In the interest of avoiding "TMI", I'll forego the details. What I'll say is that I got a perfectly clean bill of health. Came home with Handsome as my chauffeur and spent the rest of the day doing mostly nothing.
My deep apologies for not sharing something creative, but I can't show what I haven't got. I did hoop up more natural linen fabric, so I can make two more sheepy pendants for my shop, but didn't have the clarity nor concentration to start making perfect, little French knots.
I think Handsome wants me to run errands with him this morning. He needs to get some new dress slacks for his concerts - and sadly to wear to a funeral of a dear friend next week who passed away in Florida. I'll take him to the airport next Monday. I'll stay home with the my canine and feline girls to keep the home fires burning.
When we get back home, I'll start on the sheep, hoping to finish them today or tomorrow and then get them listed.
There's been some interest in learning this alcohol ink egg coloring technique, so I'm planning to do a FREE Facebook live class on Saturday morning.
If you're interested, please comment letting me know. Participants will need to purchase their own alcohol inks. Hobby Lobby, Joann's, and Michaels all have them, so hopefully you can pick some up. Here's the full supply list:
Alcohol Ink Assortment - in the stamping section of the stores
1 or 2 sheets of felt (will be cut into smaller squares)
White plastic eggs (white works best. Must be plastic)
99% isopropyl alcohol - small bottle is fine (I got mine at Walmart)
plastic table cloth or something non-porous to protect your work surface
disposable plastic gloves to protect your hands - you'll want more than a few pairs. I bought a whole box at Walmart.
Plan to wear a smock or an old shirt if you tend to be messy. The ink won't come out of anything you get it on.
Lastly, you'll need a non-alcohol sealer for your eggs. Sarah suggested Krylon™ Kamar Varnish, which you can get at Hobby Lobby or Walmart. This is what it looks like to help you find it.
I'm planning the class for 10:30 am Central Time (US), Saturday, March 16, 2024, so you'll need to find out what time that might be for your time zone. I'll save the video to Facebook so those who can't make it can view it later. If you are unable to get your supplies by the class, don't worry, you can pick them up later (or order from Amazon) to make your eggs another time. I'm doing the class now in case you'd like to have them to add to your Easter decorations this year.
I hope you'll join me in my studio on Saturday morning! I can't wait to share this technique with you!
