When my kids were toddlers I made them “busy bags” to keep in the car in case we ended up in waiting rooms or places where I needed to keep them quietly occupied. Now that the kids are older, I find it’s usually me who needs to be kept occupied during their activities so I made myself a Mom’s Busy Bag, full of all the things I like to spend time on while waiting. And waiting. And waiting. Now that it’s back to school time, we’re back on our usual schedule which means lots of sitting at piano lessons, watching gymnastics class, or waiting in the Dr’s office. I don’t… Keep Reading
How to Use Color Palettes to Make Custom Art
Have you ever wondered what people do with all those pretty color palettes you see on Pinterest? Last week I shared some of my favorite ways to use color palettes (other than just drooling over them) and today I want to show you how easy it is to make a custom art project based on your favorite color palette. ~ This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. ~ Psst. I’ve got a little secret for you. You know what it takes to make a good design and a great piece of art? A color palette!… Keep Reading
Neopolitan Palette and 9 ways to Use Color Palettes
As a color enthusiast, I believe that color is an end to itself. Color is its own reason for existing. Or another way to say it: because things can be colorful, they should be. I mean, just look at the delicious macarons in this neopolitan palette. In theory, they would be just as tasty without their colors, but I somehow doubt it, at least for me. When I saw these, it took me back to when I was kid and we would visit the grandparents. My grandma always had giant bowls of neopolitan ice cream waiting for us as soon as we arrived. It didn’t even matter if it was… Keep Reading
Easy Pink Himalayan Salt Scrub
I’ve been a little obsessed with Himalayan salt lately. I mean, it’s got it all… color, texture, and health benefits! What more could a girl ask for in a salt? So when I recently bought a 5 pound bag of it because it was pretty, I realized I should probably come up with some good ways to use it. It seemed a shame to waste all that pretty pinkness in food where you can’t see it, so I decided to make some into a salt scrub. Now I can enjoy the health benefits and the pretty color, all while getting smooth skin! ~ This post contains affiliate links. If you… Keep Reading
Easy Crafty Paper Conversation Hearts
February’s theme here on the blog is “Budget Friendly” so I’m hoping to inspire you to creativity, without spending too much money along the way. First up: Paper Conversation Hearts! This Valentines Day project is so fun, and you might already have most of the supplies on hand. Plus I’m including a free printable to keep it easy and quick! ~This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a small commission, at no additional charge to you. ~ I heard a nasty rumor the other day. I hope it’s not true, but I have a bad feeling about this. I heard that the company that… Keep Reading
Creating Paint Pouring Art for the $100 Room Challenge
Have you heard of paint pouring? Maybe you’ve seen the mesmerizing Youtube videos of people pouring paint onto canvas and making amazing creations? I’ve been captivated by the idea for a while, so when I started thinking of how to decorate our office/guest room for the $100 Room Challenge, I knew I wanted to give it a try. If you haven’t yet read last week’s post, check it out first to see where this room started, and where it’s going, as well as read all about the $100 Room Challenge and how it works. My main complaint about this office is that it’s a little drab and boring, so I… Keep Reading
30 Days of Creativity with #30create
Do you ever find yourself in a rut, where you feel like you’d love to get to work on something the moment inspiration strikes, but that moment never comes? Well that’s me, usually every winter. This year, as winter turns into spring, I’ve decided to take inspiration into my own hands, so to speak, and challenge myself to 30 days of creativity. They say that the best way to get the work done is just to do it. Butts in seats. Words on the page. Paint to the canvas. I truly believe that, but there are so many things that get in the way of creativity, namely LIFE. Prioritizing Creativity… Keep Reading
Week 4: Stenciling over Tile
I learned something very important while working on this week’s $100 Room Challenge: I really dislike stenciling. But I love the effect, so I’m determined to press on. And I’m sharing with you some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned for stenciling tile. First I want to say a big Thank You to DecoArt for providing the Chalky Finish paint for this project. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. $100 Room Challenge Week 4 – Stenciling Over Tile Have I mentioned before how glad I am that there are five weeks this January? I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to get this challenge done… Keep Reading
Easy Concrete Ornaments You Can DIY in a Weekend
Concrete Christmas Ornaments? Who ever heard of such a thing? Well, when you’re a DIY-er like me, you sometimes find yourself with spare material left over from projects. And if you’re also cheap like me, then you hate to see things go to waste. If necessity is the mother of invention, then leftover material is its quirky aunt. She always seems to run off on a tangent, but at least you can count on her for some fun, and and an interesting story or two along the way. Wait, where was I? Oh right. Concrete Christmas Ornaments. I had a little leftover Feather Finish concrete from my Guest Bathroom Remodel,… Keep Reading
15 Minute Minimalist Spring Wreath on the Cheap
Cheap and fast, that’s me. At least when it comes to my style in crafting. But then, who doesn’t love a project that gives you major wow factor with less money and less time? This minimalist spring wreath gives you both for just under $10 and about 15 minutes of your time. How’s that for cheap and fast? I started with a giant embroidery hoop that I found months ago at a thrift store and grabbed immediately, not even knowing what I would do with it. (This is why I have a craft stash storage problem.) Then I added a few spring blooms from the Dollar Tree and put it… Keep Reading