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Artist Lauren Bishop discovered a thoughtful way to put her photographs together with this beautifully crafted book called Capsule, which features seashells as covers.

Decoupage Home Decoration Art Crab & Seahorse Beach Tropical Trinket Dish Rhinestones, pearl and hand painted accents added Handmade by Florida mom/artist 4” Wide Edge was hand painted with gold brush metal acrylic paint Back is natural but can be painted gold Scallop shell is not a smooth surface, it has imperfections/groves. Throughout history, many famous people have practiced the art of decoupage, including Marie Antionette, Lord Byron, Pablo Picasso, and more. Decoupage has a long history that’s been influenced by a variety of countries. Long before decoupage made its debut in France, the art of paper cutting was being practiced and perfected all around the world. Many more unique gifts available. Custom orders welcomed. Free shipping within the USA.

This Gohobi Handcrafted Wooden Bear Ornament is an exclusive piece of art for your home. Carefully crafted from solid wood, these lifelike teddy bear figurines will make a perfect addition to your car or tabletop decoration. Its cartoon-inspired design will bring joy and a unique style to your space. The price listed is for one ornament.  No two ornaments are alike, embodying the pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Individually created by the artisan's hand, subtle variations between pieces are to be expected. We aim to ship your order in reused/ recycled packaging where possible.

I made these "light houses" from used milk boxes. The little secret is that you have to make many little openings so the plastic inside will not be burned.

Dandelion crowns are such a nostalgic ware for so many folks! Remember to pick in later in the season once their pollen has already had its first picks for the bees!

Exquisite little paper stars can be used for decorations, jewelry, craft projects, and gift-giving. They're very easy to make, and they're a fun way to recycle a bit of junk mail into something colorful and decorative. If you want to make...

Wow! I would guess at some point in our lives we all made a house or something out of a recycled cardboard box but this artist took it to an amazing extreme! Pop on over to Annalise Rees’ sit…

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Hi friends!! Let’s get crafty today and make a ceramic couch! Such a fun, calming, and pretty DIY project that’ll have you in admiration of what your hands can make and what your mind can imagine! I made the couch...Read More

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Making bioplastics is a fun, hands-on way to learn about bioplastic alternatives that are environmentally safer for our planet. Educational Innovations Blog

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Free Printable Paper Hexagon Kaleidocycle

Because we love to add a touch of DIY to anything that we do, we created this adorable DIY cup cozy in collaboration with our friends at Good Housekeeping

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“Katerina Marchenko, artista e designer tessile con base a Mosca, ricama fili colorati in tulle per creare elaborate immagini ricamate di animali, ritratti e studi anatomici. Nei cerchi, i pe…

Using 3 simple reverse tie dye techniques, you can transform t-shirts, bandanas, pillowcases, and more. All with a common household item.

(source) We have a couple home projects underway, and one of them is a multi-purpose room in our daylight basement. Since we are going to be using the space for an office area, school desk area, and even a makeshift guest room when we need it, I started thinking about what I want the room

This is a downloadable PDF only. NOT a finished product. As this is a digital file that is automatically sent to you, I do not accept refunds. This is a PDF crochet pattern for the Boho Book Nook. The Boho Book Nook is a boho-style hanging basket that is the perfect size for a couple books or journals, a stack of magazines, a place for mail, or whatever you need it for! Finished size on dowel rod is approx. 12 inches wide and 11 inches long. Level: advanced beginner. Uses US terms. Finished size: approximately 12 inches wide and 11 inches long at completion, not included hanging string. Pattern includes instructions for adjusting the size. Materials needed: 6mm hook Approximately 350 yards of worsted weight (4) cotton yarn 2 12-inch by 5/16-inch dowel rods (pattern can be adjusted for most other sizes, but pattern is written for a dowel rod that is at least 12 inches in length) Yarn needle Scissors Pattern uses two strands held together and is designed to have no seaming. Photos are included for construction. I used 2 skeins of I Love This Cotton in Antique Gold. Stitches used: Sc Dc Mini bean stitch Thank you so much for supporting my shop! I would love to see your finished creations, use #belleandbeancrochet on Instagram to tag me! If you have questions or need help with my pattern, feel free to contact me at belleandbeancrochet [!at] gmail.com, or message me on Instagram @belleandbeancrochet.

These amazing book sculptures by Kelly Campbell are made with little more that some scissors, tweezers, and blades.

Don't leave your garden at home, take it out with you! This is a digital PDF ONLY and recommended for INTERMEDIATE crocheters. Beginner sewists can do the optional Lining to the bag. For the Pansy Tote LARGE, please visit my OTHER listing! This is a Pansy Tote (Mini size) inspired by Christopher Kane's Pansy Tote! The tote can be carried by the hand and features the pansy flower's iconic front three petals and a petal-inspired handle. For further durability, an optional lining can be added. The pattern will walk you through how to craft your own pansy tote. It is highly customizable, with 6 possible color combinations, 2 Edging options, and a full tutorial on how to line your own bag! Along with this in-depth tutorial comes with pictures on almost every step AND videos on more specific techniques! The final tote is about 15 x 20”, with an 11" Handle circumference (meant to be held at the hand) Materials needed: For main bag: -5 or 6 mm crochet hook -250g of DK worsted/category 4 yarn (yardage varies depending on how many colors you pick) -tapestry needle -optional: stitch markers For lining (optional but recommended): -1/2 yard of fabric of your choice -sewing machine or hand sewing needle -thread of any choice -pen/marker/chalk -iron -pins Techniques and stitches used (all in US terminology): slst, sc, dc, hdc, inc, dec, sp-1, (video tutorial provided in pattern), and crocheting into the sides. I hope you have so much fun with this bag! Please reach out for any questions and as always, thank you so much.