I like to do crafts. There has always been a sort of zen time for me when crafting. Being in the moment and just creating. I’m usually never tied to the end results as I know it won’t be perfect and frankly perfectionism can be a creativity killer.
So when a friend suggested we try painting dot mandala. Well, why not? Something new and a visit at the same time. The instructor brought all the supplies and there were 8 of us at the table. The paint was acrylic that you can get at craft stores of Dollar Plus stores.
The majority of us used two sized glue sticks and pins for our dots. Paint, dab, circle, wipe. We all did the same design as easier for the instructor.
I think they all turned out fantastic. It was a neat craft to do as a group around a table. I found some YouTube videos as I’m not reinventing the wheel when other people have done such a great job.
How to paint dot mandalas using Qtip and pencil
I am definitely going to try this at home as already have the paint and the canvas is easy to pick up. You could use your accent colors and I think propped up on a bookcase or anywhere would be a nice splash of color.
You can always start now!
You can always start now 
These look great! I’ve been a little obsessed with utilizing mandalas in tattoo designs lately. You’ve reminded me that I should do a blog post on them.
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Definitely to the post. I have supplies to try another one dining room table. Want to try the one that starts in the corner and don’t have a square canvass.
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They look really good. I loved the blue one the most. Also cause it’s my favorite
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It was neat to do. Going to try the one that starts in the corner next on the video. That blue on alone wasn’t mine. I used a dark green and darker blue. In hindsight should have gone with more bright colors. Always learning.
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That’s great!
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They look great!
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Tried the one from the video starting in the corner and it turned out good.
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🙂
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These are lovely!! Painting is an incredibly relaxing hobby and I believe it’s good for the soul. I will certainly be trying this!!
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Check out the video where she starts in the corner and works across the canvass. I didn’t have a square canvass so my circle wasn’t as neat but starting in the corner was easier as you are working the whole canvass. Does that make sense? Anyways worth trying as pretty and fun.
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I’m going to give these a try – already use colouring as a way to relax with my chronic pain, think this might be just as great!
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check out the video where she starts in the corner and goes across the canvass. I found that easier as I didn’t have a square canvass so not as centered. Yes to relaxing as dot, dot, bigger dot, change color….. enjoy
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I have shared your link on PainPalsBlog regular feature Monday Magic Inspiring Blogs for You, Claire x
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Thank you. It was fun to do with a group and I did the corner one myself and it turned out great.
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Pretty!
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thank you and worth trying. I’d try the video starting from the corner. Less trying to get centered!!
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Oh Wow! These are just glorious! Well done you!
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Worth trying as I’m sure the majority of us have pins, pencils and glue sticks around. Love it when I find a project that doesn’t need a lot of investment.
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Well done! These look so great, I definitely need to work on my creative side x Being-chloe.com
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Lots of video on YouTube check them out. I found starting in the corner easier without having a square canvass.
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