Apologies!

I haven't blogged in a few days,

(my apologies!)

but there has been lots happening:

CONTEST WINNER

I ran a contest, 

where people could vote for whose silhouette they would like to see on one of my Candleholders.

If they won, they would receive 25% OFF a Candleholder with the silhouette of their choice!

The winner voted for a silhouette of the character John Watson, from the BBC show SHERLOCK.

The silhouette is done, and next to do is a quote on the opposite side.

I'll have this available for purchase in my shop very soon!
www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtOfWriting

The white spots are just an annoying reflection. Argh...

WRITE EVERYDAY

I missed a day in my write everyday series, but all-in-all, it's been going quite well!

I'm trying to practice different writing styles.

If there is a particular style you would like me to try, or a certain quote, let me know in the comments!

February 2nd, 2014

February 3rd, 2014

BELIZE FASHION

Finding clothes that are light and comfortable,
that don't require layering, is a challenge.

So, when I found this top at a Le Chateau Outlet, I snapped it up!
Light, airy, and opaque!

Plus, it was marked down from $30 to $10 - score!

So, that's what I've been up to! 

How about you?

Any projects on the go?

Any subjects you'd like me to write about?

Sherlock Candleholder

UPDATE!! My SHERLOCK Candleholder is NOW AVAILABLE to purchase at my shop!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175036633/sherlock-silhouette-candleholder-with

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I had the idea of tracing any simple image or text onto clear glass.

Today I *finally* tried it.

I decided to go with one of my very favorite characters,

Sherlock Holmes;

his silhouette and a quote,

"Amazing how fire exposes our priorities."

- A Scandal in Belgravia, SHERLOCK 

It worked!

I'm very happy with how it turned out, 

and am excited to keep experimenting ^_^

This design and more will soon be available on my shop!

www.etsy.com/shop/TheArtOfWriting

I thought I'd share my success, 

in case you'd like to give it a go!

Materials:

*Clear Glass (i.e. candle holder, vase) 

*Print your text and/or image

*Scissors (to cut out your print-out)

*Tape (to stick print-out to glass)

*Paint Pen (I used Sharpie Oil Based Paint pens, black, in Fine Point and Extra Fine Point)

*Rubbing Alcohol and tissue (to remove any mistakes)

Drying and Baking Instructions:

Allow paint to dry for at least 1 hour (I usually allow longer).

Place in a cool oven.

This is VERY IMPORTANT!

DO NOT pre-heat the oven.

Set at 450 F (230 C) for 20 minutes.

When the 20 minutes is done, turn the oven off,

but DO NOT remove the glass!

Wait until the oven has completely cooled,

and then remove.

I know you can't really see it here, but there is a
printed profile/image that I'm tracing over.
(I waited to long to start taking pictures. Sorry!)

I printed the text that I wanted, then taped
it to the inside. The font is Verdana.

Here is the text, partially traced.
For this, I used the Extra Fine Point paint pen.