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Grow Creative: Easy Watercolor Portrait Tutorial. I'm still working on decor for the bare walls of my home.

Grow Creative: Easy Watercolor Portrait Tutorial

I have lots of family photos to hang, but I wanted something with more color..... so I opted to created some bright watercolors of my son and created a tutorial to share! Now you may be thinking that this is way too hard, but it is WAY easier than it looks. If you can trace an outline and color it in, you can do this! Materials: computer digital photo of a person printer printer paper pencil watercolor paper watercolor paints paintbrushes Step 1: Find a nice digital photo of your subject with an even amount of light and shadow on the face. Step 2: Open the photo in PicMonkey, a free online photo editor. Step 3: In PicMonkey, select the Effects option on the left sidebar. Step 4: In Posterize, slide the number of colors bar down to 2. Your photo should look like this now. Step 5: Decide on the size of painting you want to make and print out the digital photo in black and white in the size that you desire.

Practical Ideas on How to Create a Unique Stone Heart - Find Fun Art Projects to Do at Home and Arts and Crafts Ideas. You can create an original and unique stone heart for your outdoor design and I am shore that all of your friend will want one too.

Practical Ideas on How to Create a Unique Stone Heart - Find Fun Art Projects to Do at Home and Arts and Crafts Ideas

This stone heart is easy to make, and the cost is up to 20$. You can find everywhere a heavy-gauge wire, garden wire, some colorful pebbles and a chain. Take a look on how it’s done following the steps bellow and start creating… Step 1: Make the Outline …outline a heart shape in heavy-gauge wire. Using a pair of pliers, tie the points together with garden wire. Get Updates. Medias-nonas.png (PNG Image, 446 × 546 pixels) Pin by Amy Payne on Rock art. Let's Make A Textured Vase. I'm a big time fan of Jonathan Adler, especially for his incredible pottery.

Let's Make A Textured Vase

In the future I hope to own some of his beautiful pieces. Lately, I couldn't get this vase out of my mind. I thought it would be fun to make some vases inspired by his design. So I made one and then I got addicted! The whole time I just kept saying, "Oh my gosh, this is SO fun! " 1. I had so much fun making this quirky vase set! Xo. Snowman Key Ornament by vlleisy. DIY Denim Whale. Hi there!

DIY Denim Whale

I finally managed to translate the whale tutorial, thank you for your patience. I hope it is helpful for those who don't speak Finnish, or don't trust the Google translator. I'm sorry I also have to put up this disclaimer: It's OK to link back to this post, but it is not OK to copy all the photos and the tutorial, or translate it to another another language.

Posting this as your own creation is even worse. Making whales for yourself or as gifts is ok, selling them or producing them commercially is so not OK. Quite a few people have asked for instructions on how to make a denim whale, which was both flattering and terrifying – I'm pretty much hopeless at following (let alone making) patterns. For a whale you need a leg from a pair of old jeans, a tiny bit of blue fabric for the eye, filling, sewing thread, a sewing machine and a little bit of patience. Start by cutting the pieces: 2 for the back, 2 for the belly, 2 for the tail, and 4 for the fins. Sew the back seam. DIY: Marimekko inspired sharpie mugs. 101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials. These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see.

101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials

Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go! There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, mother, sister…you get my drift…there are 101 tutorials here, people!!!! They’re not just ideas and pretty photos, but these links will lead you on the path to creating fabulous green gifts that are simple and require minimal supplies. 37 Recipes How To Make Gifts In A Jar. Omemade gifts in a jar are easy and cheap to make!

37 Recipes How To Make Gifts In A Jar

To make these homemade gifts in a jar simply layer the ingredients per the recipe, add a ribbon and cute tag for a practical and stylish gift. These homemade gifts in a jar are also perfect gift-giving ideas for any occasion throughout the year. Here are 37 homemade gifts in a jar complete with recipes and lots of pictures so you can make them at home for your friends and family. Homemade Gifts in a Jar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 22 Homemade Body Scrub, Masks, and Lotion Recipes. Homemade body scrubs, masks and lotions make the perfect gift.

22 Homemade Body Scrub, Masks, and Lotion Recipes

They are easy to make, package and give! You're going to love these homemade body scrub, lotion recipes, and homemade face masks recipes! I chose recipes that were easy to make and package beautifully. {{wink}} Homemade Body Scrub 1. 2. 49 Awesome DIY Holiday Cards. 25 Awesome Cards To Make Any Mom Happy.