Do you love fabric but not quite on board with quilting? Why not try this project where you take tiny pieces of fabric scraps and glue them on a thick canvas to create a mini modern art piece? Pop … Read More ...
Go beyond the edge in your art collage
This may be a strange question but if you make any type of art have you ever gone past the edge? I can’t say I have….but I want to. So this idea for collage on index cards that then can … Read More ...
A gallery of great ways to alter thrifted paintings
I just altered a thrifted painting and will post it but today I want to share a whole gallery of great ways to alter thrifted paintings. So are painting over them a bit and others are more involved. Pop on … Read More ...
How to make cells in paint pouring
I am fascinated with paint poured art. I haven’t tried it yet but I’ve been reading up on it. Over at the blog Canvas In Common there are some great tips and tutorials on how to make cells in your … Read More ...
How to make leaf ombre print butterflies
Sometimes getting the ombre effect when painting can be a challenge. It’s pretty easy though when mono printing as the paint blurs together nicely with each print. Pop on over to the blog Hello Wonderful for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make art drip blobs
These drip blob art sculptures are beyond fun! The shape, the paint job and the texture make them so silly and captivating. Pop on over to the blog Make A Mark Studios for the step by step tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make floating chalk prints
This is beautiful! I always love learning new ways to make art with standard materials I already have. I want to try this with both paper and objects. Pop on over to the blog Picklebums for the tutorial on how … Read More ...
How to make recycled chalk paint
I recently scored a big container of used sidewalk chalk chunks and I have an idea for a big piece of chalk art that would be better if I could paint it on the ground. Turns out it’s easy to … Read More ...
Paper lanterns are transformed into big pretty statement art
This is just beyond pretty! I don’ think I have considered a paper lantern as a surface for art and I certainly didn’t think they would look so fabulous hanging from large to small in groups…but boy do they! This … Read More ...
Recycled magazine great for art and more!
Do you keep a stash of magazines just to make art and craft with? Or do you simply always have some coming in to cut up after reading? I do both so I am always on the look out for … Read More ...
“G” I love cutting out letters to make art
I use this technique in my art all the time. It is one of my faves. I have not however used just 1 letter and cut it out over and over again and creating a giant letter. I will definitely … Read More ...
Abstract mini art with embroidery floss and paint
I just did a collage where I stitched 2 big stitches and it was just what the piece needed. So that means I am officially hooked on stitching and art. This idea where the fabric has some paint and then … Read More ...
How to make recycled magazine butterfly art
Yah, I’m on a bit of a butterfly kick. Not sure why, but maybe it is the symbolism of what they generally represent as rebirth and it’s the new year…soooo. This tutorial featured at the blog Little House on the … Read More ...
Don’t put those Christmas lights away yet- make Valentine Art
Have you started to decorate for Valentine’s Day yet? Or thought about fun little gifts you can make for those you love? This fun way to make light up art could be just the project for both. Pop on over … Read More ...
How to make your own dimensional paints perfect for snow effects
I have been collecting what I call my “techniques to try” list for this year to grow my painting vocabulary. These tutorials on ways to add texture and dimension to projects are definitely going on my list. Pop on over … Read More ...