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Pumpkin Patterns

October 11, 2018 By Colleen Leave a Comment

pumpkin patterns

If you’re getting your Fall ‘on’, here are some great Pumpkin Patterns you can use for painting, crafting, coloring, and a whole lot more. I say ‘if’ because a lot of creative types are headlong into Christmas! If you want to see how I used the pumpkin patterns, take a peek at this listing in […]

Filed Under: crafts, patterns, seasonal crafts

33 Summer Paint Projects and Patterns

June 1, 2015 By Colleen 1 Comment

Get ready for Summer with this collection of Summer paint projects and patterns.

Filed Under: crafts, Home Decor, How To & PIY, seasonal crafts, Seasonal Decorating

How to Copper Leaf Pumpkins

November 7, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

Copper Leaf Pumpkin

Yes, another shiny pumpkin. This time I used copper leaf on a paper mache pumpkin to add texture and sheen.

Filed Under: Accessories, crafts, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Seasonal Decorating, Spray Paint

Paint a Glittered Copper Pumpkin

October 28, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

Glittered Copper Pumpkin

If you like Fall decor with a little sparkle, you’ll enjoy making this glittered copper pumpkin!

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Spray Paint

Make a Watercolor Pineapple Banner

July 8, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

Watercolor-Pineapple-Banner

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

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

Snowman and Snowflake Paint Projects

November 26, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Paint Snowman Snowflake

Baby, it’s cold outside! I can’t really complain because here in Northern California our temperatures would be considered warm to those of you in the south and east coast of the U.S. Regardless, I kinda feel like the Tin Man in the mornings, in need of a little extra oil in my joints until I […]

Filed Under: crafts, Highlighting, Paint Canvas, Paint Glass, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, seasonal crafts, Shading, Stencil, Techniques

Fall Straw Wreath

October 22, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

Straw Fall Wreath

Fall is the perfect time for straw wreaths. I’ll admit, I’m partial to grapevine wreaths most any time of the year. But for Fall, the texture and color of straw is like . . . well, almost like hanging a bale of hay on your door. Or wall. Or any other place, for that matter. […]

Filed Under: crafts, Floral Design, Home Decor, More Stuff, seasonal crafts, Seasonal Decorating

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