The Christmas and holiday season is just around the corner and I've been busy working on some new holiday craft projects for our home and for gifts. For the past few weeks I've been using those trendy, fillable craft blocks and absolutely love them! In the past I've used glass craft blocks, but let … [Read more...] about Snowman Holiday Decoration Made with Fillable Craft Block
Crafts and Hobbies
Hand-Painted Black Spider Seashells for Halloween
For the past year we've shared over a dozen hand-painted seashells, clam shells and river rock projects with all of you. The majority of these projects can be made with older children and some "light" adult supervision. With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to feature one more … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Black Spider Seashells for Halloween
The Knitter’s Dictionary is an Essential Reference for Knitters
If you have a knitter on your gift list, or if you’re a knitter yourself, you’ll be excited to hear about The Knitter’s Dictionary: Knitting Know-How from A to Z by Kate Atherley (Interweave Books, October 2018). This new reference book is a comprehensive listing of every term, technique, and … [Read more...] about The Knitter’s Dictionary is an Essential Reference for Knitters
Kid’s Crafts: Painted Seashells for Halloween
Over the past 2 years we've been painting on seashells and making different designs for the holidays throughout the year. We like to display our painted seashells out on the front porch, the back deck, in our flower beds, lining the sidewalk and/or steps, etc. We coat all of our painted designs with … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Painted Seashells for Halloween
Hand-Painted Jack Skellington Seashells for Halloween
For the past year we've shared over a dozen hand-painted seashells, clam shells and river rock projects with all of you. The majority of these projects can be made with older children and some "light" adult supervision. With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to feature one more … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Jack Skellington Seashells for Halloween
Nature Art Workshop Book – A Stunning Book of Nature-Inspired Art Projects
Many readers of The Classy Chics enjoy crafting and the creative process. Let me tell you about a new book that will inspire you to get busy! Nature Art Workshop: Tips, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Projects for Creating Nature-Inspired Art (Walter Foster, August 2018) is a beautiful book full of … [Read more...] about Nature Art Workshop Book – A Stunning Book of Nature-Inspired Art Projects
Halloween Craft Project – Painted Frankenstein Seashells
Last fall we kicked off an entire series of hand-painted seashells and clam shells here on the Two Classy Chics blog. Since that time we've shared with you Halloween, Christmas, Spring and Summer designs. You can find them in the CRAFTS section here on the blog or over on our boards on … [Read more...] about Halloween Craft Project – Painted Frankenstein Seashells
Fun Ways of Creating a Family Album
Everything has changed. Thanks to technological advancements, things have been changing mostly for the better especially when it comes to making memories with your loved ones and storing these mementos around the house. Gone are the days when you have to take your camera to a photography shop, … [Read more...] about Fun Ways of Creating a Family Album