I am kind of at a loss for what I want to work on today. I have so many things to do to get ready for my sister that is flying in from Ohio on Wednesday. It should be fairly simple - clean the house and wash linens. However, for a crafter it's never that easy!
This last Saturday, I went to a local festival and was invited to be a part of the Fourth of July festival where I will be sharing a booth with a really nice lady who co-founded the local military support group. I couldn't pass up the opportunity for a craft show, the only problem is I need a whole new line of products with more of a patriotic theme. I have definitely learned my lesson from the first show - I need some items that are much less expensive, easy and quick to make, and I have only about a week to make them!
So that is what I will be focusing on for the next few days. However, I do have a few more cards to share today. These were all made recently using nothing more than some pretty papers and a lot of components from the $1 areas of my local craft stores! Which proves you can do a lot with very little money!
Happy Crafting!
I thought the summer was supposed to be a relaxing time, when people take vacations and get to do what they want to. I guess that idea only works for school kids, because I know I have been so busy lately! Between family functions, daily household duties, work and visiting relatives, I've had so little time to craft.
However, there will always be time for crafting! Below are some cards I made recently, not special occasion, but just for fun. Crafting is my relaxation time, so I try to keep designs fairly simple. Why stress over a layout when I am trying to escape the stresses of life to begin with!?
The goal is to start blogging more often - I need to make that a higher priority. I also need to get more work done on the shop; I still have lots of new earrings to add. Plus the handquilting project I am doing, the quilts I need to piece together and the crocheted baby blanket I need to finish! There is always something to do, it's just finding the time to get it all done!
Hope you all are having more luck than I am! Happy Crafting!
That's right - I finally got the shop updated, so all of the necklaces I've been showcasing here are now available for you to buy. Wear them yourself or give them as a gift! I should hopefully be back to making jewelry or some other form of craftiness next week. (DH had this week off so we have been enjoying some long needed relaxation along with getting some projects around the house completed!)
Next week, I will be updating the shop with some earrings - which will hopefully only take a day. Then I want to work on some new jewelry designs along with some art quilts. Lots of things to get made and posted for all to see, so I should get to work!
Happy Crafting all!
Moon Glow is one of my favorite necklaces right now. Such a simple, asymmetrical design bringing together white shell beads with tones of yellow that really evoke the feeling of a summer night.
With silver chain and findings, this drop necklace is really elegant in its simplicity, yet very dramatic in appearance. I love when things come together like that!
Happy Crafting!
Spring seems like the best time for this sort of necklace! A lovely little flower in full-hand-painted-bloom on an iridescent shell pendant. I made this necklace in celebration of the flowers that are blooming all around my home.
It's a fairly simple necklace, matching the striking focal pendant with simple silver chain and findings, and faceted yellow glass beads. It is airy and fun and definitely catches people's attention!
Happy Crafting!
This piece is named for the subtle turquoise swirling effect in the large clear glass beads. Complimented with cat's eye and resin beads, this necklace evokes the tranquility of a sea side retreat.
I love this necklace! I made two of them and am so tempted to keep one for myself. I'd had the beads for a few years before I figured out how I wanted to combine them. I think it turned out fairly well!
Happy Crafting!
Things have been horrendously busy the last few weeks. I didn't realize how far behind I had fallen with the blog. The craft show at the end of April didn't go as well as I had hoped, and I have been working my fingers sore hand-quilting a king-size quilt, which has left me little time for much else.
To make things worse, a very dear Aunt of my DH passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. I didn't know her as well I want to, but I know she will be deeply missed not only in our home and her families' homes, but in the community as well. Her funeral was yesterday so I think things will calm down some now to where I can get back into a normal routine with blogging and crafting. Wish me luck!
Happy Crafting!
