Green- Not Envied

 

OF COURSE ART WORK IS NEEDED

The original art work was fine but not in the colors I wanted.

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Footnote 11-23-2025

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Decided to hang the picture. Can always take it down. The colors don't show up great here but I didn't want to toy with all of the doo-dads.

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Remix- Another planter from plastic ice cream container.

Remix- Another planter from plastic ice cream container.

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beginning at the upper left: cover container with tissue paper. Tear up pieces of construction paper and add like a mosaic. Outline with black marker. Dry brush with black paint. Spray both with water soluble lacquer.  Stick on ornamentation.

Close up--  Bottom container has no mosaic.

With potted plant.

(Does the yellow placemat look familiar?😃)

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Sprucing up the Door Mat

Bored yet wanting to feel constructive I decided the door mat needed sprucing up. When I bought it, there were subtle, muted colors shaded blue, pink, green. Over time and wear the colors faded so that now the entire mat was just black rubber.

I used acrylic paint with the idea of sealing it with a varnish once I'd finished. I'd seen this idea elsewhere online. 

Seasoned painters and artists may already know this but;

I took the mat outside, laid it on the ground and gave it three coats of spray *varnish ( see warning) at 30 minute intervals.

*WARNING:  The directions say to spray in a well ventilated area. I  sprayed outside on the ground without a mask, goggles or protective clothing. Unfortunately, a breeze came up and blew the varnish back on me and I accidentally inhaled it. Later, I was wondering why I had a sore throat and upper respiratory discomfort.  After reading about side affects from inhalation, I knew it was the varnish.  This is day three and I'm feeling much better. By day four it should be completely gone. So, if you use this product cover and protect yourself unless you just happen to have a spare HAZMAT suit hanging in your closet.

I'm very pleased with the outcome. The bright colors are welcoming to visitors.

next week Will my Garden Grow?

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