Yearly Archives: 2015

Tips, Tricks, Thoughts, and inspiration from across the art spectrum.

  1. Easy Gift Sets for Artists!

    Easy Gift Sets for Artists!

    Hey, everyone! If you're like me, you've probably put off your Christmas shopping 'til the last minute because you're not sure what to get your loved ones… So the Cheap Joe's gang has put together some nifty art sets in the retail store that'll make e ...

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  2. I'm Dreaming of a Goof Proof Christmas!

    I'm Dreaming of a Goof Proof Christmas!

    Hi, everyone! I know most of you out there like to send handmade cards during the holiday season, so what better way than using the easiest kit ever constructed? The Goof Proof Greeting Card Kit comes with everything you need to make ...

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  3. 10 Ways to Pump Up Your Coloring Books!

    10 Ways to Pump Up Your Coloring Books!

    Hello, everyone! This week, I want to talk about one of the greatest concepts to hit the market: grown-up coloring books! It's so simple, yet so revolutionary, I can't believe it took us this long to realize that coloring didn't have to be just ...

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  4. A New Jewel in the Cheap Joe's Crown!

    A New Jewel in the Cheap Joe's Crown!

    Hey, everybody! Crazy things have been happening in the Cheap Joe's world: namely, we opened a brand new store in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina I was part of the team who worked diligently to get everything up and running ASAP for the ...

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  5. Fake It 'Til Ya Make It!

    Fake It 'Til Ya Make It!

    Hey, everybody! Are you an artist looking to break into watercolor?  Or maybe you're a watercolorist who wants to try something new? Either way, watercolor ...

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  6. Tissue Paper Mâché!

    Tissue Paper Mâché!

    Hello, everyone! This week, I wanted to put a new spin on everybody's favorite childhood craft: paper mâché! ...

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  7. Painting with Fire!

    Painting with Fire!

    Hi, everyone! One of the draws of alcohol ink is its looseness and unpredictability--so what if we amplified that and added a little danger? This week's project was inspired by a video I saw on YouTube where an artist applied alcohol inks to ...

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  8. Trash to Treasure!

    Trash to Treasure!

    Hey, everyone! This week's blog post goes out to those who want to decorative-paint the mundane things in their life, but have trouble making it happen.  Whether it's your skill level, lack of time to dedicate to a big project, ...

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  9. Don't Throw in the Dowel!

    Don't Throw in the Dowel!

    Hello, everybody! Here at Cheap Joe's, we love using products in unconventional ways, so it's no wonder that I looked at our stock of dowels rods and thought, "I can totally use those. ...

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  10. Extreme Rug Makeover: Spray Paint Edition

    Extreme Rug Makeover: Spray Paint Edition

    Do you know what really bums me out?  When you can’t find an area rug you like that’s also within your price range. Sure, you can get a 5' x 7' rug for $40, but I’ll bet it’s either gonna be plain or not have a pattern you like. But what if you could ...

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