These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
I wanted a way to hide the big black box! The new TVs with frames and digital art are cool, but expensive and I wanted an option that worked without having the TV on all the time. So I decided to make a frame with art canvas panels that open like binary doors. And you… Read More DIY hidden TV art frame
Create stunning tin foil art with your kids using a simple technique with aluminum tinfoil to make beautiful designs from flowers to animals.
We've put together 10 projects made from rubbish that you will actually want to keep. From magazines to plastic bottles and coke cans!
Gallery walls are our favourite type wall art display! They inject style and personality into the room. A gallery wall is a selection of prints, sometimes in different sizes, displayed together to create an ‘art gallery’ effect. It can be a selection of prints (artworks, photos, posters, family photos, you name it!) displayed in a cluster, like below examples:We believe everyone deserves gorgeous art at an affordable price. The great thing about art prints is that they can be changed with the seasons or fashions easily. They provide an accessible way to update your décor and can change the whole look of your space quickly & easily.Creating the perfect layout and combination for a gallery wall can feel like a daunting task. You might have countless ideas and elements to consider incorporating into the design. If you are renting, let us introduce you to your new best friend - 3M wall strips! They won't damage the wall and you can hang your wall art or decor with no fuss 😉 Follow these 8 easy-peasy steps below, to create and hang your own gallery wall in your home without the stress ❤️ Step 1 Let's begin with the wall you have in mind. Doesn't matter if it has artwork on it already. Attach an A4 (or Letter size in the USA) paper to the wall with removable tape. This paper will come in very handy for artwork scale purposes later, trust us 😉 Take a photo of the room, front on, in good lighting. Here is a photo of our wall we will use as the example: Step 2 Now the fun part! Think about the photos or wall art you would like to display on your gallery wall. These could include digital photos of family or friends you already have, some new wall art or posters found by browsing your favourite stores online, or checking out shopping centres or even thrift stores for more unique pieces. Feel free to check out our website here to get some inspiration! Collect all your ideas and pictures, we will come back to them later. Step 3 Once you have your ideas, it's time to think about the size and layout. If you have existing wall art or family photos, now is the time to measure them all and write it all down on a piece of paper. Think about the layout you would like. Pro Tip - Create focus with a large main piece, and maintain balance around it with smaller pieces, to give your gallery wall the WOW factor! Don't be scared to mix up frame colours too. Black, oak or white mixed together looks just fabulous 🙌 We have created a free gallery wall layout templates guide. Click on the picture below to download the free PDF template of popular gallery wall art layouts. Keep this file handy for the next step. Step 4 Hop onto the canva website and create a free account. This is best done from a computer, and the below instructions might be different if using a phone or tablet. * From the main area, Click on
I am linking up again with Teaching With Nancy's weekly linky - TGIF - Thank Goodness It's Free! Be sure to head over to her blog to pick up some more free stuff! We are finishing up our unit on plants and here are the greenhouses that we made. I have seen similar designs on Pinterest and decided to create one that we could use. Let me pause here to say - SEEDS ARE AMAZING! I forgot to buy bean seeds and remembered that I had pinto beans in my sensory bins! So I just grabbed some from the bins!!! And they grew!!! AMAZING! And did you know that you can use dry bean soup mix from the store to sprout? Here are the seeds on Day 1. And on Day 11. I love planting in plastic bags, because we are able to see all the plant parts! You can grab the Greenhouse pattern and directions below! Just click on the cover thumbnail! ***If you are having trouble accessing the file, please try using a non-work, non-school related account.***
Custom artwork doesn't have to bust your decorating budget—get creative and try DIY wall art to make your home truly reflect your style.
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Family is the most important thing ever! You can teach your child this through this Paper House My Family Craft.
When searching for Halloween decoration ideas, don't forget to decorate your windows. Here are 12 incredible window decorating ideas for the spooky season!
In this simple artist study, kids look at paintings by Swiss artist, Paul Klee, and create their own with watercolors and pastels.
FREE printable toddler activity featuring rooms in a house and furniture to sort in each room. Great for building vocabulary and fine motor skills.
This moon craft is great for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, or older kids. It's a great art extension during a space theme in the classroom.
How to Make Stained Glass Mosaic wall light from an old glass table! Detailed tutorial on DIY stained glass mosaic and LED light, lots of great tips!
Here is a supply list of all the items I used in my stairwell and hall update if you would like to replicate it. Pine Bead Board: Top Trim: Decorative Moulding: Paint Colors: Bead Board: Sherwin Williams – Natural Cream in Eggshell Walls: Behr Scuff Defense – Polar Bear in Flat Railing Primer: Stix Primer […]
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"Ugh $500!!" I gasped.A neighboring customer glared at me over her thin pink-framed glasses.My heart sank along with my vision of the beautiful framed watercolo…
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Find tips & tricks and dos & don'ts on creating a gallery wall you'll love, from curating your art collection to planning layout & hanging it all up like a pro.
This scarf is long. It is wide. It is plush, cozy, and warm. IT HAS SLEEVES!! I named it "Give me a Hygge" because of the way you pronounce the yarn: Hoo-gah
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Would you like to add some down-to-earth rustic wall art to your home? A hand-picked collection of 100-plus FREE Farmhouse Printables for people who would like to add farmhouse flavor to their homes.
This DIY giant pegboard wall is perfect for storing office and craft supplies, and give your space style and functionality!
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Looking to make your own dollhouse? If so, these dollhouse plans give you the perfect templates to follow.
Well, it's been many, many months since I decided I was going to paint my own piece of DIY abstract art, but finally the big one is done!
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. Where to start if you're a beginning quilter. Resources for beginning quilters
Did you know that with a paid Adobe subscription, you also gain access to thousands of fonts – for free? Adobe Fonts houses some of the best-of-the-best typefaces for graphic designers that can be easily synced to your cloud account for immediate use in Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop and m
How about taking a break for a few minutes and wandering with me to see some pretty art studios? Romantic, creative spaces that seem like they’re pulled from a dream or movie fantasy, art studios are the stuff of which dreams are made.
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You can create beautiful chalkboard art and chalkboard lettering even if you're not artistic (I promise)! Today I'm sharing a super easy trick for creating gorgeous DIY chalkboard art for your home or business. For
These 24 Printable Bible Verses are a lovely addition to any home or office. Beautiful and hand-written style printables.
How to source and download free vintage artwork from the public domain! Designer tips and tricks to source, print, and frame vintage art.
Many people choose not to use wallpaper in a bathroom as they worry about the durability and practicality in this space. Let us put these anxieties to rest once and for all, and let us introduce you to one of our top design secrets and what will become your new DIY best friend!
