If you’re like me, you have little items that you just don’t know what to do with. I’m talking about souvenirs, trinkets, ticket stubs, and those other little bits of nostalgia that are so hard to let go of. I decided to assemble some of my ephemera into little DIY wall storage vignettes that will…
Gold Color Blocked Painted Leaves Project
Fall is such a beautiful time of year. I love all of the colors of the leaves and how each tree can be so many shades of red, orange, or yellow. This inspired me to create some simple yet elegant color blocked painted leaves for table decorations this fall. With Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up,…
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…
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,…
DIY Painted Watermelon Craft Coasters
Today (August 3) is National Watermelon Day! Since the fruit trend is still going on strong, I decided to make a functional watermelon craft project for those end-of-summer parties. Made with cork coasters and acrylic paint, this DIY can be made in an afternoon. WATERMELON CRAFT COASTER SUPPLIES: Darice Cork Disks Darice Flat Brush Darice…
Make a Set of Artsy DIY Watercolor Note Cards
I’m not sure about you guys, but I’ve got spring on the mind – and winter isn’t even over yet! While we wait for the snow to melt and the temperature to rise (at least, here in New York) I thought I’d make a set of colorful DIY watercolor note cards inspired by warm weather….
