I'm always looking for ways to recycle pretty papers into meaningful things to use around my home or to give as gifts. For example, did you know that you can use leftover wrapping paper, gift bags, pretty pages in magazines, printed gift boxes, used greeting cards and other items to make beautiful … [Read more...] about How to Make Laminated Bookmarks from Recycled Paper
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Hand Painted Seashells for Summer – Easy Garden Yard Art
Over the past 14 months we've featured many different hand-painted seashell designs here on the blog. I have to admit, those crafting with kids posts are some of the most popular posts here on the blog! Thank you!!! With that said, some of our readers told us that they're not artistic or crafty … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Seashells for Summer – Easy Garden Yard Art
Kid’s Crafts Painted Tropical Fish Made from Seashells
The Princess and I are back again today with another kid's craft project to share with all of you. This hand-painted tropical fish is made out of extra-large clam shells and acrylic paint. You can paint them any color that you would like and you can make several of them in a day...an entire school … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Painted Tropical Fish Made from Seashells
DIY Coastal Beach Craft Project – Repainting Picture Frames
I decorate my entire home in a beach and coastal theme. Well, that's a lie...all of my home EXCEPT for husband's man cave down in our basement! If you love the coastal and beach life, you already know that finding items and decorating your home with them can be expensive, especially around … [Read more...] about DIY Coastal Beach Craft Project – Repainting Picture Frames
Amazing Origami Boxes Book by Tomoko Fuse
I've been crafting for over 40+ years and enjoy many different crafting mediums. I enjoy sitting down and working on my scrapbooks, homemade greeting cards, needle crafts, crochet, beading and I dabble a little bit in decorative painting. One thing that I've always wanted to try was Origami. You can … [Read more...] about Amazing Origami Boxes Book by Tomoko Fuse
Creative and Fun Sidewalk Chalk from Yoobi
I'm an artistic and crafty person and when I was a child...I loved playing with sidewalk chalk. I would play outside for hours at a time drawing pretty designs on our sidewalk and paved driveway, and it was an inexpensive way to keep me entertained while allowing me to explore my creativity. If … [Read more...] about Creative and Fun Sidewalk Chalk from Yoobi
Kid’s Crafts – Soup Can and Seashell Pencil Holder
Twice a month my 8 year old granddaughter comes over to my home for an Arts & Crafts Play Date with Nanny. We've been getting together for these special creative play dates since she was 3 1/2 years old. It's a great way for us to spend bonding time together and a nice way for me to teach her … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Soup Can and Seashell Pencil Holder
5 Creative and Fun Easter Basket Fillers from Yoobi
Got a budding artist in your family? Do you have a child or grandchild who enjoys various arts and craft projects? If so, you'll want to consider getting them some creative and fun Easter basket fillers from Yoobi this year! * Complimentary Products Received for Review. My granddaughter is … [Read more...] about 5 Creative and Fun Easter Basket Fillers from Yoobi







