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Yesterday, while Paityn snoozed, Brady and I made a little Halloween craft. Is it just me or does the crafting bug bite us extra hard in the fall? I think it's the combo of all the holiday's mixed in with cooler weather and the desire to find more indoor activities.

Anywho, we made this glowing mason jar pumpkin. Pretty cool, huh? We loved watching it glow last night!

Per usual, this craft was easy. The supplies are listed below, but first can we stop for a second and talk about how old my baby boy looks here?

I opened this picture and almost lost my breath for a second. He looks like a little man! Stop growing, Brady. Stop it right now.

Ok, moving on...

Halloween Craft : Mason Jar Pumpkin
What you'll need:
-Mason Jar

-Orange tissue paper

-ModPodge

-Black construction paper

-Sponge brush

All you do is cut the tissue paper into squares and glue it on with ModPodge. Add a little extra layer of glue on top and then add your eyes and mouth. (A nose, too, if you want.)

I drew mine on black construction paper and then cut it out. Easy peasy! When it's dry and the sun goes down, pop in a tea light (or flameless candles) and watch it glow.

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Yesterday, while Paityn snoozed, Brady and I made a little Halloween craft. Is it just me or does the crafting bug bite us extra hard in the fall? I think it's the combo of all the holiday's mixed in with cooler weather and the desire to find more indoor activities.

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Thanksgiving in Canada is not at the same time in America. That doesn't mean decor changes from boarder to border. It's just that the harvest time is different. Whether you are hosting or being hosted, Thanksgiving ideas for decorating your place are important to highlight this time of gratefulness.

I'm hosting today's post with Sheree from Posh Classy Mom. Be sure to check out her post and see what gorgeous outfit she has on today for you.

DIY Thanksgiving Ideas

#1 - Centrepiece

Start with the area that's the main focal point of any major holiday. That's right, the table. What better way to highlight than with a very original DIY pumpkin vase? I couldn't think of a better idea. Thanks to a Pumpkin & a Princess, her tutorial makes it super simple to recreate it.

Consider adding a jute runner under your pumpkin vase as it will really highlight your centrepiece and invoke more of the Thanksgiving theme. You can find some for real cheap at ArtoFabric.

To glamourize your chairs, add a burlap chair sash. It's a simple Thanksgiving idea that will impress your guests. ArtoFabric will sell you ten 7″ wide and 108″ long each for $20.50. Not bad of a deal! To accentuate it, you can add some feathers, flowers and mini pumpkins.

#2 - On the Mantle, Consoles, Shelves

What about the mantle, console, or lonely shelves? Many things can be apposed on the mantle, including this gorgeous glitter DIY pumpkin. Sure you can grab some at the Dollar Store, but they do not look as authentic and trendy as the ones Two Sisters Crafting made. Follow their tutorial to glitter-ize your fireplace.

#3 - Porch

If you never knew what to do with your corks from all that wine you drank? Get creative with some Thanksgiving ideas and make some decorative wine cork pumpkins with them. It would look good anywhere in the house but I particularly like it on the porch. It's very inviting and festive. My Gourmet Kitchen created a quick and dirty tutorial for you to follow.

#4 - Windows

Sometimes that window ledges are overlooked and forgotten. Your bright Thanksgiving ideas don't quite make it there. They are not decorated and left undressed. gave me great Thanksgiving ideas about how I can dress my windows; colourful mason jars with tea light candles.

#5 - Door

A wreath is an obvious choice to decorate your door. The Crafty Blog Stalker came up with a lovely tutorial for a fabric wreath that will accentuate your door.

#6 - The Wall

None of the Thanksgiving ideas will be easier, faster, and thoughtful than a wall banner telling people how much you appreciate them. With these printables for The Tom Kat Studios, you can have your wall art in no time.

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String art is very popular and fun. It is a great way to express your creativity. You can make many different shapes with many different colors. You can make your child name with strings for the kids room. It will look lovely on the wall. Also you can make string art as a gift for your love one. As a wall décor it can be very stylish and cool for your living room. We present you 30 creative diy string art ideas. We know that it will be fun and inspiring...

