A Birth Announcement For Jack Tutorial By June Crawford of A Creative Dream

Looking for a really cute gift for a new mother?    If you are then you'll be happy to know that June Crawford has a wonderful tutorial on her A Creative Dream  blog showing you how to make a birth announcement picture.  I'll bet the new mother she gave it to just LOVED it.

A birth announcement for Jack 

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by June Crawford of A Creative Dream

Here's what June had to say about her tutorial:  There's a new addition to the family of one of the girls I work with...Pat's niece just had a baby boy...to celebrate, I thought I'd make a gift, here's what I did...

Please respect June's TERMS OF USE:  Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.

June's Bio:  Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.

Please visit  her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at  http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .

Shrinky Dinks Tutorial By June Crawford of A Creative Dream

Do you remember shrinky dinks? If you do then you'll be happy to know that June Crawford has a wonderful tutorial on her A Creative Dream blog showing you how to make a piece of jewelry out of a shrinky dink. Have fun!

Shrinky Dinks

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by June Crawford of A Creative Dream

Here's what June had to say about her tutorial:  Shrinky Dinks? I get the strangest looks when I mention them. Way back in the dark ages, back when I was a girl...you could buy something called Shrinky Dinks, usually they were pre-printed with something, you colored them in and then baked them (had to be really careful baking over those open flames in the cave)...they shrank and voila...you have this hard plastic thing you could hang from a necklace or something...at least if you remembered to poke a hole in them BEFORE you baked them.

A few years ago I found plain sheets of Shrinky Dinks...and, of course, had to buy them. After all, now that I have an electric oven instead of the cave fires, it should be even easier...  So...the other day while rummaging on the crafty shelf, I ran across the package of them and thought...."you know...those doodles I am so addicted to doing would make a great piece of jewelry..." and thus...

Please respect June's TERMS OF USE:  Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.

June's Bio:  Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.

Please visit  her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at  http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .

Pudgy Penquin Box E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

When it comes to irresistible primitive, country, and folk art decorations penguins are high on the list. Wouldn't you agree? If you would then you'll be pleased to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for creating a penguin box.

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

PUDGY PENGUIN BOX

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  Here's another FREE cutie patootie pattern for ya!  This adorable penguin box is so quick and easy to paint and assemble!!  Fill with candy, potpourri, electric candles...whatever!!  He's a cute addition to your winter decorating!  You could also add a hat on his head and a scarf!  Just don't use a REAL candle near him if you use fabric!!  Or you could put a stake through the bottom and fill with birdseed for a garden decoration!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Santa and Tree Tutorials By June Crawford of A Creative Dream

I just love adorable and colorful Santa's - especially if they are tall and skinny. If you do, too then you'll be happy to know that June Crawford has a wonderful tutorial on her A Creative Dream blog showing you how to make a Santa and tree. He'll make a nice addition to my skinny Santa's collection.

Santa!

Santa part 1

Santa part 2

Santa part 3

The pattern

Ahh... Santa... let's finish him up...

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by June Crawford of A Creative Dream

Here's what June had to say about her Santa tutorial:  Look... it's Santa... Trying so hard to get a jump on Christmas here. I made my list, and checked it twice... decided that most had been naughty... but I'm still gonna get going on the holiday anyway. Naughty or nice, it's a long list. And, since I'm working on it, I'm gonna drag all of you into it too...

A tree to go with the Santas

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by June Crawford of A Creative Dream

Here's what June had to say about her tree tutorial:  Like I promised... you remember this pile of muslin shapes... right?  I'd sewn them a few years ago and had tucked them away, as I often do, to get back to at some point. And, I did get back to them. The first one turned into Santa. But, of course, you know I'm not finished there...  With one little change to the directions, you can create a whole 'nother thing... Let me show you ..

Please respect June's TERMS OF USE:  Please note, in regard to the copyright, all of the directions and photographs in my tutorials are mine, you may not copy or reproduce them without my consent. These instructions are for you to use for PERSONAL use only, not for profit.

