Last month we stopped by a combination antiques and crafts mall that has over 150+ vendors. All of the vendors are local to the area. It's one of the nicest antique stores in the Harrisburg and Hershey area and is located in Hummelstown. We try to get down there for a visit every 6-8 weeks. The … [Read more...] about Handcrafted Coastal Mermaid Wood Treasure Chest Box
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Bargain Deals on Coastal Beach Home Decor and Craft Supplies
Last month I visited a gift shop down in Cape May, New Jersey. I decorate our home in a coastal beach style and I'm always looking for new home decor accessories or craft supplies. The first thing I do when shopping a tourist-style gift shop is look for a clearance section. Some stores have them and … [Read more...] about Bargain Deals on Coastal Beach Home Decor and Craft Supplies
Lady Bug LOVE Hand-Painted Seashells Garden Yard Art
I love using painted seashells in my garden yard art decor. They're a great way to add a pop of color into areas that need it. You can place these painted Lady Bug Seashells in your flower beds, around the swimming pool, in your garden areas, decorating the front porch or back deck, etc. They're … [Read more...] about Lady Bug LOVE Hand-Painted Seashells Garden Yard Art
What Techniques Do Top Painters Use for a High-Quality Finish?
Every painting takes more than a brush and some paint to become a work of art. The most skilled painters employ various techniques to achieve a high-quality, aesthetically pleasing, and durable finish. These techniques, developed over decades of practice, guarantee that each piece resonates deeply … [Read more...] about What Techniques Do Top Painters Use for a High-Quality Finish?
A Beautiful Handcrafted Washington Commanders Bed Quilt
We had friends from Iowa come to visit us in Pennsylvania. They stayed for a few days and we enjoyed one another's company. We took them down to Gettysburg to visit the battlefield, the cemetery, tour the museum and other Gettysburg attractions. My wife's friend is a professional quilter. She … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Handcrafted Washington Commanders Bed Quilt
Coastal Beach Enameled Trinket Boxes
Last year I purchased an enameled seahorse trinket box while we were away on vacation. The one boutique gift shop we were in had hundreds of them on display...all equally as beautiful as the next. It took me about 30 minutes to decide on which one I wanted...but finally decided to buy the seahorse. … [Read more...] about Coastal Beach Enameled Trinket Boxes
Lady Bug and Bumble Bee Painted Kindness Rocks and Seashells
Here's a fun and easy art and crafts project that combines painted rocks with small seashells. These designs are perfect for kindness rocks, kindness seashells or use them as little decorating accents around your home. I placed two of them in my houseplants as a little colorful decoration and gave … [Read more...] about Lady Bug and Bumble Bee Painted Kindness Rocks and Seashells
Easy Painted Seashell Designs – Great for Beginners
Over the past 10+ years I've shared 150+ arts and craft projects that utilize seashells. I decorate my home in a coastal and beach style...so I'm always incorporating seashells into our home decor. Plus, I participate in a kindness painted seashells group where we paint shells and leave them for … [Read more...] about Easy Painted Seashell Designs – Great for Beginners