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Painting something can be hard, dirty work, but, if done properly, it can do miracles, reviving any room, object or utensil. It gives them a new life and meaning. Refreshing your home by painting is a must in every home. Paint gathers dust and germs and need periodical cleaning as well, even though last generation paints claim to not retain dust. Spring is coming fast and, with it, spring cleaning should definitely occupy a place on your to do list. Choose colorful, fresh fun colors and tones and bring the light back into your home with some fun DIY painting crafts and ideas. Although hiring a professional painter is highly recommended, why not take matters into your own hands? Something done by yourself has a deeper meaning than any designer interior scheme you could buy. The projects featured below cover a variety of painting projects and crafts from wall painting to cutlery paint dipping and furniture hand decorations. Use unusual fabrics and items to create unique textures and patterns for your paintings. Enjoy our collection of 49 DIY Painting Crafts And Ideas.

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DIY Painting Crafts And Ideas

1.Painting walls

2. Decorating vases

3. Use leaves for art

4. Create special candle holders

5.Give texture using cloth

6. Creyon paint your bag

7.A splash of colors

8.DIY agate watercolor art

9. Circle a painting

10.Be romantic

11.Paint the world

12.Fun paw painting

13.Colors merging

14.Refresh your cups

15.Use a broom for texture

16.DIY hand dotted tumblers

17.Color chip wall art

18.Spray paint handles

19. Sharpy art

20.DIY chevron heart wall art

21.Paint your fridge

22. Splash color

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23.Decorate your chairs

24.Use a doily and spray paint

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One of the best things about painting with watercolors? Mistakes don't really matter. The end result usually looks best after you 1) decide on some complementary colors, and 2) blend and match everything. But other than that, there aren't a ton of rules to follow. (And this canvas print is a great starter project.)

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When it comes to expressing your creativity freely, opting for a subject such as canvas painting ideas seems like a viable option. Art in its many forms has a great ability which can be easily underestimated. It can get under your skin without you even noticing it, becoming an essential part of our beings and daily life. Every single DIY project you start has the potential to become a work of art if enough dedication spirit and love is being given. Painting in general has been proven to exude calming effects, thus providing a wonderful method of relieving daily stress and disconnecting from the outside world.
As a beginner in the canvas painting world, one must accept from the very start that a set of basic rules apply here as in any other domain in order to obtain the desired end results. So today we'll be starting with a set of basic rules revolving around Canvas Painting Ideas and the right choices you should take to start on the right track your easy canvas painting projects.

the Basics of Canvas Painting

The very first and basic mistake everyone makes at their beginning in this art is the rush of jumping into the painting act itself without the right preparations of the working environment and materials used. As I am sure many of you have done in the past, I was used to buying a pre-stretched canvas or canvas board from a library and starting the piece right away, on the black slate, which I have found out can be a huge mistake from my part

One of the fundamental techniques used in painting is covering the white canvas with a solid paint color called a "toned ground" or "colored ground"

The reasons behind this choice are numerous. A toned ground will provide a background for your work of art which will result in a more professional looking piece, give you more speed and efficiency in the painting process .There are two methods of applying the colored ground to your canvas. The first one is opaquely where the second is a transparent stain, an Imprimatura. We recommend you to start with the opaque finish and work from there on. As for the colors themselves, it all depends on your choice of subject and the results you are looking for. Earth colors such as umber or yellow ochre are the best choices for landscapes and for the beginner level. Yellow ochre might seem like a bold first choice but can provide a balanced background on which you can build on your different acrylic layers that will compose your work. If you are still not sure of this choice, you can add some Titanium white to the mixture to tone it down.

what is the best paint to use on a canvas?

As we are working our way up from the beginner level, we recommend you to start with basic Acrylic paint. "Acrylic paint is a fast-drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylic paints are water-soluble, but become water-resistant when dry. Depending on how much the paint is diluted with water, or modified with acrylic gels, media, or pastes, the finished acrylic painting can resemble a watercolor or an oil painting, or have its own unique characteristics not attainable with other media."

