Wedding Anniversary Artistic Gifts, Upcycled and Recycled Crafts

Yesterday was my 16th wedding anniversary and Val suggested I post a few gift ideas along those lines. She really does come up with some wonderful ideas.  :)

First, I want to share a few tutorials for making gifts to either give away or for yourself. You know me and tutorials. If I find a neat one, I've got to share it!

Hop over to the Pink Pistachio Blog and check out the tutorial for making this awesome Infinity Scarf. You won't believe how easy it is and you probably have all that you need to get started.

While you're there, check out another tutorial for making these very cute Bangles for a Buck. You might just end up staying on her blog for a while to check out all her other awesome tutorials. :)

Now that you have a few tutorials to play with, here are some awesome designs that would make great Anniversary gifts. 

She Remembers Vintage Woman Fashion Art Watch by Itayasdesigns
Make your own personalized Wrist Watches at Zazzle

Ride abstract 5.5 premium trinket boxes by AbundanceLoveTrip
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Cludia by Sophie Anderson Key Chains by loudesigns
Create your own custom photo keychain online at Zazzle.

Gold Brown Swirls Design Abstract Contemporary Art Wrist Watches by Itayasdesigns
Design personalized Wrist Watches online at zazzle.com

Worlds in Space Wristwatches by AbundanceLoveTrip
Shop for other Wrist Watches online at zazzle.com

Hydgangea of love custom necklace by loudesigns
See more Hydgangea Necklaces

Cherry Pi Jelly Belly Candy Tins by AbundanceLoveTrip
Find other Kawaii Candy Tins at zazzle.com

Have an awesome weekend everyone!

Blessings,

Itaya

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Valentine's Day Crafts, Valentine's Day Art, Create Your Own Tutorials

Valentine's Day is almost here and I've been inspired with a few tutorials and videos that I'd like to share with you.

The first tutorial comes from Grow Creative and is a Watercolor Resist Valentine's Card Tutorial.

This would be an awesome and easy project to do with your little ones or to experiment with yourself. You simply use a white crayon to draw and write your Valentine's Card and then fill in with watercolors for a really neat effect.

This video has more cute homemade Valentine's Day card ideas! Watch and be inspired to create your own version of these cute cards.

Next we have some Art Designs for this week's features. I thought I would stay with the Romance and Hearts theme.  :) 

Cludia by Sophie Anderson Pins by loudesigns
Design your own button pin online.

"Music Lover" Pin by AbundanceLoveTrip
More Music lover Buttons

Reckless Heart Original Painting Pins by Itayasdesigns
Create one-of-a-kind customs buttons online at Zazzle.

I love Jane Austen Buttons by loudesigns
Create your own badges online at zazzle.com

Half an Apple Pin by AbundanceLoveTrip
Check out Half Buttons online at zazzle

My Grunge Heart Pinback Button by Itayasdesigns
Custom design buttons at zazzle.com.

Vintage elephant and red heart balloons pin by vintageprintstore
Use Zazzle's online pinback button maker.

Love Heart Field Pins by inspirationzstore
View more Heart Buttons at zazzle.com

I hope you are in a very Valentiny mood now. Do you plan to make your own Valentine's Day cards and gifts this year? Please share your creative ventures with us!  :)

Sending You Lots of Creative Love,

Itaya

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Recycled Crafts, Art Tutorials, iPad Mini Cases, Awesome Art Designs

I came across an awesome blog earlier this week and with here consent, I thought I would share some of her tutorials for being creative. The blog is Alma Stoller and if you are the artsy crafty type like I am, you'll love tooling around her very pretty and inspirational site!

I love creating things from recycled items that I have on hand. Here is Alma's tutorial for creating canvas out of cardboard from cereal boxes.

Cardboard Canvas Tutorial

I love that many of Alma's tutorials show you how to make some great artwork out of recycled materials. This next tutorial from her is about using magazine pages to paint on. You can cut your created art piece into smaller pieces and then use them to make larger mixed media artwork. I think creating artwork this way would be great to just frame as is. Take a peek at her video and be inspired!

Here is a link to an article I wrote on Squidoo with some great ideas of crafts and gifts that kids can create. 

Handmade Gifts Kids Can Create

Now for today's featured artsy creations from Zazzle! iPad Minis are all the rage and lots of you may have even gotten one for Christmas. Check out these iPad Mini cases to help protect yours.

Lavender Daisy Flowers Floral iPad Mini Case by Itayasdesigns
Browse Flowers iPad Mini Cases

Vintage Woman Fashion Ad She Longs For The Day iPad Mini Covers by Itayasdesigns
View another iPad Mini Cover online at Zazzle

Healing Whole Black and Pink Abstract Art 55.1.1 iPad Mini Cases by AbundanceLoveTrip
See other Modern iPad Mini Cases

Grace Feeiling Abstract art Cover For The iPad Mini by AbundanceLoveTrip
See more Modern iPad Mini Cases at zazzle.com

Andes iPad Mini Covers by Chulart
Personalized iPad Mini Cases at zazzle.com

Vintage Camera Cover For The iPad Mini by jahwil
Browse Vintage iPad Mini Cases

Vintage Elegant Pink Red Roses Pattern iPad Mini Case by kicksdesign
View Vintage iPad Mini Cases online at zazzle

Make sure to sign up for the Contest and Give Away if you haven't already a bit further down on this blog. Val is generously giving away a free children's book she wrote and illustrated for all who join the contest!

Have a great weekend and be sure and let us know if the above tutorials inspire you to create something awesome.  :)

Itaya

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