JOURNAL — Craft

COLLECTED LATELYSeptember 2026 A few fragments from the studio — things I've made, found, noticed and wanted to remember. Lately I've been thinking about collecting. Not necessarily in the traditional sense, although I've been collecting old things for a long time. I've been thinking about collecting little pieces of everything — photographs, objects, colors, ideas, places, memories, things I'm making, things I'm finding. Maybe that's what most of my creative work has always been in some way. peep the little Currituck Beach Lighthouse in the background :) This summer I started filming little pieces of everyday life without really knowing...

'How to paint a spring wooden flower garland' Hello, fellow admirers of all things whimsical and nature-inspired! Are you ready to infuse your living space with the cozy, cottagecore style aesthetic that's been sweeping the design world? Well, you're in luck because today, we're diving into a delightful DIY project that embodies all the charm of a countryside cottage garden – painting a wood flower garland! As the sun begins to warm the earth and flowers start to bloom, there's no better time to bring a touch of springtime bliss into your home decor. And what better way to do...

'How to paint our wooden mushrooms diy kit' Grab our wood painted mushrooms craft kit or get them hand painted by us here! Hello there, fellow nature enthusiasts and mushroom lovers! Ready to sprinkle a little woodland magic into your living space? Well, you're in for a treat because, we're diving into the world of painting wooden mushrooms – a delightful DIY project that's sure to add a touch of cottagecore style and color to your home decor. Materials: Wooden mushroomsPaint (watercolor or acrylic)PaintbrushCup of water First, you'll need some wooden mushrooms. These little guys are available online, and we...

I’ve been meaning to experiment more with video since my Skillshare class last May. I’m not ready to make another online course just yet, but I am interested in producing quick and simple videos featuring my art or business or how I work. Here’s a little studio tour I put together that I really enjoyed making. Basically, you’ll be taking a peek around my workspace while I tidy up. You can watch the full video on YouTube.

Yay! I published my first Skillshare class - Designing a Product Line: Transforming Your Design + Illustrations into Products. Follow this link to watch the full course: https://skl.sh/2Z0A0ax. If you aren’t already a Skillshare member, you can use this link to watch and get 2 months to try it out for free. Class Description: “Hi, I’m Pauline Stanley, I’m a designer/artist/illustrator and the designer behind my art brand, Pauline Stanley Studio. I’ve been designing and selling my art, jewelry, home goods and gift products for the past 8 years and I’m here to share all the product design, tips, tricks...