Children’s Treasures

So I had this idea this morning when I was in the garage working on a metal brooch. For Mother’s Day I had Jillian make a pendant out of clay for both grandmas. Well I decided to take it and create the pendant out of silver and attach it to a personalized pendant that says … Continue reading →

FINISHED!!!! Mother’s Day Pendant

Well after much heartache (and swearing) I finished the Mother’s Day Pendants for the grandmas (YAY – ME!) I decided after the Art Clay disaster last weekend, (I only got one silver pendant even though I made four – insert string of profanity here) that I would have Jillian make a pendant out of polymer … Continue reading →

My Metal/Crafting Shop (Area)

In the 2 years we have lived in our house I think we have parked a car in the garage twice.  It has become storage for Christmas, Easter, Halloween Bins and a general dumping ground for my rogue art supplies.  That ends this week I am officially claiming the garage as my workspace!  Metalsmithing is … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Gift – UPDATE

Well I ordered the Steel Stamps and some copper blanks for the Mother’s Day Gifts.  Yesterday morning I even made the mold of the fingerprints.  I have been debating all week if I should buy a Heart Stamp or wait and see how I like the stamping technique. I am hoping that this project will … Continue reading →

Blog Buttons

I have been wanting to make a blog button forever but never really tried until this weekend.  After several pain staking hours I finally figured out how to make a blog button.  I made one for my Food Blog (Pennies Left Over) I figured I would try it there and make one for this blog.  … Continue reading →

Homemade Black Bean Burgers

I watched FOOD INC. for a second time this week and was completely mortified by where my meat comes from.  As I said I have seen FOOD INC. before but I think it is more powerful with multiple viewings because the shock wears off and you actually pay attention to what is being said.  I … Continue reading →

My Mother’s Day Idea…

Well I finally figured out how to complete my Mother’s Day Project (YAY – Me!) I wanted to do something with the silver clay I have because it is just sitting there mocking me (Naaaa-Naaaa-Boo-Boo, you get artist block every time you think of me.) So I am going to make a fingerprint necklace and … Continue reading →

Metalsmithing…

I decided I need a new hobby and what better then to start making jewelry out of metal! I came up with some really interesting ideas for a pendant (I made them out of polymer clay) I showed the design to Jeff and he said it would look better if it was metal – I … Continue reading →

Spring Time Photos…

Yesterday was absolutely beautiful outside so I decided to take pictures of the kids outside. I also played with Photoshop after I uploaded them. I love this photo of my daughter it is definitely one of my favorites. I really wanted to try some things in Photoshop. I love how this turned out my Aunt … Continue reading →

Fairy House

Saturday was the Fairy House building at Oatland Island. Jillian had a blast, I also had fun! It was the first year they did this so the age groups were quite large 0-7, 8-13, and 14 + and they only had 1 prize for first place. I think they should have had ribbons for all … Continue reading →