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Birds on Branch Painting and Class

January 9, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 6 Comments

Birds on Branch Painting Class

Welcome to the first live painting demonstration of 2013 – Birds on a Branch. This is a preview of my upcoming BYOB & Paint Class. Check out the video tonight and if you’re interested in the class, just leave me a comment below! I want to share a little story with you about this painting. […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, Classes, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Techniques, Videos

Completing a Series

December 21, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Pink Rose Topiary Paintings

I’m starting my 18th year of painting. Sometimes it feels like I’ve been painting my entire life and sometimes it feels like I just started. In a lot of areas, I’m still a beginner. For instance, I’ve never painted a series – a group or collection of paintings. I’ve known for some time this is […]

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

Paint Faux Fireplace – Mural on Canvas

December 10, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

painted faux stone fireplace

Some of you know I’ve been doing Google+ Hangouts on Air recently – live video broadcasts. Turns out, they’re pretty fun. So much so that I’ve scheduled them for every Tuesday night (except for Christmas & New Years Eve, of course.) I’m nowhere near a ‘pro’ or anything, but I do enjoy sharing how to […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, Faux Finishes, Highlighting, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Shading, Techniques, Tutorials

Paint Dollar Store Tablescape, in 15 minutes!

December 3, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

paint Christmas linens

Have you entered to win the KindleFire yet? Don’t miss it! Yes, you read that correctly. Paint a table runner, napkins and wine glasses from the dollar store in 15 minutes. Yes, you can! So which is more enticing – dollar store table décor or painting it in 15 minutes? Now, if you’re thinking ‘dollar […]

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Glitter Paint, holiday crafts, Paint Fabric, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types

Painted Snowman Tealight

November 26, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

painted snowman tealight shade

I painted this Snowman Tealight Shade a couple weeks ago for my friend Beckie. What a treat to guest post on Infarrantly Creative! Beckie was my first bloggy friend and has been incredibly supportive and encouraging over the years. I’m thrilled to see how successful she’s become, yet still finds time to help all of […]

Filed Under: crafts, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, seasonal crafts

How To Use Fabric Markers for Watercolor Effect

November 21, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Watercolor Tee with Markers

A while back I made this watercolor tee shirt with fabric markers when I guest posted at Sweet Rose Studio. It was so fun I wanted to share it here so you could make one for yourself, or maybe as a gift! I made a video to show you how simple it is. This was […]

Filed Under: crafts, kids crafts, Markers & Pencils, Paint Fabric, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

Easy Snowflake Painting

November 18, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Easy Snowflake Painting

No matter what your painting level, you can paint this snowflake painting!

Filed Under: How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, PIY, seasonal crafts, Stencil, Techniques

Easy DIY Pumpkin Bowling – Kids Craft

October 17, 2012 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Bowling Craft

When I signed up here for 31 Days of Kids Crafts, I knew it was gonna be a challenge for me. Just to write for 31 days straight, post it & share is a bit of a stretch but I thought it would be a good challenge for me. I was wrong. A few things […]

Filed Under: crafts, Halloween, holiday crafts, Markers & Pencils, Paint Plastic, Paint Types, Spray Paint

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