Relieve your anxiety by coloring! Here are enchanting patterns of symmetrical shapes, abstract designs, and nature themes—from diamonds and cubes to feathers and flowers. Pattern master Mario Martin has created intricate illustrations to color in, plus activities to make your own patterns. The fifth … [Read more...] about The Mindfulness Patterns Coloring Book by Mario Martin
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Painted Ladybug Seashell Ornaments
These Ladybug seashell ornaments aren't just for Christmas! They can be hung up and used year round. Great hanging off a peg shelf, a cabinet knob, attached to a gift bag, used as napkin rings on a spring buffet table, and of course...hung on your Christmas tree. Love crafting with shells? We … [Read more...] about Painted Ladybug Seashell Ornaments
Puzzle Pieces Christmas Refrigerator Magnets
Last weekend the grandchildren came over for a Crafting with Nanny play date. We sat down and decided to make these adorable Christmas refrigerator magnets from upcycled puzzle pieces! Don't throw those old puzzles out, they can be used in all kinds of different craft projects like this one! These … [Read more...] about Puzzle Pieces Christmas Refrigerator Magnets
Upcycled Compact Disc Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
Looking for a fun way to upcycle those used compact discs? If so, we've got the perfect project for you! These Snowman ornaments can be completed in one day and then used to decorate the Christmas tree, as package tie-ons, holiday party favors, and more! They're inexpensive to make! Upcycled … [Read more...] about Upcycled Compact Disc Snowman Christmas Tree Ornaments
How to Make a Gift Bag Using Upcycled Paper
Tired of spending a fortune on gift bags? If so, save all of your gently-used gift wrap, newspaper and shirt boxes from the holidays and other gift-giving occasions to make your own! Each bag works up quickly and you most likely have most materials already on-hand! You can customize them however you … [Read more...] about How to Make a Gift Bag Using Upcycled Paper
Halloween Ghost Hand Painted Seashell Decoration
These hand painted Halloween ghost seashells make great decorations, party favors, or outside yard art and garden decor. All you need to make them are some basic painting supplies, a large clam shell, a smaller oyster shell and a few other craft supplies. You can whip up several of them in a … [Read more...] about Halloween Ghost Hand Painted Seashell Decoration
Hand Painted Black Bat Seashell Halloween Decorations
Halloween is one of the toughest holidays for me to decorate in a Coastal style. You can find a few beachy Halloween items out in the retail marketplace but there aren't many things to choose from. Luckily for me, I am a little crafty and came up with a few on my own. This hand painted seashell … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Black Bat Seashell Halloween Decorations
Easy to Make Halloween Hand Painted Bone Ghosts Ornaments
Have you ever throught about using pork rib bones in any of your craft projects? Me neither, until now! These Halloween Ghost Ornaments were made using those rib bones! A great way to upcycle them into something new! This project is so easy-to-make that you can have the kids make them and you can … [Read more...] about Easy to Make Halloween Hand Painted Bone Ghosts Ornaments