Doodle Fun: Heartstrings

September 19, 2014November 12, 2018 | Allison

I like this technique of doodling. I’m sure other people have already thought of it, but I found it out myself one day and liked it. I decided to show you how to doodle it so you could have fun with it too. Here we go!

First, make any shape you like (it doesn’t have to be a heart).

Next, start drawing columns within the borders of your shape.

Don’t draw the columns over top of each other, just let the go under each other.

It looks neat to make the columns different sizes too.

Now for the coloring part! (Yaay!) I just chose three main colors, but you can choose more if you like – try it with rainbow colors! You can also use different shades of each color, especially if you don’t have very many colors.

I left the background behind the columns white so the columns would stand out a little more.

Ta-daa! Can you tell why I called it “heartstrings”?

There you go! Have fun with it, customize it, change it how you like. This technique would be good for cards, bookmarks, etc.

Hope you enjoy!

***Allison***

Fun with Dry-Erase Markers

August 24, 2014June 11, 2016 | Allison

There are lots of fun things to do with dry-erase markers besides draw on a whiteboard. These things make good boredom-busters, and are good things to do on a rainy day. Some of these things are good for parties too.

The first two things are “painting” your nails, and drawing your own temporary tattoos.

Drawing on your fingernails with dry-erase markers is fun for those who love to paint their nails, or those who aren’t ready for “the real thing” yet. When your ready to “paint” a new design, just wipe off the marker with your finger or the whiteboard eraser.

To completely clean off your nails, wash them with soap and water, and, if you need to, a damp washcloth.

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Now for the temporary tattoos: Just draw anything you like onto your skin. (My nails are “painted” with dry erase marker in this picture, and I have a dry-erase marker “tattoo”)

Just wash skin like you did for your nails, and voila! a clean slate.

This can be used as a party or group game. Draw or print out several sets of doodles beforehand. Give each player a paper with the same doodle on it. Each player makes it into a drawing, then compares it to the other players’ drawings. Every drawing will turn out differently.

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The last thing to do with dry-erase markers is fun and simple: just draw with the markers on a mirror or window. It wipes off easily with a damp paper towel.

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Note: Test out your markers in a small spot before you try any of these activities, in case the markers don’t erase for some reason.

I hope you try some of these ideas out, and have fun!

***Allison***

Doodle Fun

August 9, 2014June 5, 2015 | Allison

If you like to draw or doodle, you’ll like this! These circle doodles are really fun to make, and they turn out really neat. They’re only made out of circles, so they’re easy too.

To start with, draw a circle.