Crafts: Drawing
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Folk Art Doodle Bee Gift Cards Or Tags
After drawing a whole barrel of folk art doodle apples last week, I just had to give the same technique a try with some bees, and I’m happy as can bee with the results! Okay, truthfully it did take me a whole sheet of bees to get it right, (and I almost gave up, yikes!)…
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Folk Art Doodle Apple Cards Or Gift Tags
Now is the time of year for all things apple related, because Rosh HaShana is approaching and the apple is one of the symbols for the Jewish New Year, not to mention Fall of course. It might be hard to believe that once upon a time apples were seasonal fruit, but yes indeed, and therefore…
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Mini Cardboard T-Shirt Memory Game Is Perfect For Your Family Get Together!
Making mini cardboard t-shirts is so much fun, I realized that if one makes say 24, 36, or 48 or any even number for that matter, you can easily whip up your own custom memory game! And making a memory game for a special occasion, especially if there will be kids (or grown ups who…
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Mini Cardboard T-Shirts For Birthday Party Decor!
DIY mini cardboard t-shirts are just the cutest for birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, graduation, baby showers, casual weddings, and to welcome guests or just because! Simply make some mini cardboard t-shirts, decorate them with the message or graphics that works for your party, and voila, you can hang them on a string with mini clothespins, attach…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook
Summer is almost here, which means it is time to start a new creative practice, even if just for a few months. I suggest getting a sketchbook and working in it daily, whether it be drawing, painting, writing and drawing, collage, you name it. There is something about a sketchbook that just works for so…
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Recycling Craft With Milk Cartons: Draw On Them!
I am in the middle of cleaning out my studio at long last, so expect to see lots of little projects that are the result of trying to finish works in progress or use up various items, such as milk cartons that were painted when we made our painted milk carton houses with gardens craft,…
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A Peek In My Sketchbook
At long last this past summer I started working in a sketchbook in an attempt to go out of my comfort zone, and while it wasn’t easy (on account of the fear of making bad art that is then stuck in a book…) I was thrilled with my progress. It took a good month, and…
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DIY Cardboard Roosters That Can Stand Up
Ever thought about using some recycled cardboard to make some fun cardboard roosters? Truthfully, I hadn’t either, but after making a black rooster and a white rooster, well I just want to make some more. I made them to use as stage props in a school play, but they’d look great in a child’s room,…
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Recycled Cardboard Clothes On A Line Stage Set Or Fun Wall Decor
Make a fun clothesline filled with cardboard clothes as a back drop for a play, or even as decorations for a party, and you’ll get the whole crowd smiling. You can fill the clothesline with items/clothing to match your party’s theme, like shirts with a number for a birthday or anniversary, or maybe even spell…
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In My Sketchbook: Drawing Succulents With Markers
Dear Readers, I think the time has finally arrived, not only to start being consistent with the creative practice of keeping a sketchbook, but also sharing some of the results with you! Truthfully all the illustrators that I admire keep really great sketchbooks, so I realize that there must be something to it! I started…
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Acrylic Floral Painting With Pastels
Yes, it is true, a bit less crafting going on around CJM headquarters lately (though still more than anyone else I know) because I have been fighting a little war with acrylic paint and a paintbrush….and let me tell you, it is not so simple to try and realize those dreams of painting real paintings, you…
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Rosh HaShana Symbols Mobile Or Wall Hanging Craft
Rosh HaShana starts on Sunday night yet there is still time to whip up a few fun decorations to add extra meaning to your holiday. Or maybe you are celebrating at someone else’s home and would love a fun way to add a special holiday touch to a bottle of wine or wrapped gift? Here…