I'm sharing gift basket and small gift ideas for makers, such as stitchers, sewists, quilters, and artists. These ideas are great for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc. You can gift these ideas to makers, or perhaps add them to your own wish list! … [Read more...] about The Best Gift Basket and Small Gift Ideas for Makers
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12 Best Handmade Gifts to Make and Give This Year
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
Test Mixing for the Best Blues: Ultramarine Blue vs Phthalo Blue
I recently added a tube of phthalo blue paint to my palette, and I'm sharing the results of my experiments to test out ultramarine blue vs phthalo blue. The differences are surprising! … [Read more...] about Test Mixing for the Best Blues: Ultramarine Blue vs Phthalo Blue
Painting as a Peaceful Distraction
After many months of not finding time to oil paint, I'm making time for it again. Painting can be a very peaceful distraction from what's going on in the world. … [Read more...] about Painting as a Peaceful Distraction
Suburban Barn Quilt: Design Eye-catching Art from the Best Meaningful Traditions
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
Small Space Home Art Studio: Top 5 Beginner Requirements
Learning to paint seems like an expensive hobby requiring a massive painting studio and a million supplies - but it doesn't have to be! I'll share my Top 5 Must Haves and tips to set up a small space home art studio - just about anywhere, and on a budget. … [Read more...] about Small Space Home Art Studio: Top 5 Beginner Requirements