Good afternoon blog readers! I'm going to start a new feature on the blog and wanted to let you all know about it. Once a month I'll be posting a new Christmas craft project and will have a total of 12 of them posted before the holiday. Yes, I'll be posting 2 for the first 3 months to get caught up … [Read more...] about Countdown to Christmas Monthly Craft Projects and Ideas
Crafts and Hobbies
St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Design Painted Seashells
Hosting a St. Patrick's Day party? Looking to spruce up your garden area for St. Patty's Day? These hand-painted seashells add a burst of color and are really simple to make! They can be made by any skill level. All you need are clam shells, acrylic craft paints, a black paint pen, clear acrylic … [Read more...] about St Patrick’s Day Shamrock Design Painted Seashells
How to Make a Pine Cone Winter Theme Door Wreath
Once Christmas was done I packed away all of my holiday decorations and wreaths. After I got everything into the attic I realized that I didn't have a winter theme door wreath. All of my winter items look like holiday decor, so I decided to make two winter theme door wreaths using natural pine … [Read more...] about How to Make a Pine Cone Winter Theme Door Wreath
Popsicle Stick Magnetic Photo Frame Kid’s Craft Project
This kid's craft project can be made using wooden popsicle sticks or craft sticks. You can buy unpainted sticks (and paint them) or purchase them in fun colors from your local art & crafts supply store. We made these magnetic photo frames in one afternoon with kids ages 5 through 12 years of … [Read more...] about Popsicle Stick Magnetic Photo Frame Kid’s Craft Project
Craft Project – Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Refrigerator Magnets
Looking for a fun craft project to do with the kids for Valentine's Day? These Conversation Heart Refrigerator Magnets are easy-to-make and can be made from a variety of different materials. You can use 1 to 1 1/2" diameter unfinished wooden hearts or heart shapes made from saltdough or cinnamon … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Refrigerator Magnets
Hand-Painted Pet Memorial Seashell Garden Yard Art
Over the past 5 years I've posted at least 100+ art and craft projects that utilize seashells. I love working with them because they're a FREE resource from nature. You can paint on them, string them together to make jewelry, place them in baskets to use as home decor, turn them into windchimes, … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Pet Memorial Seashell Garden Yard Art
Get Messy Art by Caylee Grey – Create with Watercolor, Acrylics, Markers, Inks, and More
In Get Messy Art you’ll find the Messy Artist inside yourself. Through the process of creating and working in an art journal – a book just for you where you can try things out, explore emotions, find your artistic style, and grow as an artist. It’s not perfect – it’s messy! And from that mess, a … [Read more...] about Get Messy Art by Caylee Grey – Create with Watercolor, Acrylics, Markers, Inks, and More
Kid’s Crafts – Handpainted River Rocks and Seashells for Valentine’s Day
Looking for a few easy to make Valentine's Day kid's craft projects? If so, we've got two for you today. These projects utilize items that are found in nature and acrylic paints. We've made these projects with children ages 4 years to 12 years of age. The little ones can make these too with a little … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Handpainted River Rocks and Seashells for Valentine’s Day







