Prints

Got some prints in the mail today that are licensed and published by One World Prints. My cat wanted to lay on them so bad so I had to take a quick photo. 

See the little black blob in the corner? That's my cat Maddie

Making Mini-Easel Artwork

I ran across these mini easels at my favorite art supply store (that's where I met my husband) and thought I had to do something with them. They have tiny little canvas that you can purchase but I wasn't really crazy about them. I was more interested in using them for some of my prints. So after some creative thought I can up with this...

I cut some mdf squares with my scroll saw just a tiny bit larger than my prints and sanded off any rough edges. Oh, if your interested, I use I Print From Home for these (3x2.5) prints and the quality is wonderful thick photographic paper. Then I simply painted them and glued the prints down. I didn't use my typical Golden Matte Medium for my glue instead I used Mod Podge.  Then I added a layer of Mod Podge over the entire front including the edges. I wasn't crazy about all the streaks from the Mod Podge so after it all dried I layered a coat of Diamond Glaze over the surface. It worked but I had lots and lots of bubbles to pop or drag them off with a brush because some of the bubbles were just too tiny to pop. I am going to experiment with a thick epoxy or resin of some kind. I plan to do my homework and let you know what works best. 

Anyhoo, I am pleased with the way they turned out and excited to make some more.