I’ve been playing a lot more in photoshop with textures and though there is no limit to the amount of free textures you can find on the internet, I felt the urge to try and create some of my own. And so, I did!

Feel free to download them and use them as you wish.

Rustic

http://www.box.net/shared/sto180dnre

Dirty Glitter

http://www.box.net/shared/0pzoi36iup

Old Wood

http://www.box.net/shared/2qxtema7hx

I would love, of course, to take a peek at what you use them on, if you’re inclined to share.

Enjoy!!

January 16th, 2011 | 4 Comments »

I have sort of a woodland thing going on with my tree this year and I was inspired to make some new ornaments with things I had on hand.

I used…

- some clay (I used DAS, but any air drying clay would do)

- a cookie/pastry cutter of choice

- a small dowel

- some small pinecones

- some string/ribbon for hanging

- paint (optional)

To make one of your own

1. roll out a bit of  clay and cut your shape from the clay with your cookie/pastry cutter

2. press the pinecones into the shape(s)

3. use the dowel to pierce a hole in the top for hanging

4. let it dry

5. file down any rough edges, an emery board will work

6. once dry, string your ribbon/twine through the hole you made earlier and secure with a simple knot

7. (optional)  I think these look pretty rad already, but I opted to paint the recesses a darker colour and then painted them all over in white)

8. be proud and admire your lovely new ornament!

I would love to know if you make some!!

December 8th, 2010 | 5 Comments »

I decided this year to make some personalized bracelets for my mother and my sisters. I am confident that none of them read my blog, so I’m sharing them here!

I went with the colors they each like as well.

For my older sister Nichole, who likes whites and silvers.

and for my younger sister Cassie, who loves purple.

and finally, one for my Momma who likes pinks and reds.

I also included a coordinating pair of earrings for them (not pictured), a handmade card and then also made them each a set of clothespin magnets for their stockings!

I think they all turned out really well and I hope that they love them!

Are you making Christmas presents this year? Do share in the comments!

December 5th, 2010 | 2 Comments »

What I’m working on…

Old School. Chevron pattern in Peyote stitch.

October 27th, 2010 | No Comments »

I love pickles.

I’ve never made them myself, but I’ve always wanted to.

So, when I found this super simple recipe for Freezer Pickles over at Everybody Likes Sandwiches, I had to try it!

Aren’t they pretty? and Mmmm.

Mine don’t have peppers, I just didn’t have any on hand. They are so delicious!

Let me know if you try them!

October 22nd, 2010 | 4 Comments »

I can’t throw anything away. Especially jars. Glass jars. It just seems such a waste to buy something, use up the contents and then throw out a perfectly good jar. So I hoard them. And I use them, of course. For storing anything from craft supplies to baking ingredients. I have a lot of jars.

And when I saw this rad tutorial on Rikki’s Blog, I knew I had to give it a go.

So simple and practical.

Here are mine…

I have them on the windowsill at the top of the stairs. The light shines through and it’s a nice pop of colour. Even the husband approves!  I love them.

You should make some, too.

Recycle Reuse & Repurpose – Glass Jar Photo Frames.

October 20th, 2010 | 5 Comments »