Dragonfly (Updated)

Linda kelley
by Linda kelley
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I have this tea light dragonfly. I've had it for many, many years. I decided it's time to give it a makeover. Now my friend, the one who claimed the starfish wreath, was here and fell in love with it. After I cleaned it,I poured a cup of coffee and started figuring out my strategy for this cute dragonfly. When I went back into my craft room she already had the paint out! She wanted purple! At this point I knew it was gone. So I started painting it with the purple and played around with colors, before painting the whole thing white.
Tip: I always paint things white first. The color you put on top just pops better! Below is what it looked like before painting...She said she wanted it blue, purple, and turquoise.....Waited for it to dry, and then I painted the wings and body the acrylic purple.
I think it looks pretty like this!
At this point I thought it was looking pretty good. I had this sea glass that I had been wanting to use on a project...and this one would look good with it.
I put it on with Gorilla construction adhesive. On this project I wasn't doing it with thin set, or grout. It was like putting together a puzzle. When I was done, it looked pretty good. She was thrilled. Then someone got the bright idea of putting some glitter on the body. I had purple glitter, I covered the other parts with newspaper, I then sprayed with a spray adhesive and put on the glitter.
After I was done with the glitter, I sprayed the whole thing with matte Rust oleum Clear Coat to protect it. this is what it looks like...
Here's another pic of her...has to be a girl with all that sparkle!


I'm so glad I take pictures so I can remember my work. Well that's it! I really am blessed to have such great friends who love my work. So it's okay if they claim my projects. Besides, can you imagine my home if I kept all this stuff. I also want to thank all of you who are following my creativity, it's such a compliment to me...thank you! Follow me over at kelleysdiy.com
Suggested materials:
  • Blue and White Spray Paint   (Home Improvement Store)
  • Rustoleum clear coat   (Home Improvement Store)
  • Purple paint   (craft store)
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