Every year we enjoy going to a local farm to pick sunflowers. It's a great family-friendly activity and doesn't cost a lot of money. You can dry out your sunflowers to use in your autumn home decor, in craft projects and yes...you can eat the seeds once dry. It's a very easy process! Here's some … [Read more...] about Tips for Picking and Drying Sunflowers
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Craft Project – Owl Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
These adorable Owl Seashell Refrigerator Magnets are really easy to make...plus affordable! Just collect a bunch of smaller sized seashells from the beach or buy a mixed collection of seashells from your local craft supply store. You can whip up several of them in one day and give them out as … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Owl Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
Easy-to-Make Seashell Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets
I love decorating my refrigerator and upright freezer with photographs of the family and with my grandchildren's artwork. Every time I walk by them the photos & artwork bring a smile to my face. Anyway, a few weeks ago I was at the Dollar Tree and picked up 4 acrylic photo frames with a … [Read more...] about Easy-to-Make Seashell Photo Frame Refrigerator Magnets
Origami Animals Book with 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Origami is an easy and affordable arts and crafts medium. You can sit down with instructions and paper and complete a project in a short amount of time. You don't need to invest a lot of time & money to come up with something cute and unique. Use your finished origami animals to decorate … [Read more...] about Origami Animals Book with 200 Sheets of Origami Paper
Hand-Painted Cupcake with Sprinkles Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
These hand-painted cupcakes with sprinkles seashell refrigerator magnets are really easy to make. All you need are a few scallop seashells, painting supplies and magnets. You can whip up an entire bakery of them in no time at all. They would be cute used as party favors at a little girl's birthday … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Cupcake with Sprinkles Seashell Refrigerator Magnets
Kid’s Crafts Hand-Painted Black Cat Seashells
Cats are beloved by millions of people around the world. While dogs may be man's best friend...cats are certainly running a close second. Last year we rescued and adopted 2 cats which my grandchildren instantly fell in-love with. Sadly...we lost Tucker last October to a severe illness but we still … [Read more...] about Kid’s Crafts Hand-Painted Black Cat Seashells
Beach Coastal Tealight Candle Holders – Easy Craft Project
We enjoy entertaining family and friends outside during the summertime season. You'll often find us hosting a backyard barbecue or poolside family get-together. I decorate the inside and outside of our home in a beach and coastal theme. I was looking through a few home decor magazines and spotted … [Read more...] about Beach Coastal Tealight Candle Holders – Easy Craft Project
Hand-Painted Shark Themed Seashells Party Favors
My grandson has a birthday coming up in a few weeks. This year he has requested a shark themed birthday party. My daughter is in charge of ordering the party decorations, pinata, the birthday cake, etc. I was put in charge of coming up with some take-home party favors. We'll be sharing a few ideas … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Shark Themed Seashells Party Favors