I grew up in a small town in Michigan (Escanaba) and lived on the north side of my town, hence the North Town. When I was younger we had the “10 Commandments of Trick or Treating” I am going to share our (the neighborhood I grew up with) list. Always go with a buddy or … Continue reading
Posted in October 2011 …
Halloween Week Long Party?!
Do you remember when Halloween was ONE night? I do, some of my fondest memories are of Halloween. Your costume planning started in July because you were competing for the “Top Prize” for your class – I won several times: I was $100 Bill (it was a pillow case that my grandma drew the 100 … Continue reading
Festive Friday Blog Hop – Card 20
Welcome to your next stop on the Festive Friday Blog Hop. You should have just came from Cheryl Lindsay’s blog – Cherlin Ink. ©2011 A.J.’s Digi Shoppewww.ajsdigishoppe.com Snowflake CardCard Design: Amanda Marks Paper: The card is blank 5 1/2″ x 4″ Inspirations: Earth, Wind & Fire – Blue Odyessey and a piece of snowflake wrapping … Continue reading
Glow in the Dark Nail Polish in a Pinch
I really wanted Glow in the Dark Nails for Halloween but I personally have always had problem with the nail polish not glowing enough. I also did not want to run to the store for Nail Polish. I decided to experiment a little with my PLAID® Glow in the Dark Paints. Materials:Glow in the Dark … Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday – I have a Daisy Scout
Investment for Girl Scouts
Mummy Juice Boxes – Tasty Tuesday
I want to state upfront this was NOT my idea – Leslie Rahye did 24 mummy juice boxes for her daughter’s class using Duct Tape. I thought it was an amazing idea so I decided to make them for my daughter’s class but with a twist, I decided to use Masking Tape opposed to Duct … Continue reading
The Ghosts of Halloween Past
I love Halloween it is my favorite time of year. I have been everything from Raggedy Ann to The Evil Queen from Snow White. I have been looking through some old pictures of the kids (and me) and came across some of my favorites: I was a Sophomore in High School and went as Alice … Continue reading
Creative Paperclay® Design Team – Take Two
I am so excited to announce I am once again a member of the Creative Paperclay® Design Team. I had so much fun creating and inspiring the first time around I am thrilled to have been accepted for another 6 months. Recap from the last six months of my projects (sorry no links – BLOGGER … Continue reading
130 Creative Paperclay® Apples
It is hard to believe it has been 6 months, this is my last project for the first Creative Paperclay® Design Team. I wanted to go out with a bang. I decided that to make 130 apple ornaments for my daughter’s school for the faculty and staff for Teacher Appreciation Day. Keep in mind this … Continue reading
This week
Okay so Blogging this week is sort of low on the NEED TO DO LIST. I realized at 7:30 that there was NO blog post today – sorry. Not much happening still working on apples I currently have close to 100 done so the light is getting brighter. They have hangers and tags (YAY for … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 