June's Bio:  Me... a dreamer, a ponderer of big and small thoughts. A wanna-be artist, a soon to be empty-nester... wondering what the heck I am gonna do with the rest of my life...

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - June Crawford of A Creative Dream.

Please visit  her A Creative Dream blog at http://acreativedreamer.blogspot.com/. Her A Creative Dream Flickr page is at  http://www.flickr.com/photos/creativedreamer/ .

Snow Scene Candles E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

There's something warm and inviting about candles and snowmen? Isn't there?   If you love primitive, country, and folk art snowman candles you're going to love the e-pattern that Sue Allemand has on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog.

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

SNOW SCENE CANDLES

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: FREE Snow Scene Candles Pattern by Sue Allemand!!  These are soooo fun and adorable to make!  Great for gifts too!!  These would be GREAT on the new flameless candles!!!  Or you can paint them on blocks of wood for a windowsill instead!!  So many options!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Cookie XPress E-Pattern by Sue Allemand of Pallette Primitives

I just love the next woodcraft e-pattern that Sue Allemand has on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog. It's for creating a snowman and gingerbread man cookie express train and it couldn't be cuter. I just LOVE it.

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

COOKIE XPRESS

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:   New FREE pattern for you!  Cut out the train from 1" wood -- or you can paint this cute design on any flat surface - like a plate, a placemat, an old suitcase....whatever you choose!  All Aboard to the Cookie Station!!  :)

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Be Warm Snowman E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

If you love quick and easy primitive, country, and folk art craft projects then you're going to love Sue Allemand's "Be Warm" snowman e-pattern that she has on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog.  Be warm!!!

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

BE WARM SNOWMAN

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern: A NEW FREE pattern for you!  Quick and easy painting project!  Paint it on cut out wood as shown - or use the pattern to paint this snowman on a snow shovel, banner, placemat... or whatever you choose!!  Have fun!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Holiday Blessings Painted Ornies E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

It doesn't get much cheerier during the holidays than making four adorable primitive, country, and folk art ornaments. Does it? If you agree then you'll be pleased to know that Sue Allemand has another terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog showing you how to create a penguin, snowman, Annie, and a Ginger.  Enjoy!

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

HOLIDAY BLESSINGS PAINTED ORNIES

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  FREE Pattern!  Holiday Blessings Painted Ornaments by Sue Allemand.  There's actually 4 designs in this pattern - one more than the picture!  Snowman, Annie, Penguin & Ginger!!!  Easy to paint!  Cut out wood squares as in pattern, or use the designs on whatever surface you wish!  Make a bunch to give away too!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Not Tea Again, Surely - Christmas Tutorial No. 16 By Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog

I may be a little biased when it comes to the next tutorial.  You see, I'm a tea drinker and LOVE tea.  So, of course, I was thrilled to see that Ros Coffey had a tutorial on her RosMadeMe Blog blog showing you how to paint an adorable tea set.   What a great gift for grandparents from their grandchildren.

Not Tea Again, Surely - Christmas Tutorial no. 16

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog.

Here's what Ros had to say about her tutorial:  I really cannot believe this but yes, this is another tutorial to do with tea! This is something that you can get the children to do for grandparents and aunts and uncles... it is a real Blue Peter coverall! And no it is not the infamous Advent Crown, complete with candles, coathangers and tinsel... the Fire Prevention Officer's nightmare. We are going to paint up a Christmas morning tea set:

Confession time - I had this tutorial written on Sunday... but it just wasn't up to snuff, you see I cannot paint or draw and my efforts looked simply awful and then it came to me to use a stencil and sponge to cover up for my deficiencies. So if anyone wants a real challenge, teach me to paint or draw something that is recognisable next year... go on, I dare you!

