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How to Make an Elf Shoe: Air Dry Clay Ornament DIY Tutorial!
Any beginner can make the comon cookie cutter clay ornament. But come one, you’re way craftier than that! You need a project that takes your clay and turns it into something a little more impressive. This elf shoe is an easy but impressive next-level clay project that actually makes use of the third dimension. Added bonus: Your friends and fam will be utterly amazed that you FREAKIN’ made this! You can watch the video tutorial for this project here. You can download the
How to Make a Christmas Ghost: Air Dry Clay Santa Tutorial Step-by-Step!
Watch the video tutorial here ! The most famous trio of Christmas ghosts are probably the trio from Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel A Christmas Carol. However, long before Christmas became a Christian holiday, winter solstice festivals were associated with the thinning of the veil between life and death. It’s certainly not hard to imagine that families long ago would want to cuddle up next to a fire and tell ghost stories during the longest, darkest nights of the year. So ghost
How to Make a Simple Snake Dish with Air Dry Clay: Coil Method
Watch the video tutorial here ! This simple coil-built dish is one of the most versatile air dry clay project ideas you can try. I made a snake-shaped dish (template below) but you can use this beginner friendly method to make a dish in any simple shape you'd like. I'll show you how to use a napkin decoupage technique to decorate the bottom of your dish so even the artistically-challenged beginner can achieve an expert-level finish! Let's grab some good quality air dry cl
How to Make an Elf Shoe: Air Dry Clay Ornament DIY Tutorial!
Any beginner can make the comon cookie cutter clay ornament. But come one, you’re way craftier than that! You need a project that takes your clay and turns it into something a little more impressive. This elf shoe is an easy but impressive next-level clay project that actually makes use of the third dimension. Added bonus: Your friends and fam will be utterly amazed that you FREAKIN’ made this! You can watch the video tutorial for this project here. You can download the
Jane Sawyer Makes
Dec 54 min read
How to Make a Christmas Ghost: Air Dry Clay Santa Tutorial Step-by-Step!
Watch the video tutorial here ! The most famous trio of Christmas ghosts are probably the trio from Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel A Christmas Carol. However, long before Christmas became a Christian holiday, winter solstice festivals were associated with the thinning of the veil between life and death. It’s certainly not hard to imagine that families long ago would want to cuddle up next to a fire and tell ghost stories during the longest, darkest nights of the year. So ghost
Jane Sawyer Makes
Nov 284 min read
How to Make a Simple Snake Dish with Air Dry Clay: Coil Method
Watch the video tutorial here ! This simple coil-built dish is one of the most versatile air dry clay project ideas you can try. I made a snake-shaped dish (template below) but you can use this beginner friendly method to make a dish in any simple shape you'd like. I'll show you how to use a napkin decoupage technique to decorate the bottom of your dish so even the artistically-challenged beginner can achieve an expert-level finish! Let's grab some good quality air dry cl
Jane Sawyer Makes
Aug 283 min read
How to Make an Air Dry Clay Ghost Luminary
Watch the video tutorial here ! Today we're stepping out of my studio and onto the back patio for an outdoor craft session. Air dry clay is the perfect outdoor medium - portable, washable, and super versatile. I was super lucky to receive a care package of clay from Creative Paper Clay a few weeks ago, so it's shaping up to be an air dry clay summer for me! You'll want a copy of the FREE printable template. You can download it by clicking on the download file icon below
Jane Sawyer Makes
Jul 115 min read
Head Mount Dragon - Fantasy Faux Taxidermy!
Fancy title graphic. Look at that mesmerizing glowing text! This is a beginner beginner-friendly paper mache sculpture that you can put together with an empty cereal box and a few simple art supplies, but there's so much potential for more experienced makers to build off of it and make it their own. (I'm really proud of this! Can you tell?) I've shown two different finished projects in the instruction booklet to get you started on how you can make your dragon your own - bu
Jane Sawyer Makes
May 11 min read
How to Make a Water Dragon's Egg - Step-by-Step!
