Way back in October Lesley Watt offered up the results of a lampworking friend’s destashing. Can you say super-duper generous? Wow! Hey, when someone offers free beads, who am I to turn them down? Yup, the bead I got was in this…
Lately I’ve been eyeballin’ necklaces with lengths of chain for dangles. I love the dramatic look, but when I tried on this one last week I was surprised at just how goth it looked. I was glad I had used the purple…
This is a technique I’ve been meaning to try for some time and I was amazed at how beautifully it worked up. I have several “pearl” necklaces that were my grandmother’s, but none were at all my personal style. Muliple strands of…
This is definitely a new favorite jacket for the cool months. The pattern was one of those that sucked me in just cuz it was on sale for 99¢ at Joann’s. I have quite a collection of those, actually. 🙂 Anyhow, the…
You all have seen me make lots of clothing and review many, many patterns, but didja notice that I’ve never done any pants? Yup, I’m admit it, I’m chicken. bwack-bwack But, I’m also really tired of wearing ill-fitting pants. So, I decided…
Sure, anyone can go buy charms to make a charm bracelet, but what about making your very own charms? The process is easier than you might think, and quite fun. I kinda love smacking things around on my Mini Anvil. >:) Here is…
Places like Pier One and Marshalls always seem to have great funky home dec stuff like these beaded napkin rings. Of course, the problem with being a crafter is that I never manage to buy them cuz, of course, I can make…
The wonderful thing about crafting and making wonderful stuff is that the stuff we start with doesn’t have to be particularly amazing in order for the end result to be terrific. This graceful crystal and wire necklace started with just a strand…
Since the months go by so quickly, right after Halloween I decided to get a jump on November’s Tim Holtz Tag of 2012. Of course, days and weeks being what they are, it’s now November 15th already, the middle of the month,…
Today’s workdesk does NOT show that it feels like I currently have a million-zillion and one different things going. Ack. I hate being overwhelmed, it makes me want to go watch a movie or something, lol. It’s rather a mess, but if…
