Ceramic Painting

Today I'm playing with ceramic paint for the first time! It's so much fun, but I'm not all that good at it yet. I think the pens would be easier, but I got this kit with my 50% off Michael's coupon so it was much cheaper than buying a bunch of different pens. I got the mugs at the Dollar Tree.

My plan is to practice up and then make myself a whole set using miss matched white pieces from the thrift store. Wouldn't that be delightfully odd? Miss matched dishes all painted with the same theme? I like it! I just need to get better at it. I think my brushes may be too stiff because they are leaving lines in the paint.

By the way, you are welcome to look at the mess in the background. :) Claire put that there for me. My sweet chubby little babe, she loves playing by the tree. I am so grateful for little baby messes around the house again! In the last two months she has gotten so mobile that she has been keeping us in messes to enjoy. :) xo, Sam

Comments

Kathryn said…

What a cute idea - I think they look great. If I painted cups, they would be striped - that's about where my creativity ends :-) I like your attitude on Claire's messes. Our little one is in the same stage - perhaps I need to learn to enjoy it more. On a happier note, I made a Miss Violet top for Elizabeth's Christmas jammies and it's so cute! It's a great pattern.

December 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM

Enchanted Moments said…

You gorgeous girl, blessing your mess...
A beautiful friend, older and wiser than myself always tells me that the mess wont be forever, and that the mess means you are truly blessed with those that are doin the messin..!!!
Makes you look around with different eyes dosnt it...
I like how it rhymes too...bless and mess....xxx

December 14, 2011 at 12:27 AM

Melissa said…

Just going backward through your blog - I can't wait to see what you come up with. Your blog is really inspiring me to try some new fun projects!

March 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM

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