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Art Journal with Me: Using Up Old Supplies

February 16, 2024
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Journal With Me: Our San Antonio Trip

August 16, 2023
Art Journaling with Kids

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : What’s in Your Heart?

June 6, 2023
Art Journaling with Kids

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Scribble Fill-in

June 6, 2023
Art Journaling with Kids

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Gradients

June 6, 2023
Art Journaling with Kids

Watercolor Fun for Beginners Series

May 26, 2023
June 6, 2023

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Scribble Fill-in

This summer I am sharing THIRTY videos all about learning how to use watercolor. Subscribe on YouTube here. They are perfect for all ages, and make a great family activity or something to keep kids busy for a few minutes so you can think your own uninterrupted thoughts for a bit 🙂 Find the whole series here. Today we’re doing […]

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June 6, 2023

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Gradients

This summer I am sharing THIRTY videos all about learning how to use watercolor. Subscribe on YouTube here. They are perfect for all ages, and make a great family activity or something to keep kids busy for a few minutes so you can think your own uninterrupted thoughts for a bit 🙂 Find the whole series here. Today’s video is […]

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May 26, 2023

Watercolor Fun for Beginners Series

Get ready to have so much fun creating with watercolor this summer! I will be sharing three videos a week for TEN weeks this summer! Subscribe on YouTube here. This page contains the master list of all the videos for the whole series. Click on the image below to go to the individual video page for each project. Each of […]

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May 26, 2023

Watercolor Fun for Beginners : Magic Circles

This summer I am sharing THIRTY videos all about learning how to use watercolor. Subscribe on YouTube here. They are perfect for all ages, and make a great family activity or something to keep kids busy for a few minutes so you can think your own uninterrupted thoughts for a bit 🙂 Find the whole series here. Next up: Magic […]

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May 17, 2023

How to finish a Cross-Stitched Bookmark

How to finish a cross stitched bookmark I enjoyed creating this Bookish Bookmark pattern (and the full kit is available here). There’s nothing better than stitching away while listening to an audiobook, if you ask me! There are a million ways to finish cross stitch bookmarks, but this is my favorite! It’s quick and easy and allows you to play […]

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May 16, 2023

Felt Bird Free Pattern

I’m so excited to be sharing this free felt birdie pattern with you today! I have created some out of my own handmade felt (shown in the photo above) and in pre-made wool felt and they both turned out so lovely! These felt birds are a fun project for beginners as well as more experienced felt sewists/embroiderers. You can use […]

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May 1, 2023

What I read in April 2023

Each month I share short and sweet book reviews of the books I’ve read. You can follow me on Goodreads for more real-time updates. Click on the images or the titles below to see eacg book on Amazon. Purchasing through my affiliate links give me a small commission at no cost to you (thank you for supporting A Lively Hope!) […]

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February 2, 2023

Beginner Embroidery: Valentine Embroidered Cloth Napkin

This is a fun, simple hand embroidery project! Perfect for beginners. Follow along on the video to learn how to make this valentine’s day embroidered napkin. Download the pattern below and use your choice of transfer method (I prefer Fabri-Solvy) SUPPLIES: Cloth Napkins  Fabri-Solvy (for transferring the pattern) Pattern: FREE DOWNLOAD below Hoop  Thread: Your choice of color/brand.  I prefer […]

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