Category Archives: Art

The Craft Challenge

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Guess what?! I have started a blog collaboration, organized by Emily over at A Pop of Red, to help bring readers new an interesting craft projects!

Craft Challenge 2015 Introduction Eclectic Enchantments A Pop of Red Found This Painted That Tinkerbell Knits Make Something Mondays Image Map

What is the craft challenge?

Every month, participating bloggers will share their DIY and craft ideas and projects related to a particular theme. I will be linking to the other blogger’s posts so that you can see the variety of projects we’ve come up with. The posts for The Craft Challenge will be posted every Monday starting on March 30th. Read the whole post

The Best Valentine’s Day Cards on Etsy

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I read some stats today claiming that an estimated $13.9 billion will be spent on Valentine’s Day this year and that there will be 180 Million cards exchanged.

Cards actually account for 52.1% of gifts given Valentine’s Day (stats assume that cards are given along with other gifts.)

I would’ve never guessed that.

I started looking at some cards on Etsy and found some unique ones that I want to share with you.

The Funny Valentine’s Day cards

I like the funny cards, so I would go for something like this from RowHouse14. Read the whole post

DIY Light Box For Better Lighting

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DIY light box

Have you ever noticed that the lighting in my house blows? It’s great for relaxing, but really terrible for any kind of photography. I can get a great shot anywhere else.

It’s getting old, so I decided to make a light box to get better photos. Yes, it works, and, yes, I’m excited 🙂

Here’s my proof.

photo shot outside of the light box

I took this picture (above) of my exacto knife before I made my light box.

photo taken in the light box

I took this picture (above) in the light box when I was finished with it. Read the whole post

DIY Valentine’s Day Button Heart Canvas

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DIY Valentine's Day Button Heart Canvas

I still can’t believe 2015 has started, and now Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Ugh. Time moves too fast doesn’t it?

I was contemplating my craft for today and thought, Wow, Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away. I should make a craft for it. And what do you think of when you think of the love-inspired holiday? Right, hearts.

I found some burlap canvas at Walmart (surprisingly) along with red and white multi-sized buttons and decided that it would make a nice craft. Read the whole post

Why Every Artist Needs A Mod Notebook

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Mod Notebooks for every artist

I used to LOOOOOOVE Moleskine notebooks. The thick pages and hard cover really won me over. Not to mention the social community of artists they have. However, a few months ago I found these wondrous, perfectly-sized sketchbooks called Mod Notebooks and I think I have a new love in my life.

thick notebook pages

These notebooks also have nice thick pages and a hard cover, so what’s the difference?

Mod Notebooks- welcome page

Well, with Mod Notebooks, I have the ability to digitize all of my drawings. Read the whole post

Elena Caravela: Illustrator, Instructor and Fine Artist

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Elena Caravela: portrait of a girl painting

I’ve been following Elena’s blog since I started Make Something Mondays so I am honored to be featuring her work. She creates such beautiful paintings that seem to captivate you in that moment. I hope you enjoy her work as much as I do!

About Elena Caravela

Elena attended The School of Visual Arts, where she earned her BFA.  She has worked as an illustrator, instructor and fine artist.

Elena has received numerous corporate and private portrait commissions and has exhibited work in a variety of genre and media. Read the whole post

My Portable Craft Space

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ideal portable craft space

It might surprise you that I don’t have a craft room since I’ve been crafting and sharing tutorials on this blog for almost 3 years now. I’ve always worked on my projects at my kitchen table or on the floor (depending on the potential mess level). So, it’s about time that I start thinking about making a craft area to call my own.

Why haven’t I thought about this yet? Well, I have location commitment issues. Read the whole post

#inktober Drawings: Round 4

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I didn’t get to the draw my last #inktober drawing, sadly. But here are the last 3 in the series.

There was some great artwork that came out of this year’s Inktober challenge so I highly encourage you to check it out. Get on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or wherever you like to hang out and search for the #inktober hashtag. I’m sure you’ll get some great results!

If you want to see the rest of my drawings for the month, check out round 1, round 2 and round 3. Read the whole post

#inktober Drawings: Round 3

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These are my inktober drawings for this past week. A few of them were recommended by friends or followers and others were inspired by the weeks happenings.

If you’re interested in seeing more of them, here are the drawings from round 1 and round 2.

I still have a few days left, so let me know if you have any good ideas for me!

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#inktober Drawings: Round 2

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This is my 2nd round of drawings for #inktober. The first week, I was catching up on the drawings I missed in the first week of October, although, I still haven’t completely caught up yet. Each of these were inspired by things I’ve seen or thought about throughout the week.

Let me know if you think of any good subjects for me to draw. I still have about 2 weeks left before the challenge is over. Read the whole post