Handpainted Rocks for Summer Memories

Story Stone craft by Paint on the Ceiling.

So many of us have fond childhood memories of collecting smooth rocks at the beach. Now that it is summer, it is time to put together a new collection! Once you have collected your new treasures, you can give them new life as handpainted creations!

Paint on the Ceiling suggests crafting story stones that can help guide children with storytelling. However, I think that they provide fun conversation pieces for adults as well!

Quote Stones by Read and Create.

Read and Create suggests using them for inspiring quotes.

Vegetable Garden Stone Markers by Painted Pomegranate.

For all of our gardeners out there, Painted Pomegranate suggests vegetable markers.

How do you use your beach stones? We would love to hear suggestions!

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Spooktacular Halloween Craft Ideas

Looking for some inspiration to add a little more craftiness to your Halloween fun? Here are some of our favorite discoveries:

Ghost Frames:

Make your own little ghost family picture gallery with this simple ghost frame craft idea from Better Homes and Gardens!

Shocking Silhouettes:

Set a shocking scene with these frightening candlelit creations by Martha Stewart.

Halloween Garage Door Silhouettes:

This illuminated spooky Halloween scene over at the Instructables is the way to welcome little ghosts and gobblins!

Chickenwire Ghosts:

How about creating some specters to walk across your yard? Love this craft by Slim Jim from Wacky Archives!

These ideas will help you set a Spooktacular Scene!

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Valentine's Day Pinspiration!

Red hearts and chocolate are popping up everywhere! Valentine's Day is here! Pinterest is afire with so many projects perfect the holiday! We have collected a few of our favorites to share with you!

These Chocolate-Covered Raspberries by Sugar Hero look divine! The chocolate enrobes the raspberries so perfectly!

Following the fruit theme, Heart Shaped Chocolate Strawberries by Made from Pinterest show a pretty smart way to use fruit to make a heart! A mix of chocolate with fruit--these treats have to be healthy, right?

Little Cupid's Arrow Pretzels from One Little Project are so adorable! Kids and adults a like will just eat these up!

If your Valentine's Day celebration includes a cool beverage, how about these neat heart-shaped pomegranate ice cubes from Two Loves Studio!

We will be collecting more  of our favorite Valentine's Day crafts, treats, gifts and more on our Valentine's Day Inspiration Board over the next couple of weeks! Head over to Pinterest for some more ideas! We have 77 pins already--chances are we have something to inspire you!

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