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If you like this spooky plant project, you might be interested in the "Bleeding" String-of-Hearts plant I made with craft foam, or the deadly carnivorous plant that started as a walnut, you can check out the articles at the linked text or watch the build video on my YouTube channel below! If you give this project a try, it would make my day if you’d share it with me. I’m @JaneSawyerMakes on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, and Twitter (X). Please share and pin this article!
If you want to watch each step of this project in detail, please check out the build video on my YouTube channel below. If you give this project a try, it would make my day if you’d share it with me. I’m @JaneSawyerMakes on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, and Twitter (X). Please share and pin this article! Watch the build video HERE!
Displaying Your Project Once your jack o'lantern has cooled, you can attach a pin back to make a brooch. If brooches aren’t your thing, turn your jack o’lantern into a fridge magnet, wall art, or anything else you can imagine! If you want to watch each step of this project in detail, please check out the build video on my YouTube channel below. If you give this project a try, it would make my day if you’d share it with me. I’m @JaneSawyerMakes on TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, and Twitter (X). Please share and pin this article! Watch the build video here!
Inspiration The idea for this project came from crafting color-changing potion bottles with my kids during the summer. It was a hit, and there are many tutorials on YouTube that will walk you through it. I recommend checking out "Cooking and Craft Chick" on YouTube, who will walk you through crafting a wide variety of color-changing potions. We’re going to use the same no-tech magical technique to make our color-changing crystal ball.
I’m incorporating this piece into a display of my family’s collection of colour-changing potions for the Halloween season, but I’ll be putting this on my office desk year-round. When I need a little brain break I can give it a shake and gaze at the swirls. Make one yourself! It’s a great kick-ass, cheap-ass project! If you’d like a more detailed tutorial, please check out the build video of this project over on my YouTube channel!
If you’re not into bats, this project is easy to customize. I also made a faux hanging planter by giving a small thumb-pot a terracotta paint scheme and adding some plastic foliage. Give it a go! It’s a great way to add a unique and personalized touch to your own vehicle or as a personalized gift to the car enthusiast in your life. If you make your own variation of this project, I’d love to see it. Please tag me! I’m @janesawyermakes on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, and Twitter (X). It would make my freakin’ day if you recommend this article to any crafty people in your life!
Watch the build video here!
If you'd like to see a more detailed break-down of this process, I presented it in a detailed video on my YouTube channel.
And that’s how you can transform a small glass jar into a charming little mushroom dude that’s both creepy and cute. I'd highly recommend checking out the tutorial video on my YouTube channel. It will outline each step in a more detail. This polymer clay tutorial allows you to exercise your creativity and create a unique piece of mushroom art that would make a great gift for someone who appreciates whimsical décor. Enjoy your DIY adventure into the world of mushroom art!
3. A Chance to Play I don't typically make mushroom-themed art. I like that Game of Shrooms gives us artists the singular criteria of having our works be "mushroom themed". This pushes me outside of my normal themes but also gives such a wide range of possibilities that it encourages me to play as an artist. I like to think of Game of Shrooms as a fun and low-stakes art class assignment. You can play with new mediums, explore new forms and techniques, and really immerse yourself in the whimsy of art-making. 2. Pushes You out of the Studio and into the Community Art abandonment projects like Game of Shrooms help artists connect with their communities. I really like the buzz and excitement in my online community. Artists making mushroom-themed works will share their projects and it's really cool to be participating in the same event as artists in other countries. Hiding art locally also forces me out of the workshop and out into my physical local community. As a person who prefers to hide, hermit-like, in her studio, Game of Shrooms pushes me reluctantly out into the sunlight. Game of Shrooms provides an avenue for local people to discover my work (both literally and ephemerally!) and gives me a feeling of belonging. I also love giving people who might not otherwise have an opportunity to own handmade art a chance to own something really cool. That feels pretty great! 1. Warm Fuzzy Feelings Game of Shrooms is the perfect opportunity to bring joy and inspiration through art. By leaving your art for someone else to find, you're participating in a real-life treasure hunt! You get to give someone the joy of both your art and a whimsical adventure! Sharing this experience freely, knowing you're going to brighten someone's day feels really freakin' good! Participating in Game of Shrooms helps to brighten someone else's day and you definitely brighten your own! Learn more about Game of Shrooms! If you want to register or learn more about this worldwide art abandonment event, check out the event page here! The event was started by Daniel "Attaboy" Seifert in 2019 and since then Seifert has maintained the annual artist's registry and event page at https://yumfactory.com/gameofshrooms/ |
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