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Stencils: an Easy Way to Express Your Magic

Sometimes, with my busy schedule, I want a creative project I can finish quickly. Stencils are perfect for that. Continue reading →

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Macrame Net Amulet Necklaces

Like many witches, I love stones and shells. They fill my home. Continue reading →

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Magic Top Hat

Magic Top Hat DIY Felting The crowning glories that are hats, tiaras, barrettes, bows, hair ties, scarves, wreathes, and other head adorments! I love ’em. Of all mainstream accessories, the hat has an impact beyond any other, revealing its wearer … Continue reading →

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DIY Tshirt Cloth Flower

Homespun, but Boldly Elegant I’ve got five new brooches, made from scraps. There’s something spiritually earthy when you upcycle to create beauty. The above T-shirt flower is my variation on this tutorial: http://prairiepatch.blogspot.com/2011/02/how-to-make-fabric-flowers.html Do try the original variation as well. … Continue reading →

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DIY Luxury

Look at my new bag for a Lenormand deck! I have to share it with you, because I am so happy with it. It’s my first lavish pouch. Constructing it was an abundance and self love ritual. Here’s how I made it: Continue reading →

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DIY Rubbing Plates

How to make rubbing plates by painting old CDs with Jones Tones metallic fabric paint. Upcycling for fabric art. Continue reading →

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DIY Wardrobe

I am happy. Can’t afford to buy many clothes but, bit by bit, have up cycled, stitched, and painted cloth, until I have more and more days like today. I’m wearing a blouse I painted and bloomers I made from … Continue reading →

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Oil Paint Experiments: Shiva Paintstiks

My first attempts at oil-painting deeply touched me, so I want to share my experience with you. Shiva Iridescent Paintstiks sounded perfect for my fabric-painting. I also loved that they could be used for rubbings. (You know how rubbing a … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Spring and Summer Wreath Tutorial

Being a fantasy artist influences how I decorate my home. I might start by imagining how Faeries would adorn their abodes. In the case of a Spring and Summer wreath, I think they might make it sparkly, wild, and whimsical. … Continue reading →

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