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 didn’t realize I had Photo Booth opened when Booga was next to me. Not a bad photo – lol.
Browsing Pinterest last week I found a recipe for homemade liquid soap – I found this pin from the Savvy Housekeeping. I was so excited because we only use Yardley’s Soap in our house (yes I buy it at the Dollar Store – it is one of the only soaps I can use). I hate … Continue reading
The Toby Train has been a bigger hit than I ever expected. When making him I did make a pattern so I could share it with everyone. I did go back and forth on it debating if I should make the pattern complete or if I should only do it half way because of copyright … Continue reading
I wanted to bring attention to something that happened yesterday, not just to me, but to anyone who is on a Design Team or has ever been on a Design Team for Free Product. I am a pretty transparent person. I have nothing to hide. I am a stay at home mom who answers the … Continue reading
My mom and I April 2011 (Easter) I hope you have a fantastic Birthday mom and thank you for being a great mom (staying with my family for over 2 months to make sure I was okay). Love you,Manda 🙂
Welcome to your next stop on the Festive Friday Blog Hop. You should have just came from Cheryl Lindsay’s blog – Cherlin Ink. ©2011 A.J.’s Digi Shoppewww.ajsdigishoppe.com Santa Turtle Santa Turtle can be found in the Turtle Section of A.J.’s Digi Shoppe. Card Design: Amanda MarksDigital Stamp: Amanda Marks Paper: The card is blank 5 … Continue reading
My newest obsession is Pinterest – Pinterest is this insanely awesome website that lets you take ideas and “pin them” to your board. I like to think of it as a virtual idea book. The problem with Pinterest is that you get overwhelmed very easily with ideas. I found a child’s Pillowcase Nightgown but it … Continue reading
I grew up in a small town Escanaba, Michigan, which means nothing to any of you I am sure. The one thing Escanaba always had was Mead Paper. The paper mill in my hometown made some of the highest quality coated paper in the world – magazines such as National Geographic and Play Boy sought … Continue reading
Well I am currently working on my Tutorial Page here is a snapshot of what it will look like: I am really liking the look and I hope to have is finished by the end of the week.
Happy 2nd Birthday BOOGA! Cupcakes with Thomas Topper We celebrated the Booga’s birthday on Saturday so Jeff could be here. Booga was also sick the poor little guy but the stuffed Toby and cupcakes made it a little better. The cupcakes waiting to go in the oven Taste Tester (aka: Birthday Boy) The original recipe … Continue reading
Who Are You Calling Crafty? 