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DIY Family Meal Planning Calendar You Will Love!

Make your month a little easier, and lot more delicious, by planning all your meals at one time. You can easily meal plan for a whole month and save time and money in the process!

Hand Lettered Watercolor Menu & Placecards for Holiday Dinners

I'm a big fan of using bright and slightly unconventional colors to add decorative touches to our table, so this year I thought I'd try my hand at painting and lettering a menu and placecards.

Kid Approved DIY Chore Chart

Responsible kids are often ones who have been taught to follow through with commitments. Creating a fun way to teach responsibility is simple with just a few basic items.

Sophisticated Art With Children’s Art Supplies

One of the best ways to connect with your kiddos is to be creative with them and find your inner child when painting and drawing. I have always enjoyed sitting down with my children and students an...

8 Professions Using Gel Pens Right Now

If you love working with gel pens, you might be excited to learn that there are many professions that incorporate these fun pens into the typical workday! From teaching elementary school to design...

Creating Watercolor Effects With Markers

One medium that could drastically change the way you approach your art is watercolor. But we’re not talking watercolor paints - we mean markers. Read on to learn how you can use an all-in-one set ...

Contour Line Drawing: A Foundational Skill for All Artists

Though there are many different forms of art, drawing is at the foundation of almost everyone. The ability to accurately recreate an actual or imagined object is a critical skill for painters, scu...

De-Stress With Less Mess!

Finding a creative outlet is important for everyone! Let us help you and your entire household de-stress in a colorful way. Whether it’s pen to paper, paint to paper or creating with gems, OOLY ha...