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. We … [Read more...] about Back-to-School: How to Easily Decorate School Notebooks
Crafts and Hobbies
Adult Coloring Books – The Newest Hobby for Grown-Ups
Our lives are super busy and along with all of the craziness comes stress. During the evening hours (usually while I'm watching TV), I like to sit down with an adult coloring book and relax. There is something very relaxing about coloring a beautiful design in a book...not sure why I find it so … [Read more...] about Adult Coloring Books – The Newest Hobby for Grown-Ups
Kid’s Craft Project: Easy Bamboo and Seashell Wind Chimes
Looking for a quick and easy project to do with the kids? Live near a Dollar Store? Got a small collection of seashells on hand? If you answered yes to those three questions, we got a super easy and quick Kid's Craft Project to share with all of you today! At our local Dollar Store we picked up … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Easy Bamboo and Seashell Wind Chimes
Kid’s Craft Project: Sharpie Marker Painted Seashells
I spend a lot of time with my 7 year old granddaughter and one of the things we enjoy doing together is crafts! At least twice a month we will sit down and do some craft projects together which is great for teaching kids to be creative and a great bonding experience for families. Since we love … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Sharpie Marker Painted Seashells
Jim Shore’s Angel Adult Coloring Book
I love angels and they have so many significant meanings in life. If you're a christian, you know what I mean. When I think about angels, I often think about loved ones who have passed on. Angels are so peaceful and calming to the soul. Recently, the beloved artist Jim Shore released a new adult … [Read more...] about Jim Shore’s Angel Adult Coloring Book
Painterly Days – The Pattern Watercoloring Book for Adults
I've been a crafter for over 30+ years and enjoy all different types of arts & crafts. I could sit for hours upon hours, whipping up a beautiful project. Then last year I was introduce to the adult coloring book craze and jumped on that as a way to relieve stress & to be creative at the same … [Read more...] about Painterly Days – The Pattern Watercoloring Book for Adults
Craft and Activity Boxes for Kids from Kidable Adventures
If you've been reading this blog for the past year, You'll already know that I get together with my 7 year old grand daughter several times a month for regular play dates, movie nights & craft afternoons. I've been hosting these little get-togethers with her since she was 3 years old and she … [Read more...] about Craft and Activity Boxes for Kids from Kidable Adventures
Craft Project – Refrigerator Magnets Made with Coloring Book Pages
Adult coloring books are all of the rage these days, but what do you do with all of those beautiful pages that you colored? Well, if your a crafter, you can cut them down-to-size and use them on your scrapbooking pages, on your handmade greeting cards, decoupage the designs onto glassware or you can … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Refrigerator Magnets Made with Coloring Book Pages