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Happy Spring! If you are looking for some fun activities to join, check out these two, fun online events. Crochet Blanket Summit March 30-April 2, 2026 Hosted By: Knitting with Chopsticks The site says, "Join us for the Crochet Blanket Summit, and learn from 20+ crochet designers how to gain the inspiration, confidence and skills to dream up & stitch your next crochet blanket project." Sketchbook Revival Hosted By: Karen Abend April 11-21, 2026 This 11 day event will have over 30 instructors offering art tips. tricks and inspiration. Looks like a great event. I hope you can attend one of these events. Subscribe to my newsletter so you can be informed about more events and craft inspiration. Take care and have fun crafting!

Happy National Craft Month!!! I love arts and crafts and so happy to see that March is dedicated to the art forms. Here at Inspired Me 411, I celebrate this occasion everyday. This site was created in honor of all the crafts that have brought me and many others joy and comfort over the years. This month would be a good month to take your craft to the next level by learning something new. If you don't have a craft, start exploring some fun options. Also, subscribe to this site to keep up with all the resources and events I find. I wasn't interested in arts and crafts most of my life but in 2006, I was having some challenges and this openned the door to a whole new world that has been my passion ever since. Read about my journey into arts and crafts  HERE . Tips for finding a craft you'll love Consider your lifestyle- If you are a homebody or an outdoorsy type , this will help you find a craft. For example, if you are like being outside try gardening, taking a class or exerc...

 Have you seen this squiggly line art that looks like a stain glass windows or a science project? I have seen lots of it on YouTube and have tried it. This method of art is called Neurographic art. This art's objective is quieting the mind, relaxing your body and releasing tension and stressful emotions. I tried it and IT WORKS! I did feel calmer and lost in art and I hope you will, too.  from insideoutartteacher.com This practice is for everyone with no art skill required. You can use simple art supplies like a pen, markers and paper and experience the mindfulness we all need especially in stressful times. Here is a blog post about this art by artist  Anton Antokhin . Click Here  He tells about the origins of the art form and general information. Check out this fun YouTube Short video with Neurographic art. Andrea Nelson is an amazing art teacher. Click Here Here's a video for using Neurographic art to help heal your inner child. So soothing! Click Here YouTube chan...

If you want to draw or paint but don't know how or if you are just need easy guidance, these two YouTube channels are for you. Meet Lacey and Andrea.   They are masters at teaching mostly watercolor tutorials in super fun and doable lessons. You don't have to have any art skill to receive the relaxation their style brings. I love watching their YouTube Short videos. They are approachable, fun and easy.  Here is a YouTube Short videos of each lady.  Click Here Click Here I have watched and created several of their art projects and they were so relaxing . Watch these ladies and give a few of their videos a try. So cool! Check out their channels and websites here. Andrea Nelson Art YouTube Channel Andrea's Website Rebel Unicorn Crafts YouTube Channel Lacey's Website If you need more art resources, stop by "Art & Art Resources" page here on Inspired Me 411. Thanks for visiting and have a nice day.

In celebration of love and Valentine's Day, here is a video tutorial on how to create curly red hair with watercolors. Also, you will learn how I created the whole art journal page. VIDEO LINK HERE Here are some pictures of this project and another face I did prior to this video. I just love this red hair. Love how her hair turned out. Creating curly hair is so meditative and relaxing. I had fun creating this hairstyle and I hope you will give it a try. Just take your time and enjoy. If you want to see more curly hair tutorials, check out my YouTube playlist. HERE Also, for more art journaling resources, visit my "Art & Art Journaling" page. HERE Thanks for visiting and have a super day!

Happy February! This month is full of "Red Carpet " award shows and fashion weeks. In celebration of the high fashion, I created this easy, five step glitter tutorial. In this video, I will teach you how to add chunky glitter to your art project. You will see the process and the final looks. So cool! Watch this video HERE . Here are some before pictures. I just love how they turned out. Ready for the spotlight. I hope you are inspired to try some chucky glitter on your next art project. So fun and brought bright joy and celebration to my art journal. Thanks for stopping by! Have a nice day!