A Masterpiece in Minutes

Mini Floral Mirror Decor

5/7/2021

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall....

Were you mesmerized by the enchanted tales told to you growing up? I know I was! I loved reading books and hearing tales of stories long ago. Especially now escaping to an imaginary world of magic sounds like a sweet deal. I guess what we all need is a well deserved vacation-am I right?

Want to create a little magic on you own? Well I'm here as your fairy Godmother to help you achieve your creative goals and make your space into a fairytale set up for any magical creature to feel just at home! Well the nice ones at-least.

Lets Get started with what you'll need:

Approx. 20 Stylish Straws (I got gold ones)
6" Mirror
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Exacto knife or scissors
Cutting Matt
Embellishments of your choice (optional)
For hanging use common tabs velcro or attach string

Let's Create!

Steps 1

While warming up glue gun, cut all 20 straws in half (you may use less or all depending on you spacing)

Step 2
Turn mirror face down. Add glue to the the perimeter in small sections. Place straws a quarter inch deep or adjust according to desired length.

Step 3
Once full diameter of mirror back has been covered with straws, turn over so that mirror is facing up. Decorate mirror front with chosen embellishments.

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I Love You Beary Much Cards

2/17/2021

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We've all been there... What do we get the ones we love this valentines? Yes, buying a gift does take a lot of thought but making something is what makes gift giving really special. This quick craft is easy as 1-2-3, perfect for all ages to execute and enjoy. We guarantee these cards will give everyone's heart a big bear hug!

What you will need:

Construction paper or card stock (variety of designs and textures are optional)
Doily paper (i used a 6" round)
Glue (low temp hot glue optional for button embellishments)
Scissors
markers (variety of colours)
variety of embellishments (your choice: buttons, bows, jewels, etc.)
googly eyes (optional)

Step 1: Colour in Doily or cut out circle shape from construction paper.

Tip: Use a cereal bowl or circle lid as stencil for circular shape

Step 2: Draw ears and cut out.

Step 3: Colour in ear designs, and triangles for the bow.

Step 4: Glue doily and ears onto sheet of paper size of your choice.

Note: I'm using 8"x 11.5" paper as my base.

Step 5: Cut out bear nozzle and glue.

Tip: Fold paper in half and on one side with flat edge towards you draw an upside down "U" cut and unfold. Edit edges of shape to create desired circular shape.

Step 6: Add embellishments, message, and any accents like facial features and designs.

Tip: Mounting piece on a drawing board gives it a more lasting and professional touch.

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My First Post: Behind the Masterpiece.

1/3/2021

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Hello, My name is Elizabeth, I am the owner and creative director of Mosaic Fine Arts Academy in Vaughan. Through my years as an active member in the arts community, I've had the pleasure of working with extraordinary individuals who have made a great impact on my career and life. These lessons I then passed onto my students. Today we continue to learn and problem solve as we continue to move through an ongoing pandemic.

At the start of the pandemic I've had to pivot the academy's direction. In that time I saw how everyone turned to the arts as a means of release from the uncertainties of everyday. This lead me to start my IGTV Series "A Masterpiece in Minutes." I'm happy to extend the series into a blog, and give detailed steps with beautiful imagery. Welcome to Mosaic Fine Arts Academy's first virtual school! We believe that everyone should have art in their lives, and hope we may inspire and ignite your imagination.

Before you start, keep in mind:
Just Like everyone has a story, every art piece has one too. An initial thought sparks a continuous path of ideas, some are recreated leaving us content with the results, while others leave us deflated and un-satisfied.

Before giving up on our ideas, we should ask ourselves- why? Why did we start in the first place? What brings us joy in the process?

Whatever your "Why?" Always remember to ask: "Why does it have to be perfect?"
My hope for you, art-loving beings of the world, is to let go of expectations! Enjoy the process and know that regardless of the results, you'll definitely learn something new while having fun.

Happy accidents are probably the best things to happen in the process and once you allow yourself to let go, you will become the true artist within you!

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep."
-Scott Adams (Artist)

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