Yes--that's the new color this week for Kristin's Summer of Color. According to Baskin Robbins, it's a mixture of blue raspberry, green apple and fruit punch sherbet--how fun is this--who thinks of these fun names I wonder.......
So this week, I kept it to a minimum--
some colorful acrylic paints, and matching inktense pencils all ending up on this cupboard door that I just found at a flea market last week.
I love flea markets, and I'm always looking for ones that our closer to us. Our favorite one is a good 2 1/2 hour drive away (one way). But recently I found this one on the internet (it had its own website and everything), and it was only about 1 1/2 hours away, so I was looking forward to seeing what it was like--a big disappointment. The only thing I found was this cupboard door--well actually there were 2 of them. I got them at a good deal (2 for $5.00)---but it wasn't worth driving all that way for just these 2 items. If all flea markets were like this, I would never go to them....so I guess I can cross this one off my list.
BUT--one good thing--the door was a perfect size for what I wanted to do this week for Kristin's color prompt.
And in the meantime, I've been taking an online class with Jodi Ohl over at the Artful Gathering ning site--Sweet Art--all about great mixed media techniques and cupcakes and cakes--great class. And if you've been to my Facebook page, you've seen the cupcakes that I've made from this class. They're addictive, and I wanted to make some more--so that's what I did--
.....and adding the background techniques that Jodi showed us for the edges of the door--
........everything came together just as I was hoping for.....
I even made it a bit functional with these knobs--they can be used to hang keys or whatever. This is a great color combination--very wild and reckless--I'd say.
I want to thank Kristin for all of these excellent color prompts. There's only 1 week left, and I'm sad to see it coming to an end--it's very fun to challenge yourself to just using colors that are suggested to you whether you like them or not--you usually end up being pleasantly surprised with the outcome--so thanks Kristin--I hate to see it come to an end, and I can't wait to see what you have planned for next year!
WOOW I love this. What a beauty. So much details and lovely colorcombination.
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Marja
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OMG...I'm in awe of your wild'n reckless art-work Diane...you certainly have rocked this weeks colours...Jan x
ReplyDeleteI'm always mesmerized by your art, Diane! :) Fabulous cupcakes and I adore that frame. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE these sweet cupcakes Diane! Seems like a really fun class!!
ReplyDeletePS: Baskin Robbins was my first job when I was 16 many many many many moons ago. :)
I love this door, it is so cute. The colors are wonderful. I love how you are able to put so many layers into your art too, they add a lot of depth.
ReplyDeleteVery well done creative collage work ~ excellent! ~ ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with cupcakes, the flowers add a nice element of whimsy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Diane, never seen such a great cupborad door - LOL BJ
ReplyDeleteThis is extremly yum!!!!! Wonderful painting Diane.
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Fantastic painting, Diane! Cupcakes are the latest trend here in Greece:) along with frozen yogurt stores.
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hope you're having a great summer.
Wow - fabulous! Just love what you've done, what a fantastic transformation. Great techniques and lots and lots of style - Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!! I am so glad you mentioned Jodi Ohl because I am taking a workshop with her next week at Create NJ.
ReplyDeleteLove it! So cheerful and fun!
ReplyDeleteDiane this is so cool!! Love the refreshing colors too! I took a class with Jodi last year. She is great and I love her cute funky art!
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Sweet! I love this. What a beautiful way to have used this color combo... Loving the cupcakes and your many, many details, wow.
ReplyDeleteI want to begin by apologizing for not visiting last week. I really liked your take on the colors, especially since I took such liberties with mine. And those papers were precious. If I ever find a doll, I want to take your idea for that box and run with it.
ReplyDeleteOn to this week! I am always in awe of your art, and a bit envious you get to take all those classes on the internet. Sorry your trip was a disappointment. We lost all our flea markets, too. Now I just shop at the local thrift store, which doesn't offer much. From looking at it, I would never have guessed this was a wooden door. You did a fantastic job turning it into the perfect addition for this week's colors. BTW, these were my favorite colors of all Kristin has given us. I can't wait to see what you come up with for watermelon!
