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How to Make Glass Mosaic Art: Easy Ideas for Beginners
How to Make Glass Mosaic Art: Easy Ideas for Beginners ​ ​ ​Learn how to make glass mosaic art easily at any skill level. ​ ​ ​This fun and colorful craft is an easy DIY for beginners--perfect for Spring decor and National Craft Month! ​ ​ ​
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How to Make Glass Mosaic Art: Easy Ideas for Beginners
Little glass mosaic art makes a great handmade gift too, such a cute shelf sitter, addition to Spring mantle decor, an office cubicle and more! ​ ​ ​I really love how these little mosaics turned out. ​ ​ ​I'm not ready to jump right into mosaic murals, but this is a fun start!
someone is cutting out colored paper with a knife
Martha Stewart Paint: Butterfly Specimen Wall Art DIY
Now use the side of the palette knife to gently scrape up the excess paint, so the paint is level with the stencil. ​ ​ ​Wipe the excess paint on a paper towel or disposable cloth. ​ ​ ​Then repeat, lifting up the excess paint.
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Martha Stewart Paint: Butterfly Specimen Wall Art DIY
DIY TEXTURE PASTE: I began by mixing about 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of Mod Podge in one large cup with a palette knife. ​ ​ ​It's not an "exact" measurement, so mix it up until it is smooth and creamy like warm honey.
there is a plate with a rainbow on it and the words, please to make yarn rainbow
How to Make Knit Rainbow Pom Pom Wall Hanging DIY
WHAT IS RAINBOW ORDER? ​ ​I grew up with rainbow order grilled into my head... ​ ​ ​Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet...and then all the shades of color in between. ​ ​ ​This project features 15 colors, but can be made with less.
a painting of different colored butterflies on a white background
Martha Stewart Paint: Butterfly Specimen Wall Art DIY
I love how the colors blend together just a little bit where they meet. ​ ​ ​It's such a fun way to do specimen artwork--no real insects needed!
a close up of a flower on a branch
How to Make Maple Seed Dragonfly (Nature DIY Craft)
I picked small maple seeds and I love the delicate look. ​ ​ ​I love the dragonfly sitting on the heart shaped walnut shell. ​ ​ ​It's just perfection!
the word hello spelled out in front of a painting with colorful butterflies on it and a beaded necklace
Martha Stewart Paint: Butterfly Specimen Wall Art DIY
SPRING HOME DECOR DIY: ​ ​This brightly colored painted sign is perfect for butterfly collectors, without the need of real butterfly specimens, and a great addition to any Spring home decor.
a blue vase filled with white flowers next to a fish shaped plate on a table
How to Use Plaid Folkart Murano Glass Paint DIY
How to Use Plaid Folkart Murano Glass Paint DIY ​ ​Learn how to use Plaid Folkart Murano Glass Paint on a few glass projects. ​ ​ ​It's a fun way to add the look of hand-blown glass to glass objects that need some excitment. ​ ​ ​Upcycle various glass pieces with different glass effects from Plaid's line of Murano Glass Paint.
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How to Make Gel Plate Monoprints (DIY Art Printing)
Monoprints made from a gel plate are lots of fun to make and are super satisfying. ​ ​ ​They are easy to do, take very little skill or time, and are always super unique! ​ ​ ​Give gelli printing a try today--your kitchen counter will be full of monoprints drying--I promise!
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How to Make Glass Mosaic Art: Easy Ideas for Beginners
STEP 1: PLAN THE MOSAIC ​ ​First step is decide on your mosaic ideas, the color scheme and the pieces you are working with. ​ ​ ​If you have pieces of glass or tile that are too big for a selected area, you can use the tile cutters to cut them up. ​ ​ ​Otherwise, find pieces that fit the shape as close as you can.
a person is holding an open book with a feather on it and some scissors next to it
How to Make Gel Plate Monoprints (DIY Art Printing)
Place a fresh piece of paper or a piece of cardstock on top of the gel plate and rub all over the surface with your hands. ​ ​ ​ ​Press onto the feather carefully and around all the edges to get the best print.
three different colors of paint being held in their hands
How to Make Gel Plate Monoprints (DIY Art Printing)
HOW TO MONOPRINT A FEATHER ON A GEL PLATE: ​ ​Gel Plate Monoprints Part 1: ​ ​ ​You'll need 3 shades of acrylic craft paint: pink (can also use any shade of red), yellow and aqua (can also use any shade of blue).
three card sets with the words, easy to make monoprint greeting cards
How to Make Monoprint Cards (Gel Plate Card Making)
That's it! ​ ​It's easy to transform a gel plate monoprint into a beautiful greeting card for everyone on your mailing list! ​ ​ ​The gold on black with the ginkgo leaves is stunning and such a fun technique that anyone can do. ​ ​
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How to Make Gel Plate Monoprints (DIY Art Printing)
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN GEL PLATE FOR PRINTING ​ ​There are recipes and ways to make your own gelatin plate with tablespoons of gelatin, but I'm not going through that DIY process here though, sorry! ​ ​ ​