how to paint a fall leaf using craft acrylics in a layering technique. Great for beginning painters!
PIY Fall Leaf #1
A few days ago, I was explaining to my 3 year old grandson how leaves turn colors this time of year. In his typical 3 year old way, we looked all over the park for golden yellow leaves. We barely found one tree. I guess the late indian summer heat has prolonged the season and […]
PIY Pears
Before we get started, I posted a 5 step plan on Feng Shui Savvy today. Just a little kick-start to get you going. I love pears. In decorating. I’m not big on eating them. But I love the look of them. Weird, I know. But they’re fun to paint. You could use this for fall, […]
How to paint Holly & Berries
I’m sure I’ve told you before how painting calms my nerves. There’s something about moving paint around with a brush, the flow of it, that just soothes me. I think that’s why I’m on such a mission to get you to paint. I want to share the feeling of calm and peace I get when […]
PIY (paint it yourself) Snowman
I’m not gonna say it. I’m not. This is a Super Simple Snowman to paint. Sorry. I couldn’t resist. It is super simple. I say Super Simple all the time and people always say “Yeah – super simple for you!” It reminds me of when I taught dance and I’d always say “You can do […]
Countdown to Christmas – Snowmen Patterns
I know, I know. You just got your Fall stuff up, right? And here I am talking about Christmas already. But this year, you’re gonna be ahead of the game. You’re gonna have the tree up, the house decorated, the presents wrapped, and you’re just gonna sit back and Enjoy The Holidays. Right? We can […]
Dryer Sheet Candle Wraps
Yes, you read right. Dryer sheets. These guys that you use if you forget to add fabric softener to your rinse cycle. Have you ever noticed the texture of these guys? Crinkly, but not like tissue paper. Webby, but not like spider webs. (Although, I bet someone could come up with something for Halloween with […]
Super Simple SpiderWeb
I should be working on Christmas tutorials. I told my Self I was going to get focused after the move. Self isn’t listening. First, it’s 95 freaking degrees here. Which makes it a little difficult to get into the spirit of painting snowmen. Second, every magazine, blog, ezine, etc. is full of Halloween. And I […]