As Acrylic is based on adding, you can count on the colored ground you have added to your canvas to do the work for you. It will temper the hues and help you observe the true tones of the paint you add in comparison to a blank white canvas which will play tricks on your eye.

how much do I dilute my Acrylics?

A procent of 40-50% water is accepted from most manufacturers. More than this and you will be diluting some of the acrylics adhesive qualities, which are essential in order for the paint to really attach on the canvas and on each added layer. After gaining some experience with basic Acrylics you can opt for other paint sets which come already diluted from fabric and provide a consistent layer.

This amazing piece by Michael Shapcott has used different techniques of applying the paint layers, resulting in a rich explosion of tones and creativity. We can all agree this level is very difficult to reach, but we can aspire to greatness.

Further on we'll explore some of the different techniques you can choose in your Canvas Painting Ideas Projects.

The CLASSICAL paint brush

1. start by learning how to paint a simple flower

2. Advance and learn to mix up tones and create transitions

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3.use basic colors at the beginning

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mixing things up and combine the technique of classical painting with a brush with ORDINARY OBJECTS to create texture

4. Bubble wrap and paint

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5. create a pattern by using tape

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6. decide on your limits AND GO FOR A DUAL TONE PAINTING

7. DESIGN A PATTERN USING TAPE AND START DOTTING

8. pop colors in a pallet knife TECHNIQUE art

9. create wall art using a stencil

10. a bright colored ground and some sparkle

11. combine fun tones and play with shapes

12. you can add newspaper to your canvas for a textured background

13. or keep a neutral COLOR pallet and exercise on detailing

14. SPRAY-PAINTING is also a choice

15. a splash of color

16. a deep blue ground and a delicate intricate PAINT pen insertion

17. stardust canvas painting idea

18. white on grey seems so delicate

19. an example of an easy canvas painting project

20. choose simple designs as a beginner

21. a mixture of a chevron background obtained with the use if tape and a central brush painted heart

22. Cool canvas painting ideas projects using tape

23. mix paint tones using a piece of cardboard and create a wave effect

24. take things a little bit further and transform your work of art into a light design piece

25. an elaborated piece COMBINING a series of techniques

So what is your take on these easy canvas painting ideas? Is it something you would dare to try on? We would very much like it if you would share your ideas and personal canvas painting ideas and projects in the comment section below.

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Pinterest and I, we have a love/hate relationship.

Beautifully styled and lit pins spark an overwhelming stream of happy emotions. But, I have also awoken in the middle of the night in a cold sweat - panicking that I forgot to pin that mini hot air balloon wedding centerpiece. And now my big day won't be absolutely perfect.

(I know that sounds crazy, but you are who you are, and I've learned to embrace my neuroses.)

One normal pinning day, I found a pretty photo of a flower, used as a brush to create an artsy painting. Moments after hitting "pin it," my inbox was flooded with repin notification, after notification. Since then, I've received over 1,600. Each feel like a "subtle" hint to try this flower art DIY.

I get it people. You really like this pin.

So what's a girl to do? Well, because I'm a little very high-strung, I couldn't just take this lying down. No more staring longingly into the abyss - I snapped on my smock and got to work, recreating the pin people loved so much. And gosh darn it, they would like mine too!

Here's hoping my photo gets just as much love (repins welcome).

You too can create Pinterest gold. Read on for the step-by-step tutorial, using only the flowers in your backyard and supplies in your home. It would also make for a perfectly messy but heartwarming toddler craft.

Supplies:

paint (I used acrylic)

plate

flowers, with 3-5 inches of stem left intact

cardstock or watercolor paper

paintbrush (optional)

Directions:

Squirt paint onto a plate. If too thick, dilute with water and mix together with a paintbrush.

