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DIY Tealight Jars

July 22, 2014 By Colleen 10 Comments

DIY Tea Light Jars

This is a pretty project to make with any jar. Paint the glass and then dot designs with metallic paint to create beautiful patterns, then drop in a tea light.

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

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

Kitty Pet Portrait

July 13, 2014 By Colleen 11 Comments

cat portrait with pencils

I’m thrilled to share a kitty pet portrait with you today. Did I use colored pencils or paint? Or both? You’ll just have to see for yourself.

Filed Under: Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

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

Roxie – Bloggers Dogs {and Kitties}

July 2, 2014 By Colleen 11 Comments

Pug-Portrait

This was a special pug painting for me to do, partly because I met Roxie two years ago, the day before my life changed forever . . .

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

She Doesn’t Sell Seashells

June 29, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

watercolor seashell tags

It turns out, if you draw a seashell with a Sharpie, then paint a little watercolor over it, you wind up with a cute watercolor seashell tag. Come see how!

Filed Under: How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, PIY, 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

What Color is Water?

June 15, 2014 By Colleen 1 Comment

Painting Water

Painting water – how do you paint something that looks clear? Here are a few examples.

Filed Under: How To & PIY, murals, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Walls

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