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Feb 16
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DIY Room Decor – Fabric Heart Garland

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Hi all,
I’m here today to share a very quick and easy project for some extra pizzaz to a room. Nowadays, many craft stores and home decor stores carry small fabric squares. Typically they can be found in a bundle of coordinating colors and designs. I happened to have a set and thought it’d put it to use but keep in mind that really any type of fabric works, and if you don’t have fabric – try felt!

Here’s a quick video on how I created this beauty.


You can create this same look at home using a stencil or template. For your convenience, I’ve created a FREE download for you to use. Simply click the button below.

HEART TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD FILE

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope I’ve inspired you to create something DIY and handmade for your space!

Feb 12
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Quick and Easy DIY Valentine’s with Rub-On Transfers

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This Valentine’s seems to be all about the year of DIY for many couples and friends that I know. Many are just gathering up some household supplies and making their treats and cards for family, classrooms and friends. I decided to show you just how simple a card making can be with just a few supplies and a little direction.A few months ago I received a beautiful set of valentine themed rub-on transfers. For those that are interested, you can find them on amazon (as of today, they are sold out).

A few months ago I received a beautiful set of valentine themed rub-on transfers. For those that are interested, you can find them on amazon (as of today, they are sold out) or other craft supply stores that carry the Crate Paper brand. Although I chose these because I had them on hand, there are a plethora of other options out there and will work just as great.

Here’s a quick video I put together to show you just how easy it can be.

Feb 05
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Watercolors Expressive Florals and Leaves

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Today’s card features a technique called expressive florals. I love this technique in that it is creating a suggestive image. In this case I chose to do some rounded brushstrokes that suggest a flower head, but I didn’t have any certain type in mind. It is not meant to be a botanical piece but rather expressive of something a person may recognize to be a type of flower they have once seen.

I added in some dry brush strokes in green to create the image of leaves and veins – but again, they are all suggestive. I think this type of expression was by far the most fun of the class. It will be one technique that I continue to try and incorporate into projects.

Feb 04
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Watercolor Stamped Scenes

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Hi all,

Today’s card features a technique of watercolor that uses stamped images to create a scene. This card doesn’t necessarily have a precise story to tell, but it is more an expressive story.

I repeatedly stamped a feather across the page and then began a technique called negative space coloring. I added several brush loads of water onto the card and then began dropping in color on to the feathers. I started with yellows, then worked my way into greens, added a splash or two of reds (which turned into a lovely autumn shade of brown) and then after everything dried, added in blues.

Once everything was dry I used a lifting technique of using a wet paintbrush to pick up pigment from the places I didn’t want it. Which in this case was the center area of the feathers. I liked how some of the feather is defined and other areas are losely covered with pigment. Very cool.

I don’t know what exact story this image tells but It defintely sends positive vibes.

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I added in a fun sentiment and called it finished on this card.

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