Sunday, March 14, 2010

MMM: Party Animals

    "Having a Ball"
    Altered Mason Jar
    Interior Detail
    This week's Mixed Media Monday challenge is to create a piece of art based upon the theme, "Party Animals." I wanted to do something as whimsical as the prompt, so when I saw a big bag of gumballs in our pantry, "Having a ball" was born. After getting permission from the gumball owner (that would be my 4 year old), I set about altering a mason jar that I set aside for just an occasion . . .
    The Party Animal is a freebie from Stampington's Postscript and the only thing I really added to him was a bit of glitter and a hat. The hat was covered in glazing medium, decorated with the word "sweet" and, of course, a single Swarovski crystal. The lid of the jar was painted with several layers of acrylic and dotted with glue and glitter.
    I can't wait to see what everyone does this week! To check it out for yourself, please log on to http://www.mixedmediamonday.wordpress.com/.   Kristin xo
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23 comments:

  1. Sherry GoodloeMarch 14, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Very fun project you did Kristin! *smiles*

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  2. DianeMarch 14, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Fantastic piece, Kristin - and I love the way you interpreted the theme! Diane

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  3. Cindy AdkinsMarch 14, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Wow--what a fabulous project--I LOVE it!!!
    So inventive and fun, fun, fun!

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  4. SandyMarch 14, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    Yeah what a lovely party idea. Fabulous work. This is fantastic.

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  5. NicolaMarch 14, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    Brilliant idea Kristin I really love this so cute and funny! Will Kendra get her gumballs back though? ;0)

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  6. OzstuffMarch 14, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    What a gorgeous and creative idea. I love your PICKLED PARTYGOERS!! Fantastic.

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  7. FemmyMarch 15, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    fantastic!!!

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  8. MandyMarch 15, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    lol...too cute!!!

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  9. joannaMarch 15, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    Kristin, what a great idea!! your work is awesome!!
    xoxo

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  10. Sarah LouMarch 15, 2010 at 4:28 AM

    oh wow. This is so inspirational. I love this idea. Its so magical!

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  11. DianeMarch 15, 2010 at 5:20 AM

    I love your party animal, Kristin--it's so fun!!

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  12. YvonneMarch 15, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    This is brilliant, Kirstin!

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  13. DebbyMarch 15, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    This is so sweet, love it.
    Debby

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  14. indybevMarch 15, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    What a creative approach to the challenge. I love your little party-in-a-jar!

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  15. AnonymousMarch 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    This is so much fun, and very clever. I like the idea of altering the mason jar.

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  16. Kris DickinsonMarch 15, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    This is adorable! So wonderfully clever!

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  17. UnknownMarch 15, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    I love the color of the gumballs...what a great jar!

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  18. AmyMarch 15, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    HI Kristin, this is truelly fabulous..what is more fun than a jar of gumbballs!!! Super CUTE is right. I adore your jar and your sweetie inside as well.
    I have to send you a HUGE thank you..I haven't been on blogland for a few days now being busy with GS cookies and cookie booths etc..I just noticed your linky to the SWEET Alice themed blog background and I was jumping for JOY..I added it straight away and it's darling! Thank you from my heart..I was so happy you shared that with me. Big hugs from me sweets.
    amy

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  19. margaretMarch 16, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Oh Kristin this is so much fun! super idea, love it! Margaret

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  20. My Creative House March 16, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Oh party in a jar, what a wonderful idea Kristin and so cute.

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  21. KathyMarch 16, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    This is just grand! I love the colorful gumballs....

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  22. RhondaMarch 16, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Too cute! What little guy wouldn't want to be stuck in a world of gumballs? Great piece - cheers!

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  23. NicolaMarch 16, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Kristin me again! Just thought Kendra might like Rhys' post on my blog! He lost his first tooth the other day and was very proud!! xx

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