Ros's Bio:I live by the sea, in Essex, in Leigh-on-sea. I have been making things since I was a child, earliest memories were embroidering squares of binca matting, making felt egg cups and ripping back my knitting when my sister had picked up a dropped stitch... yep, it really did have to be all my own work! I am a dreadful hoarder, with stashes of wool and fabric hidden around my house, together with the projects that I have not yet finished. I am currently making cushions, quilted, appliqued, stencilled... actually just anything that I will enjoy crafting.

Copyright © 2010 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Ros Coffey of RosMadeMe Blog .

Please visit her RosMadeMe blog at http://rosmademe.blogspot.com .

How To Make A Soap Box Canvas Tutorial By Alma Stoller

I just love mixed media artists and love to recycle then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a wonderful  soap box canvas mixed media creation from a box of soap.  Enjoy.

How To Make A Soap Box Canvas

Copyright © 2011- All Rights Reserved - Written By Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog.

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial:  Happy Earth Day. Recycling is a big part of what this day is all about...educating and inspiring everyone to be more mindful of the state of the Earth and the many things,.....big and small, that we can do to help. Here is a recycling project that I hope you enjoy.

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE:  I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on this blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Give Thanks Turkey E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Looking for an adorable turkey woodcraft for this Thanksgiving's decorating?  If you are then you'll want to check out the turkey woodcraft e-pattern that Sue Allemand has on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog.  It's adorable - give thanks!

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

GIVE THANKS TURKEY

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  One more FREE Fall Painting Pattern for today!  Here's the cutie, long "Give Thanks" Turkey!  Sporting his burlap and jute leggings, this adorable turkey is ready to help you celebrate the season!  Hang him on a wall or attach him to a wreath!  Quick and easy - as usual!  hehe  Have fun with him!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

How To Paint Fabric Tutorial By Alma Stoller

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paint fabric? If you have then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to do this.  Enjoy.

How To Paint Fabric

Copyright © 2007- All Rights Reserved - Written By Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog.

Here's what Alma had to say about her tutorial:  Here is a quick and easy Fabric Painting tutorial.

There are many ways of painting your own fabric. After you paint your fabric, you can stamp on it, apply Elmer's Blue glue as a resist, or draw on it. If you don't like your final painted result...just paint odd shapes on it in a different color. That usually works. You can also alter it by over stitching a contrasting fabric on it. The idea here is to have fun and create a fabric of your own liking.  Enjoy, Alma

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE:  I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on this blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

Country Ornament Collection #1 and #2 E-Patterns By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

The next free e-patterns from Sue Allemand reminds me of when I was a young girl and had a wood  kit to paint like twelve different ornaments.  Believe it or not but over 40 years later I still have those ornaments.  If you love creating painted wood ornaments then you're going to love the two terrific e-patterns Sue has on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog.  Have fun painting!

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

COUNTRY ORNAMENT COLLECTION #1

Copyright © 2010- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  FREE Pattern!!  Sorry I haven't posted in a bit!  November was a busy busy month!!  Here's some FREE ornament designs for you!  This is an old pattern - but I still think the designs are cute!  You don't have to cut them from wood if you don't want to!  Just use purchased ornies in squares, rectangles, rounds - or whatever you can find!  Have fun!!

COUNTRY ORNAMENT COLLECTION #2

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  Here's the 2nd set of FREE ornies for you!  Country Ornament Collection #2!  Penguins, Gingers, Bears, Snowmen, Kitties & Santa himself!  This is another Oldie but Goodie!  Have fun painting these on wood blanks, glass ornies, or cut the wood pieces yourself!  Just have fun!!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Beadboard Friends E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Do you love to paint primitive, country, and folk art plaques. If you do then you'll be pleased to know that Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog showing you how to create 4 adorable plaques.  Have fun painting.

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

BEADBOARD FRIENDS

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  Here's another FREE pattern we've converted for you!  These cute little plaques can be used in so many ways - and they're so easy to make!!  Use up scrap beadboard paneling and thin wood strips you have around the house!  Have fun!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

Wanda Witch Box E-Pattern By Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives

Are you looking for a cute and adorable witch project to make for Halloween.  If you are Sue Allemand has a terrific e-pattern on her Free Paintin' Patterns blog for making a witch box with dangling feet.

