For the past year we've shared over a dozen hand-painted seashells, clam shells and river rock projects with all of you. The majority of these projects can be made with older children and some "light" adult supervision. With Halloween just around the corner, we wanted to feature one more … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Jack Skellington Seashells for Halloween
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Nature Art Workshop Book – A Stunning Book of Nature-Inspired Art Projects
Many readers of The Classy Chics enjoy crafting and the creative process. Let me tell you about a new book that will inspire you to get busy! Nature Art Workshop: Tips, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Projects for Creating Nature-Inspired Art (Walter Foster, August 2018) is a beautiful book full of … [Read more...] about Nature Art Workshop Book – A Stunning Book of Nature-Inspired Art Projects
Halloween Craft Project – Painted Frankenstein Seashells
Last fall we kicked off an entire series of hand-painted seashells and clam shells here on the Two Classy Chics blog. Since that time we've shared with you Halloween, Christmas, Spring and Summer designs. You can find them in the CRAFTS section here on the blog or over on our boards on … [Read more...] about Halloween Craft Project – Painted Frankenstein Seashells
Fun Ways of Creating a Family Album
Everything has changed. Thanks to technological advancements, things have been changing mostly for the better especially when it comes to making memories with your loved ones and storing these mementos around the house. Gone are the days when you have to take your camera to a photography shop, … [Read more...] about Fun Ways of Creating a Family Album
How to Display Your Seashells During the Autumn Season
Fall is finally here and I've been busy changing out my summer decorations over to my Autumn ones. As someone who decorates her home in a beach & coastal style, it can be difficult at times coming up with fall decorating ideas. Well, last week I solved some of those problems! I had collected … [Read more...] about How to Display Your Seashells During the Autumn Season
Sweet and Clever Designs in the New Craft Book, Crochet Animal Rugs
If you love to crochet and are looking to make some great projects for a youngster or a young-at-heart animal lover, you’ll want to check out Ira Rott’s new book, Crochet Animal Rugs: Over 20 Crochet Patterns for Fun Floor Mats and Matching Accessories. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to receive a … [Read more...] about Sweet and Clever Designs in the New Craft Book, Crochet Animal Rugs
Craft Project: Easy Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
How many of you live near the beach or went on summer vacation to the beach? We're lucky that we live 3 1/2 hours away from the Atlantic Coast and head down to the Jersey Shore several times every year. When I'm down at the beach house I like to spend hours walking the beach and collecting … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Easy Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
Halloween Craft Project: Painted Vampire Seashells
Halloween is quickly approaching and it's time for another easy-to-make painted seashell design that is appropriate for the season. If you like painted seashells and/or river rocks, you can find a ton of different design ideas right here on our blog. Painting on seashells and smooth river rocks is … [Read more...] about Halloween Craft Project: Painted Vampire Seashells