If you’re seriously interested in learning to draw, you’ll want to consider illustrator and art instructor Jim Dowdalls’ newly released book, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner, A Comprehensive Drawing Course. This book is indeed comprehensive, covering topics from choosing materials and … [Read more...] about Learn to Draw with Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner Book
Crafts and Hobbies
Craft Project DIY Seashell Trinket Dish and Soap Dish
I love the coastal life and I love everything about it. For me, I love sitting on the beach watching the waves roll in, the sun hitting my face and there is nothing like breathing in the fresh sea air. If I could spend all of my time on the beach, I certainly would! One of the things I enjoy … [Read more...] about Craft Project DIY Seashell Trinket Dish and Soap Dish
Kid’s Craft Project Painted Panda Bear Seashells
For the past 14 months we've been sharing with all of you several seashell and clam shell theme'd craft projects. Every time we go down to the beach house, we come home with several large bags of collected seashells and are always looking for fun ways to use them in our crafting projects. Today's … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project Painted Panda Bear Seashells
Dishcloths to Crochet Book – Fun Designs to Brighten Your Kitchen
When I was 14 years old my mother taught me how to crochet and the first thing that I completed was a dishcloth. Back in those days Moms helped their daughters to put together a "hope chest" of items that they would need once they got married. Over the following 4 years I added several crocheted … [Read more...] about Dishcloths to Crochet Book – Fun Designs to Brighten Your Kitchen
Kid’s Craft Project – Tropical Fish Painted Seashells
For the past 9 months we've been sharing with all of you several seashell and clam shell theme'd craft projects. Every time we go down to the beach house, we come home with several large bags of collected seashells and are always looking for fun ways to use them in our crafting projects. You can … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project – Tropical Fish Painted Seashells
Learning a New Art with Origami Paper Boxes
Origami is a beautiful art form that originated in ancient Japan. Today, it is increasing in popularity, and for good reason—imagine transforming a simple piece of paper into three-dimensional artwork! In his new book, Perfectly Mindful Origami: Origami Paper Boxes, Mark Bolitho presents designs for … [Read more...] about Learning a New Art with Origami Paper Boxes
Craft Project – DIY Handmade Seashells Windchime
I love the beach and go down to our beach house at the Jersey Shore several times every year. When I'm down there, I enjoy walking the beach and collecting seashells, sea glass, driftwood and other goodies that I find lying around on the beach. I never, EVER take seashells that are still being … [Read more...] about Craft Project – DIY Handmade Seashells Windchime
How to Make Laminated Bookmarks from Recycled Paper
I'm always looking for ways to recycle pretty papers into meaningful things to use around my home or to give as gifts. For example, did you know that you can use leftover wrapping paper, gift bags, pretty pages in magazines, printed gift boxes, used greeting cards and other items to make beautiful … [Read more...] about How to Make Laminated Bookmarks from Recycled Paper