arts and crafts

Looking for an easy beach and coastal themed craft project to make this weekend? If so, check out this pretty lighthouse that was decoupaged onto a large scallop shell seashell. You can make several of them in just one weekend with only a few different art and craft supplies needed. A great … [Read more...] about Decoupage and Painted Lighthouse on Large Scallop Shells

I've been crafting all of my life. I remember the first little arts & craft project that I made as a Brownie Girl Scout 51 years ago. We made paper snowflakes and covered them with glitter. Over the decades I've made thousands of different projects. I've shared hundreds of them on the TCC blog. … [Read more...] about The Best Acrylic Paint Markers for Arts and Craft Projects

Do you enjoy doodling? What about Zen Tangle Art? If you answered yes to either of those questions I think you'll like these 3 easy hand-painted designs. Each one was painted onto a genuine clam shell seashell but you could certainly paint them onto smooth river rocks. No pattern or template is … [Read more...] about Doodle Zen Tangle Art Hand Painted Clam Shell Seashell Designs

Love the beach? Enjoy the relaxed coastal life? If so, check out this super-easy decoupage lighthouse on a Sand Dollar arts and crafts project. You can make these as little home decor accents or turn them into Christmas and holiday ornaments. You can find all of the supplies at your local craft … [Read more...] about Decoupage Lighthouse on Sand Dollars Coastal Home Decor Craft Project

Over the past 12 years I've published hundreds of different arts and craft projects on the TCC blog. Many of those projects have included painting and decorating seashells. A lot of readers have commented or written to me that they're not good at artistic painting. Well...that's okay! You can use … [Read more...] about Beach Ocean Marine Life Rub-On Transfers for Crafts

I use a lot of Acrylic Paint Markers in various art and craft projects that I make. I can easily go through 1 pack every 6-8 weeks. With that said, I'm picky about the acrylic paint markers that I like to use. For example...I don't want any that require priming. I won't use them if they give off … [Read more...] about TBC Dual Tip, Waterproof, Non-Toxic Acrylic Paint Markers

Live near the beach? Taking a summer vacation to a tropical destination? If so, you'll want to go out and collect a few empty seashells to bring home with you! While these easy to paint designs can be painted onto just about any seashell...we opted to use smaller sized clam shells. If you don't live … [Read more...] about Tropical Beach Vacation Painted Seashells and Clam Shell Designs

My friend Kelly is what I call a very talented quilter. She's a professional quilter and has been quilting for years. She often teaches newbies in her small hometown how to quilt. She will sell her quilts from time-to-time and has donated a few of them that have been auctioned off. She's the most … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Beach Coastal Design Bed Quilt