Sidewalk chalk has been a fun, artistic, outdoor activity for people of all ages for decades. With origins that date all the way back to 16th century Italy, sidewalk chalk…
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It seems like most DIY decorative crafts include burlap in some way or another these days. Burlap has become a popular choice of fabric to give a farmhouse chic aesthetic…
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We’ve all been mesmerized by one of those videos of someone creating a beautiful painting in an unconventional way. You start watching someone pour layer after layer of acrylic paint…
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Liming is a traditional wood finishing technique that was once commonly used on floorboards, furniture, and beams. It enhances the wood’s natural grain with a white tint, giving it a…
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Painting a glitter wall is something that you can do easily with just a few simple tools and materials. An accent glitter wall will surely bring sparkle and shine to…
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Painting Wet Wood – Is It Possible?
by Emilyby EmilyPeople rarely just wake up and decide to paint a wooden project. A good paint job is always carefully planned and scheduled. But the weather sometimes has a wicked sense of…
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Chalk paint, which is not to be confused with chalkboard paint, is a popular matte paint that was first trademarked by the brand Annie Sloan, although you can find chalk…
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5 Best Tweezers For Crafts
by Emilyby EmilyA craft tweezer is probably one of the most versatile tools you can kee in your DIY toolbox. There are also so many designs for craft tweezers out there, you…
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If you love crafting and jewelry making, then you are probably familiar with simple yet sophisticated embellishment of flat back pearls. With half-back pearls, you won’t have to worry about…
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Pyrography, the art of burning designs into a surface, is generally seen done on wood. Of course, wood is a natural choice for an art that involves burning, as it’s…