Do you know what I love about crafting?

That I have a valid excuse to play with glitter.


I've been coveting the Martha Stewart glitters and what better excuse to purchase than Christmastime?

I ran across a tutorial online about watercolor painting with Distress Inks, SO much fun. These two were my first try; that I was satisfied with at least as you should see my trash can. Stamped on watercolor paper and painted and glittered!

Halloween Planner

Having some fun and expanding into paper crafts, there is so much beautiful paper and fun dodads out there how could I resist?

The template for this is mostly used for Christmas planners, but since I had so much Halloween stuff I thought I'd try this first. The base of all things? A plain ole file folder!

The front tied with a pretty bow

4 pockets to stuff full!

Her wee feet look so much like her leopard heritage, no? I just want to eat them up.

Glass Pendants

I just started adding glass tile pendants to my store. The glass just enhances the images so much, it's a really pretty effect so I think I'm hooked! I just have the rectangular size now, but I have some square sized tiles on the way.

And the Winner Is .....

Congrats to Amelia!!

Thanks to everyone who participated, please check back for the October giveaway!

Whatcha reading?

I am trying to make more of an effort to read every day, especially since I insist on visiting Half Price Books and just expanding my book stash more and more.

I've just started Jim Fergus' 1000 White Women, the fictional account of the 'Brides for Indians' program of 1875.

September Giveaway

This month's giveaway is entitled "All Wrapped Up". A perfect gift for both the kitty and knitting lover in your life, or even better just for YOU! He measures appx 1.75 x 2 inches.


To enter please visit my Etsy shop and leave a comment regarding your favorite item in my store. Please make sure you have left a way for me to contact you in your comment.


Giveaway ends October 2nd.

Geared Up Gryphon

Even though I have about a zillion Christi Friesen books and tutorials in my stash to do I may have to sign up for the class for this adorable fellow.

Morticia judges Sidney's ample behind

Judging ceased