Maddie Marrs

  Hi there!  This sign is fun and so cute. I did this using cardboard boxes from deliveries.  I'm not sure why, but I sure do love using cardboard boxes. Maybe it's because I love the way the sides look and I love how light it is. Best of all, I love how easy it is to work with. I love it all!  Well, here it is . . .  Materials used: cardboard boxes, Apple Barrel acrylic paint & some glue. I know this was short and sweet but I hope you have enjoyed.  Until next time    -Maddie  #iplaywithfire  #lasermade  #glowforge  #cardboardboxes  #lifehandingoutlemons  #applebarrel

Hello! I have decided to redo this cute ceramic garden mushroom. It was hanging out in my front yard for a few years, but it's slowly not looking so great. Not one white spot left on any of the mushrooms. It was time for it to go.  Since this piece was outside, it was subject to a lot of the outdoor elements.  This means it needed a good cleaning. May I also suggest doing that outside. I didn't and yeah, I should have. 😉 Next, I wiped this down with some rubbing alcohol so that I could add a coat of gesso by Liquitex.  Side note: This one bottle has definitely seen better days. 😂 For now, I have decided to just redo the top portion of the mushrooms. I could always go back and do the bottom portion if I change my mind. So for now, just the mushroom tops are being gesso-ed and prepped for paint. 😊   This is it before being sealed. To get these colors, I mixed paints I had on hand. I'm trying to use up some of my older paints so this just works for me right now. 😅...

Hello, sorry for the long break. It's been awhile and I have been unsure if I should even bother with this, but after some thought - the answer was YES! So let me just jump right in.  I may not have been posting, but, I have been creating! So I need to do more sharing. For this project I used a ceramic tile (4.25 in x 4.25 in). One can be purchased at any place like a Lowe's or Home Depot type store or redo one you already have. I did some light sanding to this ceramic tile piece and then added some white gesso to prep this tile for painting. I used green acrylic paint for the top and gold acrylic paint for the sides and then sealed it with a clear matte finish, about four coats.  I let everything dry and decided I would use my laser to add a design on top. Of course, it would be nice to paint something on it. So many ideas and elements that can be used, such as stickers, a fun paper collage, leaves, confetti. Have fun with it. When I was done, I added another couple more coat...

For the past couple of months, I have been collecting coffee sleeves that come with my Starbucks drink. I have accumulated a few and can tell you that I drink way too much coffee. I am not proud of myself, but I also don't get my hair or nails done.  I guess one could say this is my splurge. On the other hand, others might say that I need to go ahead and splurge on getting my hair done. 😂😂 Regardless, it's all good. I decided to do a little horror series, but so far I only have these two. Can I even call this a series with just two? lol I will add to this, but I will have to think about what I would like to make. Chucky maybe?  The top one is inspired by Pennywise.  Could it possibly be Pennywise's long lost sibling? I mean maybe. It could be. 😆 The bottom one is inspired by Silence of the Lambs.  Could this be Clarice if her and Hannibal Lecters roles were reversed? I hope you enjoyed and let me know if you'd like me to add on to this series.  Stay safe and ...

Hey y'all, I'm not sure where the time has gone, but my beautiful daughter has graduated high school. She is my first born, and a true gift and brings such joy to our family.  I feel honored to be able to watch her phase into this next chapter of her life, but I won't lie when I say this has been a bit hard on my heart.   Here's to you sweet girl . . . Cheers - You've got this!! To all those who graduated in 2022 . . .  Congratulations!  I made this sign using the laser.  File credit goes to  BPGCustomDesigns  over at Etsy.   Materials used: Wood: Baltic Birch; Gold Leaf Paper; Acrylic Paint. I did seal this piece.  Thank you for stopping on in and I hope to connect with you again this week . . .  So be on the look out.  👀 -Maddie Are you thinking about  getting  a Glowforge? Would you like a discount link?  Click link for your discount code:  https://glowforge.us/r/ATWHEPKO