Here’s a list of some of my favorite DIY Studio projects: 1. Natural Bird Feeder 2. Bike Chain Bracelet 3. Dining Table Facelift 4. Decoupaged Desk 5. Upcycled Hat and Mitten Set 6. Stylish Produce Bags 7. Pop Bottle Solar Tubes 8. Shrinky Dinks and …
Most know IKEA for their ready-to-assemble, affordable, furniture. They’ve been around since 1943 and have a history of trying to be eco-friendly as well as their attention to cost control and product development. After sitting down to peruse the most current catalogue I noticed another …
Are you excited for the 84th annual Academy Awards? I know I am! There are so many great films out there, I thought I would get a little creative and share something fun with you. Mixing a childhood favorite of mine and the always charming …
I love doilies, so sweet, so feminine, so nostalgic. I just added some doilies and lace trim to sell on my etsy shop so stop by and see what’s new in the store. And here’s a tip. I should be adding more …
Yep it’s National Teacher Appreciation Week. One of my most caring friends Kim called and reminded me. She asked what I was doing…and my mind went blank. So off to the nursery I went! Who doesn’t like pretty flowers right? I decided to go to …
This is my day so far… “Hurry up so you won’t be late for school”, I tell my kiddos as they hop out of the car. I watch my 5 and 8 year olds rush down the sidewalk toward the school. Great, I’ll still have …
I’ve been up to my elbows in projects, not that I’m complaining! The McKinley School auction is this Friday (eek… tomorrow!) and I’m finishing up some last minute details for the second grade class artwork that will be auctioned off. Remember this project for the …
Finally finished with my first stop motion animation as well as my first song ever. This took a while for me to put together…almost 400 frames as well as photoshop work but it was fun. I made the puppet from the same process as I’ve …
Myth 3 “If only I had the time, money, space etc.” Creativity is not something that follows a time clock, flourishes after money is thrown at it, or thrives only in studios. If you’ve got a brain, you’ve got enough space. If you have time …
Valentine’s Day is only one month away and it’s never too early to plan ahead. So I am inspired to make a bunch of sweet cabochon rings for the holiday. And to the honor the day even more, I’ve named each ring one of my …
It was a fantastic night. Twenty some Etsians RSVPed to come to our first ever Salem Etsy Team Meeting. I was giddy with excitement to meet some of Salem’s finest and most talented Etsians. Cindy Ulshafter also showed up to cover the event. Thanks Cindy …
Continuing the Twelve Days of Christmas, DIY holiday gifts, are instructions to make these Paper Medallions. These medallions could be used as ornaments, added to wrapped gifts or gift bags, used on paper banners, or simply tied around door knobs for a bit of decoration. …
