Hi there! I’m Ashley (and this is “Boo”) and we are your “guest” bloggers today, over from my project blog Lil Blue Boo.
If we haven’t met yet, I’m a career-oriented-woman-turned-stay-at-home-mommy to my 2-year-old daughter Sienna. I love painting, sewing, power tools, all things crafty and I try to make something everyday. Thanks Kari for the chance to share a tutorial with your readers! (by the way, I’ve never been so nervous….I was worried I’d accidentally delete Kari’s entire blog….I get total anxiety using other people’s stuff!)
I had the hardest time narrowing down what type of tutorial I wanted to put together for my “guest appearance” but I had recently gauged interest on my blog by posting a painting I had done using the same process as I outline below and thought this would be the perfect opportunity!
So here it is:
I love Mexican Folk Art and I was inspired by this Frida-themed fabric for my painting:
I’m a little obsessed with Frida Kahlo. (I was lucky enough to see most of her works in person at the Tate in London a few years ago. They had to kick me out at closing! Did you know Madonna owns Frida’s famous “My Birth” painting? I wonder where she hangs that?) Frida and her intellectual circle brought Mexican folk art to the forefront in the early 1900’s. Frida surrounded herself with paper-mache figures, traditional weavings, brightly colored embroidery, ribbons etc.
Michele says
What a great tutorial! I’m inspired! Thank you so much!
This Mama Rocks says
I love that! I just came across your blog today. I just launched a blog this week for moms and I am doing my first give away. You should come by and check it out. I am going to have to look through your posts. I love this site.
Lauren says
I am incredibly jealous of your creativity!
Christina says
Really cool technique. I’m gonna have to stock up on paints and supplies. lol Thanks for the inspiration!
michellejohnnie says
Ashley! Awesome tutorial. That takes a lot of time and so many different layers of “stuff.” I never knew!
Kari @ Ucreate says
Is she FANTASTIC or what? Thanks again Ashley for being a part of Ucreate!!
Shae says
wow! so impressive and creative! i would have never thought of doing something like this before!
Becky says
Oh wow! That is really cool.
Stephanie says
Wow! That is awesome!
Stephanie
somewhatsimple.blogspot.com
Nähmaus - Angie´s Nähstübla says
WoW!
This is wonderful and a cool technique!
Thank you very much for showing us this tutorial!
love
Angie
🙂
Ashley says
Wow……thanks so much for all the nice words! I’m so glad everyone thinks it is a cool project. You never know…… some times I love something and then everyone thinks it is a “ho-hum” bomb 😉 Just wanted to teach something new. I hope some readers try it! Hope everyone has a great day!
Ashley
Lesley Valentine says
I love it!
Shari says
What an awesome tutorial!! You need to write a book 🙂
Char says
I was WAY nervous, too!
You did a great job and *almost* have my convinced I could do it.
:o)
GENICA says
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Sara
http://paintingdrawing.net
Rachel@oneprettything.com says
Wow, I LOVE this! What a fun project. Thanks so much for sharing, I’ll be linking.
Regina says
wow! That’s pretty cool. Thanks for sharing~ 🙂
Not quite there yet... says
What a great project! I will have to try it! I absolutely love this! Thank you!
MAVLcorazon says
Love! Love! Love this! I am a HUGE fan of Frida Kahlo’s work. Thank you for the tutorial. I am going to try it.
INSANITY ENJOYED says
How inspiring. You make it look so easy. Im going to have to try it. Now I just need a subject.
Thanks! says
Great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing. My brain is whirring with ideas to use this technique.
Rachel Wise says
Thanks for this tutorial. You painting came out great!