Articles related to "Embellish"

Letter-writing is a beautiful thing, especially when coupled with mixed media art techniques. Spin your letters into creative pieces of art.

A CD cozy can be made plainly or with more decoration. Add these suggestions to make a Walkman carrier extra special.

There are a number of techniques that can be used successfully when altering and decorating accordion books. Sometimes, all we need is a little nudge.

Yarn-based garments can be updated in a flash using both crochet and embroidery techniques. Try surface stitching in crochet, using the surface chain method.

Embellish your next quilt project. Decorative threads, beads, buttons, and other decorative materials are great choices.for quilts.

Laying things up and making a mess is a lot of fun. Challenge yourself to work on a small piece, the size of a ceramic tile.

Headwear this season lets you explore a whole new personality with embellished hats, jeweled headbands and mini or maxi turbans.

Creating projects within projects is a lot of fun, but it can be challenging coming up with new ideas. Let's look at some!

This article shows the two main techniques for enhancing your knitting with pockets.

The ideas outlined here are appropriate for kid's craft projects, as well as for mixed-media artists working in their creative spaces. Let's explore the art of autumn!

Learn five easy ways to dress up chipboard and incorporate it into your scrapbooking and paper crafting projects.

Parents and children can build their own yarn stash for an assortment of projects- even if they don't knit or crochet with the yarn.

The technique of needle felting is used to add embellishments to many different sewing and needlecraft projects. The sharp barbed needle can be worked by hand or machine.

Yo-yos, also known as Suffolk puffs and rosettes, are not just for quilts! Charming, fun and versatile, yo-yos add vintage flair to clothing, accessories and home decor.

Not for the faint of heart, the appeal behind the metallic fashion trend lies in mirror-like materials' ability to reflect light and put the limelight on curves.

Use broken pieces of costume jewelry to enhance a traditional glass globe ornament. It's a simple craft that is easy for kids and looks like a million bucks.

Take something ordinary and make it extraordinary. Simply add a little embroidery.

Can you tell a Kitten Heel from a French Heel or a Mule from a Mary Jane? With so many footwear styles to choose from become an expert by reading the shoe glossary below.

Belts are one of the hottest trends this spring, with great styles that will work with almost any fashion trend. Try one to spice up your look this spring and summer.

Needles come in a confusing array of shapes and sizes. Here's how to choose the right ones for machine-piecing, machine-quilting, and embellishing with special threads.

Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .

In a worrisome economy it's ok to gift one's sweetheart with something to bring on a romantic mood and a sexy response. It doesn't have to be fat and sugar laden, either.

When participating in mail-art projects, artists have the opportunity to be exposed to methods they would have otherwise never tried. Let's look at some!

There are a lot of plain candleholders on the market these days. Rather than looking at them as plain, turn them into a creative opportunity.

Mixed media artists find the neatest things to alter into compact art journals. Here, we'll talk about using playing cards.

Create simple embellishments for scrapbooking projects by covering chipboard shapes with paper.

Spring is in the air! Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and trees are budding. Let's bring some of the spring season into our art journal pages.

Whenever wishing comes to mind, most think about birthday cakes or shooting stars. Do you have a list of wishes you would like to come true? Art them up!

There are usually one or two stressors in everyone's life. There really is no escaping that. Let's art journal about this and find some relief.

Self-help professionals have been noting the importance of outlining aspirations in order to reach achievement for years. That is the focus of this prompt.

Experts have been suggesting making goals tangible by writing them down for years. What about turning goals into art, in addition to writing?

Everyone is afraid of something; there is no getting away from that. This art journal prompt focuses on facing these fears.

Create art journal pages that incorporate both text and mixed media art without conforming to ruled pages and text boxes.

Carving isn't the only option for decorating Halloween pumpkins. Get creative with paint, glue and personality.

This winter, dressing up for the holidays means borrowing from all seasons and adding a little bling for eye-catching attention.

Using a felting needle is great way to add embellishments to sewing project. While it is a simple technique, a few key tips will help produce perfect results every time.

Use a cookie cutter to create flat needle-felted shapes you can use as Christmas ornaments or to embellish sweaters, scarves, purses, quilts, and other projects.

Most artist dates should occur alone, but this is one adventure that would be worth bringing your children. Consider taking two adventures if you still crave solitude.

There is not a child out there who does not like decorating Easter eggs. Why not bring a mixed-media art lesson into this opportunity?

Who says mixed media artists can't play with pumpkins, too? Have fun during Harvest Festivals, Halloween and during parties with these uniquely decorated pumpkins.

Yard sale season is right around the corner. During spring-cleaning, don't throw away covers that don't have a mate. Alter them, instead!

Do you have scrap wood lying around from projects completed in the past? Do you know someone who has a pile to get rid of? Let's make some art!

Vests are fun and easy to sew. These are suitable sewing projects for novices. Styles range from casual to dressy.

Soup out of a can just doesn't compare to the homemade version. Discover three versions that rival the best of the canned varieties.

Mixed media artists find themselves accumulating a lot of interesting and unusual art supplies. This includes an abundance of beads. Let's paint!

Shoe trends this spring are sexy, feminine, and fun. Check out some of the latest looks as well as classic styles that have remained popular. Ballet flats, wedges, and platform shoes are just a few great spring shoe trends.

The hottest element of the statement shoe has been the new trend in wearing art on your feet, ranging from the beautiful to the ugly to the downright insane.

This week's altered art project consists of two projects in one: an altered book and a painting.

Learn the easiest way add fringe to a knit or crochet scarf. Making fringe takes only a few minutes and can be used to embellish a variety of knitted items.

Rather than throwing tin objects and containers away, why not alter them? Seasoned mixed media artists have been doing this for years. Let's bring in the novices.