Artwork Department
If you paint with a brush, this is the place to be! Whether it’s with oil, watercolor, or pastels on wood, plastic objects, fabric, etc., this department provides useful information and techniques for a wide variety of artwork crafts.
Look here for tutorials, lessons and instructions, as well as free patterns and projects related to brushwork—as well as calligraphy and decoupage.
In addition, you can replenish your supply by shopping online in this department for your artwork materials.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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If you need a last-minute Easter gift idea, these simple bunny gift bags are perfect. This bag is super easy and will take only about 15 minutes to whip up. The treat bags are the perfect size for giving gift cards, candy and small items to children, grandkids or friends.
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Learn how to decorate a plain box using scrapbook paper and Mod Podge by watching our video tutorial and reading our step-by-step written instructions with photos.
Decoupage boxes are great decorative accents for your home or make and use as special gift boxes.
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Looking for a quick and easy rainy day or snow day craft for kids? Look no further than this fun decoupage postage stamp container.
This tutorial will show how to make a fun storage container using an old grit container, used postage stamps, and decoupage.
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Pumpkin decorations can be used all fall, from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Learn how to make cute decoupaged pumpkins with dollar store finds.
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This video and photo tutorial will teach you how to decoupage an inexpensive frame into a pretty frame using scrapbook paper.
This same technique can be used to decoupage a frame for Easter, Christmas, graduation, birthdays or any special occasion.
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This new craft, Diamond Art, is similar to paint by number except you are painting with little colored diamond gems.
Learn about, how to and tips for working with Diamond Art kits.
Need a gift idea for a tween or teen, these Diamond art kits are a great idea!
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This video and photo tutorial will show you how to decorate a frame using decoupage and scrapbook paper with an Easter theme, but any theme can be used.
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This patriotic flag wall plaque made from patriotic postage stamps is a wonderful decoration for the 4th of July holiday, Memorial Day or Labor Day. Make one yourself from recycled postage stamps with our tutorial.
Book and Magazine Recommendations
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Bob RossThe Bob Ross 2020 Wall Calendar is a decorative and nostalgic collection of 12 of Bob Ross's landscapes (filled with happy little clouds, trees, and squirrels) and quotes.
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WATERCOLOR ATIST is a source of how-to instruction for artists working in water-based media.
Free Items of the Week
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Learn how to decorate a store purchased wooden heart for Valentine's Day using white paint and pencil eraser. If you cannot find a wooden heart at the craft store, you can always cut a heart from a foam sheet and use the same process to decorate. This is a fun, simple project for kids.
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Needlepointers.com
New Stuff
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How to clean and store brushes for paint. Learn the dos and don'ts.
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Benicci
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A lesson on drawing a cat on a blanket.
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Carol's Drawing Blog
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How to paint on china.
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Home Steady
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This premium art set includes a wide variety of art supplies for drawing, painting and more – it’s a great choice for kids and adults to experiment with an assortment of artistic media at a value price!
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Needlepointers.com
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How to make egg tempera paint.
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Our Pastimes
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A short article describing the basics of painting a glass painting projects.
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Glass Painting
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A step-by-step illustrated lesson.
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Carol's Drawing Blog
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Decorating everyday items with colorful designs was a common practice for the German Lutheran and Reformed settlers of Eastern Pennsylvania. Learn more and see examples.
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Ancestry.com
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Kids can create and proudly display eye-catching sequin images over and over again by simply inserting the pegs into the panels and hang colorful sequins to create Pix Perfect masterpiece
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Pen and ink drawing, stippling technique, by Noli Novak.
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Hedcut Illustrations by Noli Novak