DAILY DOSE OF ART

As prescribed by Paulina Constancia

Year of the Horse Crafting 3: MAREvelous Brooch

Today I bring you a MAREvelous Brooch project. MAREvelous because mare, for the benefit of non-horse experts like myself, is ‘an adult female horse or the female of other equine … Continue reading

January 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Year of the Horse Crafting 2: Lone Star Horse Rattle

Today’s post is a western salute to an eastern tradition. It’s western because it brings elements of horses and cowboys. And it’s eastern because it’s a project commemorating the start … Continue reading

January 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Year of the Horse Crafting 1: Paper Roll & Popsicle Horse

Happy New Year to all of you! According to Chinese Zodiac, 2014 is Year of the horse. Since I am currently residing in Singapore, a country that is predominantly Chinese, … Continue reading

January 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 5: Cloth Bag & Key Label Duo

Welcome to Day 5 of Wrapping Without Waste! Today we try out the ‘Cloth Bag &  Key Label Duo’.   You’ll Need: cloth bag (got mine from Bossini for $2 … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 4: Painted Pringles Tubes

Welcome to Day 4 of Wrapping Without Waste. Today we will make Painted Pringles Tubes to use as gift tubes. You’ll need: empty Pringles tube/can thin cloth for cleaning tube … Continue reading

December 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 3: Mesh & Towel Duo

Welcome to Day 3 of Wrapping without Waste here on DDoA! Today we will learn to wrap using the ‘Mesh & Towel Duo’.   You’ll need: mesh bag/envelope dish/hand towel  … Continue reading

December 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 2: ‘D Wrap’ is ‘D Gift’

Welcome to Day 2 of Wrapping Without Waste here on DDoA!  Today I feature ‘D Wrap’ is  ‘D Gift’. You’ll need: toiletries bag (I got mine from IKEA) Christmas ornament … Continue reading

December 10, 2013 · Leave a comment

Wrapping Without Waste 1: Kerchiefs & Bag Tags

Welcome to a new week on DDoA! Christmas is just around the corner and many of you may already have started buying and wrapping presents for your loved ones. I … Continue reading

December 9, 2013 · Leave a comment

Homemade Gifts 5: Covered NOTEBOOK

Welcome to Day 5 of Homemade Gifts! We continue with our creative challenge to make as many homemade gifts from this $3.00 sleep shirt. Today we will make a COVERED … Continue reading

December 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

Homemade Gifts 4: BOOKMARKS

Welcome to Day 4 of Homemade Gifts! We continue with our creative challenge to make as many homemade gifts from this $3.00 sleep shirt. Today we make BOOKMARKS! Step 1- … Continue reading

December 5, 2013 · Leave a comment