Some days I can focus and be creative. I have actually figured out it is mostly the starting and getting going that is the hard part. Once I get into something I’m good to go. You too? Well if you … Read More ...
Transform a fence into a neighborhood gallery for National Arts Drive
I had a lot of art shows canceled and I was really missing the sense of community. I spotted the hashtag #putartinyouryard and got an idea. I put plastic pockets on my fence with a piece of cardstock in each … Read More ...
Great collection of image transfer techniques
I think one of the things we as artists and crafters are always on the lookout for is ways to save time and improve our skills. Well, Kerrie Woodhouse has compiled a great collection of 9 ways to transfer your … Read More ...
Big public art made with recycled plastic bottles and chain link fence
I am a big fan of art in public places especially when it is a community project. This idea for making a big piece of art on a chain link fence with painted recycled plastic water bottles is so innovative … Read More ...
Some rainbow themed ideas with box decor
What I first liked about this photo is the boxes on the wall that were like floating pretend spaces that you could fill with all sorts of elements to make art or for kids to play pretend games like tv … Read More ...
How to draw with your feet
Are you or your kids climbing the walls these days? Why not turn it into a new skill building adventure. I have never tried to draw with my feet but I have held yarn on my knees while winding a … Read More ...
How to make prints with recycled styrofoam
I’ve made prints by carving depressions in styrofoam but not cutting all the way through but this sure looks easy and looks like you get a great print. Pop on over to the Gelli Arts blog to see the tutorial … Read More ...
How to make tin foil monoprints
Looking for a painting technique that won’t take too much concentration but will result in some really colorful pieces? These would look cool all by themselves, as an art collection or as elements to be combined with other things. Pop … Read More ...
Free Quarantine Coloring pages from Better Day Books
Looking for some fresh coloring pages to brighten your day? Well the lovely peeps over at Better Day Books have created some new original coloring pages that you can download for free. I bet these would look great in … Read More ...
Paint peanuts for indoor Easter “egg” hunt
First I want to tell you a story. Back when I was a kid in Connecticut one year it snowed on Easter. Needless to say there was no egg hunt outside. But always the clever adults herded all the kids … Read More ...
Crochet tp cozy that will make you giggle (hopefully)
Here is a throw back craft that is also a bit of pop art meets surrealism meets current obsession. I created this tp cozy that looks like a roll of toilet paper back in 2009 and I still keep my … Read More ...
Art prints from collages using ElephantStock
I was so excited when ElephantStock offered me a complimentary printing of my work for review. This has been on my “to-do” list for awhile. They have so many options of sizes and shapes to choose from to make prints … Read More ...
How to make a wire maze sculpture
This is meant to be a kid’s activity but I am so going to make this with a recycled wire hanger. I want to make it so I can add random items as I find them. Pop on over to … Read More ...
How to make a 2 part mold
If you want to make a bunch of something but you only have one this tutorial on how to make a mold with just two ingredients may be just the technique for you. I have made push molds (one sided) … Read More ...
Video of art by Stefanie Girard in an unexpected place
Art is not just for galleries anymore! I was invited to display my art in Karizma Hair Studio in Thousand Oaks, CA. The invitation came after I was telling the owner that we were invited by a building owner to … Read More ...