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...
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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...
by Katie Smith
The always talented Annette from Fiber Artsy sent in a link to one of her latest posts and I wanted to share it with you guys! Annette created her own foaming hand soap for a fraction of the cost, which … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Here is another fabulous post by The Artcademy perfect for Indie Artists. They’ve come up with a list of 20 ways that artists can turn browsers into buyers. They say: “It’s all in your first impression and if you … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Megan Ross from The Artcademy sent in a link to their latest “Artcademy Answers” post. I share a lot of the Artcademy’s posts because they are such a great resource for Indie Artists.
Here’s what she says about this weeks … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has started a new mini series on her blog called Easy Art in 1.2.3. Basically, in this series she shows step-by-step on how to make your own art work. I love easy art, so I … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Everyone loves cacti! This tutorial shows how to make a sophisticated ring holder that looks just like porcelain.
My Sister moved to Arizona last year, so ever since then I’ve been a little obsessed with Saguaro Cacti. They’re such a … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Stephanie from Swoodson Says spent a week testing out different home made play dough recipes with her son and she is sharing the results of how they all turned out on her blog.
She says: “Pinterest is full of recipes … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Can you believe we’re half way through April already? April is famous for rain showers. What better way to decorate for spring than with a cool floral umbrella door hanger? Crystal shared this tutorial on the Bowdabra blog sharing how … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Isn’t this hand made pineapple night light so so cute? Elsie, one of my FAVORITE DIY craft and lifestyle bloggers shared this tutorial on her blog, A Beautiful Mess.
She shares a simple video tutorial showing you how she created … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I love this idea that was posted on the 2nd Funniest Thing blog, they made a crayon printed t shirt! How cool! You take crayon shavings, place them onto the t shirt and melt them on to the t shirt.… Read More...
by Katie Smith
This is not actually “gold foiling” but it looks like it and it is way easier, according to the ladies at A Joyful Riot! You just need some simple infinity scarves, gold paint, fabric medium and a paint brush- I … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Chalkboards, Magnets and Organizing are all super popular right now. I saw the “Embellish Your Story collection by Roeda” while at CHA and loved the products!
What is Embellish Your Story? “Embellish Your Story is a one-of-a-kind … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Using simple materials like washi tape and gift wrap ribbon, see how easy it can be to update your old glass base lamps!
I love how Amy from Delineate your Dwelling restyled these lamps that she’s had for 7+ years. … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Hey guys, today I want to tell you about a company and product I discovered while at the CHA convention back in January. I stopped by the Sandits booth to find out what a “sandit” was and talked a bit … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I love this pom pom wall hanging that Ashley shared on her blog, Sugar and Cloth! I don’t know about you, but I love making pom poms, they are so cute and warm and fuzzy and they make me happy!… Read More...
by Katie Smith
I posted this tutorial on my own blog, Punk Projects and I wanted to share it here with you guys as well.
I love the idea of living in a little hobbit hole. I could be a hobbit. I love … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Today I wanted to share these DIY Wire Baskets with you that Stephanie from The Silly Pearl made. They’re colorful and modern and can be placed on a tabletop or hung on the wall. I think they’re perfect for holding … Read More...