Art Show, Sneak Peek, & A Giveaway!


Wow! I have been so very busy getting ready for my Fine Arts Festival that will be held this Thursday. I miss blogging, but making sure that I have over 550 mounted art projects is a huge undertaking. I promise to be back with more fun art projects very soon!


The picture above is a sneak peek of the next project I will be blogging about. I am in LOVE with these little clay birds made by my second graders.


Finally, I see that I have reached over 200 followers. YAY!! To celebrate, I will be having a giveaway this weekend. Look for it!


Thank you for visiting!


Denise

Comments

  1. PhylMarch 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Congrats on reaching 201 followers! I love the little bird - looking forward to seeing more of them. I'm curious how you attached the ribbon etc for the tail.

    *BTW - did you ever receive the Keith Haring book?

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  2. Denise Pannell (mrspicasso)March 21, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Yes, Phyl- I did receive the book. Thanks again!! I haven't been on much- sorry for not letting you know.

    I will post about those birds VERY soon!!
    Denise

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  3. Mr. EMarch 22, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    I'm starting to get ready for our art show too...I just put out a call for help on facebook!! I usually have a couple people volunteer(it is TN...the Volunteer State)...and have them help mount and write name tags. I have a little over 500...so I do understand what you're going through!!!! ps..love the bird!!!

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  4. PaintedpaperMarch 22, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Congrats My Friend!!!! I love seeing all the Fine Arts Festivals! Post photos when you can :)

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  5. Denise Pannell (mrspicasso)March 22, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Luckily, I have a student teacher and another college student helping this year. But, I am in charge of the whole event (K-12) and it is TONS of work to get things going.

    I will post photos this weekend!

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  6. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    wow, congratulations you have earned more than 200 followers ..
    I really like your blog. very creative and inspiring ..
    impatient to wait for your next post. :)

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  7. KarenMarch 27, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    I enjoy reading your posts. I like how you show the steps to your projects. Thanks for sharing so many great ideas.

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  8. teeboMarch 30, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    I love all your birds! I too have been bird crazy paper, painted, oiled I have yet to paper mache them soon! Thanks for sharing your great projects! tobie711@aol.com

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