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
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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
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
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
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
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