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Chalk paint is a beautiful option when painting furniture that leaves a rich and distressed finish. Chalk paint is great to work with as it is odorless and dries quickly. Follow the tips listed below to use chalk paint best and get creative! 1. You Don’t Have to Perform Excessive Prep Work For most types of paint, excessive prep is required including cleaning or sanding surfaces. Some paints even call for you to use primer on the furniture before beginning the painting process. You will be happy to learn that chalk paint does not require any of this as chalk…

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When schools break for the holidays, children sometimes have difficulty planning activities that will keep them entertained. Their excitement at being away from their typical weekday schedule can leave them with boundless energy but few ideas for occupying their time. As the hustle and bustle of the holidays begins, it can be fun to slow down and spend some time with your children creating ornaments and crafts that will not only help tame boredom but also leave you with some handmade decorations to cherish. If you don’t consider yourself crafty, don’t worry, holiday crafts do not have to be complicated…

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Making festive crafts is always a cozy and fun activity in the fall, and kids enjoy it perhaps more than anyone. Leaves of all shapes and colors can be used to their best advantage in this season. Here are some ideas of fun fall leaf crafts for kids to make. 1. Leaf Coasters A fun project that will also save your tabletops, leaf coasters can be a fun craft for little ones to help with. Get some glue or any craft paste that dries clear. You’ll also need some small discs that can be found at the craft store. Gather…

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The Bell Street Artists present A Bloom With a View, a mixed media art exhibit at The BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville. Showcasing artists Pat Ballan, Anne Baum, Mary Bouzianis, Nancyruth, Nancy Maia, Peter Montemurro, Doris Rueger, Will Ryder, and John Young. Includes various medias like watercolor, colored pencil, acrylics, scratchboard, and sculpture. Date & Time: 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM

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