Beginner DIY Trinket Tray: Step by Step Dot Painting Tutorial!

Welcome! I'm so excited you're here to learn how to create a dreamy dot painted trinket tray. This DIY dot painting project is perfect for beginners and is such a relaxing way to get creative. We'll turn a simple tray into a colourful masterpiece using easy techniques that anyone can master. Subscribe for more simple DIY ideas: https://www.youtube.com/@IHCCraftRoom?sub_confirmation=1 If you're planning to dot along, make sure to grab your supplies and household items like toothpicks or pencil erasers & paintbrushes. If you aren't crafting today, just grab a yummy drink and some snacks, find a comfy spot, and let's hang out while I make something beautiful. I honestly can't wait to see how the pattern comes together and I'm so looking forward to sharing this calming process with you! MATERIALS USED: - Terra Cotta Pot Dish - Chalk paint: White & Black - Acrylic paint: Pink, Purple, Blue, Red, White, Black - Liquitex Matte Varnish - Dotting tools (or household items like pencils, paint brushes, or stylus pens) - Tools: Chalk Pencil , Eraser, Q-Tip, Toothpicks, Scissors, Paint pallet TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 | DIY Trinket Tray Project & Materials 00:53 | How to Prep Terracotta for Painting 01:57 | Must-Have DIY Dot Painting Tools 03:40 | Finding the Center Without Guidelines 07:53 | Fixing Dot Painting Mistakes with Q-Tips 10:57 | Dot Spacing Tips for Beginners 14:20 | Building a Symmetrical Mandala Pattern 50:01 | How to Top Dot on Wet Paint 56:05 | Adding Depth with Colourful Top Dots 1:06:37 | Final Reveal of Completed Project 1:07:14 | Varnishing Tips for a Durable Finish 🎨 Keep dotting with IHC Craft Room: Watch more from the Mother’s Day Masterpiece Live Series → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4sN9Qni0px_i0orYotW_vPbpGo0tG67V Replay every Dot-Along Live → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4sN9Qni0px8LXSZHPokJiPkPYI9-I_o- Catch up on All IHC Live Replays → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4sN9Qni0px9fAktLOYX1uj3ZQaR513VS Explore Step-by-Step Dot Painting Tutorials → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4sN9Qni0px9UFqvJ00F74XIDPRmI4SA5 ✨ Beginner projects that actually feel doable, only at IHC Craft Room. #IHCCraftRoom #CraftYourCalm #DotPainting #DIYTrinketTray #BeginnerArt