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Check out Inspired by Pinterest today as I introduce you to the "Adult Coloring Trend". I will share  tips and tricks for coloring, painting, printing and more. And I even list more PINS I loved that I couldn't fit into the episode (scroll down).

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INTRO TO ADULT COLORING TREND episode HERE on My Craft Channel

Allred Design - Lori Allred
Recommended Supplies
Color With: Water Color Paints, Chalk Paints, Colored Pencils, Watercolor Pencils, Tim Holtz Distress Markers, Copics, Faber-Castell Gelatos  
Print On: Cardstock and Linen Coverstock. I love, love, love Canon's Matte Photo Paper (it's made to accept ink because it's for inkjet printers) and prints best on my Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer. 
Pin Referenced in Today's Episode

So my mother recently moved into a new home and asked me to recreate some wood letters that she saw in one of her home decor catalogs. She wasn't super happy that the price tag on them was almost $200. I assured her with royalty free artwork that is found online I could recreate a similar product.
My main concern was I didn't want to reprint a ton of labels, cut them out and mod podge them on individually. I wanted to make this project as easy as possible. So I decided I would lay the labels out on a 13" x 19" image and print out on my Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer. The letters were 18" tall and all but the "H" and "M" fit entirely on the sheet. So with a few extra labels printed out and placed on those ends would complete the project. So here's how I created these fun jumbo letters.
SUPPLIES NEEDED: 18" Wood Letters (I purchased mine at Hobby Lobby for about $12/letter) Scissors or Craft Knife Foam Brush Mod Podge Glue (I lik…

Join me to Inspired by Pinterest at My Craft Channel as I share a fun activity for all ages...painted rocks. But these are not the same painted rocks of your youth, these are cool, chic and colorful. Learn tips and tricks for painting on rocks in today's episode.


CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY
PAINTED ROCKS episode HERE on My Craft Channel

Allred Design - Lori Allred
Pin Referenced in Today's Episode
For more card display ideas, visit my
Rocks, Painted & More Board

Join me to Inspired by Pinterest as I share a fun activity for all ages...painted rocks. But these are not the same painted rocks of your youth, these are cool, chic and colorful. Learn tips and tricks for painting on rocks in today's episode.



Allred Design - Lori Allred
Pin Referenced in Today's Episode For more card display ideas, visit my
Weaving DIY Board


Join me next Thursday for another great IBP episode!
Allred Design - Lori Allred Disclaimer: Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration but not all pins lead to blogs. I tried to only pick those ideas that I could find the original creator and give credit to. Please take a moment and check out these great blogs because without them I wouldn't have content to talk about on the new My Craft Channel show Inspired by Pinterest.  

If you've never been to Pinterest and would like to check it out, you need an invite to the site to gain access (I don't know why). Just leave me a comment with your email and I'…