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Wow, I love this thread! I am loving all of your talents!
I like to sew, draw (with the kids) Stencils are my friend, and I love to make Samplers!
My love is to decorate with antiques real old and tattered antiques!
Thanks for all you posts, this is great!
And, thank you for posting startover22! Got any images to post of your crafts?
Let me see if I can get all this camera and sizing to work. I have this new puter, I will get something I promise, some day! I am so excited about this thread! I love the talent here on AMHD!
I do know what you mean about using a new computer! It does take awhile to get used to using things... What program or programs are you using for your image editing, please?
Come on people! Where are your craft things? I know that we have a number of crafters on this site! This is an ideal thread where you could be displaying and sharing images of them.
I am wondering if anyone does snack or cookie plates (glass). I have done a few. I purchase the clear small plates at Hobby Lobby. I enjoy doing them but would love to find a thinner, dressier plate to use.
Oh gosh I don't even know what I use. Media play I think. Sorry Clough.
Jrebel, I would love to see your plates, I love old antique cake plate, I didn't know you could make one?? :) To find thinner dressier plates you could go to goodwill, or a used shop that sells dishes and such. I have to ask, does it have to be clear glass and what do you do to them? Thanks!
Hey there Starty! The plates don't have to be clear, it is just what I started using since I put all the paint on the back of the plate so food can be served on plain glass. I purchased some glasses at Pottery Barn for $2.00 apiece which I loved. I posted at least one of those I think earlier on another art thread. Did you see it? It had almost like prisms in the clear glass and was on a stem with a cobalt blue circle handle.Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
The plates I use are just heavier than I like. I hand paint some, doing reverse painting on the back. Other's I have used Victorian prints from past Calendars I have had. Each year, I usually get one for Christmas by the same artist. I have used Christmas wrapping paper, some tissue wrapping paper, applied with just Elmer's Glue. I sometimes use Gold Leaf in the tube, get a dab on my finger and go around the edges of the plate. On the ones I just use paint (Acrylic Glossies), after it dries, I put in an oven, low heat for 20 minutes or so. I always put at least two coats of Polycrylic on the back of the plate. I also put a note (if giving as a gift) that these are not dishwasher safe but can be safely washed and hand dried but should not sit in water.
When I worked outside the home, I gave the plates as Christmas gifts to co-workers, depending on their likes, hobbies, etc. to family members and other friends. I have never put them in my art shows I do because I do only "Fine Art" shows for my pencils but maybe one day, when I have more time, I will enter craft shows and show them there. Because of time constraints, I have even cut out other art shows and only do one a year now. Hopefully later! :)
EDIT:: I probably should mention that I would not sale the plates that I use the calendar pictures on, just give as gifts. I wouldn't use another artists work even from a calendar for profit. Every surface can be an artists canvas so I would do original work if I were going to sell them.
WOW, that sounds wonderful.
Oh crafts of all sorts make wonderful gifts. I understand the time thing, I haven't had time to do many crafts since my third child was born 6 years ago... Heehee!
I am going to try and get some things together, most of what I have done, I have given as gifts and never thought about taking pictures. Or have sold when we moved her from Alaska. I now wish I hadn't. I am going to go to the art thread and check out the plates. Thanks for the info and directions!:)
I am anxious for you to be able to post your work. I think I am missing something wonderful!Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
I always encourage everyone to take photos of their work. I wish you had. I use to decorate cakes. That is when I began taking photos of all my cakes and other work. Once those cakes are at the party, zingo, they are gone, gone, gone. Well, except for the one I made my brother. It was in the shape of an airplane. He had just gotten his pilot's license and he would not cut the cake! It was his birthday cake for goodness sakes. LOL They put it in their freezer and ate it the next year on his birthday. :eek:
As with any art work or craft, they take hours to make and little time to devour or take away to a new home. Once I give them though, I just say enjoy. Mother never wanted to cut the cakes I made. I told her that is why I made them "TO EAT"! But it is a nice compliment. :)
I don't think I knew you had lived in Alaska. What an adventure! :p
It's okay! ;) I haven't exactly been up-to-snuff in responding to people in recent weeks either!Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
If you are painting on the bottom of the plate, don't you have to think like backward or something so that certain things will look correct when viewed from the front of the plate? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by jrebel7
Did you know that Beethoven even composed on walls and other surfaces than manuscript paper? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by jrebel7
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Originally Posted by Clough
Yepper, you have to do what is called "reverse painting". It makes my brain tired to do it but I hang in there and do it from time to time. :p
I am no genius in any way, shape or form, but I have to admit, I use to be laying in bed and just before going to sleep, maybe 2:00 in the morning, a poem would come to me. I kept a pencil beside my bed and wrote it in the dark on the wall by my bed... too tired to get up! Then I would copy it the next morning onto paper. Well, the last time I painted my bedroom, I made the decision to stop doing that... not a good example for the children! LOL ;)
Well, HELLO MRS. BEETHOVEN!! :D
Hello, hello! I will take my bows now if that is okay!! :p You are a funny guy tonight!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Clough
I am posting a few of my plates. The first one was done using just wrapping paper and tissue wrapping paper with gold leaf around the edge. The leaves had to be painted on prior to adding the wrapping paper with roses. The second one was done using a picture from a Victorian Calendar and the third was done as a gift for a friend at work using Christmas wrapping paper. The dots were done prior to painting the rest of the background color. The fourth plate was also done as a gift for a co-worker. She collected and loved starfish, dolphins, all kinds of things from the sea, little items used to line the top of her cubicle at work. The is all just paint and had to do some using "reverse painting". I hope you enjoy viewing them. They are rewarding to me to make. There is a great feeling of accomplishment for me when I finish one of these. They are unusual and useable since you can serve food in the plate, as there is no paint in the inside of the plate.Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
Nice Jan, those are great! Now I know what you are talking about. I got it... ;)
Just wonderful, I may need a few more directions to start one, but I will get back to you on that as soon as I get the supplies!
