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How to Watercolor with Chalk Markers

How to Watercolor with Chalk Markers! Learn how easy it is to watercolor using chalk markers on a chalkboard! This technique is gorgeous and the perfect touch for a wedding, shower, birthday, party or any other occasion. It takes just a few supplies to watercolor on chalkboards, and the best part is they wash away easily when the party is over! I'm demonstrating a Watercolor Floral Wreath, but you can integrate the technique into anything you want! The star of the show is Loddie Doddie Chalk Markers and Chalkboard. I received these supplies in exchange for this post...but let me tell you, these are the best chalk supplies I've ever used...and I've used a bunch. The chalk marker colors are bright and vivid. Plus there is a huge range of colors! The chalkboard is high quality, easy to clean and doesn't leave phantom art behind. **And Loddie Doddie is giving my readers a 10% off discount when purchased with the code: DOODLECRAFT10 Supplies Needed to Watercolor with Chal...

How to Make a Mountain Sunset Mandala

How to Make a Mountain Sunset Mandala This mountain sunset mandala art is the perfect Summer craft! It's got all the late night/camping/sunset in the mountains vibes. I'm a beach girl in my mind, but my budget and location make me a mountain girl. Let's make this gorgeous wall art piece in just a few minutes! Learn How to Make a Mountain Sunset Mandala Wood Pallet! When my daughter was little she used to pray that the sky would be pink! It was the cutest thing ever.  Every time we saw a pink sunset or puffy pink clouds, we'd tell her that her prayers were answered. This mandala art is gorgeous, I don't know who designed it but I found it on a free file website. If it belongs to you, please let me know and I'll give you credit. Supplies Needed for Mountain Sunset Mandala: Mountain Mandala File ( free download here ) Plaid Paints in Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Turquoise! (these are my favorite, use code: DOODLECRAFT15 for 15% off your purchase) Paint Brush 12...

Scrabble Tile Names Framed Word Art DIY

 Scrabble Tiles Family Name Framed Word Art DIY Scrabble!  Do you like playing Scrabble?  I love this game, it's one of my favorites.  I love spelling and word games.  However, no one likes to play them with me--haha.  This is the solution! Make a custom piece to hang in your home or give as a gift.  Make one for grandma and grandpa with all the grandkid names.  Do your family names fit in a scrabble layout?   We did 3 sets of family names and were able to work out each family pretty quickly.  I don't have any hints on making it easier. Begin by sketching out on paper the best way to arrange the letters. My cute friend bought a Scrabble game at the thrift store to make a family name piece for a friend.  Then she created one for her family.  The leftover pieces came to me...but there were not the letters I needed.  Easy fix! You will need: Scrabble Tiles Antique White and Territorial Beige Apple Barrel Paint Blac...