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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday! I love that there is a whole day set aside to tell the special people in your life how much you love them. If you have waited until the last second and are in a panic, no worries! I’ve got you covered. There are lots of things you can do to show your sweeties how much you love them without breaking the bank. PRINTABLE QUOTES IN A CUTE […]

A comparison of craft, student, and professional quality acrylic paints.

Best Acrylic Paints for Beginners

If you are interested in painting with acrylic paints, you are probably wondering, “what are the best acrylic paints for beginners to buy?” There are tons of options on the market and it can be SUPER confusing to know what to get! Let’s consider three of the most important considerations when selecting paints; cost, quality, and performance and compare a few options. CRAFT PAINTS: First let’s talk about craft paints. Craft paints can be found at […]

Zodiac Wall Art Online Class

My latest class on skillshare.com teaches you how to paint a galaxy and stars on a wooden panel and add your favorite zodiac constellation with decorative nail heads. This trendy celestial wall hanging makes a great DIY birthday gift idea or looks great added to a gallery wall display. If you want to learn how to prepare a wood panel for acrylic paints, blend acrylic paints, paint stars, or prepare a piece of art to […]

Learn How to Paint a Christmas Wreath and make your own Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments

Make Christmas extra special this year when you create and give your own handmade gifts! Paint and share these fun Christmas ornaments with this simple and quick step by step tutorial. Well, like it or not, it’s time to start planning and decorating for Christmas! I’ve made my gift list using this free printable Christmas gift planner and I’m feeling super festive and organized. 🙂 Of course, my list wouldn’t be complete without adding some handmade […]

Decorate Your Holiday Table with this Easy Thanksgiving Craft Idea

Well, we made it through Halloween and it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving…YAY!! [clickToTweet tweet=”Bring on Thanksgiving! I love a holiday that’s all about food, family, and fall festivities:) ” quote=”I love a holiday that’s all about food, family, and fall festivities!”] Every year I try to come up with craft projects and gift ideas to make the holiday stand out. This year I am making some easy and cute rustic magnets for […]