A few months ago a friend of mine gifted me her old wooden lighthouse that holds toilet paper and facial tissues. She had changed the decor in her bathroom and new I decorated in a coastal cottage style. Instead of tossing it into the trash, she passed it to me. I love lighthouses, but I don't use a … [Read more...] about Trash to Treasure – New Lighthouse Yard and Garden Art
craft projects
Crochet Your Own Kawaii Animal Cuties Kit
The winter season is approaching and that's when I like to sit down and work on my needlecraft projects. I enjoy crochet, knitting, cross-stiching, and embroidery. They're inexpensive hobbies that allow you to be creative and help you to pass the time when stuck inside during the wintertime … [Read more...] about Crochet Your Own Kawaii Animal Cuties Kit
Painted Seashell and Puzzle Pieces Paper Weight Craft Project
These painted seashell and puzzle pieces paper weights make a great gift for Mom and Dad. Think Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, a Birthday or even as a holiday gift. Each one will take about 2 days to make to allow for drying time with the paint. It's a frugal kid's craft project if you … [Read more...] about Painted Seashell and Puzzle Pieces Paper Weight Craft Project
Cat Lives Matter and Dog Lives Matter Painted Seashells Yard Art
We're animal lovers and have an almost 2 year old cat named Romeo. We're also the proud grandparents to our granddog who just turned 12 years old. Cats and Dogs are some of the best friends you can ever have in this world. They give you unconditional love and are faithful to their owners. Two … [Read more...] about Cat Lives Matter and Dog Lives Matter Painted Seashells Yard Art
Coastal Houseplant Garden Planter Basket
Last weekend I stopped by a local yard sale and purchased a square shaped wicker basket for .50 cents. It was in wonderful, like-new condition and brown in color. I knew as soon as I saw that basket that it would make a great houseplant garden planter. I just needed to change the color and give it … [Read more...] about Coastal Houseplant Garden Planter Basket
Kid’s Crafts – Personalized Painted Wall Art for Mom
This kid's craft project would make the perfect gift for Mom on Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, a Birthday or Christmas. It can be customized for specific holidays and special occasions. The one that I'm featuring in my post was made by my 5 1/2 year old grandson. He did a great job! Kid's Crafts … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Personalized Painted Wall Art for Mom
Kid’s Crafts – Puzzle Pieces Tree Canvas Wall Art
Got an old carboard puzzle lying around? If so, let the kids turn that old puzzle into some new wall art for their rooms! This Puzzle Pieces Tree Canvas Wall Art was made by my 12 year old granddaughter who had a great time making it. You probably have all of the supplies on hand. The project took … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts – Puzzle Pieces Tree Canvas Wall Art
Seashell FROG Figure Craft Project
Seashells are so fun to craft with! You can make all kinds of different home decor items, holiday ornaments, refrigerator magnets, garden yard art, windchimes, garden markers, etc. by just using seashells that you collect from the beach. When collecting shells to use in your craft projects you … [Read more...] about Seashell FROG Figure Craft Project