DIY CORK MESSAGE BOARD

THIS IS THE 3RD AND FINAL PART OF MY 3 PART SERIES OF MESSAGE BOARDS!

MATERIALS:

1. FRAME FROM THE DOLLAR STORE

2. PRINTED FABRIC

3. CORK BOARD 

4. SPRAY PAINT

5. MOD PODGE

6. RIBBON/ROPE

7. GLUE GUN

HOW I MADE IT:

1. TAKE GLASS OUT AND SPRAY PAINT THE FRAME, LET DRY

2. CUT CORK THE SIZE TO FIT THE INSIDE OF FRAME

3. PAINT CORK EVENLY WITH MOD PODGE

4. CAREFULLY STICK FABRIC ON CORK AND SECURE

5. CUT EXCESS FABRIC

6. PUT CORK IN FRAME, GLUE GUN BACK TO SECURE

7.) FINISH OFF WITH A RIBBON GLUED TO THE BACK FOR HANGING!

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DIY COOKIE SHEET MAGNET MESSAGE BOARD

THIS IS MY SECON PART OF MY THREE PART SERRIES OF MESSAGE BOARDS!

MATERIALS:

1. COOKIE SHEET FROM THE DOLLAR STORE

2. CRAFT PAPER

3. RIBBON/ROPE

4. MOD PODGE

5. GLUE GUN

6. WIDE PAINT BRUSH

7. SPRAY PAINT

HOW I DID IT:

1. SPRAY PAINT PAN AND LET DRY

2. CUT CRAFT PAPER THE EXACT SIZE OF THE INSIDE OF THE PAN

3. PAINT THE BACK OF YOUR CRAFT PAPER WITH MOD PODGE EAVENLY.

4. CAREFULLY STICK ON INSIDE OF COOKIE SHEET AND SECURE

5. FINISH OFF WITH A RIBBON GLUED TO THE BACK.

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DIY RIBBON BULETIN BOARD

THIS IS THE FIRST OF MY 3 PART SERIES OF MESSAGE BOARDS!

MATERIALS

1. CARD BOARD FROM THE BACK OF A FRAME

2. X2 FOAM BOARDS CUT TO THE SAME SIZE AS THE CARD BOARD

3. RIBBONS

4. PRINTED FABRIC

5. LACE

6. X2 THUMB TACKS

7. DUCT TAPE

8. ROPE

9. GLUE GUN

HOW I MADE IT:

1. DUCT TAPE ALL 3 BOARDS TOGETHER

2. WRAP BOARDS WITH FABRIC AND DUCT TAPE TO BACK

3. WRAP WITH LACE AND DUCT TAPE TO BACK AS WELL

4. GLUE 2 PIECES OF RIBBON ON TOP BACK MIDDLE AND TOP BACK CORNER

5. BRING RIBBONS AROUND THE FROND, ARRANGE IN AN ANGLE, PULL TIGHT AND GLUE TO BACK OF BOTTOM MIDDLE AND BOTTOM CORNER.

6. USE 2 MORE PIECES OF RIBBON AND DO THE SAME GOING THE OPPOSITE WAY CREATING 2 X'S

7. PLACE THUMB TACKS WHERE X'S MEET

8. FINISH WITH A RIBBON TO HANG!

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PREVIEW TO MY 3 PART SERRIES MESSAGE BOARDS

IS IT JUST ME OR DOES ANYONE ELSE LOOK AROUND YOUR HOME AND ALWAYS THINK OF IDEAS ON HOW YOU CAN IMPROVE EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY IN YOUR HOUSE?  DO YOU EVER LOSE SLEEP DISECTING AND SRATEGISING TECHNIQUES ON HOW TO TACKLE YOUR NEXT PROJECT? DO YOU  HAVE NEVERENDING PILES OF CRAFT AND ART MATERIALS THAT COULD LAST A NORMAL PERSON A LIFETIME? I SURE DO. I FEEL THAT I SPEND ABOUT 75% OF MY TIME TACKLING MY NEVERENDING TO DO LIST,  SPECIALLY NOW THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THIS SO CALLED "PINTREST" ERA. SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE IT'S A CURSE, BUT, AFTER TACKLING ONE PROJECT AT A TIME,(WELL MAYBE 2 OR 3 AT A TIME), I ALWAYS GET THIS HAPPY FEELING INSIDE! IT'S A PRICELESS FEELING OF ACCOMPLISHMENT!!!  SOME PEOPLE MIGHT SEE IT AS A HOBBY BUT I THINK IT MIGHT BE AN ADDICTION.  AM I ALONE ON THIS???

