This technique is very popular among artists and is a way to apply paint on garments or canvas. It is also referred to as “paint-on-clothes” or “clothes-on-paint.” It works by applying acrylic paint to the garment or canvas, and then rubbing it with your hands to remove the extra paint. Once you’ve removed the paint,…
The Bedazzled Kit is a new product I developed to help homeowners take care of their home, while keeping it comfortable and beautiful. I decided to create a kit that was designed with the homeowner in mind. The idea was to create a kit that was simple, easy to use, and would be affordable. The…
This is one of my favorite blogs to read. She is a very talented writer and designer. Her works are so gorgeous and she is so well organized, this is really a gem of a site to check out. I love galentines crafts, so much because she crafts like a pro. She creates gorgeous pieces…
I have to get out of the house a bit when I’m building so I’ve been meaning to make a few light house crafts with my kids. I’m making a new set of candles and lanterns, a paper lantern and a candle lantern, and a new set of lanterns for the dining room. I’m always…
This is a great source of bug and spider information. Paper bugs and paper spiders are the most popular subjects for kids, both because of their fascinating nature, and because of the number of books and toys out there for them. I recommend these books and toys to anyone who is a child, for any…
Being human is not always perfect. We are human. We are all flawed, human. We are creatures of habit, of routine, of desires that don’t always work out the way we want them to, of desires that we didn’t know we had. We are creatures of desire. This is why the self-awareness we talk about…
I LOVE mosaic art. I think that it is one of the most magical things in the world. It combines elements from so many different crafts. It can be made out of anything, but I would have to say that this is my favorite mosaic-art piece to date. I think that mosaic art is almost…
For all the little things you’ve forgotten about, patches are a great way to organize your bag. I use these to make sure that the straps don’t snag while carrying my laptop, and I always find a solution for the patch that’s made of a material that’s not going to come off. I’ve used cotton,…
This leather workshop is located in downtown Dallas, TX. It's a great location if you live close to a park or other nearby outdoor activity. I recently walked through the shop and was impressed with the quality of the leather. We talked to several different leather workers and they all seemed to have very good…
I love painting sunflowers. I can’t get enough of them and I’m always looking for new ones to add to my collection. I’ve even been known to buy or borrow a few just to put in my garden. I’ve been blessed with an abundance of sunflowers in my yard, and I can’t even begin to…