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How to Make a DIY Paper Lamp

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Now you know we didn’t learn how to make a simple circuit in a previous blog post for nothing! Now it’s time to use that circuit! We’re going to make a simple DIY Paper Lamp. This is a gorgeous and simple way to learn about circuits, electricity, and lamp construction and they happen to be […]

How to Make a Simple Circuit

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Because you are never too young or too old for a stylish and versatile STEM project! In this tutorial, learn to make a simple circuit with just a few supplies and then light up your own LED light.   The light we used for this project may be small, but it’s so bright that’s it’s […]

10 DIY Himmeli Tutorials that Perfectly Pair with Plants

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Everyone has seen these but no one (including me) knows their name or how it’s pronounced. So let me introduce you to the wonderful world of Himmeli. They are totally fabulous open sculptures made from metal and connected through a series of geometric shapes. I fell in love with them because they combine my passion […]

10 Gorgeous Indigo Dyeing Projects

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Blue and white. Hand dyeing. What could be more classically craft? Shibori dyeing has a long history but also feels so airy and weightless, modern and fresh. What’s great about this technique is that you can dye lots of different types of items – from clothing to housewares. And you can even dye wooden beads […]

Watercolor Printable Art Quote about Creativity

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Here’s an adorable Watercolor Printable that you have to download now. It’s totally free and would make such a lovely print to hang on your wall or a gift for a loved one. It’s green, sweet, and is full of cactus and succulents!   You could print this at home or take it to a […]

The Best Flower, Succulent, and Cactus Watercolor Painting Tutorials

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A picture is worth a thousand words! And that’s why these 10 videos are the best way to learn how to paint flowers, succulents, and cactus with watercolors. Because watercolor creates wispy washed out layers of color. The paint makes very pretty elements seen in nature like blue skies, oceans, and plants. And these Watercolor […]

Watercolor Wax Resist Painting Tutorial

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Let’s start with the Basics: Craft in Style Subscription Box (Shown Here February 2019 Edition) Brush Basics & Watercolor Blending Techniques Ink Stenciling on Watercolor Watercolor + Salt Painting (Moon Phase Painting) Watercolor + Salt Painting 2 (Wall Mural DIY) If you are getting started with watercolor, there are a few beginner friendly techniques that […]

How to Make a Mini Shamrock Piñata DIY

Too cute! Piñatas are so fun and perfect for any holiday and every party. That’s why we had to make this Mini Shamrock Piñata. It’s spring perfect and St. Patrick’s Day perfect! It’s so adorable and is meant to be filled with all kinds of treats like chocolate gold coins, rainbow candy, and green confetti. […]