Getting involved with guerilla art #3

Moss painting

Here's a step by step guide to creating street art with moss:

You will need: 12oz buttermilk

                      Several clumps garden moss (look under wet shady places to find moss)

                      Plastic container with lid

                      Blender or food processer

                      Paintbrush

1. Gatherthe moss and pop into the blender, crumbling them slightly
2. Add buttermilk and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour mixture into plastic container.
3. Find a damp shady wall in which you can paint on your moss mixture. Paint on design using stencil or freehand.
4.  Return to the area you applied the moss mixture to ensure the mixture is kept moist.

Results: The bits of blended moss will have grown into a rooted plant before colonizing the whole area. What's not to love? (Apart from moss mush everywhere)

Some examples:

Helen xx

Getting involved with guerilla art #1

Bringing objects to life

I'm using a moustache, glasses and a speech bubble saying, "Dream." to start off with. I'll probably stick them onto something like a wall.  

Some ideas for you to do could be eye stickers on mailboxes or on desks and lockers at your work or school. Perhaps you could even make little figurines and dot them around your neighbourhood. Make a map and hang those round your street so people can find your unique creations. I'll post Keri Smith's version of the map later.
So what are you doing around your street? Leave your stories in the comments below and have fun!

Helen xx

The 3 step guide to being cosy...

1. WEAR THESE for maximum comfort..

2. HAVE THIS by your side for even more comfort.

3. AND FINALLY... settle down under a blanket with a cat-related book.

Maximum comfort level has been reached! (I think..) Any other tips to being even cosier? (Is that even possible?!) Leave your tips below!
Helen xx