I love the coastal beach life and everything that has to do with it. I'm a seashell collector and I love to go shelling. Over the past 35 years, I've amassed a large collection of shells that I love to show off and I use many of them in my crafting projects. While down at the Jersey Shore I … [Read more...] about Coastal Beach Scene Hand Painted Seashells
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Choosing A Painting Through Art Reproductions Services
Art is in the eye of the beholder – but sometimes the art you would dearly love to behold is only available in museums or private collections. Prints are one option to have the art work you love displayed in your home – but prints are flat objects and just don’t truly capture the brilliance and … [Read more...] about Choosing A Painting Through Art Reproductions Services
The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by Makiko Sone
The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by author Makiko Sone and from Quarry Books is a fascinating read. I had never heard of soap carving until I had seen the pitch for this book. One of the things that drew me to it is that you use purchased soap bars that you carve to come up with some beautiful new … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Soap Carving Book by Makiko Sone
Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
My daughter loves working on arts and crafts projects. She enjoys painting, paper crafts, beading and drawing. She's almost 10 years old and has some great artistic talent. I think she gets this from my mom who is also very artsy and crafty. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...] about Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
DIY Wood Shadow Boxes from Old Desk Drawers
Today I have a fairly easy DIY craft project for you and you can have them completed in just one afternoon. What's really nice about this project is that you'll be upcycling (recycling) old wooden desk drawers or small kitchen cabinet drawers. Once you've converted them...you can turn them into … [Read more...] about DIY Wood Shadow Boxes from Old Desk Drawers
Kid’s Crafts Easter Bunny Painted Wood Spoons
Two weeks ago I sat down with my grandchildren and god-son to make these adorable Easter Bunny wood spoons. We had several wooden spoons and spatulas that we wanted to upcycle into something new. If you don't have any laying around in your kitchen drawers, you can buy them at your local … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Easter Bunny Painted Wood Spoons
Color & Scratch Mindfulness Coloring Artist Book
Last year I was introduced to Scratch & Create Books and fell in-love with them. If you enjoy adult coloring books, you'll enjoy the new craze of Scratch & Create or Color & Scratch. They're great for stress reduction and they allow you to explore your creativity. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about Color & Scratch Mindfulness Coloring Artist Book
Kid’s Craft Project: Hand-Painted Pet Portraits
Looking for a fun project to do with the kids this weekend? Got pets in the house? If so, this kid's craft project is for you! All you need is a few general painting supplies and an unfinished wood easel. This is a project that can be completed in one afternoon! Look for the small art canvas boards … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Hand-Painted Pet Portraits