THIS NEXT SERRIES OF CRAFT PROJECTS IS AN IDEA THAT CAME TO ME WHEN I WAS CHANGING OUT PICTURES IN MY DAUGHTERS ROOM. LET ME TELL YOU GUYS, AFTER FINDING THE PERFECT PICTURE FOR EACH FRAME, CROPPING, CUTTING TO SIZE, RECONFIGURING THE ARRANGEMENT ON THE WALL, AND FINALLY HANGING THEM, IT TOOK MORE TIME THAN SAID.  SO I HAD THIS CREATIVE IDEA ON USING MESSAGE BOARDS TO DISPLAY PICTURES, LITTLE STICK IT NOTES, AND DRAWINGS ALL IN ONE COLLAGE!  I FIGURED, ONE, IT WOULD BE EASIER TO CHANGE PICTURES OUT, AND TWO, I ENVISHIONED IT BEING SO DARN CUTE!  I HAD THREE IDEAS AND COULDNT DECIDE WHICH ONE TO MAKE SO I MADE ALL THREE! I COULDNT RESIST.

STAY TUNED FOR MY TUTORIAL THAT I WILL BE POSTING NEXT WEEK!!!

#1 OF THE THREE PART SERIES:

RIBBON MESSAGE BOARD.

(TUTORIAL WILL BE POSTED MON. 9/23/13)

#2 OF THE THREE PART SERIES:

COOKIE SHEET MAGNET BOARD

(TUTORIAL WILL BE POSTED ON WED. 9/25/13)

#3 OF THE THREE PART SERIES:

FRAMES CORK BOARD.

(TUTORIAL WILL BE POSTED ON FRI. 9/27/13)

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE THESE TO ADD TO THE COLLAGE!

HOW TO REVAMP AN OLD NECKLACE

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Every craft project has a story. When you are triggered to create something new it must have inspired you in some kind of way!  This is how my story started.

I was doing my semiannual "DEEP" cleaning of my closet a week ago. I do this religiously to make room for "NEW THINGS"!!! I started off by bringing a large trash bag upstairs thinking that this will be big enough to de-clutter my closet. NOT. After 9 hours of de-cluttering and organizing, I filled five large trash bags full of clothes and accessories. YIKES :/ . Why does this happen every six months? I must say though that two of those bags where my daughter's things! But, then again, I guess it was me who bought those for her as well. 

Getting to my story, while I was decluttering and organizing, I stumbled upon a few of these long necklaces that where popular back in the "early" turn of the century.  In other words, ten long years ago. Doing the math, I have stumbled upon these necklaces about twenty times calculating by my "so called" semi annual "DEEP cleaning" events.  Why have I not thrown them away? I figured it was time to let them go so I placed them in the bag and loaded them up in my car to drop it off to Goodwill. When I got there a nice gentleman greeted me at the drop off door. I opened the back door to my SUV and the necklaces somehow fell out of the bag. Was this a coincidence? I took another look at them and decided to keep them for the twentieth time. I figured every time I stumbled upon them, I must have found potential in them! the gentleman kindly assisted me to unload the rest of the trash bags and handed me a donation receipt. I hurried back home and spread these necklaces out on my craft table and played around with them. I came up with this easy two step process on how to transform these long necklaces into big chunky statement piece necklaces that is current in today's fashion world. how have I not come up with this sooner?  I do not know but I'm glad to say that I am happy I kept them, made them new again, and share this wonderful story with all of you!!!  

DIY Monogram Sign

This week I have been contemplating on what to give my friend for her baby shower that would be more sentimental than a store bought toy. 

This week I will be sharing two home made gifts that sure was a hit at the party!!!

