How to Make Color Shift Watercolors DIY Tutorial

How to Make Color Shift Watercolors DIY Tutorial! Learn how to make your own homemade color shift watercolors. Color shifting watercolors are amazing! They can be pricey and hard to acquire...I know, I've tried! I decided the best way to get what I wanted was to make it myself. It's hard to find a great tutorial on homemade watercolors, so this tutorial is my gift to you! This tutorial is all the tips and tricks, supplies and process needed for making your own handmade watercolor paint. Okay, let me be honest.  Handmade colorshift watercolor paint making is a PROCESS, it takes a long time. It's not something I want to go into business doing.  I sold a few sets around the holidays to offset the cost of my expenses, but I'm not planning on selling any more. But it's a new fun way to make something yours...using natural pigments and distilled water with a touch of magic! Watercolor paints are my favorite medium. I love mixing mica powder in it for a dynamic shine! The ...

How to Stencil a Doormat with Cricut & Freezer Paper

How to Stencil a Doormat with Cricut and Freezer Paper! Yes you can make stencils for a door mat using a Cricut Machine!  This fun tutorial will teach you how to stencil a front porch rug or doormat using Cricut and freezer paper.  Nothing is quite as fun and inviting on your front porch than a custom doormat. I originally posted this in September of 2020, but decided it needed a little updating, enjoy the pumpkins! Free image file at the end of this post This ambigram is clever, reading "come in" or "go away", depending on the side one is standing.  I was just going to put a "welcome" or a "hello" on the mat, but I asked my 12 year old son what he would like. He said he saw one online that was so cool because it could be read either direction.  So, I copied it. Just for him. He's so proud. You can use any SVG files or cut rile and make your own diy doormat. Supplies Needed for Stencil Doormat: affiliate links Cricut Maker 3 Bundle  (Cricut E...