This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TwizzlersSummer #CollectiveBias I’m not always one to go all out for parties. I can totally see the appeal and how it’s a fun creative outlet for some people, but generally, I like to have just a few handmade touches and colorful details. And July 4th is an especially fun holiday for my family
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Color Theory: Blue
Hi! It’s Kristine from Olive Twig Studio again, with another Color Theory lesson. This lesson is on blue. Blue is the most common favorite color of people around the world – so I’m hoping that most of you are extra excited for this lesson. Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It can symbolize stability, trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, cleanliness, health, faith, truth, tranquility and calmness. Deep
DIY Eraser Stamps
We made these fun eraser stamps as a part of a sponsored campaign with Socialstars and Office Depot. As always, all thoughts, opinions, pictures etc… are my own. #GearUpForGreat #GearLove As much as we are enjoying summer (especially not having to wake up super early to get the kids to school), it can be hard to find things to do to fill the time. I’m all about creative play
10 Modern DIY Candle Holders
If you enjoy making stuff as much as I do, you’ve probably made some kind of votive or candle holder before. They are usually cheap, easy crafts that make perfect handmade gifts, party decorations, or a DIY wedding project. I’ve actually been planning on making a few myself, after I picked up a bunch of these simple glass candle holders and votive candles. And so I gathered these 10 modern
DIY Marbled Paper
Hi there, Natasha of Violet Tinder Studios here! I’ve always loved the look of marbling, but assumed it would be a complicated process to create it myself. When a friend of mine commissioned a marbled painting, I decided it was time to figure it out. And guess what? It’s so easy and SO fun! It’s probably best saved for a day when you can carve out an hour or so, because it
Colorful Adventures Close to Home
My whole life, I’ve always loved exploring and going on adventures. Even if I wasn’t taking a big trip somewhere exotic, I still found a lot of joy wandering around new places. Spontaneous trips are my absolute favorite, and I get such a thrill waking up one day without any specific plans and suddenly deciding to get in the car and take a road trip somewhere. When I became a
DIY Watercolor Magnets
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed my recent obsession with watercolors. I just love their vibrant colors, and I think that there are so many beautiful things that even people who wouldn’t consider themselves artists at all can make with them. This project was a little bit of an experiment for me. I wasn’t quite sure how these DIY magnets would turn out, and played around with a