Manic Monday, October 19, 2026

 Another Manic Monday! This week's recap: Fundraising for 2 VSOs, art excitement, home improvement progress, marketplace happenings and more! 

Thanks for stopping by the BLOG! 

Make art everyday ✨️ 

Mwah,

Becky

TWO Manic Mondays to catch up on!

 I apologize!  I sometimes neglect the BLOG because it cannot be accessed from my phone and I have to pull out the laptop.  I'm sorry, I'll try to do better!

Here are 2 Manic Monday podcast episodes.  Both are quite short as I'm in transitioning mode getting ready to trek south and trying to decide what to bring with me while trying to complete home improvement projects that need to get done before winter.  

Cheers!

Becky

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Magical Bookmarks! with MGT Digital

 Hello crafty people!

You might be underwhelmed at the idea of a bookmark, but these bookmarks are MAGICAL and created with the Dark Fantasy Collection by MGT Digital.

These bookmarks will NOT fall out of your book!

These digital papers are from the MGT Digital Dark Fantasy Collection - Fall Extension Kit over on Etsy.

It's a pretty simple project, but of course I wanted to make more than one and then I had to custom build a marauder's map for the final one!  Haha

So, the video is nearly 20 minutes, but it's totally fun so enjoy! 

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today, now GO! Get your craft on!

Mwah,

Becky

Upcycled Purse Compact with MGT Digital Designs

 Hello crafty people!

Here's a little project for you to explore how you can use your pretty printables to upcycle the ordinary everyday things into something pretty with a purpose. 

This project used My Grandmother's Teacups (MGT) printables Dark Fantasy Collection - Fall Expansion

The digital download is sold on Etsy.

Here's the project video from Youtube: 

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today!

Get your craft ON!

Mwah,

Becky

Decoupage Napkin projects!

 I have a new video up on YouTube today! 

This was done it bits over a couple weeks and many steps, but it's all compiled here, including my bumps.

I like to show you where I hit bumps and how I correct them.  There are 4 different napkin versions of the bookmarks and one altered fluid art canvas.  

I hope you enjoy it and are inspired to get creative today.

Mwah,

Becky

Watch here:

Manic Monday! September 21, 2026

Welcome to another Manic Monday! 

A weekly recap of all things creative, thrifting treasures and adventures ✨️ This week: A new blog post - decoupaged wooden tissue box @ beckyconley.blogspot.com, (see previous blog entry) 6 canvasses down for fluid art florals before heading off to a weekend Women's retreat at #campBerea​ on Newfound Lake in Hebron, NH - a wonderful experience! I'm already looking forward to next year. #beckyconley​ #bcdesigns​ #fluidart​ #nature​ #camping​ #ChristianWomen​

Thanks for stopping by the blog!

I hope you get to create some beautiful art this week. 

Mwah!

Becky

MGT Team Project: Decoupaged Wooden Tissue Box

 Hello and to the blog!

This project is my very first creation with a new team.  My Grandmother's Teacups (MGT) designs by Tracy.  The shop is on Etsy. MGT Printable Treasure   

You can use my code for 30% off!  MGTBECKY

Here's the wooden tissue box that I decoupaged with the paper from the Blue Hydrangea collection.

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I'll walk you through the steps and at the end is a link to a YouTube video that explains it all!

I picked up a wooden tissue box from a local thrift store:  Lucky Finds Thrift Store in Rochester, NH

I used a fine grain sandpaper to rough up the outside of the box and remove the old decals.

Next, I painted the sides with a periwinkle acrylic paint that matched the hydrangea paper design. 

When the paint is dry, I used Maker's Magic to apply the Hydrangea paper to the top of the box. I covered the paper while wet with clear plastic and used a brayer roller to make sure it stayed flat and without bubbles or wrinkles. 

Using a blade tool, I cut out the tissue hole and sanded all edges.  I inked the edges with a matching pigment ink and heat set it with an embossing gun and then sealed the entire project with Maker's Magic.

Here's the video!   

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend.  

I hope you craft something beautiful today. 

Mwah!

Becky