Shelia deCordova's Blog

Oh yes fall is almost here!!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Yes, it's now almost fall and I'm finally updating my blog!! Spring brought a hail storm and lots of damage. So instead of concentrating on other people's houses I was calling to get estimates to fix my house. Saddly I am still waiting on repairs. I tell myself it's good to go though this because it helps me to be smypathic with other homeowners.

Now that school is back in session I have been busy working again for wonderful clients!

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YEAH! Spring is here!

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Risky starting a blog with that title knowing it may be fall before I get back to update! But I am so glad to finally see some flowers outside ! I've been busy inside working on paper flowers for an upcoming Flower & Card class April 24.

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Loving 2010!!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:48:00 GMT

The new year has brought in new & exciting projects! I've added some new pictures to the custom murals and off the wall albums. And as usual I haven't finished taking pictures and loading them so look for more to come in the future!

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More Christmas Cards!!!

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:16:00 GMT

Hey if you love making cards but don't know where to start come to one of my classes. We are making Christmas cards like crazy this year! There are beautiful stamps and papers and it's so much fun to get together and create with other ladies!

I'll be at Chester's Party Barn Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 6-8. http://www.chesterandcrew.com/map.htm

We have also tentively set a class Dec. 6 with the ladies at our church.

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Holiday Extravaganza Card Stamping

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:13:00 GMT

It's Christmas Diva Day!

Saturday – October 24,2009

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Goodrich Methodist Church – Norman, OK

It’s that time again! Plan now to spend a fun day with us on Saturday, October 24^th as we get into the Christmas spirit and get a jump on our Christmas cards and gift giving projects! We have a wonderful day full of great cards and gift projects planned at this Holiday Extravaganza and we want to share it with you, our special “Stamping Divas”!

The basic cost of $25 includes the Christmas Card Stamp-a-Stack, lunch and snacks throughout the day, and door prizes! You’ll make two each of 7 card designs for a total of 14 cards. These cards can be easily replicated if want to purchase supplies to make more on your own. We’ll have a special incentive for orders placed the day of this event!

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I'm still here!

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:22:00 GMT

Ok, so it's been months since I've updated my blog, but I'm still here! People keep asking me lately if I'm still painting.

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Christmas Present

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:05:00 GMT

A new year and a new outlook! Recently they took the plunge and removed the 70's panneling and popcorn ceiling!! This was a huge undertaking and unlike the makeover shows it took more than a couple of days. I drove down for a 3 day weekend to prime and paint after the demo. After I left they moved ahead with crown molding and new carpet. Next came some new furniture. Once the process is started it's amazing how dingy and tired the old things look.

Now that the new colors were in place now for new art work. The new furniture had reds so I new what I painted must have red in it. I am a sentimental person so I also wanted to paint something meaningful, not abstract.

I prefer painting landscapes so that was a natural choice for me. I have a passion for wildflowers and remembered having pictures of my daughter in a field of of poppies that my late Grandmother Cottrell had planted. It seemed the perfect choice, except the fact that I don't usually paint people, uggh, a little nail biting here! But I'm a firm believer in trying harder thnings than I feel comfortable with in order to grow and improve so I plunged in. I'm really glad I took the time to paint a memory of my grandmother's garden and my daughter for my parents to share and enjoy for years.

And yes my daughter made sure her name was on the back so she'll get it one day!

Give Beauty for Christmas!

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:53:00 GMT

Would you like to give a gift you'll enjoy all year long? What about updating a room for someone you love this Christmas? Having decorative painting done is great way to get a one of a kind room that will make your home special.

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A fun way to Personalize Kid's Room

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:08:00 GMT

I love painting small projects that cost very little and are fun to decorate our houses with. There are so many projects you can do to decorate children’s rooms that are very inexpensive. And what fun to give away items that are made by you!! By the way it’s not too early to start Christmas projects.

One recent trend I’ve noticed is letters and words being hung on the wall, what a statement, yes, pun intended. When I happened to come across these letters at Hobby Lobby for half price I couldn’t resist. They were $1.50 plus tax, who wouldn’t be tempted. So I headed out to the garage to see what I could come up with. I wanted each letter to be fun and different, keeping in mind the likes and dislikes of each child.

The T was for my daughter who has a blue room with silver circles painted on the walls. It shimmers and shines as you walk past.

This M was for my son, who picked out this stencil for his room, vroom…

This is for a glamorous “Paris” room, black with silver accents, you should see the smile on her face.

L was for a charming girl who has zebra stripe accents in her lime green room.

Did I mention all the girls are wild for lime green and turquoise? It doesn’t have to be complicated, simply fun works too. Maybe a little glitter paint brushed over to give it more bling?

Although most of these I used a new “foil” product on that makes the coolest metallic finishes ever, there are several ways to make unique letters that your personalize your home. When you're out shopping and see a bargin, open your mind to fun possiblities. I've seen these also decorated with scrapbook papers and ribbons glued on, great idea for anyone afraid of paint.

Here's my green idea - I’m rummaging around the garage looking at old frames and other unfinished projects to glam up. You can fix up unused objects you'll be proud of.

Everything Old is New again

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:12:00 GMT

Here’s a new trend, that’s anything but new. Artists have been painting “faux” wood for 100’s of years. In older communities you could see many examples of cheaper grade wood being painted to look like more expensive woods.

Last spring I traveled to Kansas City to take a wood graining class offered by an accomplished artist Mike Macneil, www.mikemacneil.com. It was a very intense class and I was amazed at what he taught me.More...