Comments on: Hand painting Christmas balls or is it really about sex?

By: Introducing Shayla Maddox – contributing writer — Art & Musings

Introducing Shayla Maddox – contributing writer — Art & Musings — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:07:30 +0000

[...] met Shayla a while back in early 2008 on Etsy. We quickly become friends and even exchange handmade Christmas balls at Christmas each year with each other. While we have never met in real life, she [...]

By: Art Studio Tour or the before and after shots of where I make that art

Art Studio Tour or the before and after shots of where I make that art — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:11:57 +0000

[...] to do so. The only area that is not housed in my studio is the painting area. I took over a corner of my living room that is dedicated to messy [...]

By: JessicaDoyle

JessicaDoyle — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:48:41 +0000

The balls are made with paper maché Christa. I love the diea of having a completely handmade Christmas to. My mom and i have ornaments we made together when I was a kid from 30 years ago. Time flies eh?

By: Christa

Christa — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:04:10 +0000

What a pretty idea and special gifts to make. Are the balls made of glass? My family usually has handmade holidays and those are the most cherished things I own.

By: I finished painting those Christmas balls!

I finished painting those Christmas balls! — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:28:47 +0000

[...] 2009, painting, paper, video I finally finished painting those balls I began earlier. Five are going as Christmas gifts to friends and family. I am keeping one for [...]

By: JessicaDoyle

JessicaDoyle — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:03:38 +0000

Thanks Sandy and Lindsey…

Most likely Lindsey. I used to sell them about 10 years ago locally at a few smaller sales in Fredericton, NB and would like to sell them again. First need to get them painted

By: Lindsey S

Lindsey S — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:15:32 +0000

dang girl, those balls of yours are amazing!!

you think those are something you’ll make to sell on etsy next year??

By: sandy glidden

sandy glidden — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 09:20:11 +0000

The prettiest balls I ever did see….(best leave it at that, lol).

By: JessicaDoyle

JessicaDoyle — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:42:50 +0000

Thanks Guys! Heather - yes the kids loved the paper scrap packs last year! I'm trying to decide what to put together for them this year.

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:25:21 +0000

I also love the paper scrap pack idea too. I’ve got six nieces who would love that, I think I’ve got my Christmas present project for next week ))) Thanks for the inspiration!

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:21:33 +0000

These are a great gift idea and they are so, so , so beautiful.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:38:37 +0000

Love your ‘Christmas’ balls! Are they papier mache balls? Gifting balls for Christmas is a good idea. I think I will try to find some balls to paint myself.

By: CHERYL

CHERYL — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:31:18 +0000

TOO funny! But the “balls” are beautiful!