Die-Cut Felt and Button Necklace—So Fun!
Here we find a teal and yellow flower...I'm calling this one "Marquette's Daisy" a nod to my gradeschool days at the Catholic School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This reminds me of the innocent fun I had with...
View ArticleDIY 360: New Life for a Baby Bracelet
Several years ago my mom was going through her old jewelry box and found my baby bracelet--a gift from my grandmother. Until recently, it's been knocking around in my jewelry box. I was lamenting to a...
View ArticleDIY 358: Easy Home-made Jewelry with Sculpey
The summer vacay bug has bitten, and I am getting really excited to go camping. So much in fact I made three charms using Sculpey and stamps I own. Make your own charms out of Sculpey: Purchase desired...
View ArticleButton bracelet made from screen printed scraps
Every time I screen print I use up the last little bits of ink on scraps of paper and fabric. These bits and pieces are super handy when I am looking to put my signature on some project. One day last...
View ArticleNeedle felting is a kick a** process!
Alright~you got me...I should be nose-to-the-grindstone in my novel rewrite, but I discovered how to needle felt. Holy Crow! (As Aunt Midge always says). I'm in love! Check out these little pouches I...
View Article1 inch tall needle-felted mushroom
I can now die happy. I was able to figure out in one afternoon how best to make needle felted mushrooms without stabbing myself to death. No secret, really...just work slow and be happy. All there is...
View ArticleDIY 345: Emboss Metal on Cuttlebug for Cuff Bracelet
Now that I know the magic of the Cuttlebug Machine I can make all the jewelry I want. Lately I have been attracted to the tough-but-cute cuff bracelet, the kind Wonder Woman is famous for. For this...
View ArticleTiny pockets made from felted sweaters
These necklaces are a pretty place to hold my treasures: "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long you'll have good luck." I don't know why I say it whenever I find a penny because it is admittedly...
View ArticleRespect for ceramicists: A walk in their shoes
After getting a hold of a small kiln and spending almost a month playing around with clay and glaze, I have acquired the proper perspective to no longer think that anything made from ceramic is too...
View ArticleGetting geared up
Yesterday I mentioned my new found interest in steam punk. I don't know how far I'll go with this, but I can tell you I am fascinated with gears. Truly, I love to know how things work, so I...
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