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 ...
DIY Wooden Play Desserts
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 ...
Carved Watermelon Rubber Stamp
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 ...
8 Watercolor Techniques for Beginners
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
DIY Jewelry Dish using Polymer Clay
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 ...
Join the Make Things! Craft Challenge
Hey Indie Crafters! This summer I am hosting a craft challenge on my blog and I would love to have you join in!
“Make Things!” is a free 8 week craft challenge that will be hosted on the Punk Projects
… Read More ... Watercolor Basic Supplies
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
Interview with AmaSepiaChan Artworks
Hey Everyone, Today I wanted to let you know about a very talented young artist, AmaSepiaChan. She just recently opened her etsy shop, Foxes and Things. I’m obsessed with the fox trend, and I love her art. Today I’m doing
Who’s Got Talent? A Global Artisan Showcase 2015
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.
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DIY Colorful Bookmarks Using Easy Watercolor Techniques
… 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
Etsy Shop Feature- JoyEDesign
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 ...
Artsy and Wim Delvoye
… 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:
Artsy
How to Make Inexpensive CLAY KNOBS!
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 ...
Drawing with Gouache and a Nib
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 ...
Book Review- Rebecca Ringquist’s Embroidery Workshops
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 ...