Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Macrame Wrap Bracelet |
This project is a beaded macrame wrap bracelet using Japanese tila and seed beads, plus leather cord and copper-colored beads and button for added "bling". It easily wraps around my wrist twice and is lightweight and comfortable to wear.
You will find the link below for my Etsy page.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/265120121/macrame-2-wrap-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_4
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Last fall I took a sketch class that motivated me to carry a watercolor notebook with me when I travel. The idea was to sketch quickly, not to worry about every detail, but instead to draw an "impression" of the visual image. It's been a challenge for me. This was a perfect day in Oregon. The sun came out for just a few hours, allowing me to hike up to this light house and sketch. The red and ink was added later.
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Ready for Fall!
When I go to the big scrap-book retreat soon, everyone has been encouraged to get in the Halloween spirit, decorating our work tables, bringing fall favors, and even dressing up in costumes one day. Here are the table decorations I plan to take. All the deep oranges and greens and golds look so festive. And crazy as it sounds, I also plan to wear a very silly costume. It's been fun putting it all together. This will be a super fun event for everyone!
Monday, September 8, 2014
Monday, September 1, 2014
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
25 Days of Chocolates Advent Project
This was a fun project for me to put together: 25 days of different chocolates. Each small paper box contained just a few treats, then tied with a red/white cord. I numbered the boxes so that the best chocolates would be in the final box. The container is a vintage make-up travel case that I painted and added decals to, plus I lined the inside with decorative paper. This is a more "grown-up" version of an Advent calendar.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Finally Back to Update Blog!
It's been about a year and I have totally neglected my blog. I have several new pals (Hi There!) that have encouraged me to update. They've inspired me, so it's time to share some of the things I've created this past year.
This is a tiny book I created and gave to someone extra special. It's strung onto a suede lace to form a necklace. I got the idea when I went to a 3-week book making class through the Continuing Education programs at the University of New Mexico. The class was packed full of information, and by the time we were finished we had made six small books, each a unique creation. I had signed up for this class months before, and it started in October 2013 at a time when I desperately needed the distraction. (My mother had recently passed away unexpectedly). The two teachers were so kind and patient with everyone in the class. I truly appreciated their willingness to share their talents. Since then I have made all sorts of small books and cards. I will share those later.
This is a tiny book I created and gave to someone extra special. It's strung onto a suede lace to form a necklace. I got the idea when I went to a 3-week book making class through the Continuing Education programs at the University of New Mexico. The class was packed full of information, and by the time we were finished we had made six small books, each a unique creation. I had signed up for this class months before, and it started in October 2013 at a time when I desperately needed the distraction. (My mother had recently passed away unexpectedly). The two teachers were so kind and patient with everyone in the class. I truly appreciated their willingness to share their talents. Since then I have made all sorts of small books and cards. I will share those later.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Months ago I saw this idea on Pinterest using an Altoid can. This week I decided to get creative. I used fabric scraps and embroidery thread to make the bunny and blankets. The accessories were found at Hobby Lobby in the dollhouse supply section. It wasn't as easy to make as I thought I would be. Definitely won't be going into business mass producing these! Still, I'm happy with the way it turned out. I made 2; one for each granddaughter having a birthday soon.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Backyard Birdies
I just LOVE to watch the birds come to my feeders. Goldfinches, wrens, and doves show up every morning and evening competing with each other to gobble up as much feed as they can. At times I've counted 12 doves lined up around that feeder. It's like there's a lead dove who puts them all in formation to fit on the edge!
Before/After Little Piano
I found this child's piano at the thrift shop for $12. It works great, but was a little scuffed up and needed some "pizaaaaaaaz"! After painting it with the bright pink flowers, I carefully wrapped it in bubble wrap and packed it in my HUGE suitcase to take to some of my grandkids over Christmas. It survived the trip (which restored my faith in airline luggage handlers!) and makes plenty of noise to drive their parents nuts! I'm sure the grandkids have great fun with it!!!!
Friday, January 4, 2013
My 2012 "52 Q"
This is an idea I found on-line from another creative blogger. What is "52 Q" you may ask???? It stands for 52 Questions, one asked each week. Each week I sent out a question for everyone to work on. Friends and family worked on their own "mini time capsule" and decorated the tag pages each week. It's a small project that was easy to take on. Now I can look back and see just what I was thinking at that time last year. It's so interesting to see how fast things change. The little journal is actually a personal book meant to be looked at when we want to reflect on 2012. It was also a fun craft project to use up left-over scrapbook papers and doo dads.
Another Travel Journal
This was the 4th "junk mail" journal I created and I think I got smarter with more experience. When we travel I tend to pick up mementos of all sizes. By making the journal a little larger on the outside (using fabric, lace, and ribbon scraps) I am able to add the keepsakes I pick up along the way.
The ribbon embroidery is a project I started and never finished. Turned out the journal was a great place to add that little piece of x-stitch fabric. The book is lined with a piece of cardboard to keep it's shape, then I sewed through all layers, plus sewed the paper scraps together to make the pages.
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