In addition to designing embroidery and cross stitch patterns, I also dabble in painting. Some years ago, a friend showed me a trick. We emptied out eggshells and painted them for Easter. Well of course, I couldn't stop there. I started emptying, cleaning, painting and finishing egg shells into Christmas tree ornaments. It was an excellent way for me to provide nice gifts to all my family on my grad student budget. I still paint the occasional egg ornament for fun or for a gift.
It's an interesting experience to paint on a curved surface. This mermaid here wraps entirely around the egg and was tremendous fun to paint. Her and other ornaments are listed in my Etsy shop. I'm if I can finish up my latest needlework project, I'll paint a few more eggs this year and maybe put together a tutorial on how I make them into ornaments (it's not that difficult).
Next week is a new embroidery pattern so come back soon!
It's an interesting experience to paint on a curved surface. This mermaid here wraps entirely around the egg and was tremendous fun to paint. Her and other ornaments are listed in my Etsy shop. I'm if I can finish up my latest needlework project, I'll paint a few more eggs this year and maybe put together a tutorial on how I make them into ornaments (it's not that difficult).
Next week is a new embroidery pattern so come back soon!