Christmas in July Sale at my Etsy Shop

Christmas in July Sale going on now through the month of July.  Please refer to my clearance section where my art work has been marked down 50% from the original price.

Located here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/barbsheartstrokes?section_id=11413828 or click on the collection of photos to take you to that section.

Also all Magnets, Pins and Ornaments will have free shipping during the month of July.

Located here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/barbsheartstrokes?section_id=7112403 or click on the collection of photos to take you to that section.
It is house cleaning time on Etsy to make room for some new inventory!
If you have any questions please contact me.
Enjoy,
Barb

The Winner is....

Cyn of Cynzplace Blog!

A new follower!!  Got to love the old and new!

Thank you for all that entered my giveaway.  You know it goes without saying I would love to give one to everyone that took the time to enter and post on their side bar.

So with that being said I decide to have a second winner...

Carol Stuck of www.buttermilkcreekfarm.blogspot.com.

You will be receiving a set of magnets and a hanger that I have been working on.

Please send your addresses to me at Barbsheartstroke@gmail.com and I will get these prizes in the mail to you ASAP!

Thank you to all that participated!

Enjoy your weekend.

Barb



Simple Shamrock "St. Patrick’s Day" Pin or Magnet Tutorial

Simple Shamrock "St. Patrick’s Day" Pin or Magnet Tutorial

There is no excuse because you forgot your green on St. Patty's Day!!

You will need:

One wood oval 1-¾”D x 3/16” T

Three ½ inch wood hearts

One ¼ inch wood ball or round gold rhinestone accent

Black sharpie marker

Orange Sharpie marker

pencil

Decoart Paint:

Light Buttermilk

Bright Green

Burnt Umber

Metallic Glorious Gold

Star lite topcoat glitter paint

Krylon Matte 1311 spray finish

Tacky glue

Pin back or magnet

Instructions:

Paint the oval Light Buttermilk front and back. Paint the hearts Bright Green front and sides only. Paint the ball Glorious Gold.

Lightly shade around the oval with Burnt Umber.

Glue the hearts into place like a clover. Draw a stem and paint it Bright Green. With a pencil lightly write on “Pinch Proof’.

Glue ball on top of the hearts or attach the gold rhinestone. Once dry use the Orange sharpie marker to outline the oval. Then with the black sharpie marker write in your wording and outline the hearts, the stem and the inside of the orange line work.

Erase all graphite lines, apply glitter paint to the clover. Let dry completely Spray with Krylon Matte Spray and let dry. Glue either your pin or magnet to the back.

This is the simple shamrock with a magnet glued on and the wood is one inch square.

Simple and easy little pin to wear so you don’t get pinched! Or a cute little gift to give.

Enjoy!

Barb

Thinking Outside my Box---Again

My Jazzersize friend Kelly called me a couple of days ago and wanted heart-shaped magnets for her daughter that loves horses.  Well I had to again think outside my box.  I usually don't paint anything that resembles a critter because I can't get it right.  But I have to say these turned out better then I thought.  They do look like horses, right?  I guess it is good for me to be challenged.  Some times I think my box is pretty small so this is a good thing for me!  Kelly liked them now I am hoping her daughter will too!  So now I will have to stop horsing around and get to work!