Creative Fun


Simple Seashell Craft in Time for Spring

Simple Seashell Craft in Time for Spring

Here in So Cal the sun is shining and the beaches beckon. Springtime is the perfect time to hit the beach, and collect tiny treasures tossed up by the tide. But what to do with them? I’m inspired by this tutorial by Joya at Joyababy Blog. Why? Because it’s realistic and not a hot glue [...]



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