#painting crafts

[jennaakaninjastar]

🧱 ∙∙·▫▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫𝔼𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕥 (𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕃𝔼𝔾𝕆 𝕄𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕖) 𝕡𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕣𝕠𝕔𝕜 ▫ᵒᴼᵒ▫▫·∙∙ 🧱

(I painted this kindness rock all the way back in 2014, then gave it a make over in 2018, and finally gave it a final glow up in 2020)

[merrybrides]

Terrazzo-Inspired No-Carve DIY Pumpkins

Creating these DIY terrazzo-inspired pumpkins is a breeze! With just a few easy-to-find materials, you can add a vibrant splash of color to your holiday décor without any carving involved.

DIRECTIONS

Materials

Craft paint in your chosen color palette

Paint brushes (the smaller the better! Size 0 and 1 for corners and smaller pieces, probably no larger than size 4 or 5 for some of the larger pieces)

Paint palette or paper plate

Craft vinyl and scissors (optional)

Pumpkins in varying shapes and sizes

Step 1. Choose your color palette. I recommend selecting 4-6 colors per pumpkin. You can keep the color palette the same for each pumpkin, or mix things up a bit and choose several color combinations with some overlapping colors.

I chose a mix of pinks, peach, ochre (deep yellow), navy blue, shades of green, and rust. Each pumpkin had some pink and ochre, but otherwise I mixed things up a bit!

Step 2. Squeeze a small amount of each paint color onto a paint palette or paper plate. If necessary, mix colors to achieve the perfect shade of a particular color.

Starting with the first color, paint a few terrazzo-inspired geometric shapes around the pumpkin. You want these shapes to look like stone fragments, so geometric shapes with softer corners are definitely your friend here. Trapezoids, diamonds, irregular circles and rectangles, and triangles.

I found it easiest to paint a few larger shapes around the pumpkin to make sure the colors were evenly distributed, then fill in with smaller shapes. 

Step 3. Continue painting the entire pumpkin, and if necessary, apply a second or third coat of paint to ensure full-color coverage. Allow the paint to dry completely and enjoy!

NOTE: IF USING VINYL: If you’re using craft vinyl, you’ll basically do the same thing, except instead of painting you’ll use your scissors to cut terrazzo-inspired shapes from your craft vinyl.

Once you have a variety of shapes and colors cut, carefully peel the adhesive backing and apply to the pumpkin like a sticker. I found it easiest to start with some of the larger shapes randomly scattered around the pumpkin surface, then fill in with the smaller shapes as I went. I really didn’t have a plan, so you can totally just wing it! If you place a shape and then change your mind, you should be able to move it by very carefully peeling the vinyl from the pumpkin and moving it to a new spot.

[datgreenmonstah]

Here’s the final product, enjoy

[craftexchange]

Ever wanted to trade a knit hat for a necklace? Maybe the other way round? This page is a (small) attempt at trying to set those up! I'm trying to help crafty people find each other so everyone gets cool art - art trades make the world a more fun place, and it's always a great excuse to spend more time on a new piece. Would appreciate reblogs for reach!

[selene19official]

"If not friend, why friend-shaped?"

Yes, I'm a crafter too, and when I saw these guys in Wild Life SMP, I had to make Pearlo's snail! Meanwhile, Scott's snail was made as a Christmas present for my friend 💫

@pearlescentmoo @defonotsmajor

[galway-bae]

eraserhead baby pez dispenser btw. if you even care.

[franciscolemos]

A robot I made from scraps, plastics and bits of stuff.

[speedwagons-glorious-mane]

If you don't want me at my *crafts supplies scattered everywhere, loudly cursing at my mistakes* you don't deserve me at my *smiling at my finished piece*

[motleycraft-o-rama]

FirePowerFlower

[periodinteriors]

Carl Larsson, Cosy Corner (Lathörnet) from A Home, 1894, watercolor.

[letmeinimafairy]

A new carved marble gallery, shell, resin, sea glass, pearl and driftwood. The House again

[the-chaos-crows-victory]

Some patches I painted well over a month ago

[smagumph]

Fish Real

[arosliving]

Guys, please met Bug. He's a cutie and I made him. Look at him, you can't say no to that face!

[alrauna]

Pandora by Kinuko Y. Craft

[eirene]

Prairie Rose, circa 1915 Hannah Borger Overbeck

Floral Friday