Over the past 25+ years I've painted over a 700 seashells. That includes clams, oysters, conch, whelk and scallop shells. I enjoy collecting the empty shells from the beach and using them as my art canvas. Once decorated I use them as little home decor accents, party favors, table-top decor, porch … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Halloween Candy Corn, Ghost and Frankenstein Oyster Shells
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ARTISTRO Metallic Gold Dual-Tip Acrylic Paint Markers
Looking to write, color or draw with a gold metallic color? Looking for a gold metallic acrylic paint pen or paint marker? If so, I would like to recommend the ARTISTRO Metallic Gold Dual-Tip Acrylic Paint Markers that I purchase from Amazon. I've been using them for well over a year. ** Post … [Read more...] about ARTISTRO Metallic Gold Dual-Tip Acrylic Paint Markers
Multicolor Glitter Gel Ink Pens for Adult Coloring Books
I've been enjoying adult coloring for about 8 years now. It's a great way to relieve stress and gives me an outlet to express my creativity. I will often used my completed pages from adult coloring books in various paper crafting projects that I make. For example, I love cutting out elements that I … [Read more...] about Multicolor Glitter Gel Ink Pens for Adult Coloring Books
How to Make a Coastal Cottage Candle Lantern
Our home is decorated in a coastal cottage style. Many of the home decor accents and accessories are ones that I've personally made. I like unique items, not the cookie cutter stuff that I find in retail stores. Our dining room needed some ambiance lighting, so I decided to make my own coastal … [Read more...] about How to Make a Coastal Cottage Candle Lantern
School Themed Painted Clam Shells Seashell Designs Teacher’s Gifts
The kids are back in school and the Christmas holiday is quickly approaching. Do you need a little handmade gift for that school teacher on your gift-giving list? If so, we have a very easy art and craft project for you today. If you paint the designs onto larger sized seashells they can be used as … [Read more...] about School Themed Painted Clam Shells Seashell Designs Teacher’s Gifts
Kevin & Sasa Dual-Tip Acrylic Paint Markers for Arts and Crafts
My grandchildren come over to my house for arts & crafts play dates 2-3 times a month. We've been holding these "dates" for the past 10 years and they always look forward to them. Doing these fun projects with the kids allows for great bonding time with them while teaching them all kinds of … [Read more...] about Kevin & Sasa Dual-Tip Acrylic Paint Markers for Arts and Crafts
Bumble Bees, Birds and Flowers Painted Seashell Designs
These bumble bees, birds and flowers hand-painted seashells would make GREAT garden yard art, front porch art or place them in your backyard around the swimming pool. They make great table decor during backyard barbecues too! The designs are easy-to-replicate and you can whip up several of them in … [Read more...] about Bumble Bees, Birds and Flowers Painted Seashell Designs
Coastal Beach Starfish Cabinet Knobs
Two months ago we started the remodeling project in our laundry room. It's a small room that houses our washer, dryer, 3 small shelves and there's a small closet. Inside that closet I like to keep my laundry and cleaning supplies. This entire laundry room is the size of a small guest bathroom, it's … [Read more...] about Coastal Beach Starfish Cabinet Knobs