Homemade Appalachian Christmas Crafts
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Homemade Appalachian Christmas Crafts

Mountain folk did not have the luxury of going out and buying new ornaments. They also didn’t make a habit of wasting anything. Appalachians “up-cycled” almost everything, including paper bags and wild found treasures. Today I am going to talk about three Appalachian Christmas Crafts: paper bag angels, paper bag ornaments, and painted pine cones.

How to Paint a Pumpkin
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How to Paint a Pumpkin

There is just something so pleasing in knowing that you made those beautiful things that make your house a warm and inviting home. You can create your own unique decor using my step-by-step illustration of how to do a simple painting. The painting that I will be showing you here is suited for beginners. If you decide to paint a few pumpkins, have fun. Remember art does not have to be perfect to be pleasing.

Sublimation 101: Getting Started
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Sublimation 101: Getting Started

Sublimation as a creative outlet offers an endless variety of possibilities. It allows the use of treasured childhood art to be made into keepsakes for gift-giving, as well as offering a means to create unique products for sale. Getting started in sublimation can be intimidatingly nerve-wrecking. Hopefully, this article will help you feel a bit more confident as you move forward into the creative world of sublimation.

16 Tips, Terms, & Considerations I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My Cricut
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16 Tips, Terms, & Considerations I Wish I Had Known Before Buying My Cricut

Creating and crafting with vinyl gives you a great resource to expand your gift-giving, and home décor options. Taking the plunge into Cricut ownership can be a bit confusing and intimidating. If you are new to using a Cricut or considering purchasing one, I am writing this post just for you. Hopefully, it will guide you a bit more smoothly along your journey of deciding if crafting with vinyl is right for you or help you as you start to use your new machine.