This week, and probably part of next, I’m focusing on Mother’s Day projects. The fact that I’m also in the midst of the series, How To Paint Simple Spring Flowers, and flowers go so nicely with Mother’s Day is just a happy little coincidence. Hey, I’ll take any reason for a happy coincidence. Last week […]
Groundhog’s Day Puppet with Printable
I just bet that you’ve been waiting for something cute to make for Groundhog’s Day this year, haven’t you. No? Really? This cute l’il paper bag puppet might just change your mind. I’ll admit, at first I thought this was silly but the more I look at him, the more I adore this little guy. […]
Pink Cupcake Paintings
Before I became obsessed start watching Downton Abbey, I was really on track, painting things for Valentine’s Day. Of course, now I’m totally derailed and sketching more costumes but I wanted to share these fun little cupcake paintings I did. After basecoating the canvases with a blush pink I sketched the cupcakes. I drew the […]
Make a Nutcracker from Cardboard Box
I love nutcrackers. It’s a newfound passion, developing over the past few years. I have no idea why. I just love them. A couple of weeks ago, the grandson and I were headed to the back of Target to that department. As usual. Normally he’s in a mad dash to get to the superhero aisle […]
Painting a Scroll Background
First, this painting isn’t finished, ok? I’m still working on the Daffodile Louboutin heels for my niece. Really. See? I painted these Louboutins for my other niece last February. So I have a little more work to do on the shoes. No, today’s post is about the background, the scrolls. I have a bit of […]
Wildflowers, Butterfly & Dragonfly Patterns
Wildflower Pattern #1 As promised, here are the patterns for the Wildflower Totebag. These patterns aren’t perfect. I drew them a few minutes ago. Just for you. Mainly because I want you to try this but also because the hardest thing to do when painting . . . well, nearly anything . . . […]
How To Paint a Topiary Pot
Hello! Well, with all the ‘wordy’ posts lately you might’ve been thinking I haven’t been painting at all. Au contrere, mon frere. Which, loosely translated, means, You’re wrong, my brother. I think. I’m not really too sure. I only took a few years of high school French and it was more than a few years […]
Snowmen Printables
Snowmen Printables As promised, here are the snowmen printables I used for the magnetic snowmen paperdolls. But you could use them for anything – coloring pages, appliques, scrapbooking, or anything else you can come up with. They’re free to use. But a link back to Mural Maker & More would be really, really nice! Each […]