My daughter loves working on arts and crafts projects. She enjoys painting, paper crafts, beading and drawing. She's almost 10 years old and has some great artistic talent. I think she gets this from my mom who is also very artsy and crafty. * Complimentary book received for review. This post … [Read more...] about Chibi Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Chibi Cuties and Beasties
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DIY Wood Shadow Boxes from Old Desk Drawers
Today I have a fairly easy DIY craft project for you and you can have them completed in just one afternoon. What's really nice about this project is that you'll be upcycling (recycling) old wooden desk drawers or small kitchen cabinet drawers. Once you've converted them...you can turn them into … [Read more...] about DIY Wood Shadow Boxes from Old Desk Drawers
Kid’s Crafts Easter Bunny Painted Wood Spoons
Two weeks ago I sat down with my grandchildren and god-son to make these adorable Easter Bunny wood spoons. We had several wooden spoons and spatulas that we wanted to upcycle into something new. If you don't have any laying around in your kitchen drawers, you can buy them at your local … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Easter Bunny Painted Wood Spoons
Color & Scratch Mindfulness Coloring Artist Book
Last year I was introduced to Scratch & Create Books and fell in-love with them. If you enjoy adult coloring books, you'll enjoy the new craze of Scratch & Create or Color & Scratch. They're great for stress reduction and they allow you to explore your creativity. * Complimentary … [Read more...] about Color & Scratch Mindfulness Coloring Artist Book
Kid’s Craft Project: Hand-Painted Pet Portraits
Looking for a fun project to do with the kids this weekend? Got pets in the house? If so, this kid's craft project is for you! All you need is a few general painting supplies and an unfinished wood easel. This is a project that can be completed in one afternoon! Look for the small art canvas boards … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Hand-Painted Pet Portraits
How to Preserve Horseshoe Crab Shells
If you've been following this blog you'll already know that I love to collect seashells and that I enjoy crafting with them. While horseshoe crab shells aren't something that most people collect, I do! They're fun to paint and to use in decorating projects inside and outside your home. * This post … [Read more...] about How to Preserve Horseshoe Crab Shells
Hand Painted Floral Seashells for Spring Decorating
I love decorating for each of the different seasons throughout the year and spring is no different. As soon as the new season rolls around I get busy on decorating the outside of my home first. I admit, sometimes my seasonal decorating gets out of control. These hand painted floral seashells are … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Floral Seashells for Spring Decorating
Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies Book
I'm a big fan of butterflies. They're beautiful, colorful and have a lot of inspirational meaning. Every year spring through fall I look forward to seeing them hovering around in my flower garden. If you enjoy seeing butterflies and looking for a way to bring their beauty into your home you'll want … [Read more...] about Beautiful Press-Out Flying Butterflies Book