I love arts and crafts of all kinds. I will admit though, I'm a better crafter than artist. One of my resolutions this year is to teach myself to paint. I'm not looking to become a professional artist. I just want to learn some basic decorative painting skills that I can apply to my various craft … [Read more...] about Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless Painting with Minimal Tools and Materials
Crafts and Hobbies
Quick and Easy Seashell Mouse Kid’s Craft Project
This week's Crafting with Kid's project is easy-to-make and you only need a few supplies to make it. You can whip up several of them in just one afternoon! Once completed they can be displayed on a shelf, add a hanging string and use them as holiday ornaments, add a magnet onto the back to turn them … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Seashell Mouse Kid’s Craft Project
The Art of Comic Book Drawing with More Than 100 Drawing and Illustration Techniques
While it is a relatively new art form, today comic books exist with enormous representation and variety and serve as the occupation of tons of creative individuals. They even inspires other art forms, such as TV, film, and animation. In The Art of Comic Book Drawing, you’ll learn more about the art … [Read more...] about The Art of Comic Book Drawing with More Than 100 Drawing and Illustration Techniques
DIY Craft Project: Seashell Framed Large Wall Mirror
I've been admiring all of those beautiful seashell framed large mirrors that I've seen in coastal and beach home decor stores. They come in a variety of different sizes and shapes. Some that I've seen have been really elaborate but one thing that they all had in common was that they're expensive! … [Read more...] about DIY Craft Project: Seashell Framed Large Wall Mirror
How to Tell the Difference: Channel Whelk and Knobby Whelk Seashells
I've been collecting seashells for over 40+ years and love them! They're my treasures that I've personally collected while visiting different beaches all over the world. I currently have over 200+ specimens in my collection and thousands more that I craft with. * This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about How to Tell the Difference: Channel Whelk and Knobby Whelk Seashells
DIY Crochet Ear Warmer Headbands
When you step outside into the winter weather the first thing that typically gets cold are your ears. When the wind is howling and the freezing rain or snow is coming down my ears can be half frozen within minutes. Most of the girls in our family wear ear warmers and headbands throughout the winter … [Read more...] about DIY Crochet Ear Warmer Headbands
Craft Project: Painted Valentine’s Day Seashells
Every time we go on vacation down to the beach we collect seashells from the beach. We ONLY pick-up shells that have washed up onshore and/or where the animals are deceased. If you ever find one that is still occupied with a live animal, please put it back where you found it!!! For this quick and … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Valentine’s Day Seashells
Valentine’s Day Food, Crafts and Activities for Kids
Valentine's Day is on February 14th and kids enjoy participating in the unofficial holiday just like the grown-ups. There's a lot of different things you can do with the kids for Valentine's Day and here are a few of our personal favorites. Arts and Craft Projects for Kids 1. Painted Seashells … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Food, Crafts and Activities for Kids