Every time we go down to the beach I spend hours, upon hours walking the beach and collecting seashells, driftwood, sea glass and other found treasures that wash up onto the shore. I have boxes upon boxes of treasures that I've collected over the years and many of them I use to decorate my home, use … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Dolphin and Starfish Seashells
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DIY Seashell Plant Picks and Garden Markers
A few months ago when we were down at the beach house I collected some bay scallop seashells off of the beach. The bay scallops along the Jersey Shore are typically black to dark gray in color. They are great shells to use in a variety of your craft projects. You can leave them natural or paint them … [Read more...] about DIY Seashell Plant Picks and Garden Markers
Craft Project: Mermaid Seashell Hand Mirror
A few weeks ago my granddaughter and I were shopping at our local Dollar Store and picked up a few things that she needed. One thing that we picked up was this aqua-colored hand mirror. It was very plain looking, so we decided to turn it into a Mermaid Seashell Hand Mirror with just a few craft … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Mermaid Seashell Hand Mirror
Cats in Origami Book by Nick Robinson
In the origami world, cats were traditionally under-represented, and the few existing models were rather flat and lifeless. But thanks to modern folding techniques, it's possible to recapture the true charm of our feline companions. This book for origamists of all skill levels offers 20 original … [Read more...] about Cats in Origami Book by Nick Robinson
Create Beautiful Art and Clear Your Mind with Buddha Board
Suppose you wanted to exercise your creativity without having to learn a new craft or invest in complicated supplies. Well, you can! Meet the Buddha Board, a surface you paint on using only water. Your artwork flows from your brush then fades away as the water evaporates. * Complimentary product … [Read more...] about Create Beautiful Art and Clear Your Mind with Buddha Board
Learn to Paint Colorful Designs on Rocks & Stones with The Little Book of Rock Painting
Filled with creative exercises, art prompts, templates, and step-by-step projects, The Little Book of Rock Painting encourages interactivity for immediate results, while teaching beginners the fundamentals of the medium in an engaging and fun way. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...] about Learn to Paint Colorful Designs on Rocks & Stones with The Little Book of Rock Painting
Celebrate the Ever-Changing Night Sky with Celestial Watercolor
I have always loved the night sky and its changing constellations, the Milky Way, auroras, shooting stars, planets, and moon phases. I also love watercolor paintings, and several are hanging in my home, although I have not yet taken up a brush myself. If anything can move me to become a … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Ever-Changing Night Sky with Celestial Watercolor
Coastal Beach Scene Hand Painted Seashells
I love the coastal beach life and everything that has to do with it. I'm a seashell collector and I love to go shelling. Over the past 35 years, I've amassed a large collection of shells that I love to show off and I use many of them in my crafting projects. While down at the Jersey Shore I … [Read more...] about Coastal Beach Scene Hand Painted Seashells