Quick Update: Painted Backgrounds

Hello everybody!
Today, I'm sharing with you some beautiful painted backgrounds!  I have 3 paintings here that are perfect for art journaling, scrapbooking, and decorating anything!  I used tempera paint and a little acrylic paint and I used plain watercolor paint for the rainbow picture.  I painted on white and black Recollections cardstock.  Please comment below if you want to see a tutorial of one of these!    

Abstract Painting

Rainbow Painting

Galaxy Painting

All the paints I used for these paintings!

Frozen Banana Pops

Hello everybody!

Today, I have a great and quick snack perfect for an after school treat!  And you only need 3 ingredients!  I have this simple recipe below.  Please comment if you want to see more recipes and thanks for stopping by!

Shot of all the ingredients!

All done!!

Frozen Banana Pops

Ingredients: bananas, yogurt, and crushed graham crackers or granola    

Tools: a butter knife, craft sticks or skewers, and access to a freezer

1. Peel and cut the banana in half

2. Stick skewer into bananas

3. Dip into the yogurt

4. Roll in graham cracker crumbs

5. Freeze for 4- 12 hours

Summer?

Hi guys!
Where has summer gone??  I don't know about you but I feel like summer has flown away so quickly!  Anyway, sorry for no project today, but I am very excited to share some with you soon!  I know this is a short post, but I will hopefully be back soon!!

Cute Felt Pillow!

Hello Everyone!

I have a really cute craft here.  It is a really simple felt pillow I made using white and pink felt, scissors, and 

fabri-tac glue.  It is perfect for a last minute gift or just a cute throw pillow for your bed!   I hope you enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!

More Handmade Lip Balm/Gloss

Hi guys!  

Today, I'm sharing two more lip balm recipes I've made.  I store them in little candy tins but any small container will work.  Lets get started!

Pink Lip Gloss/Balm

Ingredients: petroleum jelly/vaseline and red food coloring

Tools: a toothpick, a small container, and access to a freezer

1. Spoon vaseline into container

2. Add 1 drop of food coloring, stir, and add more vaseline until desired color is reached 

3. Smooth out the top and place in freezer for 2-8 hours

Yellow Lip Gloss/Balm

Ingredients: petroleum jelly/vaseline and honey

Tools: a toothpick, access to a microwave oven, a small bowl, access to a freezer, and a small container

1. Put vaseline into bowl and melt in microwave oven for about 2:00 minutes 

2. Stir honey into vaseline (add eyeshadow to color if wanted)

3. Pour mixture into container, smooth, and place in freezer for 2-8 hours

Handmade Jewelry!

Hello Everyone!
Yes, I'm finally back!  Today, I'm showing you something I've recently in love with.  I've been making jewelry!  I have some copper wire earrings, linen thread, braided, and beaded bracelets, and orange beaded hoop earrings.  I also made the ear wires out of copper wire.  Please comment and let me know if you would like to see more jewelry!  I might even make a tutorial for one of these!  Thanks so much for stopping by!