Minto Art
The studio has been put on pause because drywall needs to go up, and I’ve been holed up battling the icky cold that’s making the rounds. So I took my favorite girl and we headed to the hills for some fresh air and perspective. We …
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How to Make recycled Paper (Creative Reuse Craft Night)
Nothing gets me more excited than turning trash into treasure. And we surely had fun blending up oohey, gooey pulp to make new paper from discarded paper. Thanks to Marion County for their use of the paper making kits and for the eager paper makers …
Carnival Time, Free Photoshop Brushes
Ah, it’s carnival time! Can you smell the popcorn? Hear the Wurlitzer organ playing, or taste the sweetness of cotton candy melting on the tip of your tongue? I’m a very lucky girl who is putting together a creative photo booth for the guests. I’m …
Homemade Therapy Putty
It’s called a lot of things, goo, goop, silly putty, therapy putty. But no matter what you call it, it’s super easy to make and lots of fun to play with. Purchasing therapy putty can be expensive, but, with a little time and effort, you …
Giveaway- Fortune Shaker Necklace and Blog Party
When I was asked if I could participate in the Lex’s blog party I looked to my snazzy Fortune Shaker Necklace for guidance. My fortune read “Now is the Time”. I love a little creative motivation, don’t you? Not only have I decided to be …
Simply Soldering Workshop
It was a drippy Sunday in Oregon but that didn’t put a damper on our spirits. A group of creative ladies came to the art studio to polish their soldering skills. Some have soldered before and for others it was their first time. We talked …
Beer Bottle Drinking Glasses
I got my Generation Green (g2) bottle cutter in the mail and had to try it out for you. See how it’s all about you reader? I try my best! For awhile now I’ve wanted to cut bottles. After doing research online to see which …
Earbob Design
“She could see so clearly now that he was only a childish fancy, no more important really than her spoiled desire for the aquamarine earbobs she had coaxed out of Gerald. For, once she owned the earbobs, they had lost their value, as everything except …
Ninth Day of Christmas, Silver Magnet Board Set (12 Days of Christmas Video Tutorial)
Continuing the Twelve Days of Christmas, DIY holiday gifts, are instructions to make this Silver Magnet Board and Magnet Set. By using a silver tray, cookie sheet, or decorative tin tray, you can create beautiful magnet boards to display notes and pictures. Also learn how …
Easy Peasy Strawberry Jam Photo Instructions
Start by Picking the Best Strawberries! Little Man, Little Missy and I went to our favorite place to pick berries, Fordyce Farms. This family run farm is a fun place to go with little guys since they offer a wide varity of produce to pick and they also …
Photoshop Brush Tutorial
Here’s a video tutorial I made that shows how to make Photoshop brushes. Thanks to my brother Jeremy for his help and recommendation! [subscribe2]
Easy Screen Printing Technique Revealed!
Okay I’m cheating a bit since I had this on my old website, so I’m recycling it. I loved this project so much I wanted to share it. Materials: pre washed t-shirt embroidery hoop sheer fabric material, nylons, or curtain material Non Water soluble Glue …