I LOVE TO PAINT BIRD NESTS
My client had two pillows and asked me to paint a bird nest on each one.
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TUTORIAL
That was such beautiful fabric and very easy to paint. I used craft paints and fabric medium.
You can find both at your craft stores. After they're dry, craft paints are so durable and even wipeable in case they get dirty from handprints, etc.
If you paint on fabric, you have to be very, very careful not to spatter because, in many cases, it's almost impossible to get the paint off without smudges. I always use something to cover up the parts I'm not painting, just to be sure. If you do spatter, you can use regular rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip to try to remove it. Be sure to do a little test first to make sure it won't take the color out of your fabric.
The bird nests and ivy were freehand and easy to paint because there was really no structure. You could use a stencil or any pattern and that would work well, too.
My nest is a bit "over exposed" from the camera flash, but I'm sure you get the picture!
This looks just lovely! Thanks for sharing your painting tips!
ReplyDeleteThank you! My client wanted it to look french country.
DeleteLooks great! You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do enjoy what I do.
DeleteBonjour,
ReplyDeleteComme prévu, après mes longues semaines éloignées des blogs, me revoici parmi vous ! Vous m'avez beaucoup manqué...
Je suis heureuse d'ouvrir aujourd'hui la page de votre dernière publication. C'est toujours un réel plaisir.
Gros bisous
Thank you! Hope you had a great summer.
DeleteThat pillow is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The fabric was really nice and easy to paint.
DeleteGorgeous, what a great idea and your next is fabulous. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marty!!
DeleteIt's beautiful, Lynda!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The fabric was really beautiful and fairly easy to paint on.
DeleteInspiring. You make it sound so simple!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's not really easy for me, either. I'm always a bit nervous that I might spatter or drip on someone else's fabric. That would not be good!
DeleteThat is just so beautiful! I must try it! You do make it sound easy!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You could use a stencil, too. I had to make sure I centered things correctly, but a bird's nest and ivy are very forgiving. You can just keep adding straw or ivy to center everything. Have fun!
DeleteWow, That is really beautiful...........you are very talented. Love it............
ReplyDeleteblessings, Nellie
Thank you!
DeleteIt's that layer upon layer effect that you used in the birds nest that makes it so realistic Lynda. I have been wanting to paint one ever since I pinned the ones you painted on the buckets. Great job! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
I do keep layering the brush strokes until I get the look I want. You do the different colors and just keep adding nest material. Thank you!!
DeleteThis is just so pretty! Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for sharing this at TTF!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!!
DeleteSoooo pretty! Isn't it great that you can paint on fabric too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY, always a pleasure having YOU!
Blessings,
Cindy
Thank you! Yes, it's a little harder to paint on fabric. Most surfaces I paint on are solid and easier to paint.
DeleteThere is something wonderful about painting nests - you did an amazing job - I know fabric is not that easy! I am delighted that you shared with Home and Garden Thursday, Kathy -
ReplyDeleteYes, I love painting birds and nests. Thank you!
DeleteLOVE IT! I totally painted what I call a "hippie" bird this week on a wall. I am in LOVE with it. I was shocked that I could pull it off but luckily...mine was basic shapes!!! See...I am inspired! Thanks for linking up to the Friday Follow Along!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's fun!! So glad you shared this with me!!
DeleteLynda! You pillow is beautiful!!! And thank you so much for the tips! I've learned the hard way that paints and fabrics are quickly permanent partners. :(
ReplyDeleteWe're blessed to have your share your Great Ideas with us here at Project Inspire{d}! Have a wonderful week!
Thank you, Diane! So glad my posts might help.
DeleteBeautiful and delicate, love it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful day!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Thank you, Ana! It was a bit tedious trying to keep the paint from splattering.
DeleteI always enjoy your posts...and your talent. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful nest.
Here from Centerpiece Wed
Thank you so much, bj! It's never easy for me. It's all hard work, but I do love what I do.
DeleteWhat a beautiful job you have done painting on fabric, just love the nest. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Thank you so much, Kathy! That fabric was so beautiful to work with.
DeleteYou are so blessed to be able to paint images that way. Really love how the nest, eggs and vines look on that gorgeous green fabric. Enjoy your talents, think we all appreciate them. Happy weekend
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I do feel blessed and appreciate that you like my artwork.
DeleteIt's beautiful Lynda! So unique. Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend! ~Deborah
ReplyDeleteThank you, Deborah! It was fun to paint.
DeleteBeautiful Lynda. I love them! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thank you, Jann! How did you know I did two? :)
DeleteThat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you! This client always gives me interesting things to paint.
DeleteLovely pillow! Thanks for sharing at Submarine Sunday! hope you'll link up again at this week's The Submarine Sunday Link Party!
ReplyDeleteNavy Wifey Peters
Thank you!
DeleteLynda, the link to the tutorial doesn't seem to be working for me. I'd love to see it!
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah. "Tutorial" is not a link. My tutorial is below the word "Tutorial". I'm just telling you the way I did it.
DeleteYou did such a great job with this, I find it scary painting on fabric, it's so easy to get it wrong.
ReplyDeleteThank you! It is scary, but if I mess up I just paint my vine a little longer or something else on top of it.
DeleteThis pillow came out so pretty. Thanks so much for sharing with Adorned From Above's Link Party.
ReplyDeleteDebi
Thank you! It was fun to paint.
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