It's hard to believe that more than a year has passed since my last post! Here's a quick bit of catching up. Last year was full of family and fun, but not a great deal of creative work until.....the holidays were again on the horizon. My holiday season usually begins in early fall, with design, …
Looking back just a bit
It was a busy time of making, baking, and fighting the never welcomed viruses of the season. I was hopeful about the baking part... I wanted to make Christmas cookies with the grandkids, my father in law's traditional nut rolls (thank you to Bob and Kathy for sending nut rolls!) and assorted pies and other …
Button, Button Who Needs a Button?
...or more than a few? Who has some great yarn, just begging for unique buttons to complement a great sweater design? Who has a comfy coat or jacket with ho-hum buttons, ready for a new handcrafted update? Do you have a hat or other accessory that could use a quick embellishment? Winterize your button stash …
Lacy Days of Spring
I've always cherished the crocheted lace doilies that my mom and great aunts had made. They graced most of the wood furniture in our house when I was growing up. I use them sometimes, but mostly just take them out for a look-see every once in a while. They all have a little different feel. Some are silky …
100 Little Things
Just one hundred pair of earrings. Only 100, well 200 pieces. That's all! It didn't seem too nutty at the time, and doesn't now that I'm almost finished either. It was a pretty big commitment for a really cool opportunity that I'll let you know more about pretty soon. After cutting and shaping the first 150 …
Just Launched!
Update....I have no listings in my shop on Handmade at Amazon right now. Please visit my Etsy Shop and Shop Here for more jewelry, buttons and ornaments! My new shop is now live on Amazon Handmade! Give it a look and let me know what you think. There are over 70 pairs of earrings looking for new homes! …