This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and decide to make a purchase, I may make a small commission. :)Today I'm sharing a little art project that was St. Patrick's Day inspired (I originally shared this over at Craftaholics Anonymous), but I still like it even though St. Patrick's Day is past. The idea was to create an abstract gold at the end of the rainbow thing, but wouldn't this be gorgeous with a monochrome watercolor background too? Yes, yes, it would.Gilded Watercolor Artwork Tutorial To make your own, you will need:Watercolor paper (I recommend 140 lb. weight) Watercolors (tubes or pan colors work great) Brushes Painter’s tape or masking tape Water Metal Leaf Adhesive Gold Metal LeafOnce you have collected everything, it’s Continue Reading
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Simple St. Patrick’s Day Gift Ideas
stIt was my turn to host my Bunco group this month, and I wanted to share the St. Patrick's Day themed prizes I made up for the winners and losers (yes, the loser gets a prize in our group, which is the only reason I have ever won anything). I shared a sneak peek of these over on instagram yesterday, but here's a bit more detail.I was so happy with my little prizes, and I thought they could also be great little gifts for friends, teachers, neighbors, etc. - anyone who needs a little extra love this time of year.I picked up a couple of green nail polishes and tied on those adorable printable tags from Eighteen25. Man I love their prints. Seriously they have the cutest stuff.Next up, I have been really excited about bright, bold lip color lately, so I thought a few lip goodies would be Continue Reading
DIY Tangram Stamps and Artwork
This project was originally shared on Eighteen25.This projects was one of those that lived in my head for a long time before it became a reality. Once up on a time, I ran across this collection of tangram-style images created by Diego Mir. I was crazy about them and immediately started thinking of ways I could create my own version.The lobsters were my favorite and I decided they would be perfect in a child's room - my son's nursery to be specific. And, I think I was right.Arent' they cool? And they really were easy to make. Here's how:I started off by making myself a bunch of shape stamps. They were so easy to put together. To make your own you will need:craft foam sheets scissors glue (I used tacky glue) pieces of wood, cardboard, or styrofoam for the Continue Reading
Drop It (Like It’s Hot) Hexagon Tray
When my husband gets home, the first thing he does is empty his pockets. All the coins, pens, receipts, wallet, keys - all that junk gets dropped on pretty much whatever counter or table top is nearest. NOW, I know I have my annoying habits, so I try not to make a deal of it; however, this kind of makes me crazy.I decided I wanted to make him a little tray for him to drop all of his stuff in, thinking that if it's in a cute little tray maybe I will feel less crazy. Maybe.So when imagining what I wanted this little "drop tray" to look like, all I could think of was "drop it like it's hot," which is, yeah, a little weird, but I just went with it. So without further ado, I give you: Drop It (Like It's Hot), A Hexagon Tray.I had picked up a couple of these little hexagon-shaped Continue Reading
Glittery Stenciled Desk Storage and Giveaway
You know all those beautiful, spacious, organized craft rooms you see all over blogland? Yeah... I don't have one of those. Instead I have tucked my sizable craft supply stash into random corners all over my house - in the closet under the stairs, in the cabinets in the hallway, in a kitchen cabinet. You get the idea.As much as I love looking in five different places to find that one piece of fabric or ball of yarn I'm looking for, I've decided to try and improve the situation by converting our infrequently used loft into a more useful craft/office space. Which means I need some storage for all that stuff.When I got the opportunity to try out one of the great new Mod Podge Rocks stencils, I immediately thought of fancying up some storage for my desk. The fabulous Amy of Mod Podge Continue Reading
DIY Copper Pipe Projects
Metallics are a big deal right now, and copper seems to be growing in popularity. Lately I have noticed some really inspirational DIY projects using copper pipes and tubing. These projects are getting me really antsy to get to the hardware store - I can't wait to see the look on my husband's face when I come home with a big pile of plumbing supplies. I know you all are going to be heading off to your local hardware stores too. These projects are all amazing.Please remember to click through and pin from the original source! :)Copper and Leather Weave Table - Emily Henderson Copper Curtain Rod - Design SpongeDIY Copper Cuff - Merrythought Copper & Pine Magazine Rack - Fall for DIY Copper Pipe Wall Sconce - Camille Continue Reading
Crochet and Cross-Stitch XO Pillows
This post was originally shared on Craftaholics Anonymous.So, I shared my son's nursery reveal last week, and my kids' rooms are both officially complete and pretty great (if I do say so myself). But then there is our sad Master Bedroom. Anyone else have this problem in their house? Why does the Master always seem to be the last room in the house to get done?Anyway - When it comes to decor and design, our bedroom has definitely been one of the most neglected spaces in our home. I did put some effort into it a couple of years ago, but since then I've decided the neutral gray and white thing I was going for is less "simple" and more "boring." Time for an update!I really love bedding that looks collected and unique, and I am trying to avoid the coordinated bed-in-a-bag look. Some Continue Reading
Tutorial: Lucky Me Gilded St. Patrick’s Day Art
I've already gone over my feelings about St. Patrick's Day, so I will just summarize: I was anti, but then I remembered gold, and I flip-flopped. I had all these gilded visions and just couldn't help myself.It was about time to change up the Valentine's Day "mantel," so I decided to add in a few subtle St. Patrick's Day touches for March. This little Lucky Me Gilded Art was super easy to put together.Want to make your own? It's super easy. Here's how:Gilded St. Patrick's Day Art Tutorial Materialspaper (I used watercolor paper because I had it on hand and it's nice and thick) pencil brush metal leaf adhesive metal leaf (Gold!)Start by sketching out your words or design with your pencil. I liked "Lucky Me" for St. Patrick's Day. Plus - bonus! - you Continue Reading
