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Mindy craft & DIY tutorials > Search results with: dotting

Have you found what you are looking for? If not, please try again with a more common word or form. (For example: instead "how to make gingerbread house" try "gingerbread" or instead "marigold bouquet" try "flower bouquet"). If you still can't find the desired craft & DIY tutorial in our site, visit our categorized craft idea collections by the upper menu, or come back later - because  we will expand our collection with fresh and exciting new craft &DIY ideas (&tutorials) every day!
Dotted flowers - spring nail art
Look at this gorgeous nail art design ! If you believe or not this dotted wild flower manicure is very easy to make, you can create it in seconds! We love this purple-ish nail polish shade but you can use any color which fits with your outfit or ocassion. This flowery nail art design is perfect for a normal spring /summer day or you can use it as a party / wedding manicure. If you havent got dotter tool that's not a problem: simply use the nail polish brush or a toothpick to create the dots.
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More crafts from : Spring crafts & spring decors

Dotted flowers - spring nail art
( by: Essie )
Dot painting easily with a simple pencil eraser
In this nice step-by-step DIY dot painting video tutorial Natalie will show how to decorate a plain notebook cover with a beautiful dot pattern without using brushes or any other special art / craft equipment, with using a simple pencil eraser ! The colorization process brings a lot of fun and this easy painting technique is also a perfect way to relax and create gorgeous artworks ( or gifts ) at the same time! Of course you can decorate other things than a notebook with this brilliant dotting technique as well ( such as: rocks, tote bags, phone cases and canvases to making gorgeous mandala wall arts ! )
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More crafts from : Thrifty & frugal home decor ( decorating on a budget )

Dot painting easily with a simple pencil eraser
( by: NataliDoma DIY )
10 Easy nail art design for beginners - painted with a bobby pin
Making beautiful nail art designs without special manicure equipment and skill? Absolutely possible! Try these super quick and easy nail art designs painted with a simple bobby pin ! In this nice step-by-step video tutorial you can find not just only 1 but 1 0 ! different super easy beginner nail art designs from cute chick motifs to elegant non figurative nail art designs. These chick and easy ail art designs can be a nice addition to your ( holiday party ) outfit or you can simply make them to spice up boring school days. With a simple bobby pin you can be the Pablo Picasso of nail polish without any special art or nail art design skill!
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More crafts from : DIY Nail art, makeup & hairstyle tutorials

10 Easy nail art design for beginners - painted with a bobby pin
( by: Gabby Morris )
Easy DIY confetti painted heart mug - Valentine's day gift
If you love easy to make and quick gift ideas you will adore these DIY confetti painted heart mugs  by Today's Creative Life. These DIY confetti painted heart mugs are perfect for Valentines day or maybe to show your love of coffee. This craft would make a cute and quick Valentines day gift ,or just use them to show your love of coffee or hot chocolate. You can get creative with different patterns and colors. - the possibilities are endless! Get the full tutorial at todayscreativelife.com and create your very own easy DIY Valentine's heart mugs:
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More crafts from : Creative drinks & party drink ideas

Easy DIY confetti painted heart mug - Valentine's day gift
( by: Todays Creative Life )
Painted pressed leaves - relaxing craft for fall
Have you tried painting leaves ? It’s a very simple autumn art project! Nature offers very interesting textures. As with the dull grainy surface of rocks that we love, leaves also have fascinating form and texture, and Sonja & Jane from Sustain My Craft Habit thought that the leaves might also make interesting canvases. ( Free canvases! ) What a brilliant art idea , isn't it? Follow this great fall leaf painting tutorial and paint your first leaf with acrylic paint :
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More crafts from : Pine cone crafts, leaf crafts & (drift)wood crafts

Painted pressed leaves - relaxing craft for fall
( by: Sustain My Craft Habit )
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