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Wednesday 23 November 2011

Painting glass

We love painting and are always on the lookout for new ways to do it! So when I came across a post about stained glass windows - I thought - we've got to try that. Mind you, we have gone a fair bit simpler and more 'freestyle' here :-)


We used the glass from some photo frames that I bought at a local $2 shop and some lovely acrylic paint mixed with pva glue (1:1). Master D loved the bright vibrant colours and swirling them around on the glass.

Master D's creation
Master D and Mummy piece
And I even got in on the action :-) Aren't they pretty!


Warm wishes, Kelly

18 comments:

  1. softearthart23 November 2011 at 11:28

    Hi Kelly, I am happy to trade my treasure box, for something of yours, cheers Marie

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  2. Carrie23 November 2011 at 11:38

    I love them, Kelly!!

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  3. anna23 November 2011 at 22:49

    These are just gorgeous! I think simple and freestyle is always best :)

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  4. Anonymous24 November 2011 at 15:24

    Love the grip on the paintbrush! Determined artist!! Great little project! :)

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  5. The Mommies Made Me Do It24 November 2011 at 16:01

    Oh that looks like fun! We'll have to try this.

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  6. karen25 November 2011 at 18:45

    what a nice way to brighten up your windows:)

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  7. Kerry from @ScienceSparks25 November 2011 at 22:32

    That is lovely idea..I love stained glass. Did you see my stained glass biscuits post on Fun sparks (my personal blog is Multiple Mummy) but you might like those too. Thanks for linking to science sparks!

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  8. Shiloh26 November 2011 at 05:52

    What a fun idea. Where are you going to use them? Are you going to put them back in the frames?

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  9. Happy Whimsical Hearts26 November 2011 at 08:41

    Thanks everyone for your lovely comments :-) Shiloh, I'm looking out for some suction caps and hope they might hold them on the window - fingers crossed! Warm wishes, kelly

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  10. April's Homemaking26 November 2011 at 19:53

    Fun project idea, and great link as well. This would be a fun project for kids to make for Christmas gifts!

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  11. Carrie27 November 2011 at 05:12

    Thanks for sharing, Kelly, this week at Crafty Moms Share!

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  12. Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com)27 November 2011 at 08:30

    So cute & fun to make! I am your newest follower! I'd love for you to follow me back, if you want to. I'd also love for you to come link up at TGIF Linky Party - http://livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com/search/label/Linkey%20Parties or enter to get one of my first ever guest posts that I'm offering up during the month of December.
    Beth =-)

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  13. MissMOE27 November 2011 at 12:45

    Neat, neat project. So you mixed the paint with some glue? That probably helps to create transulancy?

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  14. Happy Whimsical Hearts27 November 2011 at 15:34

    Hi Miss Moe, yes we did mix the acrylic paint with pva glue with a ratio of 1:1, and it did help with the translucency - good luck with them, they were great fun! Kelly

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  15. Kara30 November 2011 at 22:54

    Great craft idea!! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Friday!! You always have such inspiring ideas. Can't wait to see what you're up to next:)

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  16. Laura4 December 2011 at 04:53

    I really like them. Do you have a way to hang them in your windows? I am trying to imagine how to do that without a hole cut in them. Thanks for sharing on Monday Madness. I love all your posts.

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  17. Happy Whimsical Hearts4 December 2011 at 09:40

    I'm glad you enjoy reading my posts Laura :-)I'm on the look out for double sided suction caps to hopefully hang our glass paintings, so fingers crossed! Warm wishes, Kelly

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  18. gatheringwonder8 December 2011 at 16:30

    excellent creativity

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