Have you ever wanted to paint a heart? Getting both sides of a heart symmetrical while painting can be intimidating. When I have tried to paint a heart by hand, often one side gets larger as I try to perfect it. By the time I go back and forth from working on the different sides, the heart ends up being way larger than I intended. I came up with this shadow painting trick to paint hearts, and I can't wait to share it with you. I started by grabbing a bunch of scrap wood pieces. You can use Continue Reading
A Paint Project For All Ages: Painting Sticks
Is it cold where you are? Its been in the negative degrees and snowing off and on for weeks in Indiana. We are getting crafty and creative up in here to keep these kids happy, content, and add some color to our world. Cause let's be honest if it isn't snowing and white outside it is gray. One day while we were all hanging out, I was staring at my favorite wall and the sticks stood out. I loved the size, character, and texture of these sticks. So, one day while picking up the yard in the fall, Continue Reading
DIY Scrapwood Garland
Do you love Christmas crafts as much as I do!? It seems that no matter how many I make, the following year I want to make more! Creating holiday crafts is one of my favorite holiday traditions and stringing together a fun garland is a fun way to add to the seasonal decor. In years past, I have made other festive garlands. I think this year's is my all time favorite. You know it is no secret that I love wood projects, and I am cheap. Last week, I showed you a scrap wood project as a gift Continue Reading
Squeeze One More Project Out of Your Old Paint Bottles
If you paint or have a child that likes to paint, you probably have gone through some paint bottles, right!? For years and years, I have just thrown these little bottles out when they seem to be empty. Now that we have an art studio, we have flown through the paint at crazy fast speeds. Its been so exciting to see others create, but I have thought on several occasions "I wonder what else we could do with these bottles to get more of our money out of them!?" One day it hit me like a lightning Continue Reading
Turkey Table Runner
This table runner is one of my most sentimental mom projects we've done to date. Those little hands grow so quickly, and having something that captures all the stages is pretty special. Let me tell you how to make your own turkey table runner keepsake. Once upon a time, I shared this Thanksgiving playdate we had with friends. Over the years, I've had numerous messages and emails asking questions about how I did it. I'm pretty sure that original post was two computers ago, and I can't find the Continue Reading
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