Share my love of farming and DIY. Making life beautiful one craft at a time. Ideas and tips for DIY home decor and anything artsy and homestead related.
Calligraphy Calligraphy brush lettering is becoming more and more popular. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related: they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques, and have a long history of shared artistry. Hand lettering or calligraphy is an ancient art and has been around for thousands of years. Translated calligraphy means: beautiful writing. You can learn… Read More
Monthly Face for August Again I was wanting to try something different. Thinking about this months face, I decided to start with some bold color blocks. I used acrylic paint in a watercolor type wash. The colors made the face pop out and the colors really complemented each other. Getting a simple transfer ready. You are able to see the… Read More
This months face July has slipped away and this months face has been a challenge. I started with a background from a scrapbook page covered with hand lettering. Then I added pictures as a collage and jazzed it up with stamps. And there it sat for a few weeks. I could not bring myself to finish it, inspiration: all gone!… Read More