Unicorn SPiTwhisperer #SPiTchallenge

In order to tell you all the Unicorn SPiT story; I have to tell you mine. This may not be the average DIY post. But it is my personal DIY, because I did it myself, with a little help !

The use of the hashtag on this particular post is intentional; I wanted it to be seen. Most of you have heard about Unicorn SPiT vibrant colored stain recently. I read through the other posts, and my SPiT peers are so entirely talented and creative. But I wanted to share the most important benefit of Unicorn SPiT with all of you; It's quite literally therapeutic ! I remember finding the banner add on Facebook, clicking on the page and reading Michelle Nicole's story. She was offering a free jar to the first 100 customers to order a full set. I ordered immediately, and panicked ! I sent Michelle an email telling her that I wanted the jars, even if I wasn't one of the first 100, but was really hoping. She had no idea I suffered from an anxiety disorder, and desperately wanted to try her products.





My Unicorn SPiT order arrived about a week after ordering, and just in time. I was about to give up on my dream to have a business re'designing furniture. The very idea of a client being displeased with my work was almost too much to overcome. My work was suffering. Those jars....oh, how they offered just one more chance !
The colors promote happiness, the jasmine scent allows serenity, and the texture makes you want to dive right in; fingers and hands. It;s non-toxic, doesn't irritate your skin, and every color seems to blend well with the others. I felt like someone opened a window, and I could breathe again.





I hadn't prepared anything to try my SPiT with, so...yep, I asked my husband to sand down the top of my personal piece; an Ethan Allen buffet I had picked up at a yard sale for $50. Please don't shake your head...lol...it was UGLY...it needed to be pretty; Ethan Allen or not.
It gave me absolutely no inspiration, and sat in our dining room, plain and stoic ....UNTIL.......I gave Michelle Nicole's famous AURA BLAST technique a try. THIS....is my very first SPiT project. I remember sending the pictures to Michelle via Facebook, and wondering if she would think I had completely "botched" her technique. Well, like her amazing products, she too was accepting, supportive and encouraging !





However, keeping in character, worried about acceptance, I began to work with muted tones, and the more subtle techniques. Ahh, that anxiety was still rearing up.





My third SPiT project was a simple accent table, still subtle, beachy, and quite amateur...But..... I did list this for sale and it sold quickly and for a decent price. My confidence was elevated...a little.





But enough to begin working in bolder colors. This is my very first pallet board wall art piece in honor of Michelle, and the birthplace of Unicorn SPiT; you guessed it...Kansas !!!





I began finding SPiTspiration in everything ! My world was brighter, and my anxiety quelled when I was working with Unicorn SPiT.





Are you all seeing it ? The project chronology illustrates the building of my confidence in my work as well as blossoming creativity. Brighter, happier, my inner gypsy began to sing !





Yes.....I even went as far as mixing colors to create custom pallets. Here's an example of a coral color I made. Amazing what one can accomplish when your mind is free from negative thoughts.





My absolute favorite color to work with...Molly Red Pepper !





I soon discovered my passion for stenciling over Unicorn SPiT; giving my work a dimensional feel.





Not afraid anymore. I have tried every technique; some with success, others, no so much. But the more I worked with Unicorn SPiT, the less the symptoms of social anxiety plagued my days. Michelle Nicole's dream is to have Unicorn SPiT become a medium for art therapy; what she may not realize is; it already has ! It is my pleasure to tell everyone about Unicorn SPiT; the benefits, and artistic uses !





Go bold or go home ! I no longer worry if others will like or accept my work. I'm not free from that feeling of being different, but I have found a place where different equates to artist. Without the support of Michelle Nicole and my SPiT sisters, I could not create freely and with new found confidence. Not only did Unicorn SPiT provide therapy for my mind; it is good for my soul, and the people I have come to know through Unicorn SPiT have become my most cherished friends. I can only hope this post encourages others to try Unicorn SPiT, and discover for themselves the myriad of benefits; both personally and professionally.






Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/10744443/unicorn-spitwhisperer-spitchallenge site