So I recently got into designing Digital Stamps primarily it was one thing I could create sitting on the couch. I decided (through much pushing from family and friends) to start selling my digital stamps on my blog and on my Facebook Fan Page. I had decided against selling them on Etsy for the time … Continue reading
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My Indoor Garden Experiment
I love to garden it is relaxing and makes me feel good that I can grow food for my family (and flowers for myself). The flip side is I kill every plant I bring inside my house. Seriously my house is a DEAD ZONE, I have killed so many house plants and I have no … 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
Mad Scientist Mode… Homemade Plaster Casting Stuff
Every now and then I get into mad scientist mode (insert evil laugh here). I have officially entered Mad Scientist Mode. It started with the Homemade Paper Clay, Homemade Glimmer Mist, the Stamp Pads, the Gesso, I have moved onto alcohol inks (I plan on trying tomorrow) and now plaster casting stuff.I’m not sure why … Continue reading
Stamp Pads and Glimmer Mist in a Pinch
So I am taking a class from Craft Tech University on Saturday with Samantha Star. Since it has been over 4 years since I bought anything stamp related I needed to buy some supplies. I figured no problem I would just go to the scrapbooking store. Did I mention it has been close t0 4 … Continue reading
Putting Green Progress–WIP Wednesday
Yes I have made more progress on a putting green. I still have to sew green felt to the green and a couple of “sand traps” but I am making progress. I also think I will NEVER want to sew felt ever again after this year – lol. The one thing that I needed to … Continue reading
We Have a Felt Putter (YAY!)
So after 2 sleepless nights trying to figure out how in the world and I going to pull this off – I figured it out: hot glue, dowel rod, foam core and felt. I have no idea why my daughter wants a putting green and why she waited five days before Christmas to tell anyone … Continue reading
Homemade “Putting” Green–Idea Stage
T’was six days before Christmas and my five year old says, “I want Santa to bring me this.” She shows me her “Santa Wish List” she made in school. I found the Putting Green on Hearthsong for $75 – REALLY $75 for that???? As one of the hard working elves my heart just sank. My … 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
Felt Tent–Progress Photos–24 Days Till Christmas!
I must say I love my new set up because my scanner is hooked up so all I need to do is hop on my computer and scan away. I think I might be going a tad overboard with this but I know my son (and daughter) are going to love this. This is the … Continue reading