Please Note: Unfortunately Sue's free e-pattern is no longer available.

WANDA WITCH BOX

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives.

Here's what Sue had to say about her pattern:  What a cute and easy Witch Box with her dangling legs!  FREE PATTERN!  Load the box with candies, potpourri, or just use your favorite candle as shown!  EASY to cut from pine wood and EASY to paint & assemble!  Complete instructions include "faux finish antiquing", stenciling, and staining!

Please respect Sue's TERMS OF USE: All designs are copyright protected by Sue Allemand. You are given the right to make the finished products for personal use or profit (selling on the internet is fine), however, no mass producing, copying, sharing or distributing of the pattern or design is allowed. Please give credit to the me whenever possible. Thank you!

Copyright © 1999-2012- All Rights Reserved - Sue Allemand of Palette Primitives. Sue is a professional artist and designer.

Please visit Sue's Palette Primitives website at http://paletteprimitives.com, her Palette Primitives "Get Your Prim On" blog at http://www.paletteprimitives.blogspot.com, her Free Paintin' Patterns blog at http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com and her Free Stitchin' Patterns blog at http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com.

How To Make A Cardboard Canvas Tutorial By Alma Stoller

I just love mixed media artists and love to learn everything I can from them. If you do too then you'll be happy to know that Alma Stoller has a wonderful tutorial on her Alma Stoller blog showing you how to make a cardboard canvas.  Enjoy.

How To Make A Cardboard Canvas

Copyright © 2012- All Rights Reserved - Written By Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog.

Please respect Alma's TERMS OF USE:  I encourage you to link back to my post. Please give credit where credit is due. Unless otherwise noted, all photos, text, ideas, tutorials and artwork on this blog are the property of Alma Stoller. I'm happy to share with you, but please do not copy, reproduce or use without permission. Thank you.

Copyright © 2003-2012 - All Rights Reserved - Alma Stoller of Alma Stoller blog. Alma is an artist, designer, and blogger.

Please visit her Alma Stoller blog at http://www.almastoller.blogspot.com/, her Alma Stoller Facebook Page at  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-Stoller/179752818769188 , and her Alma Stoller Tutorials ETSY Shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlmaStollerTutorials.

How To Create A Dolls Face Tutorial By Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

When it comes to dolls there isn't anything I don't love.  But, I'm especially partial to cloth dolls with painted faces. So, I was happy to see that Kaaren Johnston had a wonderful tutorial on her The Painted Quilt blog showing you how to create a dolls face.

How To Create A Dolls Face Tutorial

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt

Here's what Kaaren had to say about her tutorial: At the outset, I’d like to share with you some words of wisdom that one of my art teachers used to say to her students…”There are many ways of right”.

Now having said that, I am not saying that my way of creating a doll’s face is the ‘right’ way, but it is the way that works best for me when teaching students who have had little or no artistic training and are too insecure to even attempt a face. I promise you that if you follow the steps that I am about to share with you, your doll’s face will look as good as or better than mine.

So without further ado, let’s get started. Plan to stay awhile because this tutorial is loaded with pictures and is quite long.

Please respect Kaaren's TERMS OF USE:  The use of my pattern/design and tutorials is limited to individual and personal use only. Distributing or selling my pattern or tutorials in any form is not permitted. They may not be used for commercial purposes unless written permission is granted. Credit for my pattern and tutorials should be included if displayed in any manner. Individual users may enlarge or reduce the size of the drawings for their personal use but may not alter them in any other way.

Kaaren's Bio: I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. A short while later, in December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, applique and most recently rug hooking have become my new passions. Oh, and did I mention that I love to make and collect pincushions and needlecases! Join me on the First Friday of every month when I release a new Freebie design for you to make and enjoy.

Copyright © 2009 - 2012 - All Rights Reserved - Kaaren Johnston of The Painted Quilt.