You are so versitile Jan, you keep knockin' me off my feet with all the great talent you have! :):):)
Thanks Starty! Don't know about versatile, just one of those people who are a "jack of all trades and master of none"! I do a few of one craft but tire of them after a bit and have to try something else. I do appreciate the compliment though very much! :p You gave me a lift to my day!Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
One thing I forgot to mention earlier is to wash the plate then wipe down area you are going to be painting on with denatured alcohol or I have just used Windex. This just removes any oils from handling the plate, so the paint adheres really well.
Let me know anytime you have a question. I will be more than happy to answer any thing I am able to! LOL
One big question, do you paint on top of the plate after you adhere the paper to the back?
No, all painting is done on the underside or backside of the plate. Any thing you see, such as with the roses plate, is painted on the back of the plate, prior to the paper being glued to the back. The gold leaves around the border are done with acrylic "Emperor Gold" I believe. I will check that name of paint and if the name is not correct, I will get back with you. Any dots you see, such as the gold ones on the Santa Plate is done first, then the paper is applied. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
The tropical plate, you have to do air bubbles, stripes, etc. first, then after all are painted and dry, paint the back of the plate with the color or your choice.
Ah Ha! That is what I needed to know. Thank you Jan, these are great gift ideas. My grandmother loves butterflies, so I think I will be making on for her and since Grandpa likes candy I can put some candy in the dish and send it to both of them. Maybe I can use a dish instead of a plate...
Fantastic idea! Please, don't forget to take a photo and post so we can enjoy also! Best to you! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
I paint cakes
I bake them, ice in fondant icing then trace on whatever [from a Kiltie dancing with his kilt cought in his belt showing a bare bum] to princesses etc and the world's your oyster. I search the internet for pictures of motorbikes cars superheros and have done sunsets too. All painted with food colouring. I have the Rainbows anniversary to do this month with the badge /logo. If any one wants advice it is easy if you are artistic. Designer cakes! Tried to add a photo but didn't work
Glenda
1st... I love cakeQuote:
Originally Posted by louisglenda
2nd... I love beautiful and creative cakes...
3rd... could you be so sweet to post a picture? I would love ot see, sounds like a fun and creative craft to do!
I have tried to post a picture but it did'nt workQuote:
Originally Posted by startover22
Give me your email address and I will try to send pictures
I would be more comfortable if you could figure out how to post them on this site instead. I think someone will beable to come along and help you with that process, I don't know how todo it either very well, I could get you really confused if I tried to explain it;)Quote:
Originally Posted by louisglenda
I can't wait to see what they look like!
For the benefit of all and in keeping with the intent of this site, it would be best if images could be posted on the site. I know just the person who could help you, louisglenda, and that would be jrebel7. I will let her know about your post.
We are all looking forward to seeing your images!
Thanks!
Hi there! As requested I will gladly share instructions on how to post images. I am an "A to Z" person so forgive if these instructions sound too elementary. I have to have a step by step for myself.
Once you have scanned your photos, save them as a .jpg file on your computer. You should have a file perhaps “MY PICTURES" where you can save images. You will see “My Documents”, “My Music”, “My Pictures”, etc. Best to save in "My Pictures" as a .jpg file.
To Resize: Bring up "MY PICTURES" folder where your image is saved. Left click on image once (this chooses it, does not open it) then right click on it. Run your cursor over "OPEN WITH", it should show you several choices...if you see Microsoft Photo Editor, left click to open. Your image will show up in that program on your screen. At the top of that screen, you will see File, Edit, View, Image, etc. Left click on IMAGE, it should have a drop down box giving options, left click on "RESIZE" There will be a box that appears that shows the size of your image. On the right side it will show UNITS.....on the drop down box you can choose inches or pixels, choose pixels. On this site, when you choose "GO ADVANCED", that is where you can add the image and to do so, the image cannot be larger than 750 pixels. (You can use most any photo program to resize).
