This is the second tutorial in 31 Days of Easy Holiday Paint Projects. Today we’re painting Haunted Houses. If you’ve ever said “I can’t even draw a stick figure” this paint tutorial is perfect for you. In fact, the more crooked, wavy, and ‘off’ the lines are, the better spookier your house will look! I […]
Easy Holiday Paint Projects – Day 1
Hello! Welcome to Day 1 of 31 Days of Easy Holiday Paint Projects! It is 8:30 p.m. and I am just now writing my post for tomorrow – the first of 31 consecutive posts. Something tells me this is gonna be a little more challenging than I thought. But it is a ‘challenge’, and I’m […]
How To Make A Fall Floral Wreath
I wrote this post a while back but the floral design tutorial is pretty comprehensive so I wanted to share it again this year. Many, many moons ago I owned a flower shop. Note I didn’t say I was a ‘florist’. That skill set didn’t come until years later. Let me explain. First Husband wanted […]
Decorating The Mantel For Fall
I’m going to start this post with a disclaimer – this is my mother’s house, my mother’s mantel. Not mine. So why do I feel it necessary to state this disclaimer, you might ask. Well, because there are pros and cons when decorating for your mother. Con #1 – She wanted me to keep this […]
Fall Leaf Burlap Mantel Scarf
I don’t know what it is about Fall, but it tends to bring out the ‘crafter’ in me. And that’s a little scary because while I’m comfortable painting and creating art, I’m totally uncomfortable crafting and attempting to create cuteness. But every year ‘round this time, I give it another try. This year was no […]
How To Paint Jewels
Hi. How are ya? Has the Fall weather hit where you live yet? Well we had about two days of below 90 degrees. Just enough to tease me, to make me think of cool evenings, light jackets, sleeping with covers again. And then, Wham! 98 degrees and higher. I blame this tutorial on the heat. […]
Decoupage or Paint Some Fall Leaves
I made this decoupage and paint project when I was a guest over at Type A Decorating a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share it with you. I like things that make life easy. Gadgets. Tools. You know how if you have the right tools, projects are so much easier? Whether it’s painting, […]
Paint An Easy Halloween Witch–(The Long Version)
Fun painting tutorial for Halloween for all skill levels!