Today I will be showing you how I made this monogram sign for her little girl to be!

Something about home-made gifts shows that it is made from the heart and gives it more of a sentimental value!

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Materials:

frame

mod podge

craft paper/printed fabric

wooden letter

ribbon/rope

spray paint

craft paint

paint brush

glue gun

1.) Take the glass out of the frame. Throw away glass.

2.) Spray paint the frame with the color you prefer and let dry

3.)Spray paint wooden letter with a color you prefer and let dry. 

***You may use craft paint of mod podge craft paper on face of letter if you prefer*** 

4.) While you are waiting for the frame and wooden letter to dry, go ahead and mod podge    the back of your craft paper/printed fabric and attatch to back piece of frame.

This will serve as your background!

5.) When your frame is dried go ahead and attach back piece and secure.

6.)When your wooden letter is dried, glue gun back side of letter and attach to center of frame.

***You can also use regular Elmer's glue or super glue if you do not feel comfortable using a glue gun***

7.)Finish it off with attaching a ribbon to the back with a glue gun.

***You can also use duct tape if you are not comfortable using a glue gun***

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STAY TUNED FOR MY NEXT PROJECT COMMING UP THIS WEEK!!!

DIY TUTORIAL FOR FABRIC FLOWER HAIR PIECES USED AS DECOR FOR DIAPER CAKE!

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WOOD BLOCK SERVING DISH!!

I came across this fabulous idea at a family party and thought to make it myself and share it to all you party planner DIY'ers  out there!!! Who would have thought, a wood block to serve food? So cleaver and stylish. This rustic element is perfect for a fall party. It will definitely be a conversation piece!!!

Vacation Keepsake in a Jar!!!

Do you have a box full of vacation keepsakes and keep on telling yourself that you will use it for scrap booking when you get time. I sure do! 

Well this idea might get you excited to dig in that box and get crafty!!!

DIY Clipboard Frame

Have you ever been frustrated on what to do with all your child's art works? Have you ever got the "Mom, do you not like my drawing/painting?" or  "Why didn't you hang it up?" as they noticed all there art work piled up on the corner of your kitchen counter. Here is an easy and cheap way to showcase and display your children's art work with style at work and at home!!! This can even give your kid/kids a boost of confidence seeing that you are proud of their work and be more inspired to be creative!!!

Materials you need:
-Mod Podge
-A piece of board cut to preferred size
-Craft papers or Wrapping paper
-Ribbon
-Clothes line clips X2 
-Glue gun
-Exacto knife/ box knife.

Here is how I made it:

I.) Arrange craft/ wrapping paper on the board as preferred and Mod Podge in place, turn back   and cut excess paper with an exacto knife.

2.) Mod Podge craft paper on to the front of clips, turn back and cut excess paper with exacto knife.

3.) Arrange your clips on top of the board as preferred and glue in place.

4.) Arrange ribbon in the middle of the back of the board as preferred, preferably 6" apart, and glue.

5.) Finish off with some embellishments like crafty flowers, your child's name or a quote on top!

   

HOW TO DRAW A PORTRAIT.

GROWING UP I ALWAYS WATCHED MY UNCLE DRAW PORTRAITS AND BECAME VERY FASCINATED. HE WAS A WELL KNOWN FASHION DESIGNER IN THE PHILIPPINES BUT ALSO HAD A PASSION FOR PORTRAITS.  THE MORE I WATCHED THE MORE I LEARNED I SLOWLY DISSECTED THE PROCESS IN WHICH HE CREATED HIS PORTRAITS. NOW I AM GOING TO SHARE IT WITH YOU!


1. SKETCH THE SUBJECT LIGHTLY. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE PROPORTION OF A FACIAL FEATURE. YOU MAY USE THE GRID METHOD OR THE GUIDE TO FACIAL PROPORTIONS SEEN BELOW.

GRID SYSTEM

FACIAL PROPORTION GUIDE

2. ADD DETAILS WITH VARIATIONS OF TONE. USE 4B CHARCOAL FOR LIGHTER    SHADOWS SUCH AS THE FACE AND NECK AND 6B CHARCOAL FOR DARKER SHADOWS SUCH AS THE EYES . DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE ROUGH TEXTURE.

