Tutorials on a variety of DIY craft projects.
When buying books for my children when they were young, I was a sucker for those lift the flap, tabbed, spinning, tunneled books with all manner of moving parts. They were just so FUN for both my children and myself! … Continued
One of my favorite ways to use alcohol inks is with stencils, because I LOVE stencils with any medium! I have used it here with my two part Sugar Skull stencil and mask. First, I create my own alcohol inks … Continued
I recently did a pile of marbled papers, as well as a paper marbling workshop, and decided I wanted some ebru brushes to splatter the pigment into the marbling tray. I looked at purchasing them, but they were either a … Continued
Before I jump into this tutorial on the different products and materials you can use to create image transfers, I want to let you local folks know that the early bird discount deadline for the Oct. 5 messenger bag painting … Continued
I am thankful for soooo many things, not the least of which is all of you! I wish you a wonderful, gratitude filled Thanksgiving holiday whether you spend it among many, few, or by yourself. Here is a list version … Continued
I have been doing a bit of collage small works lately, and have completed this little set which will soom be greeting cards. I have worked on these little guys at home, at the Red Barn Studio during Maker’s Street … Continued
Last weekend I held an Eco Dye workshop where we learned about natural dyes; where to find them, how to make them, and all kinds of different ways that they can be used… even making ink! We made bundles full … Continued
One of my favorite coloring mediums still tends to be watercolor. Here is an idea for using watercolor to reverse color your page…Print your coloring page on lightweight watercolor paper. My printer handles 90# paper just fine. First, download and … Continued
This year I decided to add a personal touch to my Christmas packages by handpainting some gift wrap. It is amazingly freeing to just let yourself go on a whole roll of plain white gift wrap! I used plain wrap … Continued
