My 9 year old daughter really enjoys arts and crafts, and that includes drawing. She will sit down with colored pencils and draw for hours at a time. While I don't have an artistic bone in my body, she certainly does and takes after my mother. * Complimentary Book Received for Review. We received … [Read more...] about Ten-Step Drawing: Flowers Learn to Draw 75 Flowers Book
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Affordable and Cute Back-to-School Supplies from Yoobi
It’s the time of year when millions of parents and children are getting ready to head back-to-school. I know here in our area, the kids go back to school later this month. Every year it seems they go back earlier and earlier. When I was a child, we always went back a few days after Labor Day. * … [Read more...] about Affordable and Cute Back-to-School Supplies from Yoobi
Kid’s Craft Project: Perler Melty Beads Children’s Jewelry
Looking for a fun craft project to do with the kids? If so, we've got one for you today! Little girls can turn these designs into jewelry and little boys can turn them into refrigerator magnets. * This post contains affiliate links. See disclosure located below. If you've never worked with … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Perler Melty Beads Children’s Jewelry
Coastal Home Decorating: Metallic Painted Seashells
I love decorating my home in the coastal beach style. I find the color palette to be relaxing and soothing. In our area, most people decorate their homes in a country style or modern style, so I enjoy being different! Every time we go down to the beach (we live 3 1/2 hours from the Atlantic … [Read more...] about Coastal Home Decorating: Metallic Painted Seashells
Crochet Animal Rugs with Over 20 Patterns Book by Ira Rott
When I was a little girl I used to sit and watch my grandmother and mother crochet. They would spend days and sometimes weeks working on pillows, blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, home decor and toys for the family. I was always amazed at the items that they would create. At the age of 13 … [Read more...] about Crochet Animal Rugs with Over 20 Patterns Book by Ira Rott
The Colored Pencil Manual by Veronica Winters
Experienced artists looking to master a new medium will relish this comprehensive guide to using colored pencils by Veronica Winters, author of How to Color Like an Artist. Step-by-step projects with photos and directions illustrate the many details that bring a simple composition to brilliant life, … [Read more...] about The Colored Pencil Manual by Veronica Winters
Craft Project – DIY Large Seashell Trinket Dish
How many of you have seashells that you've collected from a recent or past beach vacation? Heading to the beach for summer vacation this year? If you answered YES to either of those questions, you're going to love our super-easy craft project this week! Matter of fact, we shared a version of this … [Read more...] about Craft Project – DIY Large Seashell Trinket Dish
Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets by Natalie Wright
Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets: 25 Simple Projects to Style Your Home by Natalie Wright. ISBN: 978-0486824239 You don't have to be a carpenter or a home improvement expert to undertake these twenty-five projects, which combine elements of crafting and woodworking. Step-by-step … [Read more...] about Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets by Natalie Wright