friday already? that’s what the calendar says!  the mister is taking me out of town until next wednesday, a rendezvous around the state to see some friends, and i’m so excited!  though i have to say, my ‘to do’ list to get done before we leave is a little overwhelming, but i think i can get it all done. ;)  i’ll have my laptop so everything here will be as usual here around blogland, i just won’t be writing you from my usual spot!

would you have ever thought?  babalisme decorated these plastic baggies using only three magic markers: red, black and blue. aren’t they adorable?

i love baggies because they’re so great for organization and keeping things tidy.  you can also just stick ‘em in the dishwasher and reuse them again and again (and the marker will stay!). what do you think?  between this and the ceramic painting pens, are you inspired to get to doodling?

wrap up: {doodle} {magic markers} {organization} {plastic bags}

{valentine’s plate}

you know i always talk about my next creative endeavor? well, i can assure you, this will be it!  welcome to the world of porcelain paint pens, friends!

{tea for two and fine}

it always amazes me when i find a new craft, it’s like how did i survive without knowing this? you can purchase porcelain paint pens from any craft store (like michaels or a.c. moore) and get to creating your own pottery in no time. draw on your design, bake it in your conventional oven at 300°f for 30 minutes and you’re done!  (i also read that it’s good practice to place your piece in the oven at room temp, let them preheat together, then cool off together before removing).

{diy painted porcelain}

and the best part is? you don’t even have to be an artist! all you have to do is doodle, write, scribble, or play.  i love projects that allow you to turn thrifted, boring or inexpensive pieces into personalized art- and this one definitely qualifies.

{busybeeson}

{porcelain decoration tutorial}

think about all the possibilities- plates, bowls, mugs, subway tiles, coasters, pitchers… i have a set of plain ‘ol porcelain plates just waiting to be doodled on!

wrap up: {art} {craft} {customize} {diy} {doodle} {paint pen} {porcelain} {project}