Halloween is just around the corner and these adorable Frankenstein painted soup can lid ornaments are just the craft project to keep the kids (or adults) busy! You can make several of them in just a weekend with clean soup can lids, acrylic paints and a few other craft supplies. Once completed you … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Frankenstein Painted Soup Can Lid Ornaments
Crafts and Hobbies
Coastal Halloween Craft Project – Painted Jack ‘o Lantern Seashells
I enjoy sitting down with my grandchildren twice a month to work on easy craft projects. Last weekend we sat down and painted Halloween designs onto 4" and 5" wide clam seashells that we picked up from the beach while on vacation. Painting on seashells is a great way for children to get creative … [Read more...] about Coastal Halloween Craft Project – Painted Jack ‘o Lantern Seashells
Kid’s Crafts: Halloween Ghost Painted Soup Can Lid Ornaments
Halloween is just around the corner and these adorable Ghost painted soup can lid ornaments are just the craft project to keep the kids (or adults) busy! You can make several of them in just a weekend with clean soup can lids, acrylic paints and a few other craft supplies. Once completed you can … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Halloween Ghost Painted Soup Can Lid Ornaments
Let Kids Get Crafty with a It’s So Me Tie-Dye Tub
My 2 children enjoy arts and crafts. They make projects at school, at scouts, in church youth group, when they visit their Grandma, and here at home. Arts and Crafts are a great way to teach children skills that they'll need later in life and allows them to explore their creativity. * 2021 … [Read more...] about Let Kids Get Crafty with a It’s So Me Tie-Dye Tub
Kid’s Crafts: Painted Jack-o-Lantern Soup Can Lids
Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a "crafting with Nanny" play date. During our time together we decided to paint some upcycled soup can lids in a fun Halloween theme. When working with soup can lids you want to use a can opener that unseals the can so that the edges of your lid are … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Painted Jack-o-Lantern Soup Can Lids
Coastal Jack O’ Lantern Halloween Pumpkin Craft Project
This coastal Jack O' Lantern is really easy to make! It was made from a $3.99 plastic orange pumpkin that came with a removable battery-operated light. You know the ones that I'm talking about...those ugly (at least to me) orange plastic pumpkins that you can find in all of the discount stores this … [Read more...] about Coastal Jack O’ Lantern Halloween Pumpkin Craft Project
Quick and Easy Picture Frame Make-Overs
Two weeks ago I went to a neighborhood yard sale and found a box of wooden picture frames for $1.00. There were 9 gently used photo frames in the box in various sizes and colors. All were nice quality and made from wood, not plastic. For a buck, I purchased the box and brought them home. I love … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Picture Frame Make-Overs
Trash to Treasure – New Lighthouse Yard and Garden Art
A few months ago a friend of mine gifted me her old wooden lighthouse that holds toilet paper and facial tissues. She had changed the decor in her bathroom and new I decorated in a coastal cottage style. Instead of tossing it into the trash, she passed it to me. I love lighthouses, but I don't use a … [Read more...] about Trash to Treasure – New Lighthouse Yard and Garden Art