How to use stencils on a burlap canvas to create a simple, yet beautiful piece of art.
A Non-Valentine Valentine’s Craft
There are times when the Universe tells you to . . . slowww dowwwnnn. Did you know that? It’s true. You might think you’re handling it all . . . hospital visits, daily blog posts, revamping the website . . . oh yes, you’ve got this. Or, so you think. And then you miss a […]
How To Paint a Rock Wall Background–Day 2
No sooner than I posted Take a Trip With Me This Week then all of the self-doubts started creeping in . . . can I actually edit photos and write a post each day? will this painting actually turn out or will I have to scratch it and start all over? maybe nobody will actually […]
Take a Trip With Me This Week
I haven’t painted a ‘regular’ painting in quite a while. I mean, I’ve been painting dogs and craft stuff, but there are a lot of blank walls in my house and I decided I need to paint something just for me. Usually I post all of the step-by-step photos after I’ve finished a painting and […]
Burlap Love Banner
It took me a while to jump on the “banner bandwagon”. I kept seeing banners all over Blogland. Parties, holidays, whatever-days. I just didn’t get it. Which, by the way, isn’t that unusual for me. I am not much of a trend-follower. And completely forget about me being a trendsetter of any sort. If you’re […]
Silhouette Deals and Christmas Canvas Tutorial
Paint a Christmas Canvas by simply using stickers or, in my case, Silhouette vinyl. Position stickers, paint ombre effect over the top, remove stickers.
Antique Bronze Faux Finish
A few days ago, after unloading all of the groceries, I brought in my recent treasures from our oh-so-awesome local thrift store. What is that? Mom inquired. I’m not sure . . . yet. What are you going to do with . . . it? Don’t know . . . yet. Where are you going […]
Snowman and Snowflake Paint Projects
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 […]