I did not come up with this project on my own it was in the 2011 February Family Fun Magazine. I learned long ago not to show my daughter the photos of the projects or I would be told repeatedly ours doesn’t look like the pictures. I did not have the same beads to make … Continue reading
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Work In Progress Wednesday…
Wow it is Wednesday – HOLY CRAP!!!! I am working on a ton of stuff relating to my Graphic Design Project (I am going to do a sneak peak of the design project). I also have a cute V-day Card started (not a fan of hearts or V-Day but it is the right thing to … Continue reading
Zentangles Orbs and My Up-Cycled Travel Case
I know I have been writing quite a bit about Zentangles but I admit these little drawings are FANTASTIC stress relievers. I told about a challenge from one of my readers (Thank you Leslie!) and decided to try making a Zentangle according to the challenge – I am Diva weekly Zentangle challenge is Orbs. I … Continue reading
Homemade Casting Stuff Test Pieces… Pictures
I spent the weekend working with the casting stuff. It made me realize I am too damn impatient for casting stuff and I need to expedite the process somehow. I am going to try Borax I am not sure if it will work but it is worth a try. The things I have learned in … Continue reading
BELIEVE… My First Mixed Media Piece
So I decided to do a piece revolving around my word for 2011. The one criteria I had was it had to be a mixed media piece. I wanted to challenge myself because I don’t do mixed media (I’m a one media at a time type of gal – lol). So I played with new … Continue reading
2010 Review (and a plug for Creative EdVentures)
Well this my last post of 2010 and what better way to end the year then to give a HUGE recap. I would also like to thank everyone for reading my blog I am aware that sometimes it has been a grammatical nightmare, I have gotten better (at least I think I have – lol) … Continue reading
Finish It Friday–Christmas Edition
I wanted to recap my Christmas presents for everyone this year. What better way to do a Christmas Eve post (holding a Booga who has been up since 5am) then to do a HUGE what I finished post. Grandma Frames – I wood burned each of the frames, stained and added pictures of the kids … Continue reading
Origami Star Earrings–Eco Friendly
I am going to be quite frank and not a fan of origami. I love origami but have always had a problem making origami things. I saw those beautiful origami stars and really wanted one, so I Googled how to make one. I was successful in making a paper one then I thought it would … Continue reading
Jewelry from Tea Candle Tins
I admit I have a tendency to get carried away with a new medium but this has to be one of the coolest (cheapest) projects that I have embarked on. This is the first one I made. Cute, simple but I knew I had to visit this again. It was an embellishment for a box … Continue reading
Homemade Gift Boxes for Coasters
I made the coasters for gifts for several people and decided they all needed boxes. One of the things I hate to do is make boxes but I refuse to go to the store on a cold, wet day looking for a box, so I turned to Google. I had an idea what I wanted … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 