Tag: Give

Make it Monday- End of the Year Teacher Gift

Make it Monday- End of the Year Teacher Gift

I always rack my brain for ideas to thank teachers. Nothing ever seems enough and so many years we have been blessed with stellar teachers. This year I decided to make this “teacher” necklace to thank my daughter’s first grade teacher. The teacher has been 

Custom Necklace-Happy Birthday to Me

Custom Necklace-Happy Birthday to Me

Last week I had a special order for a Texan named Colleen. She asked that I make a necklace featuring her son. Isn’t he a cutie? Since it was my birthday week I also made one with my little cuties for myself. It’s been a 

Make it Monday – Flower Flip Flops

Make it Monday – Flower Flip Flops

Here’s an easy step-by-step tutorial how to make cute Flower Flip Flops. You can also use this ribbon flower for hair accessories and jewelry. Here’s what you’ll need: flip flops wire ribbon (at least 2 feet) hot glue gun hot glue scissors Start by cutting 

And the Winner is…

And the Winner is…

I’m happy to announce the winner of the Capitol Necklace Giveaway . Congrats Rebekah and thanks everyone for entering. If you are sad you missed out on this necklace and want me to make one especially for you, drop me a line. Many thanks to 

Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air

Valentine’s Day through a Child’s Eyes

Announcing my New Etsy Store!

Announcing my New Etsy Store!

My friend Cheryl, aka TinkersShop has given me an amazing opportunity to sell one-of-a-kind vintage jewelry and supplies. These items are from an estate of a woman who owned pieces of broken jewelry and repaired it or re-purposed them into original creations. I would think 

Into the Sunset, movable art pendant

Into the Sunset, movable art pendant

Sail Into the Sunset with this charming creation. Everyday can be a vacation when you wear this necklace. Simply pull the pin and watch as the boat sails off to paradise.

Flower Fairy Pendant

Flower Fairy Pendant

Here’s my newest necklace added to my Etsy shop. I’ve tried a new technique of making items move in the necklace and I’m quiet happy with the results.  Also see those cute little beads and flower? (Tink gave them to me, thank you, as always!).

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 

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 

Time for Paperwhites

Time for Paperwhites

Now is a great time to purchase Paperwhites. These bulbs are one of the few that don’t need to be chilled in order to grow indoors and they look great when grown for the holidays. They really help bring the outside in when no other 

Easy Peasy Strawberry Jam Photo Instructions

Start by Picking the Best Strawberries! Little Man, Little Missy and I went to our favorite place to pick berries, Fordyce Farms. This family run farm is a fun place to go with little guys since they offer a wide varity of produce to pick and they also 

Mother’s Day Jewelry

This year I gave each of our moms a kilt pin with the kiddos pictures on them and adorned with fun lampwork beads. Check out how they turned out!