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Mixed-Media Art Journal Out of Amazon Fresh Paper Bags
https://youtu.be/CxgoboLyKBI Ever wondered what to do with all the grocery bags left over from an Amazon Fresh delivery? I accumulated quite a pile thinking that I was going to use them for some project. Pretty soon, I was drowning in brown paper bags. However, it was...
Making a Tricorn Hat from a Floppy Beach Hat
https://youtu.be/1COsIIu1Kk8 Well, long story short, I knew I was going to be a pirate for Halloween by Christmas of last year. Why? Because of that red dress that you can see in the thumbnail above. I ordered it on Amazon despite mixed reviews and it was nothing like...
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My Life in Lists: Using a Planner to Organize Your Dreams + Enter the Giveaway!
~Links to products in this blog post may be affiliate links. This means that when you click and shop, I make a small commission at no cost to you that goes towards the upkeep of this blog.~ I love my lists. Every time I feel a little unfocused or I just want to...
Super Easy Chalk Roses Tutorial
These chalk roses are made with soft pastels and look amazing, even though they are very simple to make. Watch the entire video below to see exactly how I layered the colored chalks to get stunning, vibrant, and beautiful roses. Decorate art journal pages, cards,...
Mindfulness and Mandalas: Drawing for Relaxation
I am always looking for ways to relax at the end of the day. Sometimes it is a Netflix show, sometimes I diffuse a calming essential oil, but other times I'm looking to create something with my hands while I'm spending a few moments on myself. I already knew that...
DIY Broken China Mosaic Tea Tray
While browsing on ShopGoodwill.com, I found the perfect set of china. It had a 22k border and a robin’s egg blue center with pink roses. I splurged on myself and bought the entire set. However, three dishes didn’t make the trip to my house in one piece, so I had a few...
Suzy Lou Llama: A Tutorial
I was looking for a project that was whimsical and fun when I stumbled upon a llama on a planner at Michaels. With that image in mind, I created a fun llama painting with three-dimensional details and named this character “Suzy Lou Llama.” I think it would be perfect...
Shabby Chic Mood Board
This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are 100% my own and these links allow me to offer you the best content for free on my blog! I am obsessed with shabby chic. The pastel blues and pinks and florals just fill me with joy. I have a small collection of...
Girl with Book: A Mixed-Media Tutorial
This mixed-media canvas sat unfinished for about a month until I was sketching one day and created this girl. Instantly, I knew that she would complete this collage. The Prima Marketing Water-Soluble Oil Pastels created a wonderful effect for the details. Supplies:...
DIY Woodburned Ukulele: A Review
I bought this kit on a whim a few months ago and it’s finally finished! I wanted to take the road less traveled and instead of just assembling this ukulele kit, I decided to add some texture and pattern to the body of the instrument. Here’s how I added a little...
Picking Your Dapper Day Outfit
Dapper Day at the Disneyland Resort is just a few days away! For those of you who don’t know about Dapper Day, it is the day that you can get really dressed up (usually in vintage style clothing) and go to Disneyland in style! It is amazingly fun to watch what...
DIY Upcycled Cello Lamp
This cello was destined for the dumpster before I saved it. My aunt is a music teacher and had this instrument returned to her with the neck broken off. Instead of wasting such a beautifully made instrument, I decided to transform it into something else. It would...
DIY Mermaid Crown
Here is the long awaited tutorial to make your own mermaid crown. This was the perfect accessory to my Ursula costume from Halloween. Everyone asked me where I had purchased it, but I just smiled and said "I made it myself!" This is a super easy tutorial that anyone...
Free Crochet Fox Pattern Amigurumi
This darling crochet fox was a birthday present for my friend’s one-year-old. His nursery is woodland-themed and I thought this cute little fox would be the perfect addition. This free crochet fox pattern is a Beginner+ level pattern and uses entirely single crochet...