Pinterest has become an endless ocean of images. And while there are ever increasing numbers of wonderful boards and fabulous pins, it can be hard to navigate them to find what you need. So from now on, I’ll be sharing … Read More ...
Easy Stretched Canvas Art – Spoonflower Hacks
Spoonflower, the premiere print on design fabric company, is hosting a month of Spoonflower Hacks on their blog. What exactly is a Spoonflower Hack, you might ask? Well according to their site, a hack is “DIYs that use craft materials … Read More ...
Dino Tripod for your Phone – Eat.Sleep.Make.
I think plastic dinosaurs are fast becoming the biggest trend in DIY. And this post on how to make a Dino Tripod from Eat Sleep Make is one of the most creative I’ve seen. This is the perfect craft for … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – ChrisWDesigns
This week’s featured Etsy shop is ChrisWDesigns. ChrisWDesigns is one of the many shops on Etsy that don’t sell pre-made crafts, but patterns for helping you make your own gorgeous crafts. In this case, designer/creator Christine Welsh offers patterns … Read More ...
Sharknado Tote Bag – ILovetoCreate
If you missed the epic Syfy masterpiece that was Sharknado, then you really missed something special. In the film, Los Angeles finds itself under attack from a one of kind problem–massive water spouts carrying sharks of all shapes and varieties. … Read More ...
3D Modular Origami Tutorials for Beginners
Yesterday I featured some amazing art created using Chinese 3D Modular origami methods. Called block folding origami, Golden Venture folding, and 3D modular origami, there are a lot of resources out there about it, but they’re scattered across the internet. … Read More ...
Interview with Francene Levinson – all things paper
Chinese 3D modular origami is a must see for any fans of paper sculpture or origami. Unlike traditional Japanese origami, modular or block folding origami is created out of lots of little folded triangles, stacked together like Legos to create … Read More ...
Mixed Media Process – Grace and Ivy
I love the look of mixed media art–the way the multitude of different processes and pieces come together to form a cohesive image. But I often find myself daunted about where to start on a piece or how to progress … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – whatshername
This week’s featured Etsy shop is whatshername. What’s her name is the shop of Gayle Phillips Williams. For Gayle, Etsy is a family business; her son Mitchell helps to make cards that are sold in his own special section … Read More ...
Custom View-Master Reels – Image3D
I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent with my face pressed up against a view-master as a kid. There was something magical about the way the pictures appeared 3D, no matter what the subject was. You can … Read More ...
Villinski Inspired Butterfly Mural – ART + POLITICS + Life
If you’re in love with Paul Villinski’s art or if you just love butterflies, then you must check out this easy and impactful butterfly wall mural tutorial inspired by Villinski’s works over at ART + POLITICS + Life. The … Read More ...
Paul Villinski
If you’re not familiar with the stunning work of Paul Villinski, take a moment an stroll though this online gallery. Paul Villinski uses recycled and found materials like lost gloves and discarded beer cans to create pieces that … Read More ...
Captain America 4th of July Tie Dye Shirts – Simply Kelly Designs
When it comes to tees, Captain America is without a doubt the most popular Avenger, and quite possibly the most popular superhero. I seem to see that shield design everywhere I go. And while I’d much prefer an Iron Man … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Urban Cheesecraft
This weeks featured Etsy shop is Urban Cheesecraft. Urban Cheesecraft doesn’t sell a final product, but rather everything you need to make your own cheese. Entrepreneur and owner, Claudia Lucero started making cheese kits as a way to pay … Read More ...
Rooms of Mysterie – GSR Art Dolls
Speaking of dolls, check out the amazing art dolls by Gerda Shaarman-Rijsdijk (GSR for short). This one, called Rooms of Mysterie has been making the rounds on Pinterest without a link to more information about the doll or artist, so … Read More ...