continue reading to see what i repurposed to make them!
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9.07.2020
painterly pumpkins
3.24.2022
paint palette eggs!
this one came to me one day while i was going through my bins of spring decor.
back in 2020 i made some simple Easter eggs with varied finishes on them,
and as i saw those in the bin, i realized that their shape was very much like
the paint palettes that artists use... and a new creative idea was born!
12.14.2020
merry & bright gift wrap
11.09.2020
merry and bright
let's make it merry and bright!
11.13.2020
creative Christmas tree skirts
it's not that my trees go bare-legged, it's just that i use different things under them than most people:
vintage petticoats, silky satin formal skirts, my wedding dress!, rugs,
old wood crates, and more tablecloths than i can count. Oh, and a fuzzy blanket!.
i've even used.... wait for it... pine branches. simple, right?
this year's happy colorful theme called for some FUN under the tree,
one involves some crafting, and will work on any size tree.
the other is for a small tree,
and was so easy i could hardly believe i hadn't thought of it before.
i hope they both make you take a look at whatever tree skirt you've been using
and think twice... about maybe trying something different this year.
now, let's get creative!
continue reading for the easy diy tutorials...
3.24.2020
paint chip easter eggs - over easy!
6.28.2021
sunny paint palette wall art
i know, we're barely into summer vacay. but i know kids!
if you're looking for simple, cheap, 'trash to treasure' craft projects to keep 'em busy,
4.02.2021
easy no-mess Easter basket grass
10.03.2023
faux 'jadeite' pumpkin paint tutorial
the pretty seafoam - mint - jade greens of jadeite dishes and cookware
remind me of the color of our Shasta trailer (see my last post!)
and because of that, i've found these greens combine well with ANY color.
in late August i picked up a ceramic pumpkin mug at Dollar Tree,
and decided to try my hand at re-creating the luminous look of jadeite -
with paint.
and it worked!
continue reading for my color-matching process and paint tutorial...
4.05.2021
'paint chip' inspired painted dresser
continue reading for the reveal!
12.16.2020
diy painted gift wrap ribbon
5.30.2022
May flowers: art challenge recap
the #flowermonth2022 challenge on Instagram
was sponsored by three artists,
with thousands of creative people around the globe participating.
each interpreted the prompts - an alphabetical listing of flowers -
in their own style and method.
it has proved to be not just a fun exercise for me,
but also an educational experience,
as i've seen many variations on the themes in many different art mediums.
my own creations for this challenge
were all made from materials & elements that i have here at home -
scrap paper, paint, paint pens, colored pencils, felt pens, fabric, gift wrap,
wood blocks, vintage crepe paper, tissue paper, wire, sweaters, yarn,
vintage jewelry, sewing pins, even plastic parts from dollar store flowers.
it quickly expanded to a plan for 14 blooms -
continue reading to see all 15 floral creations from my studio...
9.14.2021
faux 'kintsugi' pumpkins
5.04.2020
painted books?!
i bought these six large encyclopedias from a thrift store
turns out a MAYkeover was exactly what they needed!
continue reading to see where they live now...
12.08.2023
terra cotta Christmas: 2 nativity scenes
into something ELSE ...
7.19.2023
tropical tiki transformation
12.02.2020
repurposed Christmas card wreath
and this one's made from something we all have: old Christmas cards!
yep, i'd bet there are a few (dozen) cards stashed in with your holiday decor,
with graphics or photos so cute that you just couldn't toss them out.
i love projects that make use of simple materials,
and i've always liked pulling out old holiday decorations and enjoying them in 'different' ways.
this combines the two in a simple paper craft.
5.07.2022
May flowers: gerbera
1.22.2021
scrap paper heart wreath
(i almost broke a drawer in my studio because it was overloaded with heavy magazines.)
so when my brain comes up with an idea for using said scrap paper
(usually at 3 in the morning)
i have a stash on hand that i can dig into, and it costs me nuthin'.
and you all know how i love making art & decor with everyday stuff!
in December, i shared a wreath like this made from old Christmas cards cut into circles.
this time, i cut paper into heart shapes - you could certainly make a heart-shaped wreath, too!
i even brought out a piece of paper that is one of the most valuable i have:
vintage. Disney. and i CUT IT UP. yeah, call me crazy.
but it's my fave part of this wreath!