99 Cents Grocery Bags!

These are $.99 reusable shopping bags that can be found at Publix. Acrylic paint goes on easy and than it was sealed with a brush on top coat of decoupage glue. I actually freehand paint my shopping bags and almost everything else I do. I started painting right out of college in a "personalizing" gift shop and they took so many orders that we ( the artists) couldn't keep up. There was no time for ruff drafts or patterns. Every order was quick and original free hand! It has turned out to be my best asset because it took that fear away of ruining the product! It just takes practice! So Fun and try it yourself!!!

Make a Great Banner!

Want to make a long banner for a party? Try Reynolds Freezer Paper. It is 18 inches wide and has a waxed backing. The backing gives the paper some body so it stays crisp. The paper takes ink, paint and makers so long, bold statements are possibil without bleeding. If you are painting sport run-through banners; make sure you score them before the players hit them. By adding tiny slits in the center area-the paper will ripe easier and won't hold the players back!
Let me know if you have any other quesions!
CyndiLou