Visions of Sugar Mushrooms Dancing
19 October 2009 | by jen in Whatnot
Here it is again, my Paperclay Mushroom Tutorial. I do advocate the making of mushrooms as there’s something very meditative about it. The shaping is fairly easy and mindless.
For this year’s holiday season I made some in pink with sugary tops. (I simply dusted hem with clear glitter right after I applied the clear acrylic varnish to the caps.) Oh, and while you are waiting for them to dry, you could be making something in the crock-pot, perhaps a stew with mushrooms in it. Or a mushroom salad. OR a mushroom loaf! Now THAT would be fun.
(If you don’t believe how fun this is, check out this crafty gal’s mushrooms for more inspiration!)
What are your thoughts, dears? | ♥ 
19 October 2009 | Casey says:
Oh my! I had forgotten you posted that tutorial!
I just adore these–I think they might go on my list of things to make for the holidays (in a glittery version–I love that addition of sparkle!). We’re hosting my husband’s family for Christmas dinner this year, and I’ve been wracking my brain for festive and *inexpensive* decoration ideas (we really don’t have a ton to expend on Christmas decor). These will fit perfectly with my goals… I might even have a block of paperclay hiding somewhere. 
19 October 2009 | Jennifer says:
I hate eating mushrooms but I love looking at them and decorating with them and these are so adorable!!!
19 October 2009 | Modern Crush says:
Paperclay! Why the heck don’t I know about that stuff?? I have needed it so many times! Woooo!
20 October 2009 | Stéphanie says:
Fabulous ! And so sweet !!!
20 October 2009 | Elizabeth Mackey says:
Those are so sweet!
21 October 2009 | Lisa says:
These are so cute and sweet and conjure up all sorts of spring-y Rococo visions. I’ve been (gladly) wallowing in all that is dark and Halloween-y lately, but these are a welcome change - sort of a palette cleanser. I am now officially inspired to make something with my paper clay and glitter.
22 October 2009 | Marilyn says:
These came out lovely.
24 October 2009 | Lavender Dreams says:
How pretty! I mentioned you in my post today! Have a wonderful weekend!