I am so ready to be done with the painting, etc. and just move everything in place. Especially the master bedroom and bath. Tired of running from one end of the house to the other, just to get ready for the day. This is what we did on one of our days off. Scrape popcorn […]
Wooden Box Gets New Look
This wooden box gets a new look with a little paint, scrape book paper, jute, and two wooden crosses hand-painted. See the before picture and the after picture at Mixed Kreations Blog…
New Life To Old Roll-Top Desk
This is one of the projects that I just recently finished, a … that I picked up at a garage sale last summer for $5. I couldn’t pass it up; I have always wanted a … The only thing wrong with it was on the bottom right side the trim was broke. That was no problem to fix.
Once the trim was fixed, and the …was cleaned up, and sanded…
Mixed Media Art Painting
Today I tried my hand at creating some mixed media art. This is only the second time that I’ve ever made any mix media wall art. I am really happy with how they turned out. I used a couple small pieces of scrapbook paper, gesso, watered down acrylic paint, a few words cut out of […]
How to Make Paper Beads
As you get to know me better, you will come to realize that I…It gives me great joy to take something and turn it into something that can be treasured for many years if not forever…Well today I am going to make paper beads; I am going to…
Handcrafted Bracelets and Tile Pendant Necklace
Here are three of my newest listings to my handmade artist shop…Two handcrafted bracelets with sliding knots and one hand-painted wood tile pendant necklace with the words Believe and Faith…
DIY Creamer Bottle Snowman
Do you like to make something special for your family and friends during the Holiday’s? Then this little snowman made from a creamer bottle filled with a powdered drink mix could be just what your looking for this holiday season. It is really cute and you could put
Fish and Chicken Chalk Boards
These chalk boards were hand-painted on an old cedar shingle. The chicken is painted to one side and the rest is a chalk board. Would make a cute gift for a cook to hang in the kitchen….The fish is painted…would make a great gift for the fishermen in the family…Unique handcrafted chalk boards…
Fall Pumpkin Candle Holders
I found this awesome project for these pumpkin candle holders at a linky party on Flour Me With Love Blog. The actual project is on a blog called Creating In Glass Slippers, by a young lady named Paula. These would look great as a center piece for your table or just to sit around the house. Easy and inexpensive to make. You can pick up the…
DIY Crackle Paint
Do you like learning new crafty ideas? I know I do, especially if there not only great ideas or tips, but they save money too. Those’s are the best. If you are a painter you might like this DIY idea…
