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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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Origami Sacred Heart Sacred Heart of Jesus Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold a simple origami heart step-by-step. We use extra scrap paper and markers to turn it into a Sacred Heart of Jesus. A fun craft for a feast day, Valentine’s Day, or just because you love Jesus.

Supplies needed:

9×9” square piece of red construction paper https://amzn.to/40dxdLG
Scrap piece of yellow construction paper (about 4×6”)
Glue stick https://amzn.to/3WSZh42
Scissors
Sharpie
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Pencil

Learn to Paint a Simple Monstrance

In today’s video, I walk you through how to draw and paint a simple monstrance. I use gold watercolor paint on black paper, but you could also use gold acrylics, gold sharpies, crayons, pastels, etc.

Suggested Supplies:

Black Paper

White Colored Pencil

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

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

Water

How to Draw Saint Francis of Assisi

In this video, I walk you through how to draw a simple St. Francis of Assisi just in time for his feast day on October 4th.

Suggested Supplies:

Paper

Pencil

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI