Here is a fabulous post from Ash and Crafts on how to make gold foil prints! Gold is huge, it was everywhere at the CHA convention and it’s still super trendy.
This is a tutorial on how to make shiny … Read More...
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by Katie Smith
Here is a fabulous post from Ash and Crafts on how to make gold foil prints! Gold is huge, it was everywhere at the CHA convention and it’s still super trendy.
This is a tutorial on how to make shiny … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Renee from the blog Cute Simple Stuff shared this and I think it’s so cute. I love fun phone cases. She shows you how to make this DIY Cellphone Case that is painted with a little duck face. It is … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Wow, check these out- you can make a wearable version of Cinderella’s glass slippers with unexpected materials. Mark Montano posted these on his blog and I had to share them with you! I think these would be perfect to make … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Katie from Running with a Glue Gun guest posted on my blog, Punk Projects with a fabulous tutorial. I’m hoping that your not getting tried of the galaxy trend yet because I still love it, and I love these galaxy … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Alison from Adventures in Making is such a talented crafter, and is always posting good ideas! This time she shares how to make your own handmade paper cards, with flower seeds inside. So when you plant the paper flowers will … Read More...
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
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...
by Katie Smith
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...
by Katie Smith
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
by Katie Smith
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 … Read More...
by Katie Smith
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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… 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
by Katie Smith
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...
by Katie Smith
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
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...
by Katie Smith
See how to create a simple but modern Balsa Wood house on the blog Delineate your Dwelling. Amy sent in a link to her project and I think it is a really cool and unique idea. I would love to … Read More...
by Katie Smith
If you’re a blogger or an indie artist, you’ll know that taking good photos is always extremely important! Here is a great idea for taking better blog and product photos. Mike from Semi Sweet Designs shared how he made his … Read More...