ABOUT ELLEN McLEAN
Welcome! My name is Ellen and I’m so grateful you’re here! I wear the many hats of a concrete artist, home DIY enthusiast, avid gardener, seasoned crafter, and visionary designer.
The creation of this blog traces back to my frustration over coming across online tutorials that consistently fell short of details, and I saw an opportunity to fill this void.
So, I made a vow to create tutorials that not only spark creativity but also provide the comprehensive details necessary to transform inspiration into artsy, pretty things.
Concrete Crafts Enthusiast & Expert
Meet Ellen, your go-to guru for all things concrete crafts. With handfuls of years of experience, she has become a seasoned artisan, and crafted an impressive portfolio of hundreds of concrete projects.
From the start of this blog, Ellen has been on a quest to gain comprehensive knowledge into the intricacies of concrete crafts.
Frustrated by the need for more in-depth information, particularly on making concrete planters, she made it her mission to gain expertise in the field.
Ellen’s commitment led her to conduct extensive research, testing every type of concrete, cement mix, sealant, and pigment. She shares her hands-on exploration with you through detailed tutorials, insightful tips, and complimentary guides on this blog.
She has even penned two concrete-centric ebooks to further empower other enthusiasts.
Explore the wealth of knowledge on creating concrete crafts on the blog’s tips page and the concrete tutorials page to get started on your own concrete-making adventures.
DIY Enthusiast & Landscaping Maven
A self-taught lover of home and garden wonders, Ellen has decades of hands-on experience that has refined her skills. Each tutorial she creates is a testament to her broad knowledge, shared with you to help you with your endeavors.
Beyond her DIY abilities, Ellen is an active member of her state’s native plant society, and has taken plant identification classes. This botanical experience enhances her ability to guide you toward more beneficial gardening practices.
Visionary Designer
Ever wonder about those captivating coloring pages? Well, Ellen, armed with a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design, is the creative force behind them.
These artistic additions, from intricate coloring pages to PDF patterns for pumpkin carving, bring an extra layer of flair to the site.
Ellen is also the owner and creative force behind the website Artsy Pretty Colors, with printables geared for a younger crowd.
Indulge in the creativity coloring fun available here on the blog, and discover a new dimension to your crafting experience.
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