A few weeks ago I was in a local store and saw a little decorative birdhouse that was painted in a beach and coastal style. That birdhouse measured about 6" tall and was purely for decorative purposes, not meant to be hung outdoors. While I loved that birdhouse, I wasn't willing to pay $29.99 for … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Coastal Design Wooden Birdhouse
Crafts and Hobbies
Whimsical Cross-Stitch Book with 130+ Designs by Cari Buziak
At the age of 12 I was taught how to cross-stitch by my grandmother. Back in those days all young girls were taught how to do hand-sewing, cross-stitching, and embroidery. After a few days of basic lessons, my grandmother had me cross-stitching floral designs along the edges of pillowcases and bed … [Read more...] about Whimsical Cross-Stitch Book with 130+ Designs by Cari Buziak
DIY Coastal Beach 3-Piece Desk Accessories Set
Last month we started remodeling our small home office and as I type this...it's about 60% done. We're replacing the flooring, painting the walls, adding new lighting and getting new furniture. My husband loves the remodeling process, but I love the decorating! We decorate our home (inside and … [Read more...] about DIY Coastal Beach 3-Piece Desk Accessories Set
The New Color Mixing Companion by Josie Lewis
The New Color Mixing Companion combines practical information with user-friendly projects for hands-on learning about mixing color and creating palettes. In addition, it includes over a dozen geometric and meditative templates for you to continue your color mixing practice. * Complimentary book … [Read more...] about The New Color Mixing Companion by Josie Lewis
Craft Project: Painted Raccoon Design Seashells
Two years ago I started posting my hand-painted seashell craft projects here on the blog and so far...they're some of our most-popular posts! I love crafting with seashells because they're FREE and just need to be collected off of the beach. They're some of the most inexpensive crafts that you can … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Raccoon Design Seashells
New Book “Calligraphic Drawing” Takes Calligraphy to a New Level
We all know that beautiful calligraphic lettering can lend an elegant flair to the written word. But have you ever imagined going beyond lettering and using calligraphic techniques to create stunning works of art? Calligraphic Drawing: A How-To Guide and Gallery Exploring the Art of the Flourish by … [Read more...] about New Book “Calligraphic Drawing” Takes Calligraphy to a New Level
A Dangle A Day: Lettering & Designs with Charms for Every Season by Angela Porter
If you like coloring, tangling, or lettering, you'll love to dangle! Add whimsy and charm to your writing with A Dangle A Day: Lettering & Designs with Charms for Every Season by Angela Porter, publishing January 8th, 2019 from Race Point Publishing! * Complimentary book received for review. … [Read more...] about A Dangle A Day: Lettering & Designs with Charms for Every Season by Angela Porter
Kid’s Crafts Painted Seashells for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we have a fun, inexpensive craft project that you can do with the kids. For this project you just need some "found" seashells (we used large clam shells) or smooth river rocks, along with some acrylic craft paint. Let the fun begin! Kid's Crafts Painted … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Painted Seashells for Valentine’s Day