I had a fun idea to turn a piece of cardboard into wall art. I'm a firm believer that almost anything can be reused, so I make sure to save a lot of glass bottles, cardboard boxes, etc. for my craft projects. For this particular project, I decided to go with a bird and nature theme.… Continue reading DIY Wall Art Made Out of Cardboard
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DIY Shoebox Diorama
I came up with the idea to make a diorama while I was cleaning out my closet. I found some empty shoe boxes that needed to be thrown away, but I decided to keep one of the bigger boxes to make this fun craft project. Dioramas are not just for school assignments. Adults can make… Continue reading DIY Shoebox Diorama
Craft Roundup: DIY Canvas Art
Welcome to the weekly Craft Roundup! Today I am showing some of my favorite art projects. By no means am I good at drawing and painting, so all the art tutorials included in this blog post are for the beginner artists and for people who want to make easy canvas art. Enjoy, and please feel… Continue reading Craft Roundup: DIY Canvas Art
Colorful Polka Dot Art
I love colorful art projects that are easy to paint. This project is so fun and simple that you can do it with children. Supplies: 12" x 16" Canvas Acrylic Paint (6 colors) Cotton Swabs Letter Stencils Trace or freehand letters on the canvas. Pour multiple colors of acrylic paint on a plate. Dip a… Continue reading Colorful Polka Dot Art
Vintage Love Letter Canvas
I recently began reading love letters from the 19th century. The letters were so thoughtful and beautiful. Even the cursive writing was elegant. Those letters inspired me to create a craft project. I started by reusing a canvas from a previous project. I hadn't used it in a while, and I did not want to… Continue reading Vintage Love Letter Canvas
Painted Wall Art
This project is all about painting and positivity. I love encouraging quotes and affirmations, so I decided to paint myself a sign that I could hang on my wall. It will be an uplifting reminder to create daily and continue to use my gifts and talents. I used the following supplies: Acrylic paint (colors: Pool… Continue reading Painted Wall Art
Simple Canvas Art
I love doing inexpensive canvas art. It gives me the opportunity to be creative and to spruce up the walls in my house. While I was shopping in Dollar Tree, I came across a section of wall stickers made by Main Street Wall Creations. They offer so many options for wall decorations, and all you… Continue reading Simple Canvas Art
Newspaper Canvas Art
I did a canvas art project last year that did not turn out the way I wanted it to. So, I had to find some way to reuse the canvas because I didn't want to throw it away and waste money. I saw so many great ideas online on how to reuse an old canvas,… Continue reading Newspaper Canvas Art
Pearl and Rhinestone Letters
I found two wooden letters on clearance at a craft store, so I decided to decorate them with some pearls and rhinestones that I had leftover from a previous project. These letters were fun and easy to decorate, and they added a little sparkle to my living room. I used the following supplies: Two 5 in. Wooden Letters… Continue reading Pearl and Rhinestone Letters
Repurposed Changing Table
I have given away most of my son's baby items and furniture because he has outgrown everything. The last item left was his changing table. I didn't want to throw it away because I thought I could reuse the changing table as a desk or storage for my room. I live in a townhouse with… Continue reading Repurposed Changing Table
Decorate a Jewelry Box
I am always looking for fun ways to store my jewelry. I purchased a plain, wooden keepsake box from Dollar Tree and some beads to glue onto the box. I used tacky glue for my adhesive because it dries quickly and clearly. This keepsake box can be used as an inexpensive party favor or gift or just something creative… Continue reading Decorate a Jewelry Box
Make Your Own Mirror
This is a fun and easy project you can do for any room in your home. I used the following supplies: 10" round mirror (bought one for $1.99) foam board (bought one for $1 at Dollar Tree) light blue acrylic paint tacky glue glass gems ( I bought $3 worth at Dollar Tree) I cut… Continue reading Make Your Own Mirror