I have been working toward this dream for several months now and I can’t wait to share it with you! My very first art course is a guided painting of Rosie the Riveter.
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The Haunted Mansion Homage: A New Technique in acrylic painting
Anybody else feel like they’re walking a tightrope above gator-infested waters? Yes, it feels like that a lot of the time recently. That’s what made me think of this stretching portrait from the Haunted Mansion. It also provided the perfect opportunity to try a new acrylic painting technique that uses Stabilo pencils to provide a pencil sketch base for the rest of the painting.
Gel Printing on Easter Eggs
https://youtu.be/ELhqpjJPfYY Bring out the mixed-media tools and get ready to print some wooden eggs with style! This tutorial for gel printing on Easter eggs uses a Gelli plate and paint to create playful, mixed-media patterns on your wooden eggs. Supplies (contains...
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Why I Knit: Finding Magic in Every k2tog + A Giveaway!
“I learned to knit, but I just never got into it.” I hear this countless times while teaching knitting classes, or discussing hobbies with friends, but I have never understood how it could happen. How could someone have knitting needles in their hands and not feel...
Enter to Win the Winter Issue of Jewelry Affaire!
Yep, I've been published again! It's always exciting to see my name in print and I am very pleased to offer another giveaway courtesy of Stampington & Company. This time, enter to win a copy of Jewelry Affaire. Find all sorts of inspiration for your jewelry...
Behind-the-Scenes of My Blog Makeover + Big Plans for the Future
As you may have noticed, SarahDonawerth.com got a face lift. And by face lift, I mean I tore the whole thing apart, build it piece by piece, and tried to get it as perfect as possible for all of you. This is the big unveiling. Ta Da! First, my header image is...
Introducing Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet!
Introducing my newest crochet pattern--Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet! They are now available in my Etsy shop (you can find the link in the sidebar). And to celebrate this adorable pattern, I'm offering a special $2 off coupon code for blog readers. Use code: BLOG2OFF...
Star Wars Dog Sweater from a Beanie: Casper joins the Dark Side!
I've been trying to find a dog sweater for Casper since Thanksgiving and nothing I could find fit him or looked cute enough. While Christmas shopping, I bought this ugly sweater Star Wars beanie as an impulse purchase. It was way too small for my head, but I just...
Nautical Picture Frame
Recently, my friend from high school got married. She was having a red, white, and blue, nautical-themed wedding and I knew that I had to make her something personal for the occasion. This picture frame matches her wedding and commemorates the event. Supplies: Wood...
Happy 4th of July! American Flag Beanie Free Pattern
Happy 4th of July! I'm headed off to Grandma's to light up some fireworks tonight, but I thought I'd share another awesome beanie pattern. Supplies: Boye Aluminum 6" Crochet Hook: Size N Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn, Faded Denim Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn, Berry Red...
Crochet Fox Hoodie Free Pattern
Supplies: Susan Bates Silvalume Crochet Hook Set in Pouch Sizes F, G, H, I, J, K Red Heart E300.0256 Super Saver Economy Yarn, Carrot Red Heart E302B.0313 Super Saver Jumbo Yarn, Aran Red Heart E302B.0365 Super Saver Jumbo Yarn, Coffee PEPPERLONELY Brand 50PC Light...
May the 4th Be With You! Ewok Hood Knitting Pattern
May the 4th be with you! To celebrate Star Wars Day, I've put together a pattern for a darling ewok hood that people of all ages can enjoy. Supplies: Size 10 knitting needles (preferably 29" circular needles to accomodate large amount of stitches)Takumi Velvet...
Bunny Beanie – Beanie-a-Month Free Crochet Pattern
To celebrate Easter, I put together this pattern for an Easter bunny beanie. However, with all the Easter celebrating, I ran out of time to post it this weekend. Happy Belated Easter! In fact, this could be great for spring in general and can be made in a smaller size...
Cherry Pie Ornament
I got a new car recently and it is adorable! Originally, I was planning on a blue hatchback that we were going to nickname "The Blueberry," but I decided on a red Mazda2, so the new name is just "The Berry." And in honor of my new car, I crocheted a fun ornament to...
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Leprechaun Beanie Crochet Pattern– Beanie-A-Month Pattern
Happy St. Patty's Day! My family loves the Emerald Isle. I gravitate toward the folklore and culture, my sister loves the music, my mom loves the history. Between us all, we are big fans of the country and we celebrate St. Patty's Day in style. Beginning this month,...