Every year my grandchildren make handcrafted holiday ornaments to give to their teachers and this year is no exception. These hand-painted mason jar lids Christmas ornaments can be completed in just one weekend (allowing for paint to dry) and several of them can be made at one time. If you're … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Painted Mason Jar Lids Teacher Ornaments
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Popsicle Sticks and Seashells Tic Tac Toe Board Game Kid’s Crafts
We enjoy traveling and I'm always looking for compact travel games to take with us when we're traveling with the grandkids. Tic Tac Toe is a game that is always along for the ride. It's a game that can be played by kids of all ages. You can make this Tic Tac Toe board by using wooden popsicle … [Read more...] about Popsicle Sticks and Seashells Tic Tac Toe Board Game Kid’s Crafts
The Art of Marbling Book by Rene Eisenbart
I'm 71 years old and have been fully retired for the past 8 years. One of the great things about being retired is that you now have time to try out a few new hobbies, such as painting, scrapbooking, jewelry making, cardmaking, drawing, wreath making, sewing, embroidery, etc. When I worked a … [Read more...] about The Art of Marbling Book by Rene Eisenbart
Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art
We love vintage holiday decorations that remind us of our childhood. They bring back so many memories for us. It doesn't matter if it's Easter, one of the Patriotic Holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas...we love to decorate with vintage items. A friend of our's was getting rid of her … [Read more...] about Refurbished Vintage Light-Up Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Yard Art
Nature Painting in Watercolor by Kristine A. Lombardi
Nature Painting in Watercolor, the focus is all on the great outdoors—specifically, the plants that grow there. Beginning and aspiring artists can learn to create their favorite ferns, leaves, trees, florals, as well as animals, using the popular watercolor medium. * Complimentary book received. … [Read more...] about Nature Painting in Watercolor by Kristine A. Lombardi
Create & Color Unique Horns and Unicorns Book
Calling all drawing and doodling enthusiasts! Filled with dozens of creative prompts and ideas, the new Create & Color series from Walter Foster Publishing invites you to take a fun and fantastical journey through the world of magical mash-ups. * Complimentary book received. This feature is … [Read more...] about Create & Color Unique Horns and Unicorns Book
The Grinch Painted Mason Jar Lid Ornament
What do you do with all of those mason jar lids after you pop open a new jar of canned food? You craft with them! That’s right, quit tossing them into the trash! They can be turned into festive Christmas ornaments, refrigerator magnets, garden markers, windchimes, and all sorts of other things! Over … [Read more...] about The Grinch Painted Mason Jar Lid Ornament
Create & Color The Mermaid’s Book of Tails
Calling all drawing and doodling enthusiasts! Filled with dozens of creative prompts and ideas, the new Create & Color series from Walter Foster Publishing invites you to take a fun and fantastical journey through the world of magical mash-ups. * Complimentary book received. This feature is … [Read more...] about Create & Color The Mermaid’s Book of Tails