How to make homemade Acrylic glazing medium/ DIY Glazing Medium

Learn how to make your own glazing medium from simple supplies.



Deco Art Acrylic Paint http://amzn.to/2CGlwll

Deco Art Decou-page Glue  http://amzn.to/2BBhbjI

Fresh Gift ideas for Artist and Crafters

Easy Planner DIY/How to Make Your Own Sticky Notes/ DIY sticky notes

In this video we will  create our own sticky notes with stamps, ink and washi tape

Image Transfers with glue/ How to do image transfer with glue

DIY Print Transfer technique/ how to transfer text to art journal page

watercolor art journal page quote

Check out the beautiful watercolor journal page I created  using the Marta Stewart Craft Paints  !

DIY Recycled Butterfly Magnets/ How to make butterfly magnets from plast...

Checkout my recycled butterfly magnets! So easy to make:)

DIY Paper Stencils/ How to make handmade stencils

Let's make easy DiY paper Stencils!  So fun and easy

Happy Mail Ideas and Tips and Tricks/ What is Happy Mail?

Share the love with these simple tips and Ideas for Happy Mail!

Stamping with watercolors

Check out this fun technique!

How to make easy paper butterflies with paper punch

In this video we will  create adorable paper butterfly embellishments with paper punches , and colorful paper. So simple

New Plaid Products 2017

Check all the wonderful new products from Plaid for 2017. Fiber art, Fabric Inks, Stencil Spray and so much more:)

how to use hairspray as a fixative/ Applying spray fixative / How to sea...

Did you know you can use dollar store hair spray as a Fixative for Chalk pastels, gelatos, watercolor crayons, Charcoal watercolor and water based inks so you create art in layers. Check out this video for more information

5 ways to use Metallic Lustre/ Product Review

We will learn how  to use deco art metallic lustre similar to rub-n-buff. you can use it wet or dry and so many ways.  Such a fun product!

how to make altered cigar box/ Mixed media cigar box

In this video we will  create a altered mixed media cigar box!

How to make doodle tissue paper/ how to make marks

Dollar Store Art Challenge and Giveaway

Welcome to the dollar store art challenge.


     Each person who  participates in the dollar store art challenge collaboration  had  a $15 budget , they spend at the dollar store to create an art project. We created some beautiful projects for your enjoyment and inspiration. Here's a link to our playlist of Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp2Pcto6l38tkGsr7gOiSE5lhFDmTu-I-




     The whole point of this Challenge is to create art on a limit budget, with limited/ basic art supplies.
I hope we  inspired you to do your own Dollar store art challenge. Please send  pictures of your Dollar Store projects to dixonshemi@gmail.com and don't forget to use the Hashtag #DollarStoreArtChallenge so we can see your  fabulous projects.




To Enter the giveaway Please

•  list and watch at least 5 projects from the Dollar Store Art Challenge on youtube to enter the giveaway
• There will be 1 winner picked at random
• Giveaway starts January 23 ,2017 and end at midnight on January 29,2017
• Winner will be announced on Monday January 30 on my (Shemi Dixon) you-tube channel

Prize: one $20 dollar gift card to the dollar tree USA Winner Or $20 USA Dollars send thru PayPal for international winner  


Enter Below


Good Luck ! 




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Basic Color Theory and Color Mixing from Artists/ How to mix and select ...

In this video we will  learn how mix and select paint colors for art journaling and mixed media art . Let's explore Basic Color Theory and Color Mixing and  color theory for artists Easy.Color Mixing Tips & Techniques