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The teen recently lamented that she had left her “favorite” paint brush to dry without cleaning it, so it’s the perfect time to share how to clean paint brushes with dried paint. Of course the best method is to clean your brushes while the paint is still fresh, using just water or gentle cleanser (I […]
These easy DIY Christmas cards (and tags, and garland) came about because I was sent a set of watercolor markers to review. They’re the Hippie Crafter Watercolor Brush Pens (and other than receiving the pens I was in no other way compensated for this post, FYI). I feel like there’s a learning curve on these […]
Doing embroidery on paper is a fun way to add a little more texture to your projects. Learning how to embroider on paper is really easy and it doesn’t take any more skill than embroidering on fabric. Uses for Embroidery on Paper Before you learn how to embroider on paper, you might want to know […]
The 100 Day Project is an annual event/challenge that asks people to do some kind of creative work of their choice daily for 100 days. This guide to how to prepare for the 100 day challenge will help if you’re doing the formal challenge or want to jumpstart a daily creative practice for yourself any […]
I didn’t intend to be bad at something when I innocently tried to make a holiday decoration, but here we are. It was actually a great thing. My Sad Attempt at a Christmas Tree We decided this year we aren’t going to put up a Christmas tree. We have kittens who are about nine months […]
My Create Crate is a new monthly subscription box that provides kids with two projects, supplies and other goodies to get their creative juices flowing. The box is curated by Melanie, the owner of Imagine Studios in Rogers, Arkansas. She sent her October box to ODC HQ so the girl and I could check it […]
This 30 day art challenge is great for kids, adults or kids and adults to do together. Spend some time making over the next 30 and I promise you’ll feel better. It might even cause you to want to start a new hobby! A creative challenge is a great way to feel more creative, and […]