Summer is quickly coming to an end and soon the fall and holiday season will be upon us. It's never too early to start thinking about all of your holiday season crafts which take time to make. Heck, just last month I knitted new hats & scarves for my kids. Every year they get a new set as winter … [Read more...] about Cut & Assemble Santa’s Workshop Easy-to-Make Paper Model
Crafts and Hobbies
How to Clean and Preserve Conch Shells
I've been collecting seashells for over 40 years. I have all different type's, sizes, and colors in my collection. If I had to estimate the number that I have...I would have to say 400 or more. Not only do I collect them...but I use them for home decorating and in various craft projects that I like … [Read more...] about How to Clean and Preserve Conch Shells
Cute and Fun New Book, Draw Every Little Thing by Flora Waycott
We all surround ourselves with little things that make us happy—a favorite cup for our morning coffee, seashells from our trip to the beach (sound familiar, Shelly?), Grandma’s candleholders on the mantelpiece, a vase of flowers from the garden. Now we can take our appreciation for special little … [Read more...] about Cute and Fun New Book, Draw Every Little Thing by Flora Waycott
The Draw Any Animal Book by Robert Lambry
Great art instruction never goes out of style – learn to draw over 100 animals in a classic vintage fashion with The Draw Any Animal Book, publishing this October from Quarry Books. * Complimentary book received for review. This post contains affiliate links. In the 1920s and 30s, French … [Read more...] about The Draw Any Animal Book by Robert Lambry
The Best Tips for Working with Polymer Clay
Polymer Clay is versatile clay that can be hardened by oven-baking at a low temperature or by air-drying. You can use the clay to make hair accessories, refrigerator magnets, to add decorations to flower pots, add as accents onto your scrapbook pages, turned into Christmas tree ornaments, and all … [Read more...] about The Best Tips for Working with Polymer Clay
Art Starts in the Heart, A Fun Book for Budding Artists
Sometimes getting started with an art project is the hardest part, at least for me. I find myself looking at a blank surface, wondering “Where do I even begin?” Luckily, there’s a brand-new book with the answer, Art Starts in the Heart: Creative Projects and Inspirational Ideas for Learning to Make … [Read more...] about Art Starts in the Heart, A Fun Book for Budding Artists
Creative Haven Christmas Inspirations Adult Coloring Book
These days most of us lead very busy lives. Our schedules are jam-packed with work and activities from the time we wake-up until the time we fall into bed. It seems like there is never enough time in our day to complete everything that we want to get done. All of that hustle and bustle in our daily … [Read more...] about Creative Haven Christmas Inspirations Adult Coloring Book
Craft Project: Painted Unicorn Design Seashells Garden Yard Art
My 10 year old granddaughter loves the mythical creature known as the Unicorn. We sit down a few times every month to craft and as usual...she wanted to paint. We decided to whip up some cute unicorns by painting on large 5" wide clam shells. We kept our's pretty basic as we're displaying two of … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Unicorn Design Seashells Garden Yard Art