Carrot Door Hanger

Supplies

Carrot (purchased at The Wood Connection)

Orange Paint

Green Paint

Brown Paint

Sandpaper (just in case)

Painter's Tape

Embellishments of your choice

Step 1

Tape off the carrot from the stem.

Step2

Paint carrot orange. I used three different colors and used the "dry brush technique" to create more "definition." Let it dry thoroughly. 

The colors I used are pictured below.

Step 3 

Tape the stem off from the carrot

Step 4

Paint the stem green. Use different colors to create "definition."

Step 5 (optional)

 "Highlight" the stem by using  a lighter green. Do this all around the edges of the stem. 

Step 6

Contour the carrot by using brown paint. This is very important. It just adds a ton to the finished product.

Step 7

After everything has dried add your embellishments. You can do whatever makes you happy. I used white tulle, green  polka dot ribbon, and rusty wire (you can find it at any craft store.) You could also modge podge glitter around the border of the carrot. I was going to do this, but i liked it with out it.

Step 8

Display your cuteness.

Easter Block Letters

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It kicks off the spring, and spring is nature's way of celebrating. Plus winter in Utah is depressing, so spring is freaking marvelous!  Any who... I am pumped for Easter. My husband left for the weekend to train with the military, so i crafted myself into a coma.  I made these Easter blocks and if you want to see how i did it stay tuned...

Supplies

Six Wooden Blocks (Mine our 4"x 6")

Coordinating paints of your choice

White Paint

Vinyl letters or stickers (I did mine on my Cricut)

Paint Brush

Step 1

Paint the front side of your block with all the different colors of paint. Let it dry.

Step 2

Apply your letters.

Step 3

Paint all sides of the block white. This will take quite a few layers of paint. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly. I waited two hours.

Step 4 

Remove vinyl letters slowly. Then you are done.