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Here's a little known facts about me,I have a side to me that is a complete science geek which makes me love this agate-inspired pattern even more. I started collecting rocks when I was about 12 years, and then when I hit 14, I continued kind of secretly until my 20's, when it wasn't a very cool thing to do. 🙂 It's actually how I started making jewelry when I was around 14. I would go to rock shows(not the cool concert kind) and buy gem stones and findings and make creations in my parent's dark basement for hours. I even subscribed to Rock and Gem magazine. Oh, what was that,what's hanging out? Oh, my inner geek is showing? Let me tuck that back in, Thanks.:)So, there is still that inner rock lover in there and I thought it would be kind of fun to see if I could mimic the natural patterns of agate in an acrylic painting.

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I also noticed it sloooowly creeping into home decor as well, like on this pillow, so I wanted to show you how to paint this fun acrylic painting of an agate-inspired striated pattern on canvas. You know I love a good painting project! Like how I used Pouring Medium to make this realistic faux marble table!

I kind of like this project for how fun and messy it is too! And it makes nice piece of modern,abstract art.

If you don't want to make agate art, you can find beautiful,similar art canvases here and here.

I was very inspired by the patterns in both Blue Agate

and Malachite

I decided on the Blue agate for this canvas.

It's really easy, but very messy! So if you like getting paint on your hands, this project is FOR YOU! You can also see how to paint a brush stroke abstract painting as well.

Start by using your paint tubes and "drawing" lines on your canvas, one after the other in the pattern on your "inspiration" stone.

After you've drawn all of your lines, have everything ready. You'll need lots of newspaper under your canvas to catch the paint you pull off the edge, and a piece of cardboard. I just used a box flap.

Start at the edge, and with firm and even pressure, pull your flap across your paint, with a bit of a scoop movement to make the agates "waves".

Here's a view from the other side.You might have to re-drag once or twice, but don't re-drag too many times, it blends the paint too much and you lose some of your line definition. I had that happen with my first pattern and I learned better for my second!

See how much paint your end up dragging off?

If you doing acrylic painting right, your hands will always look like this. 🙂

Let your first set of striations dry.

Once your paint is dry, you can start on your second pattern the exact same way.

If you do it right and don't over-blend, you get a great 3-D effect.

I ended up lining the edges of all of my 'rocks' with gold paint to tie everything together.

I also mixed up the colors and patterns a little bit. It was really fun even if it does waste a ton of paint.

I like the pattern on the bottom right the best. It looks the most realistic.3rd times the charm!

I spray painted a little glass dish I had with some gold spray paint to go along with it.

I just love the organic feel to it.

and it ended up being a really fun project and a fun technique to pay with.

Love the pattern? You can find an agate-inspired pillow here.

For another fun technique, you can learn here how to make a stenciled linen pillow
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Here's a little known facts about me,I have a side to me that is a complete science geek which makes me love this agate-inspired pattern even more. I started collecting rocks when I was about 12 years, and then when I hit 14, I continued kind of secretly until my 20's, when it wasn't a very cool thing to do.

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Happy December! I'm still not sure how November passed by so quickly. But I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. And have had your fair share of pumpkin treats! ( I'm not even going to tell you how many slices of pumpkin pie I had over the weekend. ;) )

Today, as part of the Michaels Makers team, I'm sharing a quick little gift idea for your friends and family this year. Something that won't cost you much at all......but is probably useful for anyone on your list!

All you need is a little cork and a few black pebbles - and you have the perfect spot to place hot pots, pans, and casserole dishes.

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And yeah, you could just keep the cork plain-jane.....but how much more fun is it to add some sleek little pebbles, puzzle-pieced together within the edges of your trivets. Such a fun and quirky look!

You can use whatever pebble color you'd like.....but I'm loving the pop that the black creates against the cork.

The pebbles are smooth and slightly uneven.....but work perfectly to keep your hot pans off of your surfaces.

Just create a few trivets, tie together in a bundle, add a few kitchen tools, and you have a perfectly unique gift for that favorite friend of yours!

Just remember to keep a few for yourself!

Ready to get gluing??
Supplies:

Cork Trivet (7.5 inches across)

Black decorative smooth rocks

Epoxy Glue

Gather your supplies. Smooth rocks works best for the this, so the final trivet has a smooth finish and won't scratch your pans.

Add a generous amount of epoxy glue on the bottom side of your first rock.

