My mother has 4 siblings and growing up they spent a lot of time at the beach. They have decades of fond memories of swimming in the surf, building sandcastles on the beach, flying kits, collecting shells and having fun on the boardwalk. Let's face it...the beach is always fun! * This post … [Read more...] about Family Beach Trip Vacation Memories – Painted Seashells
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Christmas Ornaments to Crochet Book by Barbara Christopher
Create snowflakes, wreaths, stars, and other charming Christmas ornaments with this excellent guide. Easy-to-follow instructions explain how to make over 50 attractive decorations that can be worked up quickly. These delicate, handmade items are ideal for adorning gift packages, Christmas trees, and … [Read more...] about Christmas Ornaments to Crochet Book by Barbara Christopher
Craft Project – Owl Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
These adorable Owl Seashell Refrigerator Magnets are really easy to make...plus affordable! Just collect a bunch of smaller sized seashells from the beach or buy a mixed collection of seashells from your local craft supply store. You can whip up several of them in one day and give them out as … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Owl Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
Making Christmas Bright with Papercrafts: More Than 40 Festive Projects!
Christmas is an ideal time to get in the spirit of the season by creating festive decorations and gifts with a personal touch. This delightful collection of 43 unique papercraft projects will get everyone in a festive mood with its decorative suggestions for the home and the holiday table, Christmas … [Read more...] about Making Christmas Bright with Papercrafts: More Than 40 Festive Projects!
Easy-to-Make Seashell Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets
I love decorating my refrigerator and upright freezer with photographs of the family and with my grandchildren's artwork. Every time I walk by them the photos & artwork bring a smile to my face. Anyway, a few weeks ago I was at the Dollar Tree and picked up 4 acrylic photo frames with a … [Read more...] about Easy-to-Make Seashell Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets
Creative Haven Christmas Cats Coloring Book by Marjorie Sarnat
Have yourself a meowy Christmas with 31 purrfectly playful holiday illustrations. From felines frolicking on a stack of gifts and riding a toboggan to kittens cuddling a teddy bear friend and decorating cookies, it's a book filled with festive images for everyone who loves this very special season — … [Read more...] about Creative Haven Christmas Cats Coloring Book by Marjorie Sarnat
Origami Animals Book with 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Origami is an easy and affordable arts and crafts medium. You can sit down with instructions and paper and complete a project in a short amount of time. You don't need to invest a lot of time & money to come up with something cute and unique. Use your finished origami animals to decorate … [Read more...] about Origami Animals Book with 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Hand-Painted Cupcake with Sprinkles Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
These hand-painted cupcakes with sprinkles seashell refrigerator magnets are really easy to make. All you need are a few scallop seashells, painting supplies and magnets. You can whip up an entire bakery of them in no time at all. They would be cute used as party favors at a little girl's birthday … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Cupcake with Sprinkles Seashell Refrigerator Magnets