My need to create art is overshadowed only by my complete lack of artistic ability. Almost daily I’ll see something on Pinterest or on Facebook that makes me think, “hmmm, I can do that,” only to discover that no, I can’t. But that seldom keeps me from trying, and subsequently failing again.
One day last week I found this video on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/artfidodotcom/videos/1737457416309371/
It looked foolproof, so I gathered a sketchbook, some paints, and a bit of embroidery floss. Guess what? Not only is it foolproof, it’s great fun.
My first attempt. I love that I get two prints in one go.
I tried two colors on my second piece. I’m calling this one “Angry Parrots.”
And three colors on my third. The black just looks muddy, though.
Here’s my favorite:
This will be fun to do with visiting grandkids. I used washable paints, and all my work surfaces survived unscathed. Yay, me!
I won’t be opening a gallery any time soon, but I am going to keep experimenting.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
They are really gorgeous!
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My husband wasn’t impressed. He said, “Are you letting the cats into the paints now?”
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That is so mean!lol…They are lovely!
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He’s a mess. Thank you!
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How fun! I will be doing this with my grands this summer!
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Cool! You’ll have a lot of fun. I’m going to play with two strings later today.
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They’re lovely! They look like a kind of flower, I don’t know the name of it but I think it’s a kind of lilly.
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I think they look a bit like Day lilies .
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Is THAT what they’re called!? 🙂
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I think so!
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These are seriously ace xxxxxx
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My hubby thought the cats did them.
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That’s just men for you. Especially love the blue one x
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Thanks!
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Those are great, Leslie! You have talent… keep it up! – Marty
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Hey, I’m just goofing around. Your wife is incredibly talented.
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I saw this on facebook (everywhere for days) too, yours are fantastic, be proud, be very proud.
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Thanks!
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These are beautiful! Now I am tempted to visit the craft store and start painting!
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Thanks! I’m still trying to figure out the best string to use. The floss I bought gives the picture some nice texture, but I want to try other materials to see if I can get different effects. It’s like finding a surprise when you open the sketch pad.
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What a satisfying thing for us “wanna be” artists!
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It’s nice to have something turn out like I’d hoped it would!
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What a great share! I can hardly wait to try it.
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You’ll have fun!
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Wow. Gorgeous.
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Thanks! They are embarrassingly easy to create.
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I confess, I didn’t watch the video so you could’ve fooled me.
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Well then, I’m a Monet protégée.
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I knew it! You mustn’t be so modest.
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Yeah. That’s it.
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