And press glue-side down onto the cork, near the center.

Then, add more rocks around that first rock, trying your best to make a tight fit.

Continue adding more rocks, fitting different sized rocks where they fit, like a puzzle.

Once you reach the edge, try to fit the rocks right up to the edge, without extending beyond the rounded edges.

Let your glue dry completely......and that's it.

Now create several more!

Enjoy!

-Ashley

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Happy December! I'm still not sure how November passed by so quickly. But I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving. And have had your fair share of pumpkin treats! (I'm not even going to tell you how many slices of pumpkin pie I had over the weekend.

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Are you looking for a great gift idea or something to keep the kids busy for an afternoon? This DIY crayon art is a fun project you can do with your kids. It's easy and inexpensive and can be completed in a couple of hours.

I want to apologize in advance for the pictures, but this project was done a long time ago and I felt like this was worthy of publishing to give you a few ideas.

Directions

1) Empty box of crayons and sort by color. This is a great way to occupy little hands!
2) Using a glue gun, glue crayons into your desired shape.
3) Using heat gun, heat crayons until they start melting and dripping down the canvas.
*I used a heat gun because I already owned one! You can use a hair dryer but be patient. It will take twice the time to melt the crayons because the heat is not as direct and powerful.

These little crayon art projects would look super cute in a playroom, hallway, craft/game room or in a child's bedroom. You can also create one of a Initial and give as a Teacher Gift!

It's safe to say that little Miss LOVED her new Crayon Art! She said she was going to hang it up in her room!

Each and everyone of you inspire me and I LOVE to see the work that you've created. Feel free to share with me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. And as always, be sure to follow Diva Of DIY on Pinterest and sign up for our FREE Newsletter to receive the latest projects delivered straight to your inbox!

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Learn how to make your own easy Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium! These tiny aquariums make a great home for tiny Japanese Marimo moss balls! Not only is each DIY light bulb aquarium super cute, but they are perfectly sized to sit at your desk to keep you company!

Customize your Marimo moss ball DIY light bulb aquarium to suit your personal style or make several for homemade gifts for friends and family!

Marimo Moss Ball DIY Light Bulb Aquarium

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What you'll need for each aquarium:

glass light bulb shaped bottle with screw on cap
small aquarium or floral rocks and/or pebbles
small glass floral beads, jewelry beads and/or small resin cabochons
small Japanese Marimo moss ball

What you do:

I found my regular sized light bulb bottles at A.C.Moore for $1.49 each for the large ones and a dollar each for the small ones. They all seemed to have minor imperfections, however, these "disappear" for the most part once you add the water. I could not find anything similar at JoAnne's or Michael's which are the other two craft stores in my city. You can purchase these online , however, for a little bit more if you can't find these locally.

The rocks, pebbles and beads should be an easy find at any craft store. I bought the ice cream shaped resin cabochons I used in these aquariums from DelishBeads on etsy. (She's based in the USA so if you're making these as homemade Christmas gifts they'll get to you much faster than buying from a shop overseas.) Keep in mind that the hole for these light bulb shaped bottles is very small when buying objects to use in your aquariums. I also used Tim Holtz Idea-ology Mirrored Stars .

In addition you may be able to find Japanese marimo moss balls at your local pet store. If not you can purchase these online as well. You can find these on Amazon with prime shipping. They are also available from various Etsy shops. I bought mine from Hinterland Trading on Etsy as they are located in the same state as me. Mine were larger, 1 1/4″ in diameter, which is way too large for the holes on the light bulb bottles. However, all you need to do is gently squeeze the water out of the moss ball, cut in half then in half again, then gently roll into a ball in your hand. And then you'll have four new moss balls that you can use.

To make your DIY light bulb aquarium begin by adding rocks or beads to the glass light bulb shaped bottle. You can use a funnel for smaller beads or rocks to help make this easier. Next add your stars or cabochons to suit.

Finally, follow with a Marimo moss ball and tap or distilled water then screw on the lid.

Repeat for each aquarium you want to make.

