DIY Balloon Flip Flops for Summer! Summer is almost here and that means it is time for some dollar store crafts! This is a super fun one – but definitely not ideal for younger kids. To make these, you’ll need to be able to make a double knot…over and over and over again! This one […]
You want to learn how to make felted hearts? So you want to make a felted heart elbow patch? Needle felting is all the rage and why not add a felted heart to your elbow to spruce up those solid sweaters?! I made this felted wool heart elbow patch and now I can’t stop […]
What you’ll Need: Corks Glue Googly eyes Buttons, beads and/or any other odds or ends you can find Sharpie marker or black pen Wool for hair (you can also use cotton balls) Scrap fabric or felt Pipe cleaners Cotton Balls String (if you want to turn it into an ornament) Affiliate disclaimer: Although I stand […]
Lately when I head to the art supply store, I am overwhelmed by all of the choices. There are literally thousands of different paints and they all have different descriptions. I figured if I am overwhelmed, you must be, too. I’m on a mission to find the best choice when it comes to high pigment […]
Paint and paintbrushes go together like peanut butter and jelly. While brushes are not necessarily a prerequisite when it comes to painting, they are an ever-present tool in every art studio. It’s unsurprising that there are loads of choices when it comes to choosing your preferred paintbrush. Brushes are available in different sizes and, more […]
Brushes are a pre-requisite when it comes to painting, they are an ever-present tool in every art studio. It’s unsurprising that there are loads of choices when it comes to choosing your preferred paintbrush. Brushes are available in different sizes and, more importantly, shapes. Each brush type has its purpose, from round bristles to flat […]
So you want to make a DIY gift for dad for Father’s Day. Kids love making handmade Father’s Day gifts for dad! Spring is finally here—which means Father’s Day is right around the corner! And what better than a homemade, DIY gifts from his kids to celebrate dear old dad and make Father’s Day an […]
No doubt, the easiest, cheapest, and best homemade marbled crafts are done with shaving cream marbling. This marbling method is one of my all-time favorite art activities. You’ll never get tired of it and you’ll keep returning to it repeatedly over the years because everyone can do it…and I mean EVERYONE! It’s one of those […]
There are so many choices in the canvas section at the art supply store and choosing the right one is the first important step to a successful art piece. Painting on poor quality canvases can be likened to building a house on mere sticks. You can construct a masterpiece on such a foundation, but it […]
People have been painting rocks since the beginning of time. That’s because we can always use new ways to spread joy. During the height of covid, I started painting rocks and randomly left them around my neighborhood. I haven’t stopped since. So I guess the point is, painting rocks is fun. Art distracts me. And […]