3. BLEND TONES WITH YOUR FINGERS, A TISSUE, OR A BLENDING TORTILLON.

4. USE KNEADED ERASER TO LIFT HIGHLIGHTS.  AND CLEAN UP! 

HOW TO MAKE A SNOW GLOBE

HOW TO MAKE A SNOW GLOBE

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Thank you for my first request from my cousin Rhia!!!

I received a text this morning saying that she wanted me to teach her son how to make a snow globe. I promised her I was going to post this for her this evening.

This process is quite simple. First I stopped by the Goodwill this afternoon after lunch with my best friend.  I purchased a mason jar and a small figurine to use for this project. I had the rest of the materials at home.  Now I'm ready!!!

MATERIAL LIST:

1. Mason Jar

2. Glue Gun

3. Glitter 

4. Figurine

1.) Glue the bottom of your figurine to inside of mason jar lid.

2.) Fill your jar with watter and glitter.

3.) Secure lid tight 

*Bonus: You might even add a ribbon to the bottom! 

NEXT ART/CRAFT DIY PROJECT?

  

ATTENTION:

PLEASE GIVE ME FEEDBACK ON WHAT MY NEXT DIY TUTORIAL BLOG SHOULD BE.  I WOULD LOVE TO HELP ON YOUR NEW PROJECT!

POP ART VIDEO TUTORIAL

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THIS IS A VIDEO OF MY STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL ON AN ANDY WARHOL POP ART RENDITION OF A PICTURE OF MY DAUGHTER!

I HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY AND PLEASE SHARE PICTURES OF YOUR PROJECT TO BE FEATURED ON MY BLOG!!!

LINK TO POP ART PHOTO EDITOR:

http://uk.bloggif.com/pop-art

LINK TO DIY PROJECTOR:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-a-1-diy-smartphone-photo-projector-photojojo-183779

DIY Subway Art Project

I love it when I can replicate a piece of art and personalize it for hundreds less don't you.  In this project I chose to use my childhood address! This place gave me a lot of great memories as a child and now, every time I see this piece, it gives me a happy feeling inside! Priceless!

Some of you might get intimidated by making this piece but it wouldn't hurt to try right? This piece only cost me $10 versus $599 in Restoration Hardware! What a deal right? 

It will definitely be a conversation piece at your next family party!!!

Are you ready to get your hands dirty and get crafty???

All you need is:

-Foam board from the dollar store 

-paint

-scrap board from any hardware store and cut 2" larger around the foam board

***(the first 4 cuts are usually free)

-scrap wood trim cut to frame your art work

Easy enough???

NOW ARE YOU READY! 

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Reality Check Of A Starving Artist.

Hi my name is Regina. I'm happily married and a mother of a beautiful little girl! I love to be surrounded with my family, friends, and those who give out positive energy! I'm an ARTIST by heart but never had the means to pursue it.  I'm sure most artists can relate. I actually went to school for art but life sort of took another path. I was blessed with a surprise of having my first child!!! Although I was happy to start a new chapter in my life, I was hit with a life altering "Reality Check". Starving artist and a new born baby did not fit the equation of a realistic future for my growing family.  My husband and I lived in a studio apartment with no place to put a child.  We where drowning with bills and literally was starving.  Finally I had to make the harsh decision to put my "Passion for Art" on hold.  I then decided to go back to school for nursing, which was my second choice!  I love it! But, as an artist by heart, I yearn for creativity.  To fill that void, I continued to play around with art and eventually filled my home with all my original art work and gift friends with hand made trinkets!  Friends and family who've seen my work all ask me if I still commission art work for people. Plenty ask for ideas or tutorials on how I make them.  This is why I launched this blog!  "I want to inspire people to tinker with their inner artist".  Art is deceiving and most think they where not made to use that side of their brain. This is why I am showing simple step by step instructions to create your own art piece that you would be proud to showcase!!! Pretty soon your home will be filled with original art work by YOU!!!  I will be posting new projects often so please subscribe to my blog to get updates on new ideas you can try!!!