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Learning Surface Pattern Design and a Free Art Print!

Danielle · April 28, 2022 · 14 Comments

A mockup photo of a white frame on a white shelf with a white vase and green plant leaves - art in frame has a soft blue background, and an illustrated bouquet of orange, pink and blue flowers, tied with a yellow ribbon. Beneath reads: I'll always pick you.

I'm sharing my dream of being a surface pattern designer and my progress so far. Plus, find a free 8 x 10 art print that you can download and print at home. … [Read more...] about Learning Surface Pattern Design and a Free Art Print!

Painting an IKEA MOPPE: Great Use of Leftover Paint

Danielle · January 26, 2022 ·

The IKEA MOPPE is finished with white paint and colourful yellow and orange flowers hand painted on.

I recently added a mini chest of drawers for small storage in my craft room. Find out all the tips for personalizing and painting an IKEA MOPPE with a custom design. … [Read more...] about Painting an IKEA MOPPE: Great Use of Leftover Paint

11 Best Tips for Multi-Purpose Craft Room Challenges

Danielle · January 19, 2022 ·

A vintage sewing table with sewing machine beside a white bookcase full of colourful craft supplies and books, colourful thread and fabric swatches and mini quilt on the wall

Many people have craft rooms that must work for several purposes, or don't have a separate craft room at all. I'm sharing some of my best tips and strategies for tackling multi-purpose craft room challenges. … [Read more...] about 11 Best Tips for Multi-Purpose Craft Room Challenges

2021 Year In Review: Favourite Posts & Top Goals for 2022

Danielle · January 4, 2022 ·

Danielle stands in front of colourful fabric taped to a white wall, different colour versions of the first floral pattern she designed

I'm looking back at all my progress during this past year, including my own favourite posts, as well as sharing some of my biggest goals for 2022. … [Read more...] about 2021 Year In Review: Favourite Posts & Top Goals for 2022

12 Best Handmade Gifts to Make and Give This Year

Danielle · November 9, 2021 ·

A grouping of photos of gifts to make and give with text overlaid - Handmade Gift Ideas

Show someone how much you care with a homemade gift. I'm sharing my 12 favourite handmade gifts that you'll enjoy making and giving. … [Read more...] about 12 Best Handmade Gifts to Make and Give This Year

Suburban Barn Quilt: Design Eye-catching Art from the Best Meaningful Traditions

Danielle · September 21, 2021 ·

Yellow, Turquoise and Aqua Suburban Barn Quilt hanging on a brick wall

I'm delving into the history and meaning of colourful barn quilts. Then I'm sharing how to design and paint your own suburban barn quilt to brighten your own neighbourhood. … [Read more...] about Suburban Barn Quilt: Design Eye-catching Art from the Best Meaningful Traditions

Giant Tulip Reveal: A Fabulously Fun Garden Focal Point

Danielle · September 9, 2021 ·

Danielle stands beside the finished tulip. They are nearly the same height. The tulip is yellow with red polka dots, green stem and leaves, and a turquoise base.

Part 2: Repair, Painting and Reveal! Read all about the repair, prep work and painting I did to turn our 5 ft plaster tulip into a bold garden focal point. I'll share all the steps and materials we used in this giant tulip makeover. … [Read more...] about Giant Tulip Reveal: A Fabulously Fun Garden Focal Point

Starting an Anniversary Journal: Record Your Best Yearly Memories

Danielle · September 7, 2021 ·

Starting an anniversary journal - The cover page of our red anniversary journal with a red ribbon bookmark

Starting an anniversary journal is a great way to make a tradition of recording your memories together. But you can also extend the idea to birthdays, school years, and calendar years for meaningful keepsakes. … [Read more...] about Starting an Anniversary Journal: Record Your Best Yearly Memories

DIY Fall Sunflower – Bold & Bright Felt and Fabric Art

Danielle · August 24, 2021 ·

A DIY Fall sunflower hanging on a front door

If you're looking for a great wreath alternative for your door or to hang on your mantle, try making a DIY fall sunflower. Follow the step by step tutorial using a free template, and get ideas to customize your own. … [Read more...] about DIY Fall Sunflower – Bold & Bright Felt and Fabric Art

“Perfect Scissors” by Karen Kay Buckley: Best Sewing and Craft Scissors

Danielle · August 12, 2021 ·

Two pairs of Perfect Scissors by Karen Kay Buckley - Red and Aqua

Sewists and crafters use scissors constantly and often own many pairs. But I'm here to tell you that "Perfect Scissors" by Karen Kay Buckley are the best sewing and craft scissors that you'll reach for over and over again. I'm sharing how I use them and why I love them so much. … [Read more...] about “Perfect Scissors” by Karen Kay Buckley: Best Sewing and Craft Scissors

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