I found this tape resist acrylic painting for kids idea on my favorite site Pinterest last month. I instantly thought it would be a quick and easy arts and craft project for my nieces and their cousins to do in their spare time. I found it too simple to resist and decided to buy the…
I tried to make my July 2021 bullet journal design as easy as possible due to my busy schedule at the end of June. My original thought was as an abstract desert scene that could easily be re-created. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the correct set of colors to use with the design. Therefore, I had…
During quarantine, my nieces and I found a few creative ways to keep ourselves busy. One of the ways we kept ourselves occupied was by creating these pipe cleaner butterfly rings I found on Pinterest. I knew the moment I laid eyes on these cuties that they would be a hit with the girls. What…
I’m always looking for unique gift ideas and these shabby chic DIY egg carton gift boxes didn’t disappoint. They make the perfect Spring gift for both children and adults alike. Plus, they can hold anything from food to small trinkets. You can’t ask for anything more in a gift. My Inspiration I first saw this…
Creating arts and crafts is a fun activity for the entire family. It’s a great way to expose children to the world of art. It allows them to flex their creative muscles, teaches them how to follow directions, and tests their gross and fine motor skills, all while creating a work of art. Plus, it…
I took a paper flower class in May via a company called DecorLov. I had an absolutely wonderful time learning a new skill. The instructor, Adeola, made everyone feel welcomed and gave clear instructions on how to create the paper flower step by step. The process took about an hour an a half to create our…
I was inspired by my sip and paint outing earlier this week to create a sweet gift for my nieces’ bedroom in Arizona. The original piece of art is called Pretty in Pink III and was created by an artist at Paint Nite. My painting is my interpretation of the original. I felt it turned…
After making the personalized mini albums for Liam and Noelle, I was motivated to try out some new designs that I came across on YouTube. My friend Andaiye was the inspiration for both albums. I made them as gifts for her birthday in January. I thought she would like the personalized albums to place some…
Recently, I was keeping my friend company while he worked on a mural for a dance troupe in Maryland. The mural depicted the inside of a subway car moving through a tunnel. He had worked on it for a couple of days before I actually showed up to keep him company in the studio. While…