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15 DIY Paintings for non-artists

July 17, 2014 By Colleen 16 Comments

DIY Paintings for non artists

Want to create a painting but are a little unsure of your ability? Here are 15 DIY paintings for non artists to give you ideas and inspiration.

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Wood, PIY

Make a Watercolor Pineapple Banner

July 8, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

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Even if you can’t paint, you can make this watercolor pineapple banner. It’s a fun craft that adds a splash of tropical color, indoors or out!

Filed Under: crafts, Decoupage, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Techniques, Watercolor

Just Don’t Call Them Crafts

June 26, 2014 By Colleen 5 Comments

DIY Tinted Jars

How to DIY tinted jars with Sheer Colors. Tint the jars on the outside so you can use them as vases. Easy DIY, just don’t call them you know what.

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Tutorials

Patriotic Printable plus Crafts and Recipes!

June 2, 2014 By Colleen 7 Comments

Patriotic Printable

Download this Patriotic Printable and get ready for Summer. Also check out over 40 other patriotic crafts and recipes too!

Filed Under: crafts, holiday crafts, kids crafts, my paintings, My Stuff, printables, seasonal crafts

Tea Time Totebag with Fabric Markers

May 26, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

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This is a fun and easy way to “paint” a totebag using fabric markers and a wet paintbrush.

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Fabric, Paint Surfaces, Tutorials

15 DIY Gift Ideas for Dad

May 21, 2014 By Colleen Leave a Comment

DIY gifts for Dad

Boy, dads are tough to buy gifts for, aren’t they? Pretty much, anything they want they’ll just go out and get themselves. Or at least my dad and husband did. And neither one of them wore ties . . . unless under extreme duress. I think most fathers will appreciate handmade gifts though. And if […]

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, kids crafts, Tutorials

Lines and Dots – Paint Clay Pots

May 18, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

Spray paint clay pots then paint lines and dots with a paint pen for a simple, but cute look!

Filed Under: Accessories, crafts, Home Decor, Markers & Pencils, Paint Types, Spray Paint

Decorate Craft Tubs

May 5, 2014 By Colleen 1 Comment

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A quick way to decorate craft tubs or boxes with spray paint, washi tape and stick-on letters to corral all of your paintbrushes, pencils and pens.

Filed Under: crafts, More Stuff, Organizing, Paint Types, Spray Paint

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