Ashley, from Ash and Crafts, shared this tutorial on how to make peonies out of crepe paper. These are so gorgeous, aren’t they? They would make a fabulous gift for a friend or a loved one.
… Read More...Ashley says: “These flowers
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by Katie Smith
Ashley, from Ash and Crafts, shared this tutorial on how to make peonies out of crepe paper. These are so gorgeous, aren’t they? They would make a fabulous gift for a friend or a loved one.
… Read More...Ashley says: “These flowers
by Katie Smith
No matter if you are traveling or using it for stylish storage, you can update your luggage with a few steps using this tutorial from Amy at Delineate your Dwelling.
She restyles a vintage suitcase with a bit of paint. … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Since school is almost out for the Summer, I wanted to share with you this wonderful Teacher Appreciation Gift that Amy shared on her blog, Delineate Your Dwelling. She created an Apple Mason Jar which I think is pretty cute!… Read More...
by Katie Smith
Hey Guys! For those of you located around the Austin, TX area, I wanted to let you know that Renegade Craft Fair is coming back to Austin, TX on May 16 + 17, 2015! I’ve been to this event once, … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Here is a quick and easy way to make a pennant banner for a young girl. Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead Designs, shared this on her blog and I think it’s a really cute idea. This banner has a mixed media … Read More...
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Dora. from Plenty of Paprika, sent in a link to this project she did and I had to feature it because it is a cuteness overload! She made DIY wooden pretend desserts by using simple wood knobs, blocks, circles & … Read More...
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Summer is right around the corner and fruit are still just as huge a trend this year as they were last year, so I love this.
Heather, from Woods of Bell Trees, says “Is there anything that says summer quite … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Are you looking for a new way to experiment with watercolor? Try these 8 easy techniques! Rachel shared these fun watercolor tricks on the blog, Adventures in Making.
… Read More...She says: “After sharing my thoughts on basic watercolor supplies and techniques
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Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff shared this idea on her blog and I think it’s fabulous and I wanted to share it with you. Make this DIY Jewelry Dish using polymer clay. Renee says “This idea comes on … Read More...
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Are you curious to try watercolor for the first time? Rachel from Adventures in Making is sharing her go to supplies for watercolors. I’ve just recently started using watercolors so I found her blog post super helpful!
… Read More...She says: “Watercolor
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Today I wanted to let you know about a new blog series on the blog post DIY Crush called ‘Global Artisan Showcase’! Very talented designers of all kinds of crafting areas will get featured once they get discovered.
… Read More...Denise says:
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… Read More...Donna from Purl3Agony originally created these bookmarks for National Library Month (April), but I think they would make fabulous Mother’s Day gifts!
There are so many wonderful and fun watercolor techniques that will create lovely bookmarks regardless of your artistic
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Today I wanted to feature the etsy shop, JoyEDesign. Here’s a little bit about Nelly and her shop from her etsy store:
“Joy E design is the product of many factors. Everything started when I was a little girl, I … Read More...
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… Read More...I wanted to let you guys know about a website I just discovered called Artsy. Artsy’s mission is to make all the world’s art accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Here’s more about them from their site:
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Are you looking to update your dresser, cabinets, or desk but don’t want to spend lots and lots of money? Why not make your own Clay Knobs for under a dollar!? Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has challenged herself to … Read More...
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Alison from Adventures in Making is sharing a fun technique from her toolbox: Drawing with gouache paint and a nib! I’ve never tried this technique, but I’m in awe of Alison’s lovely art!
She says: “There is a little learning … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Hey guys, today I wanted to let you know about a fun new embroidery book that came out this month! From Rebecca Ringquist, comes a book with a modern approach to a traditional craft—embroidery.
First, Here’s a little about the … Read More...
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Does anyone else agree that plain white towels are BORING? Annette from Fiber Artsy shares how she used rit dye to add a bit of color and style to her towels and now I want to do some of mine … Read More...