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
First time I ever had a smiley face on my Medications needed at the doctors lol
Yes this is a “Challenge” post more for myself but if anyone wants to join in I would love to hear from you. The challenge: is not to use the microwave for a whole month. Instead use this thing called the stove, crock pot or toaster oven. For me this is extremely difficult because I … Continue reading
Every year I go through the same thing personalizing school supplies. Our school has a pretty strict dress code including clear or mesh backpacks which are really hard to personalize. I always have visions of my daughter coming home with another child’s backpack because they all look the same. I know the teachers really appreciate … Continue reading
Welcome to my vacation inspired post for Amazing Crafting Products. We recently returned from a two week trek across 10 states. One of the places we visited was Lake Michigan (the “beach” in my hometown). Besides the fact was not a balmy 78 degrees like it is in the ocean, it was a beautiful day … Continue reading
Would you believe me if I told you I am working on Christmas Stuff for my Etsy Shop? Proof soon to be resin snowmen!
Yesterday was my birthday and the Princess told Jeff I needed a cake for my birthday. I can’t say I minded the cake thing, even though I ate my way through 10 states. I told Jeff just pull his mom’s Hot Milk Cake Recipe and make that it is easy and is a really good … Continue reading
I am sorry I have been M.I.A. the past couple of weeks but we went on vacation to Michigan for my brother’s wedding. Instead of writing what we did each day I decided just to pick a couple photos of our trip from that day (in some cases multiple photos) and narrate our vacation that … Continue reading
Welcome to my last post for Sakura Hobby Craft Design Team I would like to thank Terri Sproul and Sakura for this wonderful opportunity. For my last project I created a wedding card for my brother and his new bride Materials: Polka Dot Paper from Freebie from A.J.’s Digi Shoppe™ Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer Terri Sproul … Continue reading
It is a tad late but I managed to remember… Grandma’s basement and a Booga photo
We have several clear backpacks around our house because it is a requirement of our school district. One of the ones we got when the Princess entered into Pre-K was a “Thomas Blue” trim backpack. I love to personalize items for my kids for several reasons. One it makes it easier to find when in … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 