2010 Contest entry Nevergoback

[Nevergoback]

Is this ok to start?

I am planning to recreate the small wooden snowman family to large size using pink foam. In the bucket are my cloth remnants and embellishments. It won't be exact, but as close as I can get it.

Sorry, Friday's paper had an unfortunate headline.

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[Just Whisper]

That will be so cute. Great idea.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

YAY! The first entry!

That'll be a nice prop!

[Nevergoback]

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All the major players are cut out. I need to cut out the little picket fence. I still have a lot left over, you can see behind them. This is all from one 8x4sheet. The cutting out is the fast and easy part, it is the painting that takes the longest.

On this stuff paint takes forever to dry. I routinely browse the 'oops' section at home depot, you can get the little sample jars for 50 cents, quarts for $1 and gallons for $5. Perfect for outside craft stuff, even thought it is interior paint, it holds up really well on this foam, especially the satin paint. My black Halloween stuff has never chipped or peeled, although the black does fade from the sun. When I run across a gallon in either black or white I always buy it.

[bethene]

great idea!! I use the opps paint too for Halloween props, never have had a problem!

[chris]

Looking great Nevergoback!

[Sickie Ickie]

Forever to dry? Did you peel the plastic off first?

This project is seriously awesome folks! Gonna be a tough challenge!

[theedwin]

That is really neat Nevergoback! And it's looking great so far!

[Nevergoback]

Forever to dry? Did you peel the plastic off first?

This project is seriously awesome folks! Gonna be a tough challenge!

Of course I peel the plastic, silly. You forget I live in a climate which is usually 90% humidity and we are having some wanky weather this week. It snowed again last night, this morning my windshield was covered in ice, but by lunch I was walking the jogging path around the lake with just a vest on.

This past weekend was cold and rainy, so drying was hindered somewhat. Going to use the little roller and try to knock out the white this weekend.

PS. birdhouse done, fence done, shovel done, hat done, bag of greens done, boys hat done, buttons done.

[Sickie Ickie]

I did forget that. LOL Thanks for clearing that up. :)

[Nevergoback]

I take back what I said about paint on pink foam taking forever to dry. today we finally had a beautiful sunny day and my paint was dry in no time:

Here's the christmas tree with scratch coat, then again with all the drybrushed highlights next to the white snowmen. It was a little windy, I had to watch them as the wind kept picking up the little boy snowman and flipping him around, luckily after mostly dry.


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http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c226/Georgiapeach_/Decemberproject004.jpg

Daddy's head is pink because the hat will cover there.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

It's lookin' great so far! Nice work!

[Nevergoback]

Finished:

Pink Foam 9.15
Fabric Remnants .99
Burlap 1.50
Garland @1.99 ½ used .99
Floral picks w/birds 1.20
Florial pick berries .60
Old used Men’s knit boxer
New price 3/8.99 1 at 30% .90
Furring strip 8ft x 2 1 .98

Subtotal 17.32

Paint prorated Oops paint $5.00 per gallon = $.04 per ounce, white, black, blue $1.00 per quart = $.03 per ounce, orange, pink Sample jar 7oz = $.07 per ounce, brown, yellow, light green. Green acrylic Paint purchased new 8oz at 2.99 = $.37 ounce.

White paint 16 oz .64
Black paint 16 oz .64
Blue Paint 4 oz .16
Orange Paint 4oz .12
Pink Paint 1oz. .03
Brown paint 3 oz. .28
Yellow Paint 1 oz. .07
Light green 1 oz .07
Acrylic Green 3oz 1.11
Total Paint 3.14

3.14 + 17.32 = $20.46 plus add another $1 for 4 pipe straps I already have so we can estimate total costs at $21.46

I was surprised at how little paint I used.


Here's the little wooden plaque I copied:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c226/Georgiapeach_/projectfinished004.jpg


Here's the finished product. Each piece is self supporting for ease of storage

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[Sickie Ickie]

Hey! That really looks good! Man, this voting process will be hard if everything looks as good as this!

[andy anderson]

That looks nice. You do good work.

[EnlightenedGrinch]

Your prop really turned out great, Nevergoback!
That will look awesome in your yard display.

[DanoNJ]

Came out very, very nice.... didn't expect the project to look like that. May have to 'borrow' the scene. :)

[chris]

Awesome work great job!!!!

[Just Whisper]

I couldn't imagine what you were going to do with the men's boxers...what a unique idea to use it for a knit cap. The whole display is just adorable. And I really like that you made them separate for easy storage. I am all about that too. Great design, beautiful execution.

[theedwin]

Great job Nevergoback! They are cute as the dickens!

[Nevergoback]

Thanks everybody. Ever since I've had that little plaque I've wanted to do that. I'd never have gotten it done if it had not been for you folks. Like Edwin said, it's not about the prize, it's just fun to do.

[bethene]

they are such a cute snow family!! you did a great job on these, I would love to have them~~:)

[SantaPaws]

Now I know why there was a tie. I don't know who to vote for.

[cinders]

Your snowman family turned out great!

[Nevergoback]

I would like to thank the sponsors for my awesome basket of prizes - my box arrived yesterday, you are all so kind and thoughtful!

I will treasure my keepsakes for a long time to come.