This article shows you step by step my easy how to dry brush tutorial. Using a wood laser cut You and Me sign, you will learn exactly how to get a weathered look with craft paints. Dry brushing paint onto a surface is an easy way to blend paint and get a weathered look. I’ve...

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This Valentine Canvas Block mixed media art is a very pretty decoration that can also be displayed year-round! Before I even began this project, I knew I wanted to make a button heart shape on a canvas. I love the selection of buttons in this package I got from Buttons Galore, and used a variety...

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I’m showing you how to make a beautiful miniature pumpkin canvas trio using a stamp instead of attempting to draw a pumpkin freehand. This is much easier! Just like last year, pumpkins are everywhere in Fall decorating. This year I’ve noticed a trend to use colors other than traditional Autumn colors. It makes sense, as...

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Today I’m going to show you the best way to quickly paint paper maché boxes! Yes, you can paint a paper maché box in about 15 minutes, give or take a tiny bit of drying time, with my helpful tips! One of the most versatile crafts to do is to paint paper maché, whether it’s boxes,...

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Why not welcome in Spring with pretty painted butterflies? If you love to color, you’ll love this tutorial! Plus, I’m using an amazing new paper that feels like fabric and can be colored in any way you like. Adult coloring fans rejoice! Being on the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Crew this year means that you’ll get...

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This HO! HO! HO! festive Christmas sled display is easier to create than you might think. Full tutorial to make one that matches your own Christmas decor! This Christmas decor may look complicated, but when you read through the steps — and see the helpful pictures — you’ll see it is pretty much a straight-forward...

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Want to have sparkling painted Christmas tree ornaments without the glitter falling off? Then you’ll love this easy ornament tutorial! I love all of the ornament shapes at the craft stores. Many of these stores are already having sales on their ornaments, so now is a great time to get your holiday crafting on! I...

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Using acorns and twigs, I’ll show you how to make a mini square pumpkin with help from nature. This miniature craft is perfect for the Fall season!   This is a fun project that doesn’t take much time to create. I can imagine a bunch of these mini square pumpkins on a shelf — each one...

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Can I repaint my painted pumpkins? Yes! I use my own painted pumpkin makeover to show you how simple it is to do. What a difference it makes! Time to refresh your pumpkin home decor! Are you tired of your painted pumpkins and want to refresh them to match with your current decorating theme? That...

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Today I’m sharing my How to: Charming Rustic Dresser Makeover, using a classic thrift store dresser in need of an update. Special thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this furniture makeover and tutorial. Here’s the original dresser below. It was painted and repainted many times over its long history. The bones of the dresser were still good,...

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