The penny ledge started by me scrapping the ledge down to the bare wood. It took several hours to remove all the paint from the ledge I admit I was hesitant to add the pennies because it took so much time to scrap the ledge. I am trying really hard to tie all the main … Continue reading
I have recently been entering my Colored Pencil Drawings in a monthly Challenge put on by Colored Pencil Magazine. I have entered four so far, I haven’t won anything which is fine because I didn’t enter to win, I have entered them to keep myself motivated and to explore Colored Pencil once again. When I … Continue reading
I love coasters and am constantly looking for things to make coasters out of. This idea came from our afternoon walks and the pennies we find almost daily. My Penny Coaster – works great for a beer or tea coaster (I keep it at my desk) 1. Materials: Pennies, Amazing Clear Cast Resin, Coffee Lid, … Continue reading
Pin It My recycled Earth Day Inspired Project for Sakura Hobby Craft. Materials: Used Tape Roll Tule Terri Sproul Mixer: Tanazite Pearl, Ultra Fine Glitter 3D Crystal Lacquer The Robin’s Nest Dew Drops Cereal Box Wire Scissors Fish Hook Earrings 1. Wrap the Tape Roll with Tule – tie knot in end. 2. Paint with … Continue reading
I guess this would also be a Work In Progress Wednesday too.
It has been almost two months since I went Gluten Free, I wanted to share some of my experience with everyone. I decided to go Gluten Free when I was told I had hyperthyroidism despite having barely any thyroid. I was informed by my doctor either try Gluten Free or have what is left of … Continue reading
I admit I have been on quite a dry spell recently between doggies, Girl Scouts, Booga (and Booga has been AWFUL recently) I finally managed to finish two paintings. Neither of these paintings are for sale they are for an auction. I am so happy with how they turned out and even sketched out more … Continue reading
I used this as Day 15 of my 365 but is was too cute not to share. The princess reading The Polka Dot Puppy to Reeva.
Honestly I have no idea what they are called but Chewies is what I am calling them. When we were at the Pet Shop this weekend we looked at some gourmet doggie treats. One of the items I saw was for some Sweet Potato Chew Things (think pigs ears, etc.) honestly all they were were … Continue reading
We got a doggie this weekend from the Animal Shelter, she is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and Corky Mix. She is beautiful, friendly and is fantastic with the kids! I fell in love with her when I saw a photo of her on the Shelter’s Facebook Page. She looked so sad and I just wanted to hug … Continue reading
This weekend we were adopted by a dog. I can honestly say I don’t mind. He is some sort of Sheppard mix and I think sadly he has been abused because he is a tad skiddish around people. The kids are loving it, Booga is all about a dog and the Princess said to Jeff, … Continue reading
I found this on Pinterest but I changed the design. You will need the printout from Making Friends – HERE. In honor of the First Day of Cookie Sales 2013 here is a How-to for a cute SWAPS our troop made. Materials: Printout from Making Friends Cardboard (mine was from the back of an old … Continue reading
It is almost Girl Scout Cookie Season (it starts here today!) so I decided to teach my scouts all about money. Our troop has been turned into a “flex” troop, meaning it now has Brownies in the troop as well. I personally think it is great and it gives me a way to incorporate a … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 