Love it!! This design is so great and the words are perfect, too. I really love how you used the colors for the week!
ReplyDeleteThese colors seem to lend themselves to your art Diane. Great pieces-sure to sell.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous piece! Love the colours and the message!
ReplyDeleteSO COOL! I am always so impressed! When ever I need a blog to look at I come here! I will always be checking in!
ReplyDeleteYou do amazing things with old cupboard doors, not to mention all your other flea market finds. I guess finding the right source makes it worth the miles, I'm always amazed at what you find when you go thrift'n :-)
ReplyDeleteOMG these cupcakes are deliciously fantastic!!! It's my new favorite thing and you've done them beautifully. And the frame - WOW!
ReplyDeleteJessi xox
xo! ;)
ReplyDeleteHaving time to take online classes like this is SO on my bucket list. Love to see your results!
ReplyDeleteWow - gorgeous and functional!! Great job
ReplyDeleteDiane - this is just great. Love the edges particularly - looks like you learned a lot in your Judy class!
ReplyDeleteA wild and reckless door with cupcakes - what could be better. Love what you have done, and all the techniques you have used! Valerie
ReplyDeletelove it! what a great job you did!
ReplyDeleteDear Diane, oh they are mouthwatering those colours- love them ,-and your door piece is stunning , with all your fantastic layers.
ReplyDeleteHugs,Dorthe
Lovely, gorgeous, just beautiful piece. WOW!
ReplyDeleteanother wow from me, this is truly delicious. Annette x
ReplyDeletePerfectly sweet...love the cupcakes and wonderful colours used Diane....xxx
ReplyDeleteI love that you have included the knobs so that it is practical as well as beautiful... how wonderful to be reminded of your wonderful work every time it is used... it captured the wild and reckless theme perfectly...xx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Diane... WOW!! this is utterly amazing... I love everything about it... and the background with what you learned from Jodi is beautiful... what a gorgeous transformation...
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Jenny x
You are making me very hungry... so much for the diet! Those colors are awesome.
ReplyDeleteJust yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteWow I would never have thought to put these 2 mediums together. Your door is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSad to see the end coming so fast, I can't believe 6 weeks flew by so quickly.
Lesley
Creativity at its best ! Love the way how you have transformed it into a thing of beauty :)
ReplyDeleteOh Diane, I have no words!. This is beyond gorgeous, love to have it hang on the wall above my bed :). So beautifully collaged and painted!. Sorry about the flea market, but hey the doors are perfect for wall art. Hugs. TFS.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! So unique and functional, too. Lovely work! Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteOMG I love these cakes!! How did I miss this cute workshop LOL Awesome!
ReplyDeleteTHAT IS SOOOOOO COOL! Oh my gosh, I forgot to tell you; remember when you gave my my that clock you made because you won something? Well that is hanging right next to my bed!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Love how you did the text around it!
ReplyDeleteStunning- this is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt is so fun to see the beautiful variety of mixed media treasures you are creating for all of the different flavors! Your cabinet door is great and I love the addition of the knobs :)
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Kristin
p.s. Congratulations on your new granddaughter, Zoie - she is definitely a cutie :)
great cakes you have really caught the colours there..and well done on getting published again superstar:)
ReplyDeleteI just love your cupcakes and framing them just takes them to a whole new level. Fabulous take with this weeks colours.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning! Love the colors, the cupcakes, everything!
ReplyDeleteohhh this is soooo yummy...wonderful colors and just want to eat the entire creation!
ReplyDeleteSo yummy and beautiful! How did I miss this!!Just fabulous... I love it!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
That turned out as sweet as can be! I LOVE it!! This will find a new home fast....would be equally adorable in a kitchen or girl's room :D
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