To care for your moss ball simply empty the water from the aquarium and replace with fresh water every 1-2 weeks and keep out of direct sunlight. For more information on how to care for as well as revive ailing Marimo moss balls visit Aquaradise blog. They offer some really helpful information for beginners.

For more fun and easy DIY projects as well as other homemade Christmas gifts you can craft, homemade soap recipes and DIY bath and body recipes be sure to follow my boards on Pinterest. You can also find me on G+, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or follow me on Blog Lovin' and Tumblr.

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Why is it that the start of school also triggers the start of fall? I mean, there are still two weeks left of summer on the calendar.

With that in mind, I'm sharing one last summer project. A mosaic. On a mason jar.

And before I begin my tutorial, I need to give a shout out to this blogger, A Pumpkin And A Princess, for the inspiration for this project.

How To Make A Mosaic Mason Jar

I skipped the glue gun for this project (too many little pieces = too many opportunities to burn my fingers) and chose a quick drying contact adhesive that I found at the craft store.

I worked on a section at a time, first laying out the pieces before gluing them down.

Once dry, I would just turn the jar and repeat. Dry fitting first. Then gluing down. Then let dry.

And while these jars look amazing by day ...

I also like them on a summer night with a candle glowing inside ...

Can't you hear the crickets chirping?

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It's day three of my whirlwind adventures in guest blogging here on Curbly. Today, it's all in the details...of home decor, that is. Sometimes in DIY home accents, it isn't about the big, striking pieces. Often, it's the lovely, custom details that add up to make a space. Like these DIY coasters. They can be any color, and the watercolor effect is both elegant and whimsical.

Making a set of these takes less than an afternoon, and they would definitely make great gifts. Think of how sweet a matching set would be for a housewarming party, or a patio get together!

4 - 6 ceramic tiles

Permanent alcohol based markers (I collect Sharpies in all colors)

Rubbing alcohol (90% or higher)

Paint brushes

White felt

Craft Glue

Accent paint for the edges

Dishwasher safe Mod Podge (I got mine on Amazon.)

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Begin by cleaning your ceramic tiles thoroughly to make sure that there isn't any dust or oils on the surface. Then, begin by scribbling some of the permanent marker on the shiny surface of the tile. Not all of the colors react the same to the rubbing alcohol in step two, so feel free to experiment with a couple of shades in the pallet you are hoping to achieve.

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After you've got your colors on the tile, use a soft bristled brush dipped in the rubbing alcohol to make a painterly effect on the tile. The rubbing alcohol dissolves the ink a bit, and can make a lot of really interesting effects. I just did a straight brush across, but you could try dripping the rubbing alcohol, or using different types of brushes. If you don't like what you've made, just wash off the ink with more rubbing alcohol and start over.

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Once your design is dry, use a coordinating color to paint the unfinished edges. I chose silver because it really makes the color pop.

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The ink is going to be pretty water safe, but with the moisture of condensation threatening our pretty coasters, we'll want to add some extra protection. Mod Podge has a dishwasher safe coating that should work perfectly for this. Use a wide soft brush to coat both the top and sides of your tile. Don't over brush it though, as you might smudge your design.

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Finally, we will need something to protect table surfaces from the scratchy backside of the coasters. Trace out and cut pieces of white felt and glue them to the bottom of the ceramic tiles.

That's it! The Mod Podge takes 28 days so try not to get them too wet for a couple of weeks. After that, these should be perfectly water safe and ready for every day use!

A little about Kayla: I'm a Creative Director for an international crafting company full time in addition to having my own crafting blog at SayNotSweetAnne.com. I'm a wife and a mother, and I work really hard so that I can spend my down time in the warm company of my 15 month old son and amazingly supportive husband. I love to make printables, jewelry, decor items, and I especially adore making DIY gifts. Don't forget to stop by and say hello on I nstagram!

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Sometimes in DIY home accents, it isn't about the big, striking pieces. Often, it's the lovely, custom details that add up to make a space. Like these DIY coasters. They can be any color, and the watercolor effect is both elegant and whimsical.

