How to Make a Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium
As an artist, I love to curate my plants in settings that are in line with my natural, foraged materials aesthetic. One of my favorite …
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How to Make a Paper Doll Chain – Free Template & Pattern
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use paper bags, wrapping paper, or recycled packing paper to produce this fun paper doll garland. My …
How to Add a Plug to a Hardwired Light Fixture or Chandelier
If chandeliers were a love language, it would be the one I speak most fluently. I love chandeliers and have always gravitated towards them (going …
Making DIY Garden Art: A Tutorial for Plywood Cutout Garden Decorations that Pop
In today’s post, I’ll be showing you how I made a project that I recently completed for my community garden. Check out the video below …
Easy DIY Gift Tutorial: Essential Oil Felt Air Freshener Wool Felt Diffusers
Did you know that wool makes an exceptional diffuser for essential oils? Wool felt is a highly porous natural fiber, allowing air to …
Easy No-Dye Fix for Scratches on a Leather Chair or Sofa
The Internet is filled with tutorials for fixing scratches on leather chairs and sofas- I know because I read at least a half-dozen of them …
Adding Reach-Through Nesting Boxes to a Vintage Chicken Coop
Nesting boxes are a recent addition to my vintage 1920’s era chicken coop. Tired of retrieving eggs from plastic-totes-turned-nesting-boxes (which had a tendency to migrate …
Easy Hack to Fix High Heels and Flats that Slip off your Heels
We all have them: Adorable flats or heels that almost but don’t quite fit, causing them to uncomfortably slip off your heel with each step. …
How to Line a Drawer with Felt – The EASY Way
Today, I want to show you how to line a drawer with felt. This project can be a bit intimidating but it’s actually so easy …
Growing Your Visual Vocabulary: How to Draw a Mother Holding a Baby
In last week’s post I introduced readers to a concept called a “visual vocabulary”. In this installment of this series on developing a psychology-related visual …
How to Make a Time-Saving Bullet Journal Stencil Template
One of the best parts about bullet journaling is that your bullet journal can take whatever shape you need it to. As you become comfortable …
Growing Your Visual Vocabulary: 1 Easy Tip to Draw a Brain
The truth is, the majority of people who are “artists” have a limited ability to reach into their visual memory and draw an object. Instead, …
How To Create the look of Splashing Water in Epoxy Resin Sculpture Art Projects
In 2017 I was commissioned to create 5 sculptures riffing off of the themes in Henri Matisse’s painting “La Danse.” The interpretation I envisioned represented …
How to Build a DIY Flat Lay Tripod Attachment for Better Photography
Flat lay photography is surging in popularity but can be difficult to master- especially without special equipment- namely, a flat lay tripod. In this …
Ideas and Tips For Taking Creative Notes in Class
Almost all good speakers- whether professional speaker or classroom instructor- structure their presentation similarly, moving seamlessly, between information and illustrations. They use stories as examples to …
How to Make a DIY Retractable Cord Phone Charger for Furniture
One thing I envy about high-end modern furniture is that often pieces are designed to accommodate modern technology. Being a fan of vintage furniture, I assumed these …
4 Easy Steps to Draw Antlers & Floral Laurel Wreaths
Problem: Drawing Antlers is Hard I love drawing antlers in my sketch notes to frame a quote or concept but, let’s be real, antlers are …
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