If you’ve had any interaction with pre-teen girls lately, you probably know just how popular unicorns are right now. Actually, I take that back. If you’ve had any interaction with females of all ages lately, you probably know just how popular unicorns are right now! Everyone seems to love these mythical creatures and decorating your space…
Art
Easy Embossed Watercolor Feather Art
Create your own beautiful, embossed watercolor feather art. This easy art idea can be displayed in a frame or made into a card or journal cover! Watercolor is definitely one of my favorite art mediums. I love the soft washes of color and the blendability. I’ve just started dabbling in watercolor myself and while I’m…
Easy Pour Painting Art for Kids
When looking for new painting ideas for kids, I came across pour painting. Pour painting is something we’ve never tried before and believe me it’s LOTS of fun. It can become pretty addicting. My 5 year old was looking through my craft room trying to find as many canvases as he could. At the bottom of…
DIY Dino Art Kid’s Room Decor
Today I was getting a little crafty with my son and working on a new project for his dino themed bedroom. I always love to have my kids help with the decorating around the house, especially when it comes to decorating their bedrooms. I think they enjoy their rooms more when they actually help with the…
DIY Geometric Block Sculpture
The world of high-end design is an amazing source of inspiration. And when you’re obsessed with crafting, it can spark some fun ideas. For this project, I used Darice wood blocks to make my own version of a $995 Marble Trapezoid Sculpture by Kelly Wearstler. All it took was $10 worth of supplies and an afternoon….
Rainbow Paint Brushes for the Craft Room
Happy spring, creative friends! I have something bright and inspiring for you today! I love my Darice paint brushes that I picked up a few weeks ago, and I thought it would be fun to show you a cool way to personalize your own set. Just use some simple neon craft paint to give DIY paint…
How to Make Easy DIY Wall Art with Magazines
It’s gift giving season and you know what that means- it’s time to think of creative and unique ways to give gifts to your friends without breaking the bank. Today I have a perfect DIY gift idea for you. We’re going to create a piece of easy DIY wall art from recycled old magazines. We’re going…
Crafts and Cocktails with Jen: Rock Cactus Craft
The September Crafts and Cocktails with Jen at TOMS in Austin was a huge success. Who knew people would love painting this rock cactus craft so much. I knew I loved rock painting as I have done it for Day of the Dead, Halloween, Fall and Easter, but apparently it is an awesome activity year…
DIY Painting: 15 Minute Ocean Scene
I love to paint. However, with all the demands of being a mom and teaching, I often find it hard to find time for painting. Well, if you’re super busy like me and are looking for a quick way to get your artistic juices flowing, here’s a super easy and fun DIY painting tutorial on…
Make a Customized Travel Memory DIY Journal
Now that summer is winding down, it’s time to preserve those memories. Darice’s kraft paper notebooks provide the perfect canvas for creating a DIY journal for travel memories. The plain cover allows for customization, while the pages are sturdy enough to hold photographs and collages. They’re also ideal for drawing and sketching. Planning next year’s adventures,…
