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
The photo edition: The family The princess and I Mom and I Jeff and I The Booga That this did not take my dad’s life. My nephew and my dad. Yep is it safe to say I am Thankful for a lot this year.
It has been a crazy week and I am pretty sure it is Wednesday, if not – oh well. I am currently working on a ton of projects and if the Savannah Crud keeps away I could finish several projects this week. What I am currently working on is in no way related to Christmas … Continue reading
I have always wanted to try to cook a pumpkin. With Booga’s pumpkin this year, he painted it with non-toxic paint so I cleaned it (taking all of the paint off of it) and decided to cook it. I have a giant All-Clad Stock Pot with a big steamer basket (I got it as a … Continue reading
Christmas is 39 days away and I am finally “in the spirit” I think the pumpkin pie I baked last week helped. I have figured out most of the people on my list a few (Jeff) I still have no idea. I started on project last night that made a HUGE mess but the outcome … Continue reading
Two years ago I started my blog – it is amazing how it has evolved in two years. I guess I never realized I picked such an awesome day to start my blog – 11/11. I am personally at a crossroads with my blog should I cut back on blogging or write more about random … Continue reading
Welcome to your next stop on the Festive Friday Blog Hop. You should have just came from Cheryl Lindsay’s blog – Cherlin Ink. I want to apologize for the picture my scanner decided it didn’t want to talk to my computer. ©2011 A.J.’s Digi Shoppewww.ajsdigishoppe.com Mrs. Claus Turtle can be found in the Turtle … Continue reading
Last year during the month of November I started Thankful Thursdays where I listed 10 things I am thankful for. I figured since I am not quite in the holiday spirit I would try this again to get me in the spirit. My amazing husband – I love him to death, this year he was … Continue reading
I think this explains the creative funk I am in – hoping to get over that wall today!
I hope everyone this season takes this pledge. Buy local! Buy from your local crafter or artist! Support hardworking artists and crafters opposed to spending hundreds of dollars on cheaply made stuff from China. Every artist and crafter I know takes their time and a part of themselves is in each piece they create. It … Continue reading
http://s3.amazonaws.com/fbncds/xmas-countdownf-fb.swf Christmas countdown at FlashBannerNow.com Yep that is right I added a countdown to Christmas counter to this post. I still have so much to do and little motivation to do it. I am hoping to at least have Christmas gift ideas for everyone by the end of the week or at least my Cookie … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 