Please visit her The Painted Quilt blog at  http://thepaintedquilt.blogspot.com/ and her The Painted Quilt Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/kaarenjohnston.

Aging and Crackling an Image Using Grafix Rub-Onz Transfer Film and Ranger Distress Crackle Paint Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

Have you always wanted to learn how to age and crackle an image?   If you have, then you'll be happy to know that Laura Carson has a wonderful tutorial on her Artfully Musing blog showing you how to age and crackle an image using Grafix Rub-Onz transfer film and Ranger Distress crackle paint.  I hope you enjoy her tutorial.

Aging and Crackling an Image Using Grafix Rub-Onz Transfer Film and Ranger Distress Crackle Paint

Copyright © 2010 - All Rights Reserved - Written by Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial: When I was designing the ATC below I wanted the image of Botticelli’s Venus to have the look of an aged crackle painting. The problem is that the crackle techniques and products, with which I’m familiar, would cover the image when painted over with crackle medium and paint or crackle paint. I had been working with Grafix Rub-Onz for a while and I got the idea that maybe I could achieve the effect I wanted by first crackling paper and then applying a rub-on over the crackled paper. It worked! Not only does is look aged but also has a worn texture.

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws.  Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway.  Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

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Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at  http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/.

How to Rust Just about Any Surface Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

Have you always wanted to learn how to rust some of your creations? If you have then you'll be happy to know that Laura Carson has a wonderful tutorial on her Artfully Musing blog showing you how to do this.  I hope you enjoy her tutorial.

How to Rust Just about Any Surface

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Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial:  The Metal Effects product is a two-step rusting process. The process involves applying paint containing iron flakes to your project surface, then applying an acid to rust the iron in the paint. The end result is a real rusted surface not a faux paint treatment. It’s very simple and can be used on any surface to which the paint sticks. I’ve used this product on metal, glass, clay and paper. I liked the result so much I even rusted a wall in my house.

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws.  Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway.  Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at  http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/.

Creating Backgrounds and Embellishments Using Paper Clay and Rubber Stamps Free Tutorial By Laura Carson of Artfully Musing Blog

Have you always wanted to work with paper clay and create all sorts of amazing creations?  If you have then you'll be happy to know that Laura Carson has a wonderful tutorial on her Artfully Musing blog showing you how to create amazing backgrounds and embellishments using paper clay and rubber stamps.  This is another tutorial of Laura's that I absolutely must try.  How about you?

Creating Backgrounds and Embellishments Using Paper Clay and Rubber Stamps

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Here's what Laura had to say about her tutorial:  Stamping in paper clay is a great way of creating all kinds of dimensional embellishments and backgrounds and gives you another way to use your stamps. The background of the collage piece below is paper clay that has been pressed with a rubber stamp and painted with alcohol inks. In this tutorial I’ll take you through the steps of creating backgrounds and other embellishments using paper clay and rubber stamps

Please respect Laura's TERMS OF USE:  My tutorials are protected by U.S. & International copyright laws.  Do not copy, duplicate, alter or reproduce in anyway.  Please use for inspiration only. ALL NAMES, LOGOS AND DESIGNS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS. ©2012 Laura Carson (Artfully Musing), All Rights Reserved

Laura's Bio: After retiring from the computer software industry where I spent my career designing, building and marketing software, I needed a creative outlet. A few years ago I discovered Mixed Media Art and have had a love affair ever since. I’ve taught classes in Altered Books, Handmade Books, Collage Art and Mix Media Art. I currently design for Alpha Stamps and I enjoy trading in various art groups. Starting this blog is a way of sharing my art and the wonderful art I have received from others. I specialize in very detailed multi-layered and textured pieces. I live in Anthem Arizona with my husband Kevin, dog Sandy, and cat Tigger.

Copyright © 2011 - All Rights Reserved - Laura Carson of Artfully Musing.

Please visit her Artfully Musing blog at  http://artfullymusing.blogspot.com/.