Art Tips & Treasures is about enjoying the process of exploring and trying ideas in art. It’s not about perfection, but learning, discovering and telling stories for the eyes to see. It’s about being brave and adventurous to follow your heart’s calling to create. It’s about receiving the beauty in God’s creation and finding your art voice and allowing it to speak!
I collected several cheese boxes thinking I would use them to practice decorative painting… Although, this technique is lovely, I found out that it was very time-consuming to get the rough cheese boxes prepared for this style (I did manage to get one prepped/smoothed–so you just may see at least one box (probably only one […]
While reading the January 6th devotional in Our Daily Bread, the words “Live Beautifully” came to my mind. It moved my heart to reflect on how I live my life. Would I respond with such kindness as Miles Davis did in this reading? Micah 6: 8 (ESV) gives us some insight and encouragement with this: […]
I have been challenging myself to use up the art supplies and things I have on hand before acquiring more. Anybody with me on this challenge? This is easier said then done because I love junk! However, I am really, really, really being intentional on making progress in this area (with the exception of rusty […]
Do you ever start a project not sure of exactly what you have in mind? An idea stirring, a painting/project jumping to get out, but no plan on how to make it a reality? Well, that was me on this one. I had the thought of “Love Lives Here” and wanted to paint something with […]
And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 So grateful that God is in the business of renewing our hearts! We can rest and rejoice in […]
I had a box of CDs/DVDs that I rescued from the trash bin after a church event (I just could not let them be discarded…a great material that I knew was made for something more and would come in craft-handy one day!!!). 🙂 Inspiration hit me as I was thinking about DIY craft ideas for […]
I got my porch decorated for Christmas a couple weeks ago. I love using items I already have around the house and add a more festive flare to them with Christmas decor items I picked up on discount, at second hand shops or yard sales. I used an old sled to host my manger scene. […]
This project was done with my 1st – 3rd grade art classes. The kids absolutely loved it…especially their finished masterpieces!!! 🙂 It is so simple to do and can be done for any season or holiday throughout the year. Leaves, pumpkins, flowers, sea shells, Easter eggs, snowflakes and Christmas trees are just a few ideas that […]
Well, I caught the cold bug, perhaps bronchitis, and I am trying to rid my body of it the good old fashion way…that is to say without antibiotics. For now, drinking A LOT of, what my friends I like to call, “Miracle Tea” (a blend of assorted teas and essential oils). So, if anyone has […]
“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” II Corinthians 2:14 Grateful every day for the goodness of the Lord and for his blessing of family, friends and the gift of joy that only He brings to […]
I just finished creating a Thanksgiving centerpiece to add an element of peace and beauty to a small round table (breakfast nook) in my kitchen. I love a rustic vintage look so that was the main theme for the piece. Also, I did not want to spend a lot of time putting it together. From […]
Blue gel glue as a batik makes for a fun craft idea for the kids! The designs can be simple shapes or patterns. SUPPLIES: Pre-washed cotton t-shirt, linen or canvas material Blue Gel Glue Paper (to draw your design) Plastic cover to protect work area Thick paper or cardboard for inside t-shirt Wax paper (for […]
