Setting the Mood - Zen Spa Votive Sconces

When I saw this black, white, and grey glass tile, I knew I had to make something beautiful with it.

The result?

A pair of ultra sleek, modern votive sconces or candle holders.

Hang this beautiful pair on your wall or set them on a table or shelf to enjoy the glistening beauty of glass tile that seems to glow from within.

See more pics here.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! :)

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The Wine Cellar Sign - WIP Now Completed

I posted this carving as a work in progress a few weeks ago and thought you might want to see the finished sign.

After carving, I lightly sanded this piece, painted it with 3 coats of cream milk paint, sanded lightly between each coat, laid an antiquing glaze over the entire piece, and hand rubbed most of the glaze off leaving enough in the crevices to really make the details stand out. I finished by sealing this sign with several coats of matte acrylic sealer.

The milk paint has given this sign a slightly aged and crackled look that is so great!

Hope you like it!

Click here to see more pics of my French Wine Cellar Sign in my Hick's Fix Shop!

Have a great weekend everyone! :)

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GIVEAWAY!!! ENTER TODAY!!!

Enter to win this original oil painting from The Big Fat Art Barn!

Get all of the details to enter and win here!

And please visit my treasury by clicking here to help us realize our dream of being on Etsy's Front Page! :)

Good luck everyone!

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Naughty Deer! Nature Calls!

I've wanted to share with you the wonderful aspects of nature that surround those of us who call the rural areas of this nation our home.

Last evening, I actually had my camera with me when this beauty decided to stroll by.

She even decided to look up at me and pose for a great pic!

She knows she is safe here.

Yep, the deer have made themselves quite comfortable around here...

Maybe a little too comfortable??? :)

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Small Team, Big Dream - Giveaway!!!

The Dirt Road Artists are a small team of Etsy artists who live in the small towns and on the farms of this great nation. Our members have huge talent, but out here in the boonies, it's hard to get the word out about our art.

We have a dream of making the front page of Etsy! And you can help!

Not only can you help us, you can enter to win this great prize in our Taste of France contest!


Enter to win this original oil painting from The Big Fat Art Barn!

Get all of the details to enter and win here!

And please visit my treasury by clicking here to help us make our dream come true! Or visit our promo thread here for more treasuries!

Thank you so much and good luck! :)
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A Couple New Hick's Fix Listings - Signs!

Hand painted by me! :)

Mmmmm, coffee!

Mmmmm, wine!

Thanks for visiting us here in Hick Town! :)

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