Sewing a Miniature Doll Bed

Hello everyone! Don't you just love miniature size stuff? Well, I absolutely love doll sized things, which is why I made this little bed! Read on to find out how I made it.

Three ways to use watercolor brush pens

When I got these fun watercolor brush pens and fine-tipped paintbrushes from Crafts & Colors, I immediately thought of my upcoming wedding this summer. See, I'm a real DIYer, and for my friends making a long trip just to be my bridesmaids, or for my closest friends from high school in my wedding, or for my roommates who played Dutch Blitz with me just about every day ... generic, store-bought thank you cards simply won't do.

Considering the fact I'm gonna have eight bridesmaids and numerous others helping pull this thing off, it was time for me to get busy.

Brush lettering: Fake it till you make it

The first five days after a weekend are always the hardest. But it's finally here – Friday! You finally get to sit down and try that hand lettering you've been putting off ever since you read my last post.

But what if you want to get the hand lettered look without buying yet another pen? Or what if you did get brush pens, but you're struggling to use them? Or what if you went home for Easter break and realized you had brought back four huge containers of extra stuff from your dorm, but still managed to forget all your brush pens? (Not that I would happen to know anything about that...)

You could frame this piece for your walls or use the design on a chalkboard.

Three reasons hand lettering isn't that hard

Have you ever gotten a hand lettered card in the mail and wished you could send someone one like it? Well, guess what? You can!

I used to think hand lettered pieces looked way too complicated to do myself, but when I started with it last fall, I quickly found out that hand lettering is only made up of some basic lines and loops. I think anyone can hand letter something, whether or not you think you're creative! Today, we're going to look at three reasons why hand lettering isn't that hard.

Whenever I receive a gift from someone really close to me, I always try to make a hand lettered card just for them.

Hand lettering vs. calligraphy: What's the difference?

I've always loved drawing. Doodling, sketching, coloring it all in, and – my current love – Sharpies. The more colors the better! So when I got a set of brush pens for my birthday last fall, I was thrilled.

I'd never quite gotten into brush lettering before, because it seemed just a little intimidating. I mean, there's some really good stuff out there. But my birthday present inspired me to start teaching myself, and so, armed with my new pens and a fresh sketchbook, I took to Pinterest.

Combining hand lettering with some doodles can make your pieces more interesting. I used a brush pen to letter the word "autumn."

How to draw a flower wreath

Today, I'm going to show you how to draw this flower wreath! The thing I love about this is that even though it looks complex, it's really only made up of smaller shapes. This would also make a beautiful greeting card if you did some hand lettering in the middle!

How to draw a monarch butterfly

I love drawing nature. There are so many beautiful things to choose from, and it can be so relaxing. But I think it can sometimes be overwhelming too - picking a subject that isn't too difficult, making sure the colors look right, deciding which medium it would look best in...goodness, it's enough to discourage anyone from picking up that pencil! So I thought I'd show you how to draw something nice and simple today. Let's get started!

Five Tips for Taking Stunning Photos

I love photography! Although I don't always get to take photos as often as I'd like, I love the times I do get to photograph beautiful things. It can be a very rewarding hobby, and with a few simple tips, you can probably get started with it fairly easily, no matter what kind of camera you have!

How to Sew a Pillowcase

Hello, lovely crafters! Today, I want to share with you a simple design for making your own pillowcase. I love making pillowcases because they're pretty simple to make, and they make thoughtful gifts for loved ones....or look beautiful on your own bed! If you can sew, you can make one of these pillowcases.

Our Christmastime and a Simple Christmas Card Design

Christmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year, with parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting, and caroling out in the snow...I think might be a song in there somewhere. I also wanted to share a special Christmas card design I've been using this year!