Check out the build video here ! If you're anything like me, you prefer dark fantasy vibes over pastel bunnies when it comes to easter egg crafts. So we're putting some cheap, ready-made easter egg forms to use by turning them into fantasy-inspired dragon eggs! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to transform a humble dollar store egg into a smoldering, watery dragon treasure. I didn’t want to copy the usual Game of Thrones-style eggs, so I created a set inspired by the fou
Jane Sawyer Makes
Apr 253 min read
How to Make Insanely Epic Lava Fire Dragon eggs with Easter Eggs
Watch the Step-by-Step Tutorial Video HERE! It's been a long, snowy winter here, but Spring has finally arrived! If the weather isn't an indicator, you've probably noted the pastel invasion of plastic Easter eggs at your local discount store. If you're like me, you're more into dark fantasy egg craft ideas than pastel bunnies, but we're going to take advantage of those ready-made egg forms to dive into this dragon eggs tutorial (easy). So let's transform that crappy doll
Jane Sawyer Makes
Apr 244 min read
How to Make an Earth-Inspired Dragon's Egg (with Dollar Store Foam Board!)
If pastel polka dots aren’t your thing and you'd rather your Easter eggs look like they were plucked from the roots of an ancient forest, you’re in the right place. In this tutorial, we’re turning a dollar store plastic egg into something straight out of a dark fantasy novel—a weathered, earthy dragon’s egg inspired by the natural textures of cracked soil and lichen-covered trees. This egg is one part of a series of four eggs i made inspiredby the four elements of earth, air,
Jane Sawyer Makes
Apr 24 min read
How to Make a Giant Papier Mache Snake for Your Wall + FREE TEMPLATE!
Watch the Step-by-Step Tutorial Video HERE! If you're looking to start a large paper mache sculpture, a snake is a great place to start. Inspired by the whale shark trend of late 2024, this project is simple and striking, making it perfect for beginners. Check out the build video here , or continue reading and I'll walk you through it with this detailed step-by-step tutorial. Step 1: Create Your Snake Template Sketch out your snake on a large sheet of poster board. Or use
Jane Sawyer Makes
Feb 283 min read
How to Transform a Basic Paper Mache Blob into an Impressive Sculpture!
Watch the complete VIDEO TUTORIAL here ! Previously, I made a basic paper mache blob under the premise that Squishmallow has turned a basic blob shape into 3,000+ cute and creepy character designs. If Squishmallow can do it, so can I! I've already shown you how to make a blob and given you lots of suggestions on how you can customize your blob to make a kick-ass paper mache sculpture, but now I want to walk you step-by-step through how I make a pair of rabbit ears and a pai
Jane Sawyer Makes
Feb 203 min read
How to Sculpt Almost Anything with Paper Mache!
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial HERE! If you can make a paper mache blob, you can make almost any paper mache sculpture you can imagine! How do I know this? Because Squishmallow has already done it! This company has taken a big squishy blob and turned it into almost anything you can imagine—And if Squishmallow can do it, so can you! In fact, if you want to make an easy papier mâché sculpture of any character, I recommend doing a quick internet search to see if Squishm
Jane Sawyer Makes
Jan 183 min read
How to Sculpt a Realistic Polymer Clay Toad Step-by-Step!
Watch the video tutorial here ! If you want to create a whimsical toad or frog out of polymer clay, this is the DIY tutorial for you! I sculpted this realistic toad to become the resident wizard of this small paper mache pumpkin cottage I made. You can read more about that project here ! Let's grab our polymer clay and supplies and get to it! The materials you'll need are: Polymer clay (I used Super Sculpey) Aluminum foil Clay tools (needle tool, round tools for texturing,
Jane Sawyer Makes
Nov 11, 20243 min read
How to Make an Enchanting Pumpkin Cottage with Paper Mache!
