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Mixed-Media Art Journal Out of Amazon Fresh Paper Bags
https://youtu.be/CxgoboLyKBI Ever wondered what to do with all the grocery bags left over from an Amazon Fresh delivery? I accumulated quite a pile thinking that I was going to use them for some project. Pretty soon, I was drowning in brown paper bags. However, it was...
Making a Tricorn Hat from a Floppy Beach Hat
https://youtu.be/1COsIIu1Kk8 Well, long story short, I knew I was going to be a pirate for Halloween by Christmas of last year. Why? Because of that red dress that you can see in the thumbnail above. I ordered it on Amazon despite mixed reviews and it was nothing like...
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Free Crochet Fox Pattern Amigurumi
This darling crochet fox was a birthday present for my friend’s one-year-old. His nursery is woodland-themed and I thought this cute little fox would be the perfect addition. This free crochet fox pattern is a Beginner+ level pattern and uses entirely single crochet...
Mixed-Media Self Portrait Step-By-Step Tutorial
I've always been hesitant to create a self portrait. Something about trying to capture a true version of yourself never seemed attainable. Then, I was creating a fun, nerdy girl with some mixed-media details and I realized that I had accomplished a self portrait...
Hammered Penny Boho Chic Necklace
A while ago, I was admiring a lady's necklace at a wedding. It had tiny, symmetrical disks clustered together. They looked a little like fish scales. It wasn't a necklace that I would wear, but it had an interesting look to it and it made me want to experiment with...
Is it better to have goals, or to reach them?
With the New Year just newly begun, I have been hearing a lot about goals. Goals to travel, to lose weight, to develop new habits, to break old habits. In all this, there is the looming threat of failing to meet these New Year's Resolutions and a warning to be sure to...
Mr. Darcy’s Shabby Chic Pet Bed DIY Tutorial
When I first adopted Mr. Darcy, I was convinced he was going to be a country gentleman, an aristocrat, a distinguished individual straight from the pages of Pride and Prejudice... He has since proved to be a bit more of a squirrel than I expected, but he's a lively...
Dancing in the Rain Art Journal Page Inspiration
With the recent rain in California (which is rare), I decided to create this art journal page to celebrate the glorious weather and the beautiful rain that washes the earth clean. The girl on this page is hand-drawn and is getting a little wet with her rain boots on...
Creative New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
It's been a productive 2016. I've been published in 18 magazines this year! Plus, I've been promoted at work and this blog is slowly (and I mean really slowly) picking up steam. I'd call that a good year. For 2017, I decided that my two words for the year would be...
Mixed-Media Pink and Gold Christmas Ornament Gift Tag
I've been crushing hard on pink Christmas decorations. You can check out my Pink Christmas Pinterest board here. Plus, Christmas is the one time of year that I can flood my art with gold and sparkles and no one complains (much). So, I decided to make a little sparkle...
Baby Shower DIY: Everly Hanging Photo Frame
My friend recently had a baby "sprinkle" for her new baby, Everly. They were reusing a lot of items from their first child, so it was the perfect opportunity to make something special and personalized just for the new baby. Since it was a girl, I couldn't resist the...
God Bless This Home: Mixed-Media Canvas
This project was given to my very good friend, Annie, to decorate her new home. Do you know that person who always seems to think of you right when you need it most? She is that person for me and she will be truly missed as she begins her next chapter of life with her...
Recipe: Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza
I very rarely will ever share recipes-- mostly because I don't have any recipes and can barely cook.However, last year I invented this recipe to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner and it is so good that I just had to share it with all of you. It is definitely...
Happy Halloween, You Poor Unfortunate Souls! Ursula DIY Octopus Costume
Happy Halloween! I know this is a little late-coming, but I hope you all enjoy this year’s Halloween costume — Ursula! I made the tentacles and hand-painted the dress, as well as creating the tiara (more on the mermaid crown to come!). The Little Mermaid is my...