Now that spring is here I'm looking for ways to add some color and pizzazz to my garden areas. Over the years I've painted a lot of extra-large clam shells and placed them throughout my flower beds. I realize that not everyone enjoys decorative painting and that's okay. For those of you who … [Read more...] about Decoupage and Painted Seashells for Spring Decorating
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5 Creative Card-Making Ideas You Should Try this Easter
Spring has finally sprung, and Easter is right around the corner. That means if you haven't thought of any cute Easter gifts to give, yet there is no need to worry. We've got you covered. Who doesn't love to receive a cute Easter card that is in the shape of an egg or resembles a cute bunny? … [Read more...] about 5 Creative Card-Making Ideas You Should Try this Easter
Coastal Crafts: Seashell Covered Wood Dolphin Wall Art
I’ve been collecting seashells for 35+ years. When I say collecting, I’m talking about seashells that I’ve personally picked up off of a beach somewhere during our travels. I bring them home, clean them up, sort them and use a lot of them in my craft projects which you will find around my home. If … [Read more...] about Coastal Crafts: Seashell Covered Wood Dolphin Wall Art
Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse
Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet: Delicious Decorations for Your Table by Marie Clesse contains 24 appealing crochet projects that include the following fruits: apple, pear, clementine, banana, lemon, lemon half, raspberry & blackberry, cherries, strawberry, kiwi half, peach, apricot … [Read more...] about Adorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie Clesse
Origami Boxes Book with 8 Projects and 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Origami Boxes is a how-to book that includes 200 sheets of origami paper in 20 different patterns and colors. There are 8 easy-to-create projects included in the front of the book from today's great origami masters. Here's information about the book that we're featuring today. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about Origami Boxes Book with 8 Projects and 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Summer Decorating: How to Make a Coastal Beach Door Wreath
When it comes to decorating I like to change out key pieces in my home to reflect the current season. Those pieces are: table linens, bath linens, kitchen linens, front & back door wreaths, wind chimes on front porch, front and back door mats, etc. Those changes can keep your home updated from … [Read more...] about Summer Decorating: How to Make a Coastal Beach Door Wreath
The Art of Spiral Drawing by Jonathan Stephen Harris
Have you ever seen an optical illusion and asked yourself, “How did they do that?” The decorative elements in spiral drawings create the illusion that they were drawn with curved lines, when in reality, they consist of straight lines. Spiral drawings may look intimidating, but with just a little … [Read more...] about The Art of Spiral Drawing by Jonathan Stephen Harris
Craft Project: Painted Easter Bunny and Spring Flowers Seashells
This year Easter falls on Sunday, April 12th, 2020. That means that the holiday is about 2 weeks away from today. If you haven't started your crafting projects you still have time to complete them. We decorate our home in a coastal style so a lot of our craft projects utilize seashells that we … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Easter Bunny and Spring Flowers Seashells