Friday, March 9, 2012

Paint Party!

We had a paint party last Saturday and invited a few women for an afternoon of playing around with paints, stamps, bubble wrap and all sorts of other things.  Here is my sister's house, all set for the party...


First we made backgrounds and then we made faces (using the tracing technique - tutorial here).


Here we are, the happy party goers...


and here is my painting today after I put the face unto the background and added some scrapbook paper for a dress...


Still far from finished but I was thinking of giving this painting away as a 400th follower giveaway.  Only two more to go, isn't that so wonderful and amazing?   I was thinking of adding a word or two somewhere in my painting.  Any suggestions?  Or should I wait to pick a winner and ask the winner to specify a word?

Thank you for dropping by today!  I'll be linking up with Paint Party Friday and Studio Sneak Peek.
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46 comments:

  1. Renee!March 9, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    What a FABULOUS idea Peggy! Now I can't wait to have a Paint Party myself!!! Love your painting too!
    Keep up the great work!
    Renee
    xoxo
    p.s... your package is on its way!

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  2. Helen CampbellMarch 9, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Oh Gloria, she's gorgeous! It sounds like your paint party was a success... everyone's work looks wonderful. I want to have one too! :) Happy PPF!

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  3. DVArtistMarch 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Wow how much fun is that? Nice you could all get together.
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  4. peggy gattoMarch 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    she is beautiful!!!
    Lucky you to have such a fun party!!!!!

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  5. Tracey FKMarch 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    congratulations on almost being to 400 followers that is a huge achievement... a painting party is such a great idea and I loved seeing the photos of it... looks like everyone had a great time and your painting is looking as wonderful as always... have a wonderful week...xx

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  6. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Love it!! Your paint party looks like wonderful fun. I'm already a follower...I would love to win your piece. I think you should do what your heart tells you as far as adding a word goes. Happy PPF Anniversary. :-)

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  7. Helen CampbellMarch 9, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Peggy, Peggy, Peggy! Just letting you know I know your name. Hugs!

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  8. Ayala ArtMarch 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Oh, how much fun you girls had!! Thanks for sharing! aND HAPPY ppf♥

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  9. froebelsternchenMarch 9, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    What a great fun you might have had!
    wonderful painting!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 9, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    looks like you had a lot of fun at your paint party. your painting is beautiful-she is stunning, her eyes are luminous!

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  11. NettyMarch 9, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Loving your paint party...wow what fun. Also loving your new artwork. Happy PPF. Have a great weekend, Annette x

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  12. T.WMarch 9, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Congrats on (almost) 400 followers!
    Beautiful painting, I'll check out that tracing technique when I have the time~

    // -T.W

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  13. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 9, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Looks like loads of fun. :) I love your painting. I'm off to check out the technique. :)

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  14. martinealisonMarch 9, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Il est bon de retrouver vos oeuvres après plus de 6 semaines d'absence... Je rentre tout juste des Philippines...
    Belle peinture...
    gros bisous

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  15. AbelaMarch 9, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    What fun! It is a great idea. Saludos

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  16. Miniature TreasuresMarch 9, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Looks like you all had a most enjoyable day peggy, all of the artwork is wonderful :)

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  17. Lesley EdmondsMarch 9, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    It looks like you had so much fun.
    Your painting is beautiful.

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  18. GeckostoneMarch 9, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Wow, Peggy what a beautiful painting I love her!!! A word that comes to mind is "cherish" since she is a giveaway and I'm sure she will be cherished by the winner!Your party looks like a blast, what a fun idea!!! Hugs, Deb

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  19. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Oh she is gorgeous- I love that sense of quiet confidence you have given her; simply wonderful!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  20. JingleMarch 9, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful painting and boy does that look like fun!

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  21. EVAMarch 9, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Yay for live paint parties!!! It looks like you all had a great time and came away with beautiful paintings!

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  22. Kristin DudishMarch 9, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    This live paint party looks like sooo much fun! I look forward to seeing what word(s) you choose :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  23. carlareyMarch 9, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    What a great party! You are lucky to live close to friends who want to paint and create. Your painting is lovely. I'd say let the winner choose the word.

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  24. Mary C. NasserMarch 10, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Lovely painting!
    Looks like such a fun afternoon.

    I like the idea of choosing a winner, then letting the winner choose the word(s)! :)

    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  25. Maria OntiverosMarch 10, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful painting (and fun party). I think one word might be overpowering a bit. I like the idea of writing a quote or saying on the branches. Happy PPF!
    Rinda

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  26. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Looks like fun...great job girls.. :)

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  27. Maria OntiverosMarch 10, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Came back to say thanks for the tutorial - I love it!
    Rinda

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  28. JKWMarch 10, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    What a fun way to spend the day with friends and doing things you love best. That is very special. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  29. DebbieMarch 10, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    This looks like such a fun thing to do. What a great idea. I love your face, and the tutorial is wonderful Thank you!!

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  30. JoZart DesignsMarch 10, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Looks like such a fun get together with great results too,
    Love joZarty x

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  31. UnknownMarch 10, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    What a great painting! You must have had a lot of fun at your party!

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  32. Gloria j ZucaroMarch 10, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    I love your beautiful ladies face, and your background papers are wonderful, too.

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  33. CameronMarch 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Looks like I'm Lucky Follower #401 :)

    I love the idea of having a paint party. My Mom, my SIL and I sometimes get together to paint. See those tables all ready...and the wonderful art created makes me want to schedule another paint playdate!!

    Your painting is just gorgeous! I think asking the winner for the word is the perfect way to personalize the image for them!

    Very nice, Peggy...and happy PPF!

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  34. AnnabelleMarch 10, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Lovely painting and that paint party looks like a lot of fun.
    Whatever you decide I'm sure the winner will be enamored by the beautiful art work.

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  35. paulineMarch 10, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Peggy, this is such a lovely painting. And the party looked like so much fun!! Happy PPF! xoxo

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  36. Lynn CohenMarch 10, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    What a fun time you all had and what fun art came out of it too!
    Found you on PPF!

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  37. Great-Granny GrandmaMarch 10, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    What a fun idea. I love your painting. Hope I don't miss your giveaway.
    P.S. I am hosting a giveaway too. Stop on by to enter. It's on my Foot of the Cross blog--http://atfootofcross.blogspot.com/

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  38. Anne MandaMarch 10, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    What a marvelous painting, such a beautiful, sweet and vibrant girl!
    Looks like you had a great party, awesome idea!

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  39. Doda SmithMarch 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    that is absolutely beautiful. I would so love to own it!
    It might go nice with Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding.
    In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.

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  40. *jean*March 10, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    beautiful work!! happy PPF and you are right, tracing is a great way for people to feel successful when they are learning....great tutorial!

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  41. CindyMarch 10, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I'm so glad to have dropped by - the painting is beautiful, and I loved getting a glimpse at Patsy's house! What a fun paint party - seems lots of folks are doing that! I like the idea of letting the winner pick out the words and have that "personalized" touch...

    Blessings!

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  42. deeplyrootedinbeingMarch 11, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    So bright and beautiful! Love it!

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  43. Daniele ValoisMarch 11, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    lovely lovely lovely, and how wonderful to get women together to paint!

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  44. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 12, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    Your paint party looks like so much fun!! And so many neat art pieces created! A beautiful piece for your giveaway and it looks like you went right on past the 400 mark! :)

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  45. alissaMarch 12, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    oohhh your painting party sounds like sooo much fun! you did a wonderful job on your painting!

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  46. Anne ButeraMarch 13, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    What a fun party you had!!

    Your painting looks great so far. Love the paper as her dress!

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