Once you have done this, PLEASE go to “File” and choose "SAVE AS"...you can name that image the same as original but add the word at the end as “resized”. That way you retain the larger image but also have one you can post. If you want the image to be fairly large, you can go with the 750 pixels, I have used 600 but generally choose 400. That is just personal preference. Make sure the largest dimension whether height or width does not exceed 750 pixels.
If I have not left out a step in the instructions, this should allow you to resize your image to allow you to post using "Go Advanced" on the "Answer this Question" box in which I am typing.
Ok, I am operating on the assumption that you have now resized your photo, saved it in a file folder and are ready to post.
On "Answer this Question: click on "Go Advanced". Type whatever description, discussion or details you want the viewer to see in the first box then scroll down (do not submit yet), you will see “Additional Options” the first part will have boxes with check marks in them. Make sure the first three are checked. Scroll down, the next box will say "Manage Attachments". Left click on that. A box will come up that says "Manage Attachments" First box will say upload file from your computer with a "Browse Button". Left click on Browse button. Box will come up: Choose File
Look in: (on this one, you scroll to find the folder that holds your image, open it, then left click to select image you have resized. Click Open. It will place the information of location of said image, Left Click on upload. Wait just a few moments. When it is finished, X out that screen, you will be on "Additional Options" area and it will show just above where it says "Manage Attachments" which file you just attached. Then Scroll down, left click "Submit Answer". This should then show text you typed in first box and below that, image you selected and uploaded. I sure hope I haven't left out a step. If I have, we can get back on track another way. I will help in anyway I can.
It took me awhile and the patience of other posters helping me to learn how to post images. Best to you! If this seems a little confusing, I suggest you copy and past to a Word Document and then print it out. Refer to it (provided I got it typed crorectly) as you go. :)
Jan, I can't seem to get anything resized... I tried and tried... there is no where to do it from I open it with Windows Photo Gallery... I have a new laptop and I can't get this thing to work!! Grrrr... Aaaarrrrrrr!! ;) I have had a few photos of a couple of little antiquey things that I wanted to put up but just can't get it! Windows Vista is what I have)
Starty, I am clueless about Vista but could you just type and let me know what photo programs you have? From Windows Photo Gallery, did you save to MY PICTURES?? What happens when you right click on the image?
I will get back to you... lol my little eyes are closing and I just about fell asleep sitting up... Heehee... goodness me. I will see you soon... Happy Mother's Day... hugs;)
Starty, you might want to read what is on the following link before doing much with your photos using VISTA as your Operating System.
Software: Windows Vista Destroys Photo Metadata
Sweet Dreams tonight and Happy Mother's Day to you also!Quote:
Originally Posted by startover22
As my sister and I teasingly say "Kug, Kug, Hiss Hiss!" LOL :p We had been going through stuff at our parents house and were so extremely tired. I was leaving and was going to say, "Hug Hug Kiss Kiss!" But the words just didn't flow. It has now become our salutation!!
(Just a note: I was getting ready to order a new comptuer but my son said it would come with Vista and there were several having problems. Not wanting to discourage you. He just said if I ordered a new computer, he would wipe the drive clean (if that is correct terminology as I am not a computer savvy person) and put what I have now back on it.
Hi!
The link below is a link on this site where another link is mentioned that might be useful here.
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/forum-...ing-15873.html
I don't know why the other posts are still included on the page of the link on this site.
Craig, have you tried this conversion method? I tried it. Got the image downloaded but it was not resized. What am I missing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Clough
I have not tried it. But, will give it a try. Interesting, since it's been recommended for this site... I'll try using it and then posting something real soon in the next post on this thread.
Thank you for all that
Managed at last to make it smaller I have Vista too so if it works will tell you what I did.
Here are some of my cakes
I haven't tagged any of my pictures and in Windows Vista photo gallery I brought up picture I wanted in Microsoft Pictures manager
in the toolbar left click EDIT PICTURES
choose TASK PANE click on resize
There is a long box above the pixels box clock on it and a drop down list will have WEB SMALL [390x448?]
click on it you will see your picture change size and remember to SAVE it before exiting.
I will do another now just to get used to it. It will be on another answer though.
Glenda
This is cool! Thanks for posting the image, louisglenda! It would be good if you would share some of how the process works where you prepare and go about the decorating of the cakes. I need to be getting to bed real quick here though, so will catch you later! Thanks!
Sorry to be bombarding you with pictures but want to try this again This time it wouldn't go to the WEB SMALL size [wrong shape I think] so I reduced it using the % box and saved it
This one was just done on a piece of icing then put on the cake. I don't sell these just make them for friends and family.
Glenda
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