This post is coming to you from Tami M., contributing blogger, mom to a second grader, and all around great gal! If you’ve been shopping lately, you’ve learned that Halloween is NOW. In our home this holiday of ghouls, ghosts and monsters is bigger than Christmas. Our late-summer days have been filled with crafting decorations…
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This post comes to us from our talented friend Tracy Hickman aka @anonymous.palette. I’m excited to share this easy project and the process of how I created this Pop Up Journal Spread with 3 Stencil 1 Stencils! Step 1: Create Your Focal Image On a sheet of Canson Mixed Media paper, I used the Stencil…
Continue reading →Looking for some Halloween inspiration? These pumpkin how-to’s are sure to make the holiday more special! If you are fond of decorating pumpkins for Halloween, you’ll love these stencil projects that will add a custom touch to your Halloween décor. How to Stencil a Pumpkin with a Dremel A Chain Themed Halloween Stenciled Pumpkins with…
Continue reading →Easy Art Journaling in 4 Easy Steps: What You Will Need: Chevron StencilIcons StencilPowerlines Small StencilAcrylic paint (Wolf Eye and Hint Of Mint)Paint BrushSpray Paint (in Orange)Soft Pastels (in Yellows)FixativeBlack Ink PadTagsOld PhotoWhite Gel PenWashi TapeGlue StickEmbossing Powders (Black and Red)Clear Embossing Ink Step #1, Select Your Ephemera Gather some collage elements, I used tags…
Continue reading →Hello! I usually work in pairs when creating art on paper and this project was no exception. I like to purchase works in pairs but this also hedges your bet of one work hopefully being a success. What you will need: Diamond Stencil from the Pattern 8 PackThatched Texture StencilSmall Damask Stencil Matte Acrylic Paints…
Continue reading →Here’s a DIY post that’s perfect for upcycling an old piece of furniture and giving it new life!This metal garden cart was actually someone’s trash and I decided to make it my treasure!Here’s how I stenciled the cart. Materials you will need: Metal cartAssorted acrylic paintsAssorted stencil brushesMushroom stencil (8.5×11)Spring stencil 4 packSnail and flowers…
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