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  • Craft Ideas, DIY, DIY Throw Pillows, Fabric Crafts, Rainbow Art

Drunkards Path Pillow: A simple rainbow Quilt idea

Drunkards Path Pillow tutorial

Today I’m sharing a super colorful Rainbow Quilt tutorial idea and will show you how you can use the Drunkards Path Die Set to create a throw pillow for your home! There are so many variations you can create of…

  • Smitha Katti
  • May 26, 2021
  • CROCHETING IDEAS, KNITTING AND CROCHET, Small Yarn Projects, Summer Crafts

How to Crochet Flowers

crochet flower pattern free

Hello friends! In today’s How to Crochet Flowers Tutorial you will learn how to crochet a small and large flower and also an easy crochet leaf! One of my all time favorite crocheting ideas is to make flowers. You can…

  • Smitha Katti
  • May 5, 2021
  • Painting, Rainbow Art, WATERCOLORING

Watercolor Tree: Colorful Tutorial 2 ways + VIDEO

watercolor tree

Learn paint an easy Watercolor Tree using brush pens or any watercolors you might have. A simple idea that gives easy colorful results! I’m pulling out my DIY sketchbook and filling it’s pages with easy watercoloring ideas that are relaxing…

  • Smitha Katti
  • May 1, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • Craft Ideas

Custom Printable Labels: Easily create them at home!

Custom Printable Labels

Create Custom printable labels that are pretty and easy to edit. There are so many designs to choose from! This post was created in partnership with Hostess with the Mostess.  I’ve been enjoying the beautiful printable designs on the Hostess with…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 25, 2021
  • 2 Comments
  • Dollar Tree Crafts, DIY Home Decor, DIY Wreaths, Spring Crafts

Spring Dollar Tree Wreath

Dollar-tree-spring-wreath-half-wreath

Hello friends! Spring is in the air and today I’m making a super simple Dollar Tree Wreath for our front door. The supplies are so inexpensive, but the end result will wow you! Don’t miss my Top 10 Dollar Tree…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 22, 2021
  • KNITTING IDEAS, Handmade Blankets, KNITTING AND CROCHET

Half Linen Stitch Blanket

knit linen stitch blanket pattern

Learn how to make a blanket using the Half Linen stitch! This blanket has a unique texture that does not curl and looks beautiful on the reversible too! Makes a nice dense fabric with no holes. I find knitting blankets…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 21, 2021
  • 10 Comments
  • Craft Ideas, Craft Kits, Crafts For Kids

Kiwi Tinker Crate Box Review

kiwi tinker crate review

I recently purchased and received our first Kiwi Tinker Crate Box and here is a look at what came inside it, what we thought of it, and whether it was worth the money. 2021 has been the year I’ve scrambled…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 16, 2021
  • DRAWING, Art Ideas, Diwali Crafts

How to Draw Ganesha Tutorial + Worksheet

How to draw Ganesha in a sketchbook with a pen

Hello, friends, and Happy Ugadi for those of you celebrating! Today I’ve pulled out my sketchbook and am going to show How to Draw Ganesha using just a pen Ganesha also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 13, 2021
  • Photography, Art Ideas

25+ Flower reference photos for artists

flower-reference-photos

Hello friends! Sharing a bunch of flower reference photos that you can use as your inspiration for a painting! Yesterday, we took the kids to the Como Zoo and Conservatory. It was a nice social distanced tour that everyone enjoyed.…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 11, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • DIY Handmade Books, Sketchbook Ideas

How to Make a Sketchbook out of an old book

how-to-make-a-sketchbook-from-an-old-book-without-sewing

Today I’m sharing a fun recycled craft and will walk you through the steps of how to make a sketchbook out of an old book using a Book binding with glue technique! I have tried Hot Glue Book Binding and…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 8, 2021
  • 2 Comments
  • DIY Bookmarks, Painting, WATERCOLORING

How to Paint Galaxy Watercolor Bookmarks

galaxy watercolor bookmarks

Sharing these absolutely fun Galaxy Watercolor Bookmarks that uses the Watercolor + Salt technique that I’ve shared before and highly recommend trying. DIY bookmarks are a great size to explore new art techniques! A perfect mini canvas size to paint…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 4, 2021
  • DRAWING

How to Draw a Mandala step by step VIDEO

How to draw a mandala

Hello friends! I’m showing you How to Draw a Mandala today and using a circle tool that many of you recommended! This is super relaxing to draw! Looking for more easy drawing ideas? Try these How to Draw Banners, Brush…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 3, 2021
  • DRAWING, Marker Art

Easy Landscape Drawing Step by Step

easy landscape drawing tutorial

Hello friends! Today I am sharing an Easy Landscape Drawing Tutorial that I created in my journal. It’s easy to recreate and I hope you give it a try! I share many Brush Pen Drawing Tutorials and today you can…

  • Smitha Katti
  • April 1, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • Dollar Tree Crafts, Craft Kits, Unboxing Videos

Dollar Tree Candle Making Kit: Easy $1 Crafting!

dollar tree candle kit

Hello friends! I am opening this super cute Dollar Tree Candle Making Kit. For just a $1 this is a super satisfying craft! There are so many Dollar Tree Craft items that are SO worth the trip to the store,…

  • Smitha Katti
  • March 25, 2021
  • Art Ideas, Painting, Rainbow Art, WATERCOLORING

Tape resist painting: 3 easy examples with VIDEO

Tape resist painting

Today I’m sharing an easy step-by-step tutorial + Video for creating a Tape Resist Painting. Create beautiful colorful backgrounds for cards or bookmarks. This technique is super fun for kids to enjoy as well! This is an easy Watercolor Technique…

  • Smitha Katti
  • March 23, 2021
  • Dollar Tree Crafts, Best Craft Supplies

10 Dollar Tree Craft Items You Must Try!

dollar tree rub ons

With Dollar Tree’s Crafter’s Square supplies at just $1 there are so many things you can make! Here on this page, I share all of my favorite Dollar Tree Craft items and tons of easy crafts with tutorials and videos…

  • Smitha Katti
  • March 18, 2021
  • 2 Comments
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Hi, I’m Smitha! I'm a self taught artist with an engineer mind. You’ll always find me painting florals in my sketchbook or creating rainbows of my own. I currently live in Minnesota with my husband and two daughters. While I love the sheer joy of making something with just my hands, my bigger love is capturing it all on camera and sharing it with you. Read more about me here
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