I've been crafting since the age of 5 and have shared my love for arts & crafts with my granddaughter. Twice a month she comes over to my house for "crafting dates" and work on projects together. We've started these "play dates" when she was 3 1/2 years old and look forward to them. Currently … [Read more...] about Clay Play! Animal Favorites Book by Terry Taylor
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Felt Friends Woodland Critters Craft Kit by Aimee Ray
Felt Friends: Woodland Critters gathers a menagerie of lovable felted animals and plants in one fabulous kit, complete with a detailed guide for crafting twenty projects. From a fuzzy fox to a winking owl, these adorable projects can become a variety of accessories; hanging ornaments, magnets, … [Read more...] about Felt Friends Woodland Critters Craft Kit by Aimee Ray
Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless Painting with Minimal Tools and Materials
I love arts and crafts of all kinds. I will admit though, I'm a better crafter than artist. One of my resolutions this year is to teach myself to paint. I'm not looking to become a professional artist. I just want to learn some basic decorative painting skills that I can apply to my various craft … [Read more...] about Brushstrokes: Acrylic Effortless Painting with Minimal Tools and Materials
Quick and Easy Seashell Mouse Kid’s Craft Project
This week's Crafting with Kid's project is easy-to-make and you only need a few supplies to make it. You can whip up several of them in just one afternoon! Once completed they can be displayed on a shelf, add a hanging string and use them as holiday ornaments, add a magnet onto the back to turn them … [Read more...] about Quick and Easy Seashell Mouse Kid’s Craft Project
The Art of Comic Book Drawing with More Than 100 Drawing and Illustration Techniques
While it is a relatively new art form, today comic books exist with enormous representation and variety and serve as the occupation of tons of creative individuals. They even inspires other art forms, such as TV, film, and animation. In The Art of Comic Book Drawing, you’ll learn more about the art … [Read more...] about The Art of Comic Book Drawing with More Than 100 Drawing and Illustration Techniques
DIY Craft Project: Seashell Framed Large Wall Mirror
I've been admiring all of those beautiful seashell framed large mirrors that I've seen in coastal and beach home decor stores. They come in a variety of different sizes and shapes. Some that I've seen have been really elaborate but one thing that they all had in common was that they're expensive! … [Read more...] about DIY Craft Project: Seashell Framed Large Wall Mirror
How to Tell the Difference: Channel Whelk and Knobby Whelk Seashells
I've been collecting seashells for over 40+ years and love them! They're my treasures that I've personally collected while visiting different beaches all over the world. I currently have over 200+ specimens in my collection and thousands more that I craft with. * This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about How to Tell the Difference: Channel Whelk and Knobby Whelk Seashells
DIY Crochet Ear Warmer Headbands
When you step outside into the winter weather the first thing that typically gets cold are your ears. When the wind is howling and the freezing rain or snow is coming down my ears can be half frozen within minutes. Most of the girls in our family wear ear warmers and headbands throughout the winter … [Read more...] about DIY Crochet Ear Warmer Headbands