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Let’s face it…the cost of everything has gone up and that includes arts and craft supplies. Over the past 4 years or so, I’ve seen some of my favorite products double in price. Inflation and supply-chain issues have caused most of it, but not all …
Last month I decided to try something a little bit different when it comes to hand painting seashells. I decided to do a patchwork quilt design on the outside of a large knobby whelk shell. Some people incorrectly call them Conch seashells, but they’re really …
Love cats? Got a kitty fur baby in your family? Check out this collection of 5 hand painted kitty cat designs! All of them have been painted onto medium and large clam shells that were collected from the beach. All of them are great for …
These hand painted Easter bunny themed clam shells seashells are adorable! They would look cute sitting on your dinner table as pace settings (name cards), sprinkled in a tablescape or just used as little home decor accents. You can let each guest take one home …
Are you a dog lover or know someone who is? Work with a rescue group or need a little gift for a vet or vet tech in your life? If you answered YES to any of those questions…we’ve got the perfect art and crafts project …
Oyster shells are something that I often pick-up when I’m walking the beach. If you don’t live near a beach…you can often obtain oyster shells from local seafood restaurants and fish markets. When working with them…try to get ones that are a minimum of 3″ …
Love celestial symbols? If so, you’ll love these hand-painted Sun and Moon designs clam shells seashells. These designs are easy to make and don’t require any templates or patterns. You’ll need 3″ to 5″ wide clam shells, acrylic craft paint, paint brush, Mod Podge Sealer …
Have you heard of the art form called Zentangle? Last year I heard about it for the first time and decided to give it a try. You can find all kinds of beginner’s information, lessons, resources, classes, etc. online by visiting this Zentangle website. Zentangle …