Just like my last mini canvases I covered these with fiber paste. This time I also sprinkled them with sparkly fine glitter while they were still wet and set painted dried grape stems on top. My kids are so funny! Every time they finish up a bunch of grapes they […]
For Valentine’s Day
Valentine Pebbles
Valentine’s Day will soon be here Here’s something you can do Pick up a few small pebbles Any size or shape will do Write a special note upon them Share words funny or true Then put them in your loved one’s pocket To tell them ‘I love you”. To […]
Sculpted Heart Valentines
I took a palette knife and covered a mini canvas with Fiber Paste, turning the knife in different directions to create a rough texture. Then I took some PaperClay and sculpted some hearts and wings. This is the same stuff I used to make my tiny cardinals. It’s an […]
Heart Fish–A Valentine’s Day Craft
I set out lots and lots of hearts. Then I gave my young artists some blue paper and glue sticks and told them to fill up their paper with ‘heart fish’. And I can’t quite decide something. Does letting my 3 year old have total freedom with the glitter make […]
“Mad Tea Party” Valentine
Here’s the special Valentine I made for my oldest daughter. All of the “Alice in Wonderland” hype may be over for most people, but she always has been, and still is, a huge fan of the Hare and the Hatter. I’ve lost count as to how many times she’s read the book. […]
Cards with Cupids
Here are 2 cards I made with the cupid from the Tim Holz set called “Love Struck“. I’ll show you a special card I made for my oldest daughter next!
“Skating to a Valentine Party”
A little Valentine drawing for my daughter… Made some changes and added lots of hearts: on her coat, on her shoestrings, on her hat,and stuffed in her pockets for her friends at the party. She’s also got a big Valentine for her best friend…behind her back. 🙂 Drew over the lines with […]
Baby Food Jar Valentine’s
I have so many baby food jars around here! I decided to re-use them for Valentine’s Day. After running them through the ‘sanitize” cycle of the dishwasher, they can be filled to the brim with tiny treats. I wrapped strips of cardstock around the entire jar, topped them with color-coordinating flowers, and […]
Cupid’s Quiver
I cut a quiver pattern from grungepaper and covered it with decorative rose paper. Next, I made a shoulder strap using some old lace and fixed it in place with jewel brads. Then I added some stamped images, (Tim Holz/Close To My Heart), prismaglitter, and a vintage button. For the arrows: cherry-flavored heart […]