This is just a brief post to show you something awesome I found at an antique shop. I didnt buy it because it was over of my monthly fun budget. But I am thinking maybe I could figu...
Hi All. I am currently participating in a crochet-a-long over at Wise Craft. I have been wanting to improve my granny square skills and this is the perfect opportunity. Here is what...
Hello! Recently, Copper Diem challenged us to create a piece of jewelry based on a drink. I was assigned Caipirinha. Having never heard of this drink, I did some research. Tur...
As I mentioned before, I have been working on new jewelry boxes with a turtle pattern. They are finished! I have made two and they are now in the shop.Turtle Box on etsyI carved a turtle ...
Iron Craft challenged us to create a stitched project. I chose to stitch up a little gift for my mom for Mothers Day! I know Mothers Day was two weeks ago, but I didnt see my mom until th...
Hi friends. I have some exciting stuff today. Im giving away a magazine! Yahoo! Before I do that, let me tell you a bit about it.The magazine is called Create Your Style and i...
Im currently participating in two Harry Potter swaps through swap-bot. It started as one and split into two. But this just means I get two people to create for! Let me show you what...
This past Saturday, I attended a craft swap hosted by etsyRAIN. Its a local meetup group and the swap was happening at a park by my apartment. Awesome!There were so many craft supplies, i...
I really debated posting this project since I really dont like how it turned out. BUT, I know everyone has craft fails so I thought it would be encouraging to show one of mine. See, even ...
Ive been experimenting with my wooden jewelry lately and just finished putting some of these pieces in my etsy shop. Let me show you some of the pieces I have been working on.Red Floral Necklac...
This week on Iron Craft, we were challenged to "Think Inside the Box" and create something out of a box. I puzzled over this for awhile and then realized all I have been doing lately is...
Thanks for all your comments on my Friday post. It was nice to hear some other points of view on something I had been thinking through. And for today, another edition of 365 Daily C...
I wanted to write a more serious post today and get your thoughts on something I have been thinking about lately. In the creative world, there is a lot of talk about artistic originality. ...
I love filling my home with unique handmade and thrifted pieces. I love thinking that each piece is really special or has a story. Today I wanted to share some of these.Here is a glimpse ...
This week I skipped the gym and went to the thrift store. Best. Decision. Ever. Here are some things I found. First of all, this awesome dress. I love love love it. I loo...
Even with a few a lot of days off this month, my scarf is still continuing to grow. As usual, my kitty helper is close at hand for the photo shoot.
I spent last week with my husbands family in San Clemente, CA. It was a week filled with relaxation, sun, and the color blue. I painted my toes blue and wore blue shoes. I also had ...
Is it just my cat or all cats? As soon as I pull out the ironing board he is on it. Usually he knocks it over when he jumps down. Thankfully there is usually not a hot iron on it wh...
As part of my etsy team, Blogging Business Artisans, we complete challenges each month. This month we were supposed to make something using the senses of spring. I decided to make a laven...
Ive been drooling over the jewelry of Material and Movement since I first spotted it at Urban Craft Uprising several years ago. Well, my husband got me some earrings for my birthday! Dont...
We were challenged this week to create something using recycled materials. I had been wanting to put a hummingbird feeder out on my porch so I decided to try and make one. I started with a...
Lets see, what things have I made from my creativity journal lately...Not much! I think I only have one thing that I made that actually went with a prompt.Day 106: Make Something With a Thrift ...
I found a leather bracelet on sale at Michaels the other day and decided it was a perfect time to try out the whole color-blocking trend. Heres what I did.I started with the plain bracelet.&nbs...
I meant to share this card closer to Easter, but will go ahead and share it now. Its generic enough that you could make it any time of year...for someone who really likes bunnies :)It was reall...
Hey Everyone! I recently contributed some photos to an eBook and I wanted to share it with you. The book is written by the very talented Lori Anderson and is full of creative prompts for ...
I recently found a really fun old recipe book at Value Village. It has blank pages so that you can fill it with all your favorite recipes.I love that it has space to put who gave you the recipe...
Hi guys. Thanks for the nice feedback on my new blog design. I worked really hard on it and then got nervous that I shouldnt have changed it, so its nice to get positive feedback :) ...
Im very excited to show off my new blog design! Do you like it? If you normally read in a reader, you probably wont even notice, but stop by and check it out if you get a chance. I ...
Awhile ago, I shared the postcards that I created for iHannas postcard swap. Today I will be sharing the postcards that I received! I included links to the creators whenever I could but i...
Before we dive in, I wanted to announce the giveaway winner! It was comment number 1, Paige from Little Nostalgia!! I will be emailing you to get your mailing address. Congratulatio...
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