How to Make an Easter Tree

People are used to seeing decorated Christmas trees before and sometimes long after the holiday has passed. In recent years, you may also have seen trees decorated with eggs outdoors at Easter time. Here’s how to make your own Easter tree to decorate your Easter table.

You may not want to put an entire tree on your furniture, but you can create a smaller version of it. Start by finding a branch of a tree with several small limbs. You can either the leave the tree its natural color or you can spray-paint it. Continue reading this post »

Cheap Pastels Recipe – How to Make Your Own

Art supplies can be expensive. You may be surprised to learn that you can actually make some of your own supplies to reduce the expense. The following are cheap pastel recipes. Use them to make your own pastels rather than purchasing them at an art supply store. Continue reading this post »

Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden

Catch a Leprechaun in Your Garden with a Leprechaun Trap

By Susanna Duffy

There is no mention to be found of female leprechauns in traditional Irish legend, so as to how they came to be .. your guess is as good as mine.

These apparently aged, diminutive men are hard-working cobblers, turning out exquisite shoes for other sprites. If you happen across an industrious little fellow hammering out a shoe, look closely – for he may be a leprechaun. Step quietly, for leprechauns will avoid humans, knowing us to be foolish and greedy. Continue reading this post »

Acrylic Painting – How to Get Started

Some people think only about watercolors or oils when it comes to painting. They may not even consider acrylics. If you’re interested in this medium but don’t know how to get started on acrylic painting, read on for more information. Continue reading this post »

Color Theory

Here are a few questions. Is white a color? What about black? Do you remember your primary, secondary, and tertiary colors? You may not realize what you need to know about color theory if you decide to take up painting. However, what you know and remember can definitely affect the finished artwork. Continue reading this post »