Blogger Profile: Learn how to create with Alisa Burke

Alisa Burke is amazing! She has so much creativity that you’ll be in awe of her work.  It's all on her blog.

I’ve bookmarked her blog, because I know that I have a lot of catching up to do. I happened to find her on Twitter today.

Her tutorials are easy to read and follow, because she provides photos for every step. You can learn how to make: chunky shimmer bangles, sketchbook pumpkins, big scrappy paintings, and big text paintings!

I can’t list everything, but let me tell you—there is a lot. You have to see her Christmas wreath made out of sketches on a book. Wow!

Even if you think “I can’t do that.” Oh yes you can—once you see this woman’s inspirational work!

As she puts it “redefine creativity.” She’s not kidding. Alisa has a few video’s post. They inspire you to get creative too. I’m hoping someday her tutorials will be on video.

Yes, Alisa—I’d like to hear you talk, because you’re good!

Enjoy the video!

Thanksgiving Decoration: Easy to Make Fall Wreaths

Photo Courtesy: Better Homes and Gardens

As soon Halloween is over, I start taking down the decorations and start putting up my Thanksgiving ones. There is no time to lose.

A main focal point in the home is a Fall wreath. They can add a beautiful touch to your door or even a main wall in your home. I even like to have a small fall wreath on the dining room table with a few candles in the center.

I don’t want to spend a lot of money and if I have the materials to make my own wreath at home, even better. So here are a few of my favorite Fall wreath makers on YouTube.

I checked them all out and they have simple tutorials to follow. You can make a wreath or wreaths in one afternoon. Enjoy!

Fall Wreath by Fresh Nest Design



Fall Wreath by the Kohler Gardner

 

Fall Wreath 101 by Leah of May Arts



If you have a favorite Fall wreath artist; share it with us in comments. Gives a link! Until next time!

Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas under $10

If you haven't figured out what you're wearing to your Halloween party; here are plenty of ideas.  Most of these are costumes you can put together for less than 10 bucks.

We have found some of the best tutorials on Youtube to help you create that last minute costume.

BatGirl Costume

All you need is a couple of yards of black fabric, scissors, and some simple sewing.

 


Dozens of Kid/Baby Costume Ideas

Put together these costumes in a less than an hour: turtle, rubiks cube, UPS man, apple pie, potted
plant.  They are simple and easy to make.




Cheap Zombie Costume

Who doesn't like a good zombie movie.  Well here is one of the easiest costumes to make with a white t-shirt and jeans.  Add a little red paint and dirt, and it's "Night of the Living Dead" all over again. 



Dozens of Costumes for Under $10

Who wants to spend a lot of money on a costume that you'll probably use for one night.  So here are
a few costume ideas for children which can easily become costumes for adults. 



Mummy Costume

Rip up a few pieces of white fabric, throw on a t-shirt and white sweatpants and you're on your way
to becoming a mummy.  Once again, most of these materials are probably in your home and no need to run out and buy anything. 



Hungry Zombie MakeUp

To pull off a great zombie costume, you have to have great makeup.  This one caught our attention,because it's easy to create with make up you can actually buy at the drugstore.  This has the wow factor.



Vampire MakeUp

Throw on a black t-shirt and a cape and you're a vampire, but wait---you still need the make up.  Here's one of the best vampire makeup tutorials we found on Youtube. It's simple to follow.



Happy Halloween everyone!