Rachel’s comment on yesterday’s post inspired today’s drawing. She said the doodle of the Sharpie rocket made her giggle, which reminded me how important it is to laugh often.
Now, here’s the progress I’ve made on the 150 subscriber giveaway project. For the technique I will be using, I needed a piece of cardboard at least a half inch larger than the front cover of the canvas on all sides. I cut out the cardboard from a Cheerios box, but you could also use poster board as a substitute.
I painted it black.
I painted the sides and back of the canvas black.
I didn’t paint the cover of the canvas black, because the cereal box will be pasted over it anyway, so there’s no need to waste paint.
Tomorrow, I will continue to show my progress. When the piece is complete, I will show photographs, and I will post an instructional video.
I really LOVE this happy one, Tim! It’s VERY true! I’ve filled my house with things that make me laugh and smile…and that includes my family! Thanks very much for this one! I’m off to have my Cheerios! I think your blog carries not-so-subliminal messages! lol 😀
Hi Nancy, Glad you like this post – that’s a great point about surrounding yourself with things that make you laugh and smile – so important to do that!
Tim
Most appropriate post ever…thanks for the boost Tim. I needed it.
Hi Cheryl, It’s great to hear you got a boost from this!
Tim
laughter is truely the best medicine
Hi Art, It’s so true.
Tim
I love this Tim. I love to laugh and making others laugh is just as much fun. I LOVE her hair and that cute nose. 🙂
Hi Laurie, Making others laugh is the best, especially if you can laugh with them.
Tim
Adorable!! I love the curly hair ; ) I’ve haven’t thrown away a good cereal or Ritz cracker box in the last year. I kept thinking I’d use the for something, now I know why I’ve been saving them!! Can’t wait to make some canvases!!
Hi Dana, I’m glad I gave a purpose to your cracker boxes! They are fun to use for art, and I’m hoping to come up with more ways to use them.
Tim
can’t wait to see what you make
Hi Bridget, It’s fun to work on this canvas a little every day.
Tim
You should really contact Sharpie and perhaps get paid for a new advertisement for them!
Hi Sue, That would be fun to get a check from Sharpie – or maybe a lifetime supply!
Tim
Love the drawing. That makes everyone laugh. I’d better gafaw real loud to keep the doctor away. ~ lorraine
Hi Lorraine, I think everyone could use an extra laugh every day – I know I could.
Tim
… especially if we can laugh at ourselves!
Hi Bonnie, You’re right – people who have that ability to laugh at themselves have a lot more laughs than people who don’t!
Tim
Thanks for posting the pictures along the way, of the progress you are making on the box – going to try to make one along with you – looks like fun… and the best part of life is enjoying yourself – right?! I am never happier than when I am crafting something~ Enjoy yourself!!
Hi Donna, That would be fun if you create a box canvas along with me. I’d love to see what you do with it. It’s great when you have something in life that you truly enjoy!
Tim