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How to Make a Garden Stepping Stone From Broken Ceramics

Don't throw your broken ceramics away! You can create beautiful garden stones from broken dishware, it's easy. Simply save the pieces in a box or container for your next craft project. It's amazing to see how many projects you can complete with broken materials. Simply use your own God-given imagination and don't limit yourself. I will share with you the basics of how to create stepping stones out of broken dishes or chinaware.

Finding My Inspiration

It was a hot Saturday afternoon as is usual for the summertime. I decided to clean out my curio cabinet with all of my beautiful chinaware. For some reason, I was feeling rushed to finish my task and somehow tipped over the curio. As I tried to catch my balance from falling off of the chair, all of my china came crashing down. To my dismay, most of it broke.

The phone rang as I was trying to pick up the pieces. It kept ringing and ringing and I thought it might be important. It was a friend of mine. I told her what had happened, and how I was about to throw my broken china away because I had no use for it now. She then suggested for me to save the pieces. She even offered to show me how to make beautiful garden stones out of them.

Getting Started on Your Stepping Stone

My friend came over about a week and a half later and told me that she and her daughter went out to a thrift store and bought old dishes to do a project for her daughter's school (show-and-tell). She saw DIY stepping stones in a crafty magazine and thought that it would be something fun and different for them to do together. The stepping stone that they created is now on display at her daughter's school.

Using Ceramics From the Thrift Shop

My friend and her daughter put a protective cover over the dishes from the second-hand store and hammered them into pieces. They made sure to do this on a surface that they weren't worried about damaging. She also had her daughter use safety glasses for protection just in case.

My friend gave me a list of what I needed to get started and gave me the instructions. She said that you could also use broken glass for the project, gems, and similar items.

Stepping stones can be affordable and thrifty.

Supplies That You Will Need

1. A non-stick cake pan of any size or shape (e.g., round or heart-shaped)

2. Broken dishes, glass, gems, or alternative items to mix into the design

3. Rubber gloves

4. Concrete and water

5. Newspaper or old cloth to protect the work surface

6. Non-stick cooking spray or vaseline

7. An old stirring spoon or small hand shovel

8. A measuring cup with a mixing stick

9. A bucket for concrete

Preparing Your Workspace and Drafting a Design

Choose a workspace: Cover your space before you start and choose a place that allows for you to be messy. Once you have all of your supplies together, get the broken dishes and separate the smaller pieces from the larger pieces.

Practice your design: Practice the design that you want on your chosen shape with a sheet of paper. You can outline the shape by placing the paper under the pan being used. Trace the paper with a light pencil, cut out the shape, and practice your design.

Making Your Beautiful Stepping Stone

1. Get your bucket and concrete (preferably a fine-grained mixture). You can find a fine-grained concrete at a craft store or any building supply store. Follow the instructions on the package.

2. Mix water into the bucket of concrete using an old spoon or wooden stick. Make enough for one or two stepping stones, but not for more than that (otherwise, it will get too thick).

3. Spray your pan with non-stick spray or vaseline. Pour your mixture into the pan that you are using and make sure that it is placed on a flat surface.

4. Take the broken pieces that you have arranged on your design paper and carefully lay them on the concrete that is setting in the pan. Follow the design that you drafted.

5. Carefully press the pieces down into the concrete, making sure that they're evenly placed. You don't want any of the broken pieces sticking out. Your arrangement should be smooth and without any rough edges.

6. Once you are finished, let the stepping stone dry. Make sure that you cover it to protect it if you place it outside. It can take up to a couple of days to dry.

7. You can put a varnish on the stone once it is finished drying to protect it or coat it with a shine.

8. When completely dry, you can remove it from the cake pan and then place it in your garden to add color and charm. Don't use that cake pan for food or cooking purposes; save it for the next stepping stone.

Stepping Stone Instructional Video

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I am a mother of 3 wonderful adult children. I am a born-again Christian, I share my personal experience, Hubpages helps me to do that. Don't throw your broken ceramics away! You can create beautiful garden stones from broken dishware, it's easy. Simply save the pieces in a box or container for your next craft project.