i always love it when I stumble across something totally unexpected online. I’m always finding ads for things I could buy, from e-courses to classes to tutorials. You can find a lot of free tutorials, of course, but many of them aren’t particularly well-done, sometimes leaving out steps or providing photos that leave a LOT to your imagination. “Glue what to what? Huh?”
So I’m delighted to find things that are interesting, well-presented, and–of course!–free! and imagine my delight this morning to find my friend Judy Coats’ ornament tutorial. I’ve known Judy for years; she was a big part of Creative Time & Space: Making Room for Making Art, and I got to spend a little time with her this year at the International Quilt Festival in Houston.
Judy Coats' Folk Art Inspired Ornament
When I saw the ornament and asked Judy if I could share, I asked her what gave her the idea for this. It’s part of a blog hop that includes a bunch of fabulous people:
Judy says, “I love Mexican folk art, especially the embossed tin ornaments that are painted with bright festive colors. I thought I would try making an ornament referencing that look, but with the materials I had on hand.”
Go here for Judy’s tutorial. Here’s a list of the other participants with links to their posts:
November 9: Jane LaFazio Sketch & Stitch Gift Bags
November 10: Lyric Kinard Glitter, Glisten, Glimmer: Beaded Snowflake Ornament
November 11: Tracie Lyn Huskamp Christmas Cardinal Ornament
November 13: Traci Bunkers Moldable Foam Stamps
November 14: Melanie Testa Zipper Pouch
November 15: Judy Coates Perez Folk Art Inspired Ornament
November 16: Kelli Nina Perkins Whimsical Spool Garland
November. 17: Lisa Engelbrecht Experimental Lettering
November 18: Jill Berry Geo Papers and Projects
November 19: Gloria Hansen Resizing a Digital Image the Easy Way
November 20: Diana Trout Japanese-Style Fabric Wrap (Furoshiko)
Enjoy!
Ricë also blogs at The Voodoo Cafe.
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