace from some of your struggles on your trip to Hawaii... I struggle with chronic pain and going and being places of no stress or losing oneself in a project is 2 ways I also deal with it. That's why I keep telling myself to make time to do art - it is so therapeutic! I envision someday a local mixed media class/workshop/support group that is for anyone dealing with RSDS, CRPS, Fibro, or any other struggle. Where everyone learns how to make your 'girls' (or 'guys' or trees or butterflies or whatever)and in the process they grow into their positive statements and finds peace and healing. I can't wait for Xmas - there are 3 boxes of grab bag boxes under the tree and I can't wait to play! Thanks for all your videos.
What is the music that plays? It triggers the 'time to do art' feeling whenever I hear it!
Posted by: KatieK. | December 21, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Another question. I have extras of some items that could be used on mixed media pieces. Is there a group/participant that could use some? I don't want to throw away & I don't know anyone around here who creates using these types of items. So I've been saving...
Posted by: KatieK. | December 21, 2011 at 05:21 PM
love it, girlie! serious love goin' on here.
Posted by: Alicia @ La Famille | December 21, 2011 at 06:35 PM
Are you kidding me.....that is so dang (your word) cute. Love it!!! It's amazing how easy you make it look. 11 more days until Jan. Mixed Media kit is revealed and I can't wait!!! Merry Christmas to you Christy. Julie
Posted by: Julie | December 21, 2011 at 06:55 PM
oH i LOVE IT. i WISH i HAD THE DECEMBER KIT. i HAVE NEVER HAD SOME OF THE THINGS THAT COME IN YOUR KIT. oH i WISH sANTA COULD DROP IT UNDER MY TREE....
Posted by: kIMBERLEY sOLOMON | December 21, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Another stunning project Christy! Thanks for sharing your awesome talent with us :) Happy Holidays to you and your family :)
Posted by: Mona Pendleton | December 21, 2011 at 08:33 PM
Ok......seriously.....awesome!! I am sold on the kits!! I am going to email you to put my name on the list for January!
Posted by: Amy Smith | December 21, 2011 at 09:18 PM
Really darling. this tree reminds me of a Christmas card I designed years ago. I'd forgotten about it, and it was one of my favorites. Your style is much more free spirited than mine, and I love to watch you create. Still loving that music...tell your brother we're all waiting for his CD to come out!
Posted by: Holly McClellan | December 21, 2011 at 09:27 PM
OH so pretty!
I hope I can tackle this one at some point during my holidays!!
Thanks for sharing your genius :)
Posted by: Tanis | December 21, 2011 at 10:10 PM
I love this project! I have been concentrating on decorating our home, and I seriously need some creative time with paints, canvas, and rubons. I agree with Holly - so many of us want a CD of his music. He is so talented, just like his sister! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Posted by: Pam Staley | December 21, 2011 at 11:43 PM