link broken, like my heart!!

http://http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50071

ok, now try it:{

shamrock fun!!

something fun for the whole family....... making shamrock pretzels!!! who can turn down a massive thing like this? so easy and fun to give as a gift to all sorts of people: your neighbor, your garbage man(preferably not in the garbage), your friendly racoon, or even your own damn self.... click here for the recipe. or try clicking the shamrock too. i think i can link pictures now.

also, you could make other shapes too. i will leave the creativity up to you!!

aren't they cuuuuuute?

Michael's had a bumper crop on magnet blanks. i had buttons. this is the birthed baby. soooo cute. and cute for the fridge. i made about 20, because i just couldn't stop myself. these would make a great hostess gift. or get out of jail gift......whatever.

happy sunday!!!

it's been a while!!!

what with all the running around, working, driving, working some more etc. it has been a challenge to get in the studio for me. i made it a priority this weekend. and since i am doing my part to keep Bubbles (my mannequin) employed, she donned this gorgeous new bag i banged out today. a little tulle underneath the pocket adds a little frosting on the cake.

shrinky dinks

remember shrinky dinks????!!! that is the piece you see here. i shrunk the circle, and then added this cool cardstock lettering i found. and decided to add a little ribbon for good measure!!



here is what it looks like on "Bubbles", my new mannequin. a few fresh water pearls and green faceted stuff in there too. Bubbles likes it.

more repurposed jewelry from my corner of the world

I have been stranded at home for a few days, so i have finally gotten back into some crafting etc.

this is a recycled belt link frame, with pretty beads that resemble a tree......

the bottom ball bearing i took off another silver belt and put it on as a finishing touch for this gorgeous necklace. i also used some pretty silver like pearls as well. nice eh?

i did not make these, but i should have

since the economy is the way it is, and since people are pullling back on spending(which should be the norm anyway), one clever girl over at dollar store crafts made this cool festive ornament. check out the website for more cheap, chic ideas.