Sah-WAR-oh Folk Art

Saguaro's are a sign

of HOME for me.

They're sometimes refered

to as the sentinels of the desert.

It's so much fun creating worlds

where pink houses, real rosy

cheeks, turquoise hair, AND saguaro's exist. 

Mini Bear & Blue Bird Diorama

I made this mini diorama

out of a tuna can and a cardboard frame

that I drew and cut out. 

The whole thing was covered with paper mache

and then painted before I added the little scene

in the center. 

I made some cold porcelain roses

and glued them on with E6000 for

a cute finishing touch. 

I discovered that coloring

cold porcelain clay with Sharpies

(as opposed to paint) is less messy,

but it dries them out completely.

I wouldn't do that again. 

A little mess to clean up is better

than having to toss my Sharpies. 

Because of the frame design,

it sits at just the right angle. 

I coated the whole thing

with a gloss gel prior to affixing the

inside scene. 

The only thing left

to do is sign it!

Thanks for stopping by. 

Terri