I've always enjoyed sitting down and making my own Halloween crafts and decorations. When it comes to decorating for Halloween...I go with a more generic theme. I don't decorate with witches, devils and really scary things. I decorate in more of a generic them with a lot of my items being more … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Halloween BOO Wood Wall Hanging
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Paper Animals in Action Book by Rob Ives
Perfect for paper crafters of all levels and ages, the Paper Animals in Action Book by Rob Ives contains 12 unique models that actually move. All you need to add is a clothespin to bring the animal to life. The book is published by Dover Publications, ISBN: 978-0-486-83591. * Complimentary book … [Read more...] about Paper Animals in Action Book by Rob Ives
Painting on Rocks and Seashells with Acrylic Paint Pens
I've been enjoying various arts and crafts since the age of 12. Over the decades I've created thousands of different arts & craft projects. The majority of them have been for my personal pleasure and other's have been given away as gifts. Every room in my home has at least one item in it that … [Read more...] about Painting on Rocks and Seashells with Acrylic Paint Pens
Cut & Assemble Santa’s Workshop Easy-to-Make Paper Model
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
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