Category Archives: Arts and Crafts

Quick and Easy Centerpiece With Dollar Store Items

Posted on December 3, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

I designed a quick and easy centerpiece that can be customized for any occasion. My Toastmasters club is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year. The party is this week, so I volunteered to do the centerpieces for the tables. I … Continue reading →

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Adorable Knitted Dolls for Peace Pals

Posted on April 26, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Do you like to knit? Love to help others? Have you heard of Peace Pals? In response to my April 10th blog post, Altered Art Scrapbook For a Little Girl, my friend Marjorie Flathers shared one of her favorite crafts. … Continue reading →

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Altered Art Scrapbook For a Little Girl

Posted on April 10, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Altered art scrapbook for a little girl. Mixed media. Front cover. Scrapbooking paper, sticker embellishments, text printed on parchment paper with torn edges, scraps from magazines, doll shirt from dollar store. A triangle-shaped pocket in the corner holds special photos. … Continue reading →

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How to Press Flowers – Small Roses

Posted on February 1, 2018 by lynnkelleyauthor

Do you like pressed flowers? It’s easy to press them. In this video tutorial, I cut fresh flowers from my garden, put them on a sheet of wax paper, fold it over, then put them between the pages of a … Continue reading →

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Homemade Gift – Decorated Box – Altered Art Box – Art Therapy

Posted on December 13, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

A decorated box is an easy and economical gift. I like to call it altered art, but it’s basically fancy scrapbooking. This is another homemade gift idea if you’re looking for something to make from the heart. This is a … Continue reading →

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Decorate a Box – Mermaid Treasure Box Makes a Special Homemade Gift

Posted on December 4, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Make a decorated box if money’s tight this Christmas. Here’s an easy, inexpensive craft which can be made with tons of love and extra-special touches for the recipient. Below is a decorated box I made for my oldest granddaughter for … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Therapeutic Heating Bag – Wonderful Idea for Christmas Gifts

Posted on November 20, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Are you looking for ideas to make for Christmas gifts? My friend, Maria Cisneros Toth, just uploaded this video tutorial explaining how to make a therapeutic heating bag. They’re something everyone will like, and if we use colorful, fun fabric … Continue reading →

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Altered Art Book Wedding Gift – Photo Essay

Posted on November 7, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Working on this craft helped take my mind off worrying about George while he was going through chemo and dealing with cancer and all the issues that go along with it. I played music, too. I highly recommend art therapy … Continue reading →

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Dodger Fans – Ready to Cheer and Scream For the Team on Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2017 by lynnkelleyauthor

Dodger fans are all pumped up. Have you been watching the World Series games, Dodgers vs. Astros? What an exciting series. It would be cool to brag that we were lucky Dodger dogs and got to go to a World … Continue reading →

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Altered Art Book For My Aunt Val

Posted on February 3, 2016 by lynnkelleyauthor

This is a small altered art scrapbook I made for my Aunt Val for her birthday a few years ago. Materials/medium:  Small children’s board book (about 4″ x 6″), scrapbook paper, ribbon, pressed flowers, tiny seashells, photographs, scrapbook accessories, acrylic … Continue reading →

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