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How to Make a Mini Mary Garden

Our local moms’ group did this really fun Mini Mary Garden craft on a recent retreat. It was so much fun! Everyone could customize their gardens to include different combinations of rocks, flowers, and moss.

This would be such a fun craft project to do with your women’s group, Bible study group, for teens/tweens in youth group, or a fun “mom and me” project to do with a child.

All of these supplies were generously donated by my local moms group. If you would like to support future videos, you can donate via my Buy Me a Coffee page or purchase something from my art supply wish list: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Mary Garden:

Single Glass Terrarium: https://amzn.to/3mUlPWh

Group Set of Glass Terrariums: https://amzn.to/3opjseo OR Set of 12 or 24 https://vasemarket.com/6×4-inch-hanging-terrarium-tealight-holder-orb

Bulk Mini Car Statues: https://faithshop.com/products/bulk-lady-of-lourdes-adhesive-car-statuette-171-60-0246p?_pos=33&_sid=c81d8c16b&_ss=r&sca_ref=3626719.WlrO2sVFGq

Single Mini Car Statue: https://amzn.to/3LiRoCC

Craft Moss or Super Moss: https://amzn.to/41JEraR

Small Fabric Flowers: https://www.michaels.com/product/recollections-signature-flower-embellishments-10190367?michaelsStore=9976&inv=5

Hot Glue Gun: https://amzn.to/3AkRIdK

Other Glue Options: Tacky Glue (great for fabric flowers) https://amzn.to/40oxtq4 , Super Glue https://amzn.to/3KVJ1LH , or https://amzn.to/3KPOLGU

Wood Rounds https://www.michaels.com/product/wood-discs-1-12-10049505?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Craft+%26+Hobbies_N_PMAX_BOPIS_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&kpid=go_cmp-18514199759_adg-_ad-__dev-c_ext-_prd-10049505&gclid=CjwKCAjwuqiiBhBtEiwATgvixJDS281Kykx_bVtdzyXIhntPG_1K5eEo4P6QpMnsChUPsHjYqTYvrxoCCe8QAvD_BwE and https://www.michaels.com/product/creatology-wood-circles-10206352?com_id=AlsoLike&path=youMayAlsoLike

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How to Draw an Easy Mini Mary

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw an easy Mini Mary step-by-step. Perfect for little artists! We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

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Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf
Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf
Paper
Pencil

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love.)

How to Draw Saint Gianna

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Gianna Beretta Molla step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

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Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf
Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf
Paper
Pencil

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love.)

DIY Paper Easter Lilies

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to make some simple paper calla lilies for Easter. Create one or a full bouquet! Makes a cute table decoration for your Easter brunch. You can even surprise a fellow parishioner at mass on Easter Sunday with a handmade lily!

Supplies needed:

Optional Paper Lily Template (Free!)

Paper Calla Lily Stencil: Fold the paper in half and cut to create 6 lilies

Paper (letter sized 8.5×11″ can create about 6 lilies)
Green construction paper https://amzn.to/3n9zatu
Yellow and green crayons https://amzn.to/40AqKtQ
Yellow and green pipe cleaners https://amzn.to/3nkSjZF
Glue stick https://amzn.to/3LP47h5

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DIY Catholic Stickers

Most Catholics I know LOVE stickers. It’s an easy way to show off your love of the faith, and today’s tutorial demonstrates how you can make your own with supplies you most likely already have around the house.

Want to take your stickers to the next level? Another great way to create custom stickers is to use a sticker manufacturer like Sticker Mule. They create custom, premium vinyl stickers which are AMAZING. You can get custom sticker samples on their website which is perfect for small batches for fun or testing out a design as a small business owner. Here’s a $10 credit on me for your first order:

Custom Stickers, Die Cut Stickers, Bumper Stickers - Sticker Mule

Supplies needed:

Packaging Tape https://amzn.to/3xNj7n6
Parchment Paper https://amzn.to/3XPlOPW
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf
Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf
Paper
Pencil
Scissors

My rosary cell phone sticker is from Sweet Little Ones Shop on Etsy https://creatoriq.cc/3MAkUVs

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How to Draw St. Patrick

St. Patrick’s feast day is celebrated on March 17th. In this tutorial, I walk you through how to draw him using simple lines and simple shapes.

Origami 3 Leaf Clover Catholic Craft

Did you know that St. Patrick is said to have used the 3 leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish? In today’s tutorial, I walk you through step-by-step how to create an origami 3 leaf clover for St. Patrick’s Day.

Supplies Needed:

Origami paper OR 9×9” square piece of green construction paper cut into 4 pieces https://amzn.to/3kgJajx
Glue stick https://amzn.to/3ErZCnY
Scissors
Tape https://amzn.to/3Kp1mCp

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

Simple Ash Wednesday + Lent Craft

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how you can make a simple cross using masking tape and your favorite art supply. This is a great Catholic craft for Lent. It’s adaptable for all ages and materials.

Supplies needed:

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3
Paper (something thick is preferable, but computer paper will work too) Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo
General’s Graphite Powder
Charcoal (compressed drawing sticks)
Pentel Oil Pastels https://www.dickblick.com/products/pentel-oil-pastels/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=20020-1209
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU
Master’s Touch Watercolors https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Watercolor-Painting/Watercolor-Paint—48-Piece-Set/p/80881200

Intro to Icons with Elizabeth Zelasko

My friend, Catholic artist and iconographer Elizabeth Zelasko, was generous enough to share her knowledge of iconography for my YouTube channel. I initially envisioned a short 10-15 minute interview geared towards K-12 students, but it ended up being so in-depth it was hard to edit!

I decided to compromise and release TWO videos. Today’s video is a “short and sweet” version of our interview and next week will premiere the full-length interview.

Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and incredibly talented. She learned Russian Orthodox Iconography from the Prosopon School of Iconology and has created original works of art for Catholic publications and institutions. You can see more of her work at elizabethzelasko.com and follow her on Instagram.

How I paint in my Catholic Journaling Bible

In today’s tutorial, I will walk you through how you can use watercolor ground to paint and draw with any kind of pen in your journaling Bible without it bleeding through the pages.

Supplies needed:

Winsor and Newton Watercolors https://amzn.to/3qi5MzK

Master’s Touch Watercolors https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Watercolor-Painting/Watercolor-Paint—48-Piece-Set/p/80881200

QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold https://amzn.to/3x1jw5r

Trekell Synthetic Watercolor Paintbrush Set https://amzn.to/3TKBYsV

Daniel Smith Transparent Watercolor Ground https://amzn.to/3VsSTzK

Blessed Is She Catholic Journaling Bible https://amzn.to/3jA9vbP

The Great Adventure Catholic Bible https://amzn.to/3FYMhU9

Water

Gluestick

Bible in a Year Podcast: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/biy-registration

Blessed Is She http://blessedisshe.net