So it’s Thanksgiving week, right? And in a few days we’ll be breakin’ out the ribbon for decorating and wrapping presents. So why do a painting tutorial for a bow and ribbon then? It’s a great way to ‘frame’ a painting. It’s super easy, and therefore fast, to paint. It’s a great way to integrate […]
Painted Red Cardinal Gift Box
Hi! Are you making handmade Christmas gifts this year? If you are, I have a couple of suggestions for you. First, take a trip to your local thrift store. You’ll be amazed at how many items there are there that can be repurposed into a gift. Like this cute little chipwood box I found at […]
Holiday Burlap Napkin Rings
Hey, guess what! I found some more burlap in my stash. I know! Burlap is becoming a bit of a holiday theme around here. First, the Spooky Runner, then there was the Fall Leaf Mantel Scarf and I said, that’s it! But I got to thinking one day about burlap, Mod Podge and t.p. rolls. […]
How To Paint (and draw) Holly and Berries
Hi! How are you? Good, I hope. Today I’m gonna share a couple of ways to paint holly. One, pictured above, looks all artsy and complicated – but it’s not. Just a few colors of paint that are layered on top of each other. Then there’s this holly leaf. Like the leaves I painted on […]
Day 26: Paint Fall Fruit in Cornucopia
Hi! Welcome to Day 26 of my 31 Days of Easy Holiday Paint Projects. If this is your first time visiting, I’ll admit that this cornucopia filled with fruit doesn’t look too, um, . . . easy. But it’s really just a culmination of a bunch of tutorials: Cornucopia Apples Sunflowers Pears Pomegranates Grapes Pumpkins […]
Day 25–Paint Wheat Stalks
How are ya today? I thought I’d have the cornucopia painting done today but it just didn’t come together, so I’ll show you this easy-peasy way to paint wheat stalks. I should be done with cornucopia tomorrow and then Christmas tutorials! I’m so glad I’m on the last week of this 31 day blogging challenge. […]
Day 20: Paint a Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty)
Hello! We’re almost ready to paint our fall fruit centerpiece, but we need something to put the fruit in! So here’s a simple cornucopia tutorial for ya. Even if you’re not a huge fan of cornucopia (I’m not), this will be fun because you’ll see how to make something appear rounded just by shading and […]
Day 19: Paint Simple Pomegranates (video)
Yes, I’m late again. Still. Whatever. It’s still October 19 and so, technically, I’m still on track with my 31 Days of Easy Holiday Paint Projects. Technically, ok? I absolutely adore pomegranates. I like to eat them, paint them, or even set them around for decorating. Maybe with a little gold rub ‘n buff on […]