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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 the 3 Wise Men


In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw the 3 Wise Men step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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

How to make an origami Advent wreath

Tired of Advent candles that end up looking like a hot mess? You never have to worry about wax spills, fire hazards, or forgetting to buy candles with this easy to fold origami Advent wreath. If you’re new to origami, I feel like this wreath has simple to follow steps. If you have ever folded a paper airplane, a lot of these steps will feel familiar to you.

I used construction paper, but any kind of paper will do.

Supplies needed:

Origami paper or Construction Paper (1 green 9×9”, 3 purple 4.5×4.5”, 1 pink 4.5×4.5”, 4 yellow 2.25×2.25”) https://amzn.to/3GL5Std

Glue Stick https://amzn.to/3OicUam

Posca Pen (optional) https://amzn.to/3EKuf8N

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Nativity Series

This Advent, I’m going to be walking you through how to draw different figures from the Nativity scene. I already have drawing tutorials of Mary and Joseph and throughout Advent we’ll also learn how to draw an angel, shepherd, the 3 wise men, and Baby Jesus.

Each tutorial demonstrates how to draw these biblical figures with a paper and pencil. You can color it with your favorite art supplies!

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

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How to Draw Joseph

Today we’re drawing St. Joseph step-by-step using simple lines and shapes. All you need are a piece of paper, a pencil, and something to color with.

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

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How to Draw Mary

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Mary step-by-step! I use simple lines and shapes and try to break it down as simply as possible. All you need are a piece of paper, a pencil, and something to color with.

How to draw Mary

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

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How to Draw Jesus

In the following tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Jesus with simple lines and shapes. All you need are a pencil, paper, and something to color with!

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

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Easy Origami Skull Memento Mori

Happy Halloween! In today’s tutorial, you will learn how to fold a simple origami skull memento mori for All Souls’ Day. Memento mori is Latin for “Remember you will die.” It’s meant to be a visual reminder of our mortality and isn’t meant to be a morbid thing. The skull can be simple black and white, or you can decorate it for Dia de los Muertos.

Suggested Supplies:

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

Paper

Scissors (if needed)

Glue Stick

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How to Make Your Own Saint Medals

Today, I walk you through how to make your own saint medals out of Shrinky Dinks. Shrinky Dinks are a fun shrinkable plastic. I’m including a saint medal template that you can use to plan out your design. It’s best to draw your design on regular paper first and then trace it onto your Shrinky Dink paper.

Shrinky Dink Saint Medal Template

Supplies needed:

Shrinky Dinks Frosted Ruff ‘n Ready https://amzn.to/3Ur0BeA

Paper (Free Saint Medal template at amyheyse.com)

Pencil

Scissors

Hole Punch

String or jump ring and chain

Colored pencils https://amzn.to/3dzVyYH

Prismacolor Pencils https://www.dickblick.com/products/prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=20508-1209

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