Month: December 2009

New Year Giveaway, Fortune Shaker Necklace

New Year Giveaway, Fortune Shaker Necklace

This is my 202 post. I can’t believe how fast time has flown! And now it’s almost a new year! A celebration is in order…”let the wild rumpus start!”. My little way of saying thank you to my faithful readers is to give away this 

Paperwhite Perfection

Paperwhite Perfection

This holiday, I gave lots of paperwhite gifts… some to the office ladies at school, teachers, neighbors, hubby’s co-workers and friends. Earlier I wrote about where to get them and how to grow them, but I also wanted to show you some container ideas as 

Happy Birthday My Sweet Daughter!

Happy Birthday My Sweet Daughter!

From a sweet baby to a smart and thoughtful seven-year-old, I’m so proud to be your mom. No one told me how much I would love you, how much I could care, how much I really like being with you. I have learned so much 

Fun Projects to Entertain the Kids

Fun Projects to Entertain the Kids

The kids are home and I’m trying my hardest to keep them busy. It’s not the projects but the memory’s and thoughtfulness that’s important this season. Working with crafts helps your child express their creativity, gives you an outlet to communicate with your kiddo, and 

“Peek A Boo Kitty” Pendant

“Peek A Boo Kitty” Pendant

With this pendant I tried out a couple of ideas that were running through my mind. One challenge I had, was making a window that was see though to revealed something different than expected. The other challenge was figuring out how to make some hinges 

Sold

Sold

I sold my first movable necklace this last week and got feedback from the new owner. “What a beautiful little masterpiece! I am so delighted with it!” and then “Everyone loves it! These are fabulous and so unique…can’t wait to see more designs!” I’m so 

It Takes a Village to Raise a Computer

It Takes a Village to Raise a Computer

I’m so happy that my computer is now up and running. It was a nightmare week. We thought my computer had a virus but it was actually a bad hard drive. Thanks to the help of numerous people, my computer is alive and well.  Here 

Error. Computer disassemble… Re-assemble!

Error. Computer disassemble… Re-assemble!

My computer died. Kaput, gone, kicked the bucket. I’m so very sad. I told hubby it was like the death of the family pet. The sad part was that it was only a year and a half old and the darn hard drive failed. Really? 

Shop Local and Handmade…Shop Etsy!

Shop Local and Handmade…Shop Etsy!

This time of year I find myself rushing around looking for all those perfect gifts for loved ones. I usually head to a couple craft bazaars, shop catalogs, and hit the mall, but this year I’m also searching on etsy! Etsy.com is such a fun