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Painting with Watercolors - Peony Flowers

How to Paint Watercolor Peonies

June 24, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 3 Comments

Summer is here and I’m in the mood for some summer flowers.  Instead of gardening - I'm going to teach you how to paint watercolor peonies! How to Paint Watercolor Peonies I love painting with watercolors because it’s so forgiving. The watercolor artwork is not supposed to … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, kids art, Paintbrushes, painting, Summer

Doodle-Painted Birdhouse

May 28, 2020 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

If the birds are out in your area, chances are they are looking for a place to nest. Try your hand at doodle-painting a cute little birdhouse to help them start a family. Who knows, they may be lurking in your yard like a depressed House Hunter's couple who can't get past the … [Read more...]

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How to Make Pinch Pots from Air Dry Clay

How to Make Pinch Pots from Clay

May 27, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

Looking for a simple craft to make and help you decompress? Make these cute clay pinch pots and use them around your house. How to Make Pinch Pots from Clay I hope you are ready to get your hands a little messy!  Today's tutorial is all about making some easy pinch pots out … [Read more...]

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, DIY, Home Decor, kids art, Tutorial

Make Your Own Monster Dolls

May 26, 2020 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

Teaching children to sew can be a fun and rewarding lesson if you let them take the lead and design their own monster dolls. Make Your Own Monster Dolls Aren't they cute?! Okay, they may have a few imperfections, but I don't want to hear about it because my boys made them! … [Read more...]

accomplishment, arts and craft, Crafts, kids art, Sewing

Farmhouse Painted (chalk like paint) Jar Vases | Pretty Handy Girl

Simple Chalk-Painted Jars

May 25, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

This is by far one of my favorite gift crafts. Grab a few recycled jars or bottles and use your favorite chalk paint to create simple chalk-painted jars! Simple Chalk-Painted Jars Two weeks ago I spent less than 20 minutes whipping up some really cute vases using recycled … [Read more...]

arts and craft, chalk paint, Crafts, Gift Ideas, Trash to Treasure, Upcycling

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame | Pretty Handy Girl

Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame

May 22, 2020 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Before and After, chalk paint, Chalkboard paint, creating moulding, decor, DIY, Door, framing, Home Decor, Kids Room, magnet, moulding, ReNew, sign, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling, wood grain

thumbprint pillow tutorial

How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows

May 21, 2020 Cristina Garay 26 Comments

Envelope pillows are the easiest pillow covers to sew. Combine a beautiful pillow with a personalized thumbprint design and you have a great gift idea for parents or grandparents! How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows Hello, it's Cristina from Remodelando la Casa … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, gifts, Home Decor, kids art, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, Pillows, Sewing

Easy Pounded Flower Gift Ideas

May 18, 2020 Brittany Bailey 15 Comments

Spring is here and there are countless flowers awakening from the cold winter slumber. When it happens you can pick some blooms and turn them into easy gift ideas. Today I'll show you how to make easy pounded flower art. Easy Pounded Flower Gift Ideas The results can be … [Read more...]

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Indoor Hopscotch using Painter’s Tape

May 15, 2020 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

Need an activity to do indoors that will help the kids burn off a little excess energy? An Indoor Hopscotch Game with Painter's Tape is just the thing you need. Indoor Hopscotch using Painter's Tape When the weather outside is frightful and your kids are less than … [Read more...]

arts and craft, kids art, Kids Room

wine bottle vases

Don’t Pitch Glass Bottles! Cut Them in Half!

May 8, 2020 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Are you a wine drinker? Nope? Well how about a beer drinker? Either way you can stop throwing away those pretty bottles and cut them to use as glasses, containers —or my favorite—flower vases! Don't Pitch Bottles! Cut Them in Half! About a year ago I bought a bottle cutter … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Gift Ideas, gifts, Upcycling

17 DIY Garden Flags | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Garden Flags for Every Season

May 7, 2020 Colleen Jorgensen 5 Comments

Did you know a placemat is the same size as a garden flag? Yes! It is. Check out these ideas for garden flags for every season. If you don't have fabric, use one of your old placemats to make some of these DIY Garden Flags for Every Season. DIY Garden Flags for Every … [Read more...]

arts and craft, garden flag, Make It May, Sewing

Scrapbook Paper Lined Painted Trays | Pretty Handy Girl

Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining

May 6, 2020 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

Look around your house or the next time you're at a thrift shop. Find either an unpainted tray or a tray that needs a makeover. This is a quick project to create a Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining for a beautiful and elegant tray to display or organize things in your … [Read more...]

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Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder

May 5, 2020 Brittany Bailey 11 Comments

Need a quick gift using scrap wood? A Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil Holder is an easy and fun gift to make and certainly a project that you can customize to meet your needs. Best of all, the kids can help with the painting step! Creative Block Desk & Art Utensil … [Read more...]

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Give your feathered friends a treat from spingtime through winter. Make this easy-peasy DIY log bird feeder with one tool and a few basic materials by Prodigal Pieces for Pretty Handy Girl www.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

DIY Log Bird Feeder

May 4, 2020 Larissa Prodigal Pieces 6 Comments

Hello readers, I'm Larissa coming to share with you a nature-inspired DIY project. Today, we'll learn how to create a special DIY Log Bird Feeder treat for our feathered friends. The best part is that this can be a family fun activity to do AND to give as a gift for anyone who … [Read more...]

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Make it May a Stay at Home Series by Pretty Handy Girl

Make It May! A Stay at Home Series

May 1, 2020 Brittany Bailey Leave a Comment

Make It May! A Stay at Home Series My friends, I know with confidence that COVID-19 has changed your life. I truly hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during this scary outbreak. While my entire family is home with me 24/7, I've been keeping busy with home and … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Make It May, Sewing

Kid-Friendly Craft: DIY Hummingbird Feeder

April 22, 2020 Karen Decor Hint 1 Comment

Happy Spring Everyone! What a difference a few weeks can make. Like many of you, I am grappling with the uncertainty of this challenging time. My children are now home with me every day, for the foreseeable future. In Seattle, life has completely changed. Almost everything is … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, DIY, kids art, Landscaping & Gardening, Summer, Upcycling

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