flashback to the easiest painting ever....

This painting project will build your artistic confidence, 
while preserving a memory. 

  I started with a photograph from my last trip to Yellowstone. 
 I had it printed at Costco for $8.99 in 20x30".

Using the photo as a guide I applied paint directly on to it.  

Begin with the darkest color and brush it on to the 
darkest parts of the photo.

Then I added yellow to the green to lighten it up and 
covered the area's of the photo that were lighter green.

Continue to lighten the paint . . .

and apply until all area's in that color have been covered.

Then I moved on to the blue and started with the darkest, 

and continued the process of lightening the hue.

It's kind of like paint by numbers.

You really can't mess it up, just keep adding paint

 until everything is covered.

Next, add the little punches of color,

then add dark black,

lastly, apply bright white.

What a fun way to preserve a great memory and it's 

art that is accessible to any age or artistic skill level.

personalized potluck platter...

Do you have a signature dish that

you're always asked to bring to 

potlucks with requests for the recipe?

Start with a clean white platter and you can 

personalize it with the recipe right

on it!  That way everyone can just

snap a pic.

Use a Sharpie to write directly

on to the ceramic, but you need

to hand wash.  It can fade in 

the dishwasher.

No more need to masking tape

your name to the bottom.  So,

head over to your neighbors

and spread the love!

flashback giant paint samples....

 There are so many cool crafts out there right now using
paint samples, so I thought I would join the
fun and create a giant version.
 

I used 8 sheets of 12x12 inch paper.

Be sure to come up with

names for the colors.

 

Your kids will love to chose their

color and create a name.

 

I taped a strip of white paper onto the back of
each sheet to connect them all together.

 It's really easy.
 

 This is a great Summer
activity for your kids.

 

Perfect in a family room, play room,
classroom or craft area.

the painted camera...

This is such an easy project,

but it will make you smile 

every time you use your camera.

 Wipe any lotion and make up

off of your camera.

 Chose an acrylic paint color

and dip the back end of the 

paint brush to make the dots.

 You could paint any design but 

dots are really easy.  Don't apply

paint to the seams or buttons.

Hot glue cute ribbon or lace 

on to your camera strap.

So much fun and so easy.

Now start snapping away!

free printable, oh the places you'll go...

How much do we love free printables?

Thank you Hazel & Ruby for this cute 

freebie sail boat!  Perfect for a little 

Birthday party or play group.

 I printed it on regular copy paper

and cut out the sails.

 

 Attach a straw with double stick tape.

Cut out the waves and tape them on

to grey paper cups.

 Add a couple of treats to hold the 

sails in place.

 

For $8 it can be printed on heavy, 
glossy photo paper. After the party you could 
frame it for your home or give it away as a gift.

 

Love, love, love this project!

big announcement....

Very Heatherly is now part of the Makery Team

for Hazel & Ruby!  We are so excited!

Welcome to our fun craft blog

new friends!  Make yourself at home!

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Mailbox Makeover

Easy canvas project.

Waterproof outdoor table settings.

Re-usable, no commitment decorations.

Decorating with paper plates.

 

Giant customized luminaries.

Gold tie dye with golden sequins.

So much fun!

flashback crafting with broken dishes day 3....

The final broken dish project creates visual interest and ambient outdoor lighting (although, it could be cute as 
an indoor fixture too).

I used broken bowls and chipped away at some of the jagged edges.

I recycled an old wooden board and painted it brown.  If you intend to store this outside be sure to seal/waterproof the wood.

Use sanded grout to glue the bowls down.

Wipe away the excess grout.

Add 2 hooks to the back to hang it up.

I used an IKEA shot glass as a votive (cheap, cheap, cheap) and placed them into the bowls.

This would also be really cool with mix and match patterns,

 flat plates would look great too.  You can get really 

creative with this project.