If you've been following this blog you'll already know that I love to collect seashells and that I enjoy crafting with them. While horseshoe crab shells aren't something that most people collect, I do! They're fun to paint and to use in decorating projects inside and outside your home. * This post … [Read more...] about How to Preserve Horseshoe Crab Shells
Crafts and Hobbies
Hand Painted Floral Seashells for Spring Decorating
I love decorating for each of the different seasons throughout the year and spring is no different. As soon as the new season rolls around I get busy on decorating the outside of my home first. I admit, sometimes my seasonal decorating gets out of control. These hand painted floral seashells are … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Floral Seashells for Spring Decorating
Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies Book
I'm a big fan of butterflies. They're beautiful, colorful and have a lot of inspirational meaning. Every year spring through fall I look forward to seeing them hovering around in my flower garden. If you enjoy seeing butterflies and looking for a way to bring their beauty into your home you'll want … [Read more...] about Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies Book
Vintage Kid’s Crafts: Pet Rocks and Pet Seashells
A few weeks ago I was have a chat with my grandchildren about pet rocks and they had no idea what they were. When I was a child, even when my daughter was a child, making & having a pet rock was a popular thing. I thought it was a craft project that most children did or at the very least, knew … [Read more...] about Vintage Kid’s Crafts: Pet Rocks and Pet Seashells
Crochet Scrubby Sparkle Dishcloth Pattern
During the winter season I enjoy sitting down and working on a few crochet and knitting projects. I like to make handcrafted hats, scarves, dishcloths, ponchos, doilies and afghans to name just a few. I first learned to crochet and knit when I was 14 years old as we had to make our own hats, gloves … [Read more...] about Crochet Scrubby Sparkle Dishcloth Pattern
Kawaii Origami Book by Chrissy Pushkin with Origami Papers
I love paper crafting...especially scrapbooking and cardmaking. With that said, I've been dabbling a little bit into the world of Origami over the past few months and have learned a lot. One of the best things about Origami is that its an affordable crafting medium and anyone can learn it. * … [Read more...] about Kawaii Origami Book by Chrissy Pushkin with Origami Papers
Painted Yellow Chicks Seashells for Easter Decorating
Easter this year falls on Sunday April 21st. I'm one of those people who prefer for it to fall in late March or in early April. I just prefer the holidays to be more evenly spread out, especially after a long winter season. * This post contains affiliate links. Anyway, I've got another … [Read more...] about Painted Yellow Chicks Seashells for Easter Decorating
Artist Toolbox Surfaces & Supports, A New Reference for Serious Beginners
If you’re serious about beginning to learn to paint or draw, you might focus on one medium, like colored pencils or acrylic paint. However, the surface you use with your chosen medium has an equally large impact on your results; for example, imagine the difference between painting on stretched … [Read more...] about Artist Toolbox Surfaces & Supports, A New Reference for Serious Beginners