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Initials!

Posted in Art Class, Collage, tagged collage, The Studio-A Place for Learning on November 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Initials are very popular now. So the last two days I worked up these canvas with initials. The K has torn paper over a 12×12 canvas. The N has a sheet of paper untorn over a 6×6 canvas. They are both fun to do. We will be having a class soon at The Studio for anyone who wants to give it a try. (Watch for the date coming soon.) These would make really nice Christmas gifts! UPDATE: We now have dates for the class to make these. Join us on Friday, Dec 5th at 11 am or Tuesday Dec 9th at 6:30 pm. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register.

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Next Paint Party Painting

Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Paint Party, Shenandoah Valley Artist, The Studio, The Studio-A Place for Learning, Virginia Artist on November 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »

The next 1st Saturday Paint Party is December 6th at 2 pm. This time is an hour earlier than usual as this is the same day as the Christmas Parade so we need to start early as the streets will be blocked later in the day.

Come on down and join us to paint this lovely winter scene and enjoy the Parade. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register.

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The Perfect Christmas Gift

Posted in Pet Portaits, tagged daily painter, Dogs, gift, impressionism, pet portrait on November 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »

It’s not too late to place an order for a customized Pet Portrait for that extra special Christmas gift. For Pet lovers nothing could be better! All you need to do is send a good photo of that special pet and leave the rest to me.

Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to order that special Pet Portrait.

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Pet Portraits Paint Party

Posted in Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Dogs, Paint Party, pet portrait on November 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »

We had a really great group painting Pet Portraits at the Paint Party yesterday. I can only share one photo with you as several were painting the portraits for Christmas presents so I can not share theirs. I know that the recipients will love them.

Join us for the next Paint Party on Saturday, December 6, at 2 pm. We will be painting a winter scene.

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Adult Art Students

Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, The Studio, The Studio-A Place for Learning on November 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Catherine with “Fall Light”

Kay with painting of Granddaughter

I am always posting photos of the kids painting but I forget to get photos of the adult students finished pieces. Maybe it’s because they all are working on different subjects and finish at different times so I forget to get a photo of them. Here are Catherine and Kay with paintings that they finished recently. Great work ladies!

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Bazinga!

Posted in Embroidery, tagged embroidery on November 14, 2014| 1 Comment »

Here is another in the Big Bang Theory designs of embroidered pillows! I think Shelton Cooper would like this one! Bazinga!

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Soccer!

Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, impressionism on November 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Last week I asked the kids what they wanted to paint next. MISTAKE! They said a soccer ball. So here it is….

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Girl Scout Blanket Project

Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Fleece Blanket, Girl Scouts, The Studio, The Studio-A Place for Learning on November 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Girl Scouts with completed blankets

Yesterday I worked with a Girl Scout troop on a project for our local animal shelter. I provided the fleece for the girls to make little blankets for the pups and kitties. They “made” the blankets yesterday and will deliver them to the Humane Society of Warren County along with some supplies they are collecting that are needed by the shelter. The shelter always could use help with supplies and they do such wonderful work that I am happy to help whenever I can. This project was a win-win….working with the Girl Scouts and helping the Animal Shelter. 🙂

The great thing about these blankets is that you can make them in any size – large enough for a person or smaller for a pet. Here are the Blanket Instructions:

Step 1 – Cut fleece to size

1. Decide the size you would like for your blanket and purchase two pieces of fleece to accommodate the size. Place the two pieces of fleece wrong sides together and cut them to size.

Step 2 – Cut out corner squares

2. Cut a square out of each corner. The size you cut will determine the size of the “fringe”. For a large blanket cut about a 6-7″ square. For a smaller blanket cut the square about 4 inches.

Step 3 – Cut fringe.

3. Make cuts all the way around the blanket. The cuts should be about 1 to 1-1/2 inches. You want to keep the two pieces of fabric together because these two pieces of fringe are what you tie together. You can pin the two pieces of fabric together to keep it secure especially if you are working with a large blanket. The great thing about this blanket is that you do not have to cut them exactly the same. It will turn out great even if the cuts are not perfect.

Step 4 – Tie knots all the way around

4. Tie knots in the fringe all the way around. Be sure to double knot each fringe so that it doesn’t come untied.

5. Enjoy your new blanket!

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Thank You Veterans

Posted in daily painter, tagged Veteran's Day on November 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Thank you to all the Veterans who have served.

Special thanks to my brother, Don Walker, retired US Army.

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Great Classes Coming up at The Studio

Posted in Holidays, Workshop/Retreat, tagged The Studio on November 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Have you checked out the calendar for The Studio yet? Well, you should. We have all sorts of fun classes for kids and adults coming up in the next few weeks including some to make your holidays a little easier.

Just this week we have a fun “Air Dry Clay Leaf Dish” class.

There are two Paint Parties this coming Saturday and next weekend there is a “Paint a Gourd Snowman” class for kids and adults!

And you don’t want to miss the “Top 7+ Do-It-Yourself Easy Gift Ideas” for the Holidays seminar. This one will provide instructions for many unique and easy ideas for everyone on your list.

Be sure to check out the calendar at The Studio. We have weekly art classes as well as lots of fun workshops for everyone! Just click on the link for the information for registering for any of these or email kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to sign up. We want to see you at The Studio soon!

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