This USA hand-painted seashell is a great way to show off your patriotic pride throughout the summer months and especially during the 4th of July. You can display them as yard art, place them on your front porch or use them as decorations for your next Independence Day celebration! They're very easy … [Read more...] about Patriotic USA Painted Seashell Garden Yard Art
Crafts and Hobbies
Kid’s Crafts: Plastic Potato Chip Containers Coin Banks
Here's a great way to recycle a few of those plastic potato chip containers. The one we used in our kid's craft project was from Lay's STAX Potato Chips. We removed the paper label and washed it out before beginning the project. Let the kid's get creative! They can use acrylic paint pens, Sharpie … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Plastic Potato Chip Containers Coin Banks
Framed Artwork – Sea Glass Seahorse
My husband surprised me with a new piece of artwork for our home. He saw this beautiful framed artwork on Etsy and purchased it for me. Even though I didn't make this....I wanted to show it to all of our crafty blog readers as you could easily make one for yourself. The artist used faux sea glass … [Read more...] about Framed Artwork – Sea Glass Seahorse
DIY Project – Pallet Wood Coastal Cottage Wall Shelf
My husband is fortunate to get a lot of wood pallets where he works. He saves all of them for us to use in various projects around the house and/or yard. You can easily repurpose that wood into new things like this DIY Project that repurposes the pallet wood into a new coastal style wall shelf. He … [Read more...] about DIY Project – Pallet Wood Coastal Cottage Wall Shelf
What are the Most Common Challenges Artists Face Today?
If you are looking for a way to break into the artistic industry, you may face a few challenges along the way. It is incredibly fulfilling to be an artist. Through your artwork, you have the potential to change the world. At the same time, creating a successful field in the arts can be a major … [Read more...] about What are the Most Common Challenges Artists Face Today?
Kid’s Crafts – Monogram Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets
Looking for an easy craft project to teach kids about Monograms? The Alphabet? Last month we made these cute Monogram Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets with a group of young kids age 4 to 8 years of age. It was a great opportunity to teach them about Monograms and allowed them to get creative with … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Monogram Puzzle Pieces Refrigerator Magnets
A Peek at Shelly’s Seashell Collection
I've been collecting seashells for the past 45 years. Every summer my family would take trips to the beach where I would scour the beach for hours collecting them. I'm very particular about the shells in my collection and ONLY collect the ones that I personally find. Shells that are gifted to me are … [Read more...] about A Peek at Shelly’s Seashell Collection
Make Your Own Ruffled Fabric Garters for Mason Jars
Looking to decorate your quart-size mason jars? If so, you can make your own ruffled garters from scraps of fabric and flat elastic. You'll need a sewing machine to make this project along with a few basic sewing supplies. You can whip up several of them in just one afternoon. I do a lot o home … [Read more...] about Make Your Own Ruffled Fabric Garters for Mason Jars