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Paintings for Presents and Happy New Year!

January 17, 2018 By Colleen 3 Comments

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Happy New Year, my friends! Is it too late to say that? Well, I’m pretty late on a lot of things – like this post – so just consider the source. I wanted to share with you some of the paintings I’ve done recently. I hope you had wonderful holidays filled with peace and joy. […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Home Decor, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

Free Coloring Christmas Gift Tags

December 21, 2015 By Colleen 8 Comments

coloring christmas tags

Enjoy these free hand drawn Christmas Gift Tags to color yourself or give to a friend!

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, holiday crafts, kids crafts, patterns, printables

A Memory Christmas Tree

December 28, 2014 By Colleen 10 Comments

Memory Christmas Tree

My tree this year was – filled to with ornaments that had photos of my husband who passed 2 years ago. It’s a wonderful way to honor and celebrate your memories.

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, holiday crafts, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, My House, My Hubs, My Stuff

Merry Christmas – and my gift to you!

December 24, 2014 By Colleen 24 Comments

Free pet portrait

I can’t give you a present, but I can give one lucky winner a FREE pet portrait & everyone else a 50% off coupon for your own pet portrait. Merry Xmas!

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff

Painted and Glittered Christmas Village

December 14, 2014 By Colleen 3 Comments

Glitter-Xmas-Village

This Christmas Village was easy to make – just paint and glitter – inspired by Pottery Barn. But the heavenly touch sits above the village. And makes the entire scene just perfect.

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, holiday crafts, How To & PIY, kids crafts, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Videos

Stenciled Holiday Serving Tray

December 9, 2014 By Colleen 5 Comments

Stenciled Serving Tray

Stencil a simple plastic serving tray with two colors and learn how to add a ‘drop shadow’, giving depth and dimension to the design.

Filed Under: Accessories, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Stencil, Techniques, Tutorials

Designer Christmas Tree Decorating Tips

December 8, 2014 By Colleen 16 Comments

Designer Tree Tips

Having decorated hundreds of trees for stores and clients, I wanted to pass on a few designer tips for decorating your own tree.

Filed Under: Floral Design, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, More Stuff, My House, My Stuff

Free Christmas Wreath Watercolor Printable

December 4, 2014 By Colleen 9 Comments

Christmas-Wreath-Printable

Make your own holiday decoration or gifts with this free watercolor Christmas wreath printable I painted. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, holiday crafts, Paint Types, patterns, printables, Transfers, Watercolor

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