Crochet your own bookmarks—but not just any bookmarks! These fun and unusual animal characters are Bookies, and they'll not only help you keep your place while reading but will also attract admiring attention. And you can proudly say that you made them yourself! * Complimentary book received for … [Read more...] about Bookies Bookmarks to Crochet Book by Jonas Matthies
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Large Floral Painted Seashells for Spring and Summer
Last month I was going through my large seashell collection and decided to make something to decorate for spring and summer. I pulled out a large 5 1/2" wide clam shell, 5 small slipper shells and a small round pebble. Other than paint and glue, that's all you will need to make this project. * … [Read more...] about Large Floral Painted Seashells for Spring and Summer
Clay Play! 24 Whimsical Projects Book by Terry Taylor
Transform simple balls and coils of polymer clay into fabulous wearable art! Just follow these full-color, step-by-step photos and clear directions to create more than 40 whimsical jewelry projects plus 10 types of beads. Playful possibilities include tempting food charms (cupcake, burger, and other … [Read more...] about Clay Play! 24 Whimsical Projects Book by Terry Taylor
Learn Calligraphic Basics and More with Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy
In any art form, understanding its essential elements can free you to explore your own creativity, and the art of calligraphy is no exception. To that end, a new book is here to help you learn those important fundamentals in a fun and interactive way, Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless … [Read more...] about Learn Calligraphic Basics and More with Creative Lettering and Beyond: Timeless Calligraphy
Kid’s Crafts: Seashell Paper Weight Teacher’s Gift
Early next month the Princess will be finishing up the 4th grade and wanted to make an End of Year Teacher's Gift for her favorite teacher. She was telling me that her teacher has a lot of pretty things sitting on her desk that the children made for her over the course of the school year. The … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Seashell Paper Weight Teacher’s Gift
Beautiful Hand-Painted Horseshoe Crab Shells
For the past 5 years my family has participated in programs that help to promote horseshoe crab conservation. Thousands of them die every year when they're washed up onto a beach, caught in fishing nets, stuck on rocky jetty's, etc. These crabs play an important part in our marine ecosystem and … [Read more...] about Beautiful Hand-Painted Horseshoe Crab Shells
Seashell Craft Project: Broken Conch Shell Trinket Dish
When walking the beach people will often stop to pick up seashells that they find along the way. Personally, I've been shelling and collecting seashells for over 30+ years. I've amassed quite the collection! Some of my seashells I put on display throughout my home, other's are placed in special … [Read more...] about Seashell Craft Project: Broken Conch Shell Trinket Dish
Knitted Toys 20 Cute and Colorful Projects Book
How many of you knit or crochet? I've been doing both for decades. Back in the 1960's and 1970's it was necessary for young girls to learn the trade. It was how we made our own hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, shawls, poncho's, etc. If you were a mother you knitted or crochet'ed your child's afghan, … [Read more...] about Knitted Toys 20 Cute and Colorful Projects Book