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…
This steadfast event has pleased customers year after year. This show features vendors with hand-made and self-designed crafts centered in the cafeteria, surrounded by halls overflowing with gifts and retail items. Always filled with fun surprises like a book signing from a local author or fresh breads from an artisanal bakery. Refreshments served by the EIHS PTSA. Be sure to try their now ‘famous’ meatball sub! Times: 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM
If you love crafts and arts then head to the Greenport Craft and see up-cycled, re-purposed with a purpose, re-created or trash to treasure art and craft!
The Fireworks Extravaganza and Arts & Crafts Festival are returning to Long Beach! This festival features over 200 arts and crafts vendors specializing in everything from home-made candles, hand-crafted jewelry, wooden items, and home decor to nautical paintings, photography and caricature portraits. There will be food vendors offering international cuisine.
When you think of winter, most of us think about being stuck inside and bored. It’s time to spice up the cold days with some fun winter arts and crafts. Here are a few activities that you can do you with your kids and age isn’t a factor. Grab some hot cocoa and let the winter “artivities” begin! 1) Bubble Wrap Art Paint is fun and bubble wrap is always a hit. How about combining the two? It’s sure to get your child’s attention when you bring these two items to the table. What you’ll need: • Paint • Bubble…
Find one-of-a-kind items, gifts, food vendors and food trucks at the Long Beach Arts & Crafts Festival!
Shop for hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, photography, stained glass, and plenty of other original pieces at the shopping event that has been a Stony Brook staple for over two decades.