Lets Make a Mess
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
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
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
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
I’m thrilled to announce that we’re adding another contributor to the Lines Across team: Kristine of Olive Twig Studio. Kristine is such a talented artist, and I especially looked forward to the weekly color theory posts that she shared on Instagram. Between my LOVE of color and my slight nerdiness, I just found these so interesting, and asked Kristine to share more with us once a month. Be sure to
I just love creating these color study posts for I Spy DIY (P.S. Stop by to check out the large exclusive collection I put together). Today I’m sharing my very favorite color, blue. I especially love the way that different shades of blue look together, and it reminds me of the beautiful ocean and the sky. Follow along with me on Instagram for more colorful inspiration. I’ve noticed that
*I was thrilled to get to create this fun tutorial and to snap some creative pix of some of my favorite Office Depot supplies as a part of a sponsored campaign. You can also share your creative pictures and how you use your Office Depot finds with #GearLove on social media. When I first headed to Office Depot, I had big plans of making something very cool with basic office
I’m thrilled to announce that there will be a few new contributors here at Lines Across, starting with the oh so talented Natasha of Violet Tinder Studios. You may recognize her as @violettinder on Instagram and my partner in crime in the colorful candy pictures we’ve been sharing with #thecandyrainbow. Her colorful feed and artwork will brighten your day, and I’m so excited to see what all she has to share
