Crafts

3.2M views · 24K reactions | My kids love this treat! | My kids love this treat! This original video was produced by Network Media, LLC and the Bello Sisters | By Creative | Facebook

Homemade - Sugar Water Painting Ingredients: 1 cup warm water 1/4 cup white sugar Watercolor paper or thick cardstock Watercolor paints or food coloring diluted in water Paintbrushes Small bowls or cups for mixing Spoon for stirring Directions: 1. Begin by measuring 1 cup of warm water and pouring it into a small bowl. 2. Add 1/4 cup of white sugar to the warm water. 3. Use a spoon to stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. 4. Take your paintbrush and dip it into the sugar water. 5. Use the paintbrush to paint swirls, shapes, or designs onto the watercolor paper or cardstock. 6. Allow the sugar water to soak into the paper for a few minutes, ensuring it doesn't dry completely. 7. In a separate small bowl, prepare your watercolor paints or food coloring diluted in water. 8. Dip a clean paintbrush into the diluted colors. 9. Gently brush over the areas where you've painted the sugar water; watch the color spread and shimmer along the sticky lines. 10. After completing your painting, let it dry flat for several hours or overnight. 11. As the painting dries, you’ll notice the sugar crystallizing slightly, creating a beautiful, sparkly effect. 12. Once dry, you can hang it up, turn it into a card, or use it as a background for a craft project. Tips & Variations: 1. Experiment with different colors and techniques to create unique designs—try using sponges or other tools to apply the paint for varied textures. 2. For added creativity, consider combining this technique with other art methods, such as collaging with magazine cutouts or adding glitter for extra sparkle. | Facebook

109K views · 2.1K reactions | ✨Flow state & tropical vibes. Believe it or not, this is just a background. I fell in love with it as is and yes, for a split second I thought about... | By Victoria | Facebook

296K views · 4.2K reactions | Stunning Flowers Made Easy | Stunning Flowers Made Easy | By Amanda's | Facebook

879 reactions · 67 comments | Water Marble your own rocks for a cute fairy garden 🤗😍. Seal with a spray varnish. . . . .#rockgarden #rockartist #instacraft | Raynbow Crow Studios | Facebook

285K views · 3.8K reactions | I tackled a vase with some paint! You can make your own home decor too! It's so FUN! And it's such a pretty vase! #homedecor #painting #paintpouring #vase #diy #diyprojects #craft #crafts #crafting | Craft Klatch | Facebook

1.6M views · 8K reactions | These tiny experiments with hot glue started my whome obsession with this material 😉 This is just a little satisfying process for yoj, but if you’d like... | By Mii.paintings | Facebook

6.4K views · 8.1K reactions | Learn how to Water Marble glass with Jacquard Marbling colours floated on a carrageenan and water mix. My YouTube tutorials are a free resource to all 😊. Link in my bio and comments. | Raynbow Crow Studios | Facebook

1.1M views · 18K reactions | 🌸 How to make your own stickers with pressed flowers! #flowerpressing #flowers #craft #floraldesign #stickers | Jeff & Lauren | Facebook

48K views · 2.7K reactions | These are actually easy to make with ingredients you likely already have at home! I saw my friend Lauren with @mustloveherbs make these a while back and I knew I needed to try them, except with homemade hard candy in lieu of isomalt. If you have isomalt, you can certainly use some! But if you don’t and just want to make some simple hard candy for the center, you can with just sugar and water. Here’s the recipe: For cookies: 1 ½ cups butter, softened (300 grams) 2 cups white sugar (400 grams) 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 5 cups all-purpose flour (600 grams) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt For candy: 1 ½ cups sugar (300 grams) ½ cup water (180 ml) METHOD Step 1 Cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Dough is more easily handled after chilling (1 hour or more,) but this step is not necessary. Step 2 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with 2”-3” wide round or square cookie cutters. Cut out center in desired shape. A smaller cutter works great for this. Place cookies 1 inch apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment or reusable silicone mats. Step 3 Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely. Step 4 To make the candy, place water and sugar in a medium saucepan and stir to dissolve. Cook on high heat, making sure to wipe any sugar that forms along the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush. We don’t want the candy to crystallize! Insert candy thermometer and cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300 degrees F (149 C.) Step 5 Remove from heat and allow the Candy to stop boiling before carefully spooning into cookies. Add your pressed flowers carefully as the candy is very hot. Allow to cool and enjoy! Think you’ll try these? I’d love to hear below! And if you want to see more of our favorite activities and recipes, I’d love it if you’d like, save, and share this! Oh, and the most comfortable linen shirt ever is courtesy of @pyneandsmithclothiers 😍 | Northwoods Folk | Facebook

2.7M views · 14K reactions | Making a bouquet of colorful flowers | Making a bouquet of colorful flowers | By Art, | Facebook

2.4K views · 14K reactions | Tried an idea on a larger canvas today! Went back in and painted a few spots to add more color. This color combination is a favorite and always makes me feel happy! 😊 Acrylic on canvas 16x20 Liquitex •Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue •Turquoise Blue •Cerulean Blue Hue •Light Olive Green •Lime Green •Phthalocyanine Blue Mondo Llama •Yellow Orchre | 2k Kreation | Facebook