Friendly Plastic TV - How to create old looking objects with Friendly Plastic Pellets and Molds

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Host Linda Peterson shows how to use pellets to create old looking objects and artifacts for your mixed media projects.


Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

November is Going...Going...Almost Gone!

I swear, I never intend to go a whole month without writing a little something something, but it seems that's exactly what happens as the days go by with a blink of an eye.

I've been busy - swamped with designing projects for my WebTV show - Creative Life.  The next show airs December 12th and is inspired by Snowflakes.  I love glitter and snowflakes remind me of natures glitter.  And who can resist adorable snowmen? 

So here's a sneak peak at the projects you'll see on the next show on the Cool2Craft network.

 Among the favorites, I'll share how to make a snowman from polymer clay, decorate your windows and make you're own window clings with Aleene's Tacky Glue and how to etch glass.  Fun fun fun!!!

This time of year is also when the Scrappin' Sisters get together for our semi-annual retreat.  We had a great time and the younger girls kept us in stitches in the middle of the night with their antics.  I love being with all my creative friends.  This year, I didn't scrapbook, rather I worked on book projects for my upcoming Mixed Media book.  I'm so so so excited about this book as it combines everything I love to work with, metals, paints, glue, ink, found objects and above all I get to get messy!!!

I got a little sentimental and created this special piece for my Mom (she hasn't seen it yet, it needs to get framed!)

I remember going to War Eagle craft show back in the early 80's.  It was our mother-daughter day.  Every year it was brutally cold - and I mean brutal.  And every year it was muddy when the sun warmed up in the afternoon, but that didn't deter us.  We just piled on layers of clothes and wore boots! 

It was at this show that I discovered artist Jan Hagara.  She did beautiful drawings of children from the vintage era.  I saved up enough money on year to even buy a doll ornament - which I still have in the original box.  She was an inspiration to me and I always remember her sweet little girls faces. 

I think it was this memory and the days spent with my Mom going to the fall craft shows that inspired this piece.  I sketched the face, colored with watercolors and acrylic paints and added layers and layers of texture.  I'm thrilled with the results - quite out of my comfort zone for sure.

Yes, there is something about being safe in your Mother's arms don't you think?

I've created several more pieces since then.

Last week we went to Iowa to spend time with family.  I really enjoyed this time so much and especially the time I had with my Mother In Law, Sister in Law and my Neice and Nephew. I spent the weekend teaching the kids to draw and I was blown away by their talent!

Here is a picture Riley drew from one of my pieces!  Isn't it awesome?

Powershopped on black Friday - got some amazing deals and had a fabulous time!! And Saturday, we just sat around the house in our jammies and crafted. 

I whipped up a couple of gifts for my family with this snowman collage. 

So now we're home and I'm back designing more in the studio for my show in February - Crazy Mixed Up Art and my mixed media book too!!

Lookin forward to a fun, creative winter and lots of crafting in my PJ's!!!

Happy Winter everyone!

Pupcake Cupcakes gourmet pet treats are in the news

We're excited to have been featured in the Springfield News-leader business section this week!  We're also proud that we are doing this venture as a family.  We would like to thank Jan Peterson and the Springfield News-Leader for the write up about our treats in the business section.

Here's an excerpt:

Pupcakes owner Linda Peterson (holding pup Charlie) gets assistance making all-natural dog treats from daughter Mariah Welsh, 20, (second from right) and stepdaughters Julia Peterson, 10, (left) and Elise Peterson, 15, (right). / Jan Peterson / for the News-Leader

For the entire article - click here!


We pride ourselves on delivering quality - all natural pet treats that are a healthy alternative.

Visit us on our website at:  http://pupcakecupcakes.com/

 We're also promoting our online store, (just click the store link) and receive 10% off your first order now thru the end of the month. Just use the promo code: SIGNUP to activate the discount. Remember to "Treat your pet" to a healthy gourmet snack.

Woof Woof! (That's doggie talk for have a great day!)
Linda :)

Image Transfers on Friendly Plastic - New Friendly Plastic TV How To Video

I receive lots of emails asking to do videos on a variety of techniques.  The most popular and to date the most challenging has been to create an image transfer to Friendly Plastic.  Because FP is so smooth, it's been difficult to transfer any image to the surface and get it to stick.  But, with this technique, a popular technique in transferring images to a variety of surfaces, we seemed to have solved this delimma. 
I really believe this will jump start your FP creativity and give you loads of new possibilities for your FP . Take notes and enjoy watching how to transfer images onto Friendly Plastic. Have you tried this technique before? What have you made using Friendly Plastic and this technique? Please leave me your comment below. Also remember you can "like" us on Facebook at Friendly Plastic too!

Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

I'm a month behind! October in the rear view mirror....

So it's the last day of the month and I'm left sitting here thinking once again - where did the time go? All I know is that i was constantly busy and didn't blog like I should have! At the beginning of the month, Mariah and I displayed our Pupcake Cupcake gourmet puppy treats at the local Ozark Craft show. We were also honored to be featured in the local Christian County Headliner So the month was off to a good start! Along with online we now have two locations to get our all natural gourmet pet treats - Northwoods Candy Emporium in the Branson Landing and Wild Root Grocery in Springfield - home of Missouri Made produce. Also signed a book contract for the next in the series called Mixed Media! I am so pumped about this book! it's so me...funky, junky....found objects - one that I can really get my hands into! Easy yet, fun, artful projects that ANYONE can do...and I mean anyone!!! Fun fun fun!!!...all I can say bout that...the rest you'll have to wait! :) Dana headed off to Maine for Moose and Bear hunting - Proud to say that it was a very successful hunt and our freezers are full of wild meat...can you say Mooseburger? or how about MooseTaco's....Moose-sketti? YUM!!! The whole family is loving this! Meanwhile, when Dana was gone hunting, Mariah and I decided we needed to adopt, so we answered an ad on craigslist for a "blue long hair chihuahua". Well, not sure he's there's any ounce of chihuahua in him, but we love little Charlie Bear none the less!! and he loves his Pupcake Cupcake treats too!! He is one spoiled rotten dog...and he even has outfits!! Go Figure! I know...we're hopeless! Last week the fall leaves peaked! It's the most beautiful fall we've had in....well...YEARS!!! I've not seen the trees with such bright orange, yellows and reds! We couldn't resist the opportunity to for a fall photo shoot! I could have stayed outside ALL DAY LONG...but it rained! Oh well.... Two days ago we celebrated 8 years of marriage and Dana turned the big 4 - OH! After all the project designing, the craft shows, the photo shoots and an unexpected trip to Iowa for a death in the family, Dana's dear Grandpa died at the age of 87, needless to say it's been an eventful month. Today - Livin' the Creative Life - the Fashion (accessory) show aired to top it all off and bring it back around on a positive note. Don't worry, if you missed the show - you can still take a virtual road trip and watch. See you next month...uh...tomorrow!!!