Welcome to my studio/garage where I create, teach, design, and hang out most of the time. The garage is heated and has air conditioning which is a must here in Scottsdale Arizona. Here are some pictures you might like to see that will give you an idea of what my students have done in class. By the way, every time, when I go online every morning, there are 6-8 hits about classes. Because of this I have started a new concept for people who can not take my classes..It is called
DECOUPAGE CLASS IN A BOX. You can order from me or on Etsy. It has all the prints and most of the supplies you will need to finish your project for yourself, or to give as gifts or to sell.
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This little table was done in my 18th century prints. The legs and apron around the top was painted antique white then spattered with orange shellac. Below this set of frames from Hobby Lobby were painted and around the edges faux French ribbon prints were added for interest. 18th century prints were used in the different size frames. A tassle, also from Hobby Lobby, was glued to the bottom.
One of the first projects students do are these faux French wine tiles. They were put together with a drawer pull, ribbon and a tassle again from Hobby Lobby. ( Gel Medium was used to adhere the ribbon to the back of the tiles )
Planter with repousse owl, door front done with casein and antiqued and another view of French table
Repousse Country French costume figure in a frame on paper. Faux ribbon around edge of frame
View'd optique or elevations some call this technique. Rose and butterfly in a shadowbox frame.
Why I like to work in my studio/garage because of the built-in cabinets I can store lots of things.
Now you have an idea what decoupage is all about. If you would ask me questions please blog me and I will be happy to answer them...Vonda
24 comments:
Thank you for the tour!
Hi Vonda,
Oh my goodness - it is so nice to meet you. I just took a tour of your studio in your garage - oh la la - air condition and heat - how nice that you can create all year long. You have a lovely space to create. I love your "class in a box" - such a wonderful and creative idea for students who are not able to attend your class in person.
I am off to visit your ETSY shop.
Have a creative day,
Blessings,
Erin
Thank you for your nice comments on my blog.
What a lovely and creative workspace. And what a lovely rose and butterfly in a shadowbox frame. So pretty! Thanks for lovely visit for the blog party.
Lovely post. I want to come and play at your place! Keep in touch. Thanks for stopping by my place!
~Dawn
Hey Vonda, I loved playing in your garage. Your home is beautiful. Thanks for letting me visit with Karen. Come by and see my studio when you can. Hugs--Sandie
Thank you for stopping by. The casein paints look intriguing. I'll have to pick some up and try them out. Love your art and your space!
WOW a whole garage as a creative space...talk about Creative space envy!!!
Such Talent! So nice to have all that built in storage ... what a day we could have creating in your studio! TFS!!!
Hi, Vonda. Thanks for the tour of your space. I'm sure you are so glad to have the heat and air out there. What a nice space for classes. So nice to meet you.
Good afternoon, Vonda,
What a good idea to create your own kits and sell them in your Etsy shop. I'll bet they are a big hit...I'm heading over there now, to check them out!
Thank you so much for sharing your creative space with us. I hope you have time to stop over and visit mine...there is a little giveaway at the end!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Take care, ~Natalie
So much fun stuff love your print work, the little stool is my fav.
Great ideas thanks for sharing your time and talent!!
debbie
mybrowneyedgirldesigns
xoxo
Vonda, You do gorgeous works of art. I wish you much success in your newest adventure in teaching.
Keep smiling and creating. Very tidy space BTW thanks for sharing
Looks so fun and I'm glad that you have an airconditioner.
come visit to enter the drawing
cindy@stitches
Gorgeous work, Vonda! Thank you so much for the amazing tour. I loved my visit.
Blessings~
Rebecca
Great pieces, Vonda! I love those containers. They must be fun to work on!
Wonderful space, thanks for sharing. You do such gorgeous work!
Your decoupage work is lovely! And so is your creative space.
Thank you for the tour. Your pieces are beautiful. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela
Thank you for the tour! Love the french country theme of your blog!
Oh My Goodness, my friend! I thought I already left you a comment, but I see that I haven't!! I am just now getting near the end of the list. It's been a long party but totally fun!!! I miss coming over and hanging out with you!! We'll have to schedule a "play date" very soon! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and creativity with all my blog friends!!
Love ya!
Karen
Aloha Vonda,
Thank you for sharing your creative space and your beautiful artwork with us. I can see how everything you need is right at your finger tips; nicely convenient and fun to create there.
Hi Vonda! Thanks for becoming a follower on my blog - I am truly flattered that an artist of your caliber would want to follow what I say :D Also, thanks for the link to one of my posts - did you watch that video? It is really an awesome technique I must, must try!
I love your blog and your etsy shop, hmmmm, I think I can get in trouble there! :D
Hugs and have a great week,
Beth P
You have a gift, so talented are you. i absolutely love those french tiles! Love how you displayed them also. Thankyou for the tour. I am your newest follower.
It's great to see you are still creating! I have a trunk my Mom did years ago at your studio off 5th Ave. in Scottsdale, and well I remember helping her lug that thing up those stairs...lol!
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