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here ! In this whimsical craft project, I’ll guide you step-by-step through creating a mini pumpkin house. This project starts with a small paper mache pumpkin. You can check out the tutorial for three easy ways to make your own paper mache pumpkin in this video or this article . Fear not, we're keeping this project super budget-friendly by DIYing our own tiny door hinge with some affordable galvanized wire. Mini hinges are hard to
Jane Sawyer Makes
Nov 10, 20243 min read
How to Make a Whimsical Paper Mache Pumpkin Harvest Basket
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here ! As the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to get crafty. What better way to celebrate the autumn season than with a one-of-a-kind paper mache pumpkin basket? Whether you're looking for a charming centerpiece, a festive candy holder, or a unique addition to your fall decor, this project is as fun to make as it is to display. With a few basic materials and a bit of creativity, you can craft a basket that’s bursting with perso
Jane Sawyer Makes
Nov 9, 20243 min read
How I Turned a Paper Mâché Pumpkin Fail Into a SPOOKY Cardboard Jack-o’-Lantern!
So, this week's tutorial didn’t exactly go as planned, but what can I say—sometimes in art, like in life, things just don’t work out. And that's perfectly fine because it led me to a fun creative pivot that I think you’ll love. This project started out with a pre-made paper mache pumpkin. Check out this article or this video to see how it was done. The problem came when I started carving the face. My paper mâché pumpkin was way too thin and floppy. Originally, I’d been
Jane Sawyer Makes
Nov 8, 20243 min read
3 Easy Methods to Make the BEST Paper Mache Pumpkins!
Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here! A paper mache pumpkin is a great beginner-friendly project paper mache sculpture. Today I'm going to walk you step-by-step through three easy methods to make a paper mache pumpkin. And the best thing? I'm sure you can make at least one of these craft projects with things you already have around the house! All three methods are great, which one do you think is the best way to make a paper mache pumpkin? Follow the links for further
Jane Sawyer Makes
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Is This Popular Watercolour Kit Worth the Money?! Splatter & Bloom watercolor painting kit review
Let’s review this premium watercolour kit from Splatter and Bloom. Backed by watercolour artist Kate Talcotte, this kit boasts professional level paints and paper, cute themed prints, and online instruction. Is it worth your investment? Why art or craft kits? I love a good art kit around here! Art kits are a streamlined and often affordable way to try out a hobby. However, not all art kits are created equal. If you’re a crafty person, you’ve undoubtedly tried an art or
Jane Sawyer Makes
Jul 9, 20243 min read
How To Make Your Own Irresistibly Cute Moving Bird With A Pringles Can!
Watch the BUILD VIDEO for this and more Pringles Can Craft Ideas HERE ! This is a Pringles can craft idea that you didn’t see coming. We’re going to use the chip can as a base for an animated bird. This project makes use of some craft wood - so check out the craft wood section at the dollar or discount store! If you’re not familiar with using craft woods like popsicle sticks or small dowels, note that you can carefully cut these items with a craft knife. No saw needed! Yo
Jane Sawyer Makes
May 25, 20244 min read
How to Make a Haunted Tree Spirit with a Pringles Can
Watch the BUILD VIDEO for this and more Pringles Can Craft Ideas HERE ! This Pringles can craft tutorial will show you how to use a chip can and corrugated cardboard to create a spooky, paper mache tree. You could even use the same techniques to make a whimsical tree spirit! If you’re able, find a taller “party-sized” chip can. I like the proportions of these ones better for trees. If you can’t find one, no worries, just extend the height of a standard chip can with some c
Jane Sawyer Makes
May 22, 20243 min read
How To Make Fake Cake Art from a Pringles Can
Watch the BUILD VIDEO for this and get more Pringles Can Craft Ideas HERE ! Fake food is having a moment and this Pringles can craft idea is playing right into that trend! Whether it’s food-themed decor and furniture at your local home decor store, or food-themed DIY projects on your social media feed - it feels like fake food art and design is everywhere. You can hop on this trend by making a set of 3 fake mini cakes with a chip can and some household spackle. I mount
Jane Sawyer Makes
May 21, 20243 min read
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