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Create Budget-Friendly Mats for your Art

6/8/2019

 
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Are you looking for an easy and budget-friendly way to display small prints without spending money on frames? This technique is perfect for your personal photos as well as prints to sell at your local artisan market or your online shop.
Check out this video from my YouTube channel for an easy DIY thanks
to Miriam of Miriam's Nature on YouTube and Alex of MatboardShop on Etsy. 
Note: This video was formatted for Instagram Stories, so it is not wide screen.
There's more in the works now that summer has arrived here in Ohio!
Follow me on Instagram or join my email list to get a monthly update on new YouTube videos and Skillshare classes. 
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Add Some Bubbles to Your Art!

3/24/2019

 
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It all started in my Thursday morning watercolor class when the instructor gave us a day to play with unconventional materials and ended up a YouTube tutorial ten days later! In between, it tried to be an Instagram story, but kept getting interrupted by daily life. Here's the video...enjoy this family fun art activity! 
MATERIALS USED TO CREATE PAINTED BUBBLES:
      Dawn dish detergent
      Tube gouache paints (or tube watercolors)
      Straw 
      Paper and water 
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​Click this image to learn how to create the fish prints used in this tutorial.

If you try this project, leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! 
Even better, share a photo on Instagram using #cboggsart2 !
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Brrr... Making Art in the Deep Freeze

1/28/2019

 
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We've been in the deep freeze here in Ohio the past few days. Temperatures have dipped into the single digits with well below zero wind chills from time to time.
So I decided to make the best of the weather and use the cold snap to artistic advantage. One of the women in my Thursday watercolor class had told us about what she called "ice painting". Her samples looked quite intriguing, with crystal shapes and lovely blended colors, so I decided to give it a try.
​The results were mixed, depending on variables like paper, amount of watercolor paint, and temperature, but it was a lot of fun and a great way to spend some time outside in wintery sunshine!
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​If you happen to live in a wintery part of the world, try this out yourself. This is also a perfect activity to share with kids of all ages. Just watching the crystals form in the paint in fascinating! Post a photo on Instagram and tag me with @cboggsart. I'd love to see what you do! 
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To see how I turn these frozen watercolors into mixed media paintings, follow me on Instagram or sign up here for email updates when new blog posts are published. 
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Continuing the Journey ... One Word 2019

12/30/2018

 
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My "one word" for 2018 was JOURNEY, which I divided into two primary focus areas: FAITH and CREATIVITY. Looking back at my journey through the past year, I can note some successful times and some not-so-successful times. 
Of the 12 books I had selected for my FAITH journey, I only managed to read four. A few of the others are begun, but not finished, so for 2019, I am going to reevaluate the selection and continue the journey. To keep myself on track, I'm going to block out 30 minutes every morning before I open a digital device or pick up a paintbrush. For me, it isn't enough to "just read"; I need to actively do something with the reading, so as part of the 30 minutes, I'm going add a quick journal entry to respond to what I have read each day.  
My CREATIVITY journey went considerably better. I began taking watercolor class through the local community college in February and returned for the fall semester in August after a summer break. I'm signed up to return in two weeks and have even added a second painting class for this coming semester. In addition, I've taken online classes and workshops on Skillshare and other sites, as well as started teaching my own Skillshare classes. 
To keep myself on the CREATIVITY journey path, I've joined The Circle, a six-month online community of artists led by Carrie Brummer of Artist Strong. I've taken two of her short online workshops and really like the way she encourages artists and helps them wherever they are on their creative journey. 
So for 2019, my "one word" is CONTINUE. I have an unfinished JOURNEY to explore more of my FAITH  and to add to my adventures in CREATIVITY. 
How about you? Do you choose a "one word" for the year, or are you a "New Year's Resolution" planner? Leave a comment here or chime in on Instagram, 

Whatever your preference, have a very Happy New Year! 

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Kid Craft Christmas... Weave a Ribbon Tree

12/22/2018

 
Weaving is so much fun for kids of all ages! This is a perfect way to introduce the skill to your young ones...and use up some of that holiday ribbon, too! 
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Start by gathering the supplies for the project: 

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Click the photo below for the tutorial: 

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​This is my last YouTube video for 2019. Check it out and then subscribe to my channel for updates with new video tutorials are published. 
For now, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and best wishes for a creatively wonderful New Year! 

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Never Say Never ... I'm on YouTube Now!

12/16/2018

 
Yes, it's true! I finally took the plunge and set up a YouTube channel for CBoggsArt. Creating classes for Skillshare has been fun, but sometimes I don't really want to design and create an entire class, I just want to share a quick tutorial or technique in fifteen minutes or less. I'm starting out with just a few fun projects for the Christmas holiday season, like this one for creating simple chipboard ornaments: 
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And this one for adding hand-stamped and hand-painted tags to your gifts: 
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I'll also be publishing art projects for parents and caregivers to do with children using my "grandma" name, Mimi. This first one is an easy Christmas tree project that can be completed in about an hour. It was a favorite with my first grade students when I was teaching art full time! 
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Take a look and if you like what you see, subscribe to my YouTube channel and my email list to get regular updates when new videos are uploaded. This new venture is a work in progress, but I'm looking forward to sharing more art tutorials and DIY project ideas in 2019. Until then, best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season! 
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Kid Craft Day! Make a Christmas Tree Print

12/13/2018

 
If you don't mind a bit of a glitter and tempera paint, this is a great way to spend a wintery afternoon in December! This printmaking project was a favorite with my first grade students when I was teaching art full time, so it's ideal for young children with just a little help from a parent or older sibling.

Check out these trees created by first grade students...

When working with young children, especially ages 4-6, it's really all about the process of printing and the joy of paint and glitter, so no need to be concerned about the shape of their trees. Some children will be very precise with the placement of the circles and others, not so much. But either way, the results will be charming! 

Start by gathering supplies for the project: 

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Click the link below for the complete tutorial on my YouTube channel: 

youtu.be/FQOSqlUViP0

I'm new to YouTube! If you like this project, subscribe to my YouTube channel for regular updates when new projects are available. In the meantime, make art and have a wonderful holiday season! 

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In my last blog post, I provided a list of my favorite art teacher tested, kid approved art supplies. If you missed it, click here.

Art Teacher Tested ... Creative Kid Approved

11/6/2018

 
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Now that the holiday season is upon us, it's time to start thinking about the children... and not just what they have on their six-foot long "All I Want from Santa" list!  Christmas time means longer breaks from the school routine in most places, with an accompanying chorus of "I'm so bored" once the glow of electronic toys and gadgets fades. 

I can't promise an end to the "I'm bored" chant, but having a few basic art supplies on hand can certainly cure some of those post-Christmas blues in your household! 

Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting demonstrations to go with the supplies listed below:  
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