How to paint the Frozen Freedom Goggles- VLOG

How to paint the Frozen Freedom Goggles- VLOG

Bring your Frozen Freedom Shadow Box to life with this quick and easy painting tutorial! Learn how to layer colors, add highlights, and create depth in your goggles for a bold, frosty look. Perfect for adding that handmade touch to your holiday decor - grab your paintbrush and follow along!

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5 Creative Ways to Use Your Shadow Box Kit This Holiday Season

5 Creative Ways to Use Your Shadow Box Kit This Holiday Season

This holiday season, make more than just decorations-make memories. Whether it’s a cozy family craft night, a handmade gift for someone special, or a festive girls’ night in, your shadow box kit is the perfect way to add creativity and connection to your Christmas. 

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5 Reasons to Join Our Monthly Craft Club

5 Reasons to Join Our Monthly Craft Club

Discover a new craft each month, relax with hands-on creativity, and connect with a community of fellow crafters. Bring your ideas—and leave with something beautiful!

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How to paint colourful birds: VLOG

How to paint colourful birds: VLOG

Watch as vibrant colors come together to create a stunning, ombre-effect bird. Perfect for adding dimension and pop to your shadow box—follow along and make your bird soar!

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How To Paint Birch Trees: VLOG

How To Paint Birch Trees: VLOG

Bring your Birch Tree Shadow Box to life! Learn a simple technique to create realistic birch bark with layers of white, grey, and brown—perfect for adding cozy, autumnal forest vibes to your design.

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3 Simple Tips to Boost Your Creativity

3 Simple Tips to Boost Your Creativity

Boost Your Creativity in 3 Simple Steps
Whether you’re painting one of our shadow box kits or tackling a new DIY at home, these easy tips will help you shake up your colours, add more depth, and create without the pressure of perfection. Get ready to flex your creative muscles and see your projects in a whole new way!

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How To Add Faux Wood Stain: VLOG

How To Add Faux Wood Stain: VLOG

In this quick tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a realistic wood-grain effect on the chairs and outer rim of your Lake Life Shadow Box. Using just a little paint, water, and blending, you can give your piece a warm, rustic finish that feels straight out of a lakeside cabin.

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7 Years of Our Little Makery: Our Little Family Business

7 Years of Our Little Makery: Our Little Family Business

Seven years ago, Our Little Makery began as a small dream and today, it’s a full-on family adventure. My three kids are right at the heart of it, helping at markets, knowing every design, and proudly wearing their vendor badges. This time of year is busy and chaotic, but it’s also full of joy, teamwork, and memories we’ll never forget. Thank you for supporting not just our business, but our family too.

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How To: Paint Fire: VLOG

How To: Paint Fire: VLOG

In this video you'll learn how to create fire with layers of orange, yellow, and a touch of red, You’ll learn how to feather and blend for that perfect glowing effect. It’s a cozy little detail that makes your Summer Nights Shadow Box truly shine!

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How to Survive Summer (One Paint Kit at a Time)

How to Survive Summer (One Paint Kit at a Time)

Summer break is beautiful chaos. One minute it's sunshine and slow mornings, the next it's snack raids and "I'm bored" on repeat. This blog is all about the simple ways to survive the madness with a little help from our paint kits. Whether you're carving out quiet time for yourself or keeping little hands busy, a brush and some creativity might just be your summer sanity saver. 

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How to Create Reflection in Water: VLOG

How to Create Reflection in Water: VLOG

Create a natural water reflection using light, vertical brush strokes and blending to softly mirror the trees below—simple and effortless.

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Paint & Picnic: The Perfect Outdoor Craft Afternoon with Your Kids

Paint & Picnic: The Perfect Outdoor Craft Afternoon with Your Kids

Create a magical outdoor craft day with paint, picnic and play!

Set up a cozy-spot outside with paint kits, picnic snacks, and space to play. Let the kids get creative in the sunshine, then enjoy lunch and laughter together. It's the perfect mix of art, fresh air, and fun-a day they'll remember!

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