Tutorials and How to's
Here you will find video tutorials, step outs and more that are meant to inspire you to create and cherish your own art.
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Easy Bag Upcycle
Do you have odds and ends, scraps of beauty, little pieces, bits and baubles in your art/craft area or studio? If you’re like me, there are all those pretty bits that I have a difficult time saying goodbye to. So, recently I washed a linen bag with a logo on it and when I took it out of the wash, the logo was gone. I needed to add some loveliness to this comfortable bag of mine so I grabbed some beautiful pieces, made some fabric flowers, brought out some stamps, used some tacky glue and started to simply add some dimension and fun to my bag. It’s my mixed media bag . . .…
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Donna Salazar & Friends Girlie Grunge Blog Hop
Welcome. Please be advised that I have received product from manufacturers and sponsors of this blog hop to create the projects highlighted below. Hello and welcome to the Donna Salazar & Friends Girlie Grunge Blog Hop! We’ve arranged this hop to showcase all the new and exciting products that have recently been released from both Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Spellbinders®. We are sure that you will enjoy the projects that all of us have created for you AND… we’ve got PRIZES!!! The Donna Salazar Designs Prize Pack has a Denim Art Journal, Girlie Grunge Twine, and Silver Pigment Powder from Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and a Jumbo…
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Vintage Blog Hop – Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Michelle from Vintage Street Market put together a fun little mini vintage blog hop. Check out inspiration posted earlier this week with the details. Vintage Christmas Advent Calendar One of my favorite themes around the house for the holidays and a great Christmas carol is ‘Hark the Herald Angels Sing.’ I have friends who celebrate this season in many different ways, but for my family and I we celebrate CHRISTmas. The Christmas story involves a lot of beautiful messengers called ‘angels’ who share ‘tidings of comfort and joy.’ So I thought I’d do a little tour of decor which involves a lot of angels. As well, I’d like to share a…
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Art Journaling, Artsy Adventures (Outings, Flea Marketing and More), Mixed Media, Tutorials and How to's
It’s a Crafting Holiday
Yes, for those who enjoy arts and crafts . . . this coming Saturday is like a national holiday. Saturday represents the Superbowl of Crafting . . . National Scrapbook Day . . . always the first Saturday in May. But some local stores and venues . . . festivities will even start the night before (Friday) and they go all throughout the weekend. I’ll be spending Saturday with dear friends creating away but wanted to leave a little tutorial for you. It’s a mixed media card I created using a finger painting technique to create clouds. The card is simple, quick and could be used for an assortment of occasions. Here’s what I used and what…
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FiskaFriends Power of Community Blog Hop 2015 ~ Simple Artsy Butterfly Wall-Hanging
Welcome to the first official Fisk-a-friends Blog Hop. Fun is around the corner. Here are a little housekeeping tips for the Blog Hop. The Fisk-a-friends Blog Hop begins officially at March 27 at 6 p.m. (Pacific Time). For complete Blog Hop rules please click here. On Fisk-a-friend blog hop you are sure to find some wonderful ideas pertaining to crafting, scrapbooking, art and mixed media. Jean Bullock has done an amazing job organizing sponsors (thank you sponsors and Jean), you are in for a treat! A great giveaways! If you would like to be eligible for the sponsor giveaway drawing, start at the Fiskafriends blog here and follow instructions. I’ll also be doing a personal…
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Fave Crafts Best Blogger Project 2015 – Are You Up for Inspiration & a Vote?
I had the blessing of attending an awesome event at CHA the last several years that FaveCrafts hosted for creative bloggers. You may have seen a picture or two on Facebook of the event this past January. What fun! FaveCrafts does an awesome job and the manufacturer sponsors . . . so generous. Last year I was able to attend by my energy level from chemo was still on the brink. I didn’t participate in the Best Blogger Project 2014. This year . . . I’m popping up for some air . . . literally as I was told today by the doctor that I have pneumonia. Better than cancer I…
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Upscaled IKEA RIT Dyed Throw
I love some of the collections at IKEA. Do you have an IKEA near you? But often you may find something you love but it doesn’t fit your color scheme. RIT dye to the rescue! I can’t remember when I didn’t use RIT dye in my home. A beautiful Ofelia throw from IKEA for $19.99, a bottle of RIT for $5.33 (Hobby Lobby has it cheaper) and some water you have yourself an upscaled lovely throw for your home. I shared in the RIT Studio. Have you ever visited? Have an idea to share? A great place to do so. I have some other ideas I’m itching to get to. At CHA they had dye…
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Word of the Year – Good Expectations for 2015
This past week it was so appropriate that I received an early copy of Jewelry Affaire that contained an article and necklace tutorial on my word of the year for 2014. 2014 was a year of sadness, uncertainty, and challenge filled with some times of joy, accomplishment and celebration as well. My word of 2014 was TRUST and I created a necklace to remind me of just that. My word for 2015 is COURAGE and my verse, “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men (and women) of courage; be strong.” ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13. I enjoy creating something as a reminder throughout the year of my word and goal. I want…
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Quick Holiday Hostess Gift Idea
Well, the boutique went well and I was able to raise some funds for my daughter and her school trips. Each trip is a special opportunity (one through a special choir and dance group and the other through an honor science program). She and my mom were a lovely help at the boutique. One of the items I sold at the boutique were these candles. I just thought I’d share the how to on these. I was thinking, these would make a quick and nice hostess gift if you were headed to party or needed a last minute gift. Supplies: Long Burning Emergency (sometimes used for Vigils) Candle as seen…
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Right Now Monday – Ringing in the Season – Some Ideas from the Archives
Hello all . . . Right Now, on this Monday . . . I am thinking about the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday and Christmas. I’m getting excited about some familiar traditions and new ones. I hope that you all enjoyed the 2014 annual Handmade Holiday Blog Hop. What inspiration! With that in mind . . . Thanksgiving is on the horizon and Christmas not too far off. Today I thought I’d share a few projects from the archives that might inspire you as you craft Christmas. Here’s s Joy wall hanging tutorial decor to ‘Deck Your Halls’ . . . This can be a gift for your Shabby Chic friend. An…
