Of all the crafts I’ve undertaken over the years, one I have always admired but never tried is making books by hand. Anything more than a simple accordion seemed beyond my capabilities, but I’ve found inspiration in The Art & Craft of Handmade Books by Shereen LaPlantz (Dover Publications). Now … [Read more...] about Learn to Make Your Own Books with The Art & Craft of Handmade Books
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The Star Wars Collectible Felt Characters Craft Kit
If you’ve been following this blog for the past few years, you’ll already know that I love to craft! I enjoy all kinds of different crafting mediums and really enjoy scrapbooking, cardmaking, crochet, cross-stitch and felting. While I do many different mediums, those tend to be some of my … [Read more...] about The Star Wars Collectible Felt Characters Craft Kit
Kid’s Crafts: Paper Plate Circus Clown and Popcorn Box
Have you seen all of those fun paper plate preschool craft projects over on Pinterest? Well, we have one for you today too! We made these adorable Circus Clowns and Popcorn Boxes to teach a group of 2 to 5 year old's about the Circus which is coming to town later next month. Preschool Crafts: Paper … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Paper Plate Circus Clown and Popcorn Box
Craft Project: Hand Painted Golf Design Seashells
Do you or someone that you know enjoy the game of golf? Looking to make a unique gift that even the kids can do? Got leftover seashells from summer vacation? If you answered YES to those questions, I've got the perfect craft project for you!!! Love this hand painted seashell design? You'll find a … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Hand Painted Golf Design Seashells
7 of the BEST Adult Coloring Books
Four years ago I jumped on the adult coloring bandwagon as a way to relax and as a way to explore my creativity. I enjoy sitting down and coloring, then once my page has been completed, I often turn it into artwork for my home or use the page in various paper crafting projects. Here are Shelly's … [Read more...] about 7 of the BEST Adult Coloring Books
Kid’s Craft Project: Safari Animal Wreath
Last summer my 9 year old granddaughter attended a few of the kid's craft classes at A. C. Moore's, a craft supply store in our area. At one of the classes the kids made these adorable Safari Animal Wreath's and we just loved them. Matter of fact, we went back to the store a week later and bought … [Read more...] about Kid’s Craft Project: Safari Animal Wreath
Kid’s Crafts: Hand-Painted Turtle Seashells and Rocks
How many of you adore turtles? About 10 years ago we adopted 2 little turtles and have been big fans ever since! To honor our love for turtles we whipped up this super easy-to-make kid's craft project that won't cost you a lot of money. Our project was made by a group of kids ages 7 to 9 years of … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts: Hand-Painted Turtle Seashells and Rocks
Easy Bird Origami – A Fun Origami Project Book for Bird Lovers
The Japanese art of origami is very popular these days, and we’ve featured several how-to books here at The Classy Chics over the last year (check them out here). Today I’d like to tell you about a fun book of origami projects suitable even for beginners, Easy Bird Origami: 30 Pre-Printed Bird … [Read more...] about Easy Bird Origami – A Fun Origami Project Book for Bird Lovers