Handmade Jewelry | Picasso Sunflower Set
This is my first adventure in SuperDuo beads. Sunflowers are one of my favorite things and this style of bead offered an option that would not be possible with round […]
Art
Nail Art | Lilac and Flutterby
This design with the dark purple fading up into the light purple with the glitter also fading is just so pleasing to me, and I think the little butterfly adds […]
Handmade Jewelry | Green Terrene Vintage Look Earring & Bracelet Set
I bought a tiny anvil for jewelry making. I use it to hammer the metal to make it firmer and for different effects. This set has the little (lightly) hammered […]
Nail Art | Sunflower Power
I love sunflowers, they are my favorite flower. I’ve wanted to do a nail design with them but I felt they were too complicated for me. I ended up buying […]
Handmade Jewelry | Estranged Party, Bracelet & Earring Set
I made this set to add a pop of color to some of the black and white outfits I like to wear. It’s light and delicate but not too serious. […]
Nail Art | Miss America
I don’t love the way the flag turned out on these, and not having a “thumb” on the practice nails is odd. I originally meant the flag design for the […]
Handmade Jewelry | I Don’t Play Tennis Bracelet
This is the same design as the Purple Moonchild set and it is one of my favorite bracelets, it’s nice to have something that is not gold or silver, but […]
Nail Art | June is Still Spring, Flowers
I haven’t felt much like painting my nails. So, I got this cool little nail art practice setup. I like being able to practice techniques and see how colors work […]
Handmade Jewelry | Lavender Sunburst Earrings
These are a nice little set of earrings that aren’t over the top but still stand out. I made them using NYMO Nylon Beading Thread in Grey, Toho 15/0 Transparent […]
Nail Art | Coral & Confetti
In hindsight, I should have used a thin nude base (good name for a band!) before adding the dots. I definitely will next time! The confetti nail polish actually had […]
Handmade Jewelry | Scolopendra Cyan, Bracelet & Earring Set
I find this bracelet to be reminiscent of some sort of insect, the kind you might find marching across the floor with a determination that only something with too many […]
Nail Art | Sparkling Plum Wine
Why is it so difficult to photograph my nails???! I am going to have to work on it. Anyway… To get this look, I used… O.P.I Nail Envy for the […]
Handmade Jewelry | Dark Round Sky Bracelet
Bracelet made with Fireline, Toho 11/0 beads in Gun Metal and Transparent Capri Blue, Gun Metal round beads, and cracked crystal round beads.
Nail Art | Blue Disco
I didn’t do a good job with this photo, it just doesn’t do the color and sparkle justice! To get this look, I used… O.P.I Nail Envy base coat Sinful […]
Handmade Jewelry | Quinzel Bracelet
One of a kind, Harley Quinn inspired bracelet made with Fireline, Miyuki 6/0 & 11/0 silver seed beads, Austrian Small Bicones, and hand curled silver wire. I only made one, […]
Nail Art | Hugs & Kisses
For the week of Valentine’s Day, I’ve got these hugs and kisses themed nails. I wish I’d just done them all in the dark to light fade with the “XO” […]
Handmade Jewelry | Purple Moonchild, Bracelet & Earring Set
Beaded Tennis bracelet with complimenting earrings. Both made with Fireline, Toho 6/0 & 11/0 nickel seed beads, and purple Swarovski Bicone Crystals. I wish I had taken a better photo! […]
Nail Art | Filigree & Claret
It was surprisingly difficult to get all my nails in frame without death gripping something. To get this look, I used… O.P.I Nail Envy for the base coat Sinful Colors […]
Craft | Homemade Exercise Weights
Hand weights are not that expensive but they are a waste of money if you never used them! I am guilty of buying exercise equipment with the best of intentions […]
Craft | Custom Composition Notebook Covers Craft
The new school year is looming and all the stores have started displaying their back to school supplies. Even though it’s been a long time since I was in school […]
Craft | Plastic Bottle Flowers Craft
So, I had this patch of bare soil directly behind some paving stones I put in my patio garden to extend the patio a little. I didn’t have enough rocks […]
Craft | Hanging Garden Lantern Craft
These hanging lanterns are basically mini versions of the plant hangers I shared last month. I fancied ’em up with some beads and because I’m too lazy to turn on […]
Craft | Simple Knotted Plant Hanger Craft
I think people of a certain age (or older) tend to appreciate a good woven or macrame plant hanger a lot more. I have a large Arrow Head plant (Syngonium) hanging […]
Craft | Spring Paper Flower Bouquet
Arnt these cute! They were really easy to make, though it did take me a few hours. I sat down one evening and made them while I watched a few […]
Craft | Paper Butterfly Mobile Craft
My granddaughter and I made these easy (but with a lot of steps) mobiles just for fun. No special occasion, we just felt like crafting. I had all the stuff […]
Craft | Note Cards Craft (Love Notes?)
Would it be romantic to slip a little love note into someone’s lunchbox and/or briefcase and/or backpack and/or purse and/or pocket? I suppose as long as you’re obeying the terms […]
Craft | Glow Jar Craft
It was surprisingly hard to photograph the glowing. The picture doesn’t do it justice, it really does look beautiful in the dark. I’ve been seeing this sort of thing all […]