crafty ideas felt

Felt is an easy-to-use craft material that you can create a whole array of things out of  and also a favorite material among crafters ! Here are crafty felt ideas that you can try for yourself. From plush toys, to cushions, accessories, wall art, decorations and others.

crafty ideas felt

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intricate portraits made from twigs and flowers

All these portraits made from material who came directly from the earth. Nothing taped, nothing glued, just Mother Nature balancing delicately on itself. The actual act of creating each original piece, for  this artist, is therapeutic, spending lots of time outside walking and foraging, truly in the moment, her eyes scanning every square inch of my surroundings. After finish the piece, she document it with a photograph, being very careful not to bump the table and Mother Nature’s house of cards. The last step is to recycle it all back into the earth or into my next piece. Forage your neighborhood for fallen bits or do some snipping from your own garden, find a flat surface, and see where it takes you!

intricate portraits made from twigs and flowers

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mason jar herb centerpieces

This mason jar  herb centerpieces is perfect for keeping fresh herbs growing. Mason jar herb centerpieces that you can add to your dining table, mantel or coffee table…they make beautiful, inexpensive wedding centerpieces too. These mason jar centerpieces would also make a gorgeous Mother’s Day gift, Mother’s Day brunch decor idea and hostess gifts. Here’s a trick to making this centerpiece super budget friendly !

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watercolor human figure

A human figure is an important part of almost any composition. If we are painting a landscape, an insertion of a human figure can enhance the mood of the painting. For example, if a vast sky over a meadow is our subject, a small human figure could relate the connection and ‘scale’ between the man and the nature. With an endless supply of figures, styles and techniques, the human form remains an intriguing subject for artists. Painting human figure  in watercolor is not as difficult as it appears. You can use a various techniques for painting the figure in watercolor.

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full body henna

Currently henna is not limited to the hands and feet.  Henna can be applied anywhere at your body!  Henna is great on the stomach or as back tattoos.  Leg and ankle henna designs are lovely.  Neck henna, butt henna, whatever works for you ! The henna will continue to cure over the next 24-72 hours (depending on your body chemistry, the henna mix ingredients, and your henna care) to develop into a brownish stain, often with hints of maroon red. Here is a great collection of  full body henna designs that will give you a quick idea and sample to apply full body henna designs either on your own wedding or on your friend’s.

full body henna

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