by Beth | Nov 30, 2019 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
One of the most relaxing things I enjoy is creating sea-inspired crafts from items I find in nature. This has been a favorite past time of mine since I was a child growing up spending my summers at the beaches in New Jersey. I find the process of collecting and...
by Beth | Jul 10, 2017 | Activities, Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
We have a very tropical backyard that is bordered with lots of bamboo. Lots. Since it is so plentiful and grows so quickly, I’m always looking for clever and creative things to create and do with it. A while ago my husband Bill made me bamboo planters by cutting...
by Beth | May 7, 2017 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Marine Botanicals, Sea Inspired Decor
I’ve been decorating glassware with pressed flowers and marine botanicals for years and I was looking for new ideas and was inspired when I discovered this really cool “sea glass” craft spray paint from Krylon. It comes in many colors, but I like the...
by Beth | Apr 24, 2017 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
Materials Metal pot –With handle for melting the wax. An old pot works just as well or you can use a glass measuring cup and melt the wax in your microwave. Tin containers. I chose ones used for sardines, tuna and tea. They have interesting, artistic labels too....
by Beth | Jul 7, 2016 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Sea Inspired Decor
When I moved to Santa Cruz 24 years ago I remember the first time I saw aloe vera, cactus and other succulents growing on the side of the road. It was November, 1992 and I had just left the barren trees and slushy snow of New Jersey when I found myself...
by Beth | Mar 8, 2016 | Beach Crafts, Games and Activities, Featured, Ocean Potions, Suggested Reading
In Santa Cruz, California the ocean is usually cold year round. Since I always enjoy a good salty soak, especially in my antique claw foot tub, I found a way to experience the healing properties of the ocean indoors. I discovered a recipe for a seaweed rich mineral...
