It has been a year since my last post. I’m returning to my blog to record my crafting experiences.
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Feb17
Oct21
Crafting Goodies
Crafting goodies from the Dollar Tree!
The item on the left is a pack of treat bags. I’ll save one for collaging. I’m going to try to use the teething toys as stamps. The item on the right is an arched black photo frame that should be good for something spooky.
Underneath these items is a spiderweb lace tablerunner!
I may use it on the gel plate or portions in a collage. I might wear it around my shoulders as a shawl!
I’ll cut out the cat and pumpkin from the packaging. I used this image in last year’s spooky collage challenge from PMArtist Studios.
All of these items for $6.25 + tax, Karla, the Craft Picker scores again!
Oct18
Ready for glazing!
Just finished this diamond dot feather bookmark. The colors don’t look true in this light, so I may rephotograph tomorrow in the sunlight.
The colors are shades of pink and purple with some black and white for contrast. There is a large gold bead at the top.
I wish Mama was here to give it to. She loved these colors, and she loved to read.
Oct14
Look What Came, Today!!!
I got a diamond dot sorting case!!!
It’s full of easy access trays and tools and label stickers (that correspond to DMC color numbers!)
I got it from the TikTok Store. It has 32 cases, but you can find ones that hold more. The outer case zippers closed. It comes in various patterns. Under $30 from Babu Fun Store on TikTok.
Oct11
Ahead of Schedule!
The Wise Men are on their way! A couple more tweaks and they’ll be ready for sealing and framing. I really thought I’d be lucky to finish them by the Epiphany (Jan. 6.)
I have been obsessing over them, lately, working on it while watching tv with the husband. My light box made that possible. I will write about that in a separate post.
I saved the star for last, going all freestyle (not following the pattern.) I used clear and gold-colored rhinestones leftover from different projects. I used two shades of metallic gold dots I found at Michael’s.
I am very pleased, and will start looking for a frame. The finished piece is 35×35 cm, not quite 12×12”.
Oct10
Glazed and Displayed
The kit came with an oval acrylic stand.
Oct8
Going Rogue!
I’m doing my own thing on the Star of the East!
I have lots of leftover crystals from other projects! These clear ones are from snowflakes.
These gold rhinestones are leftover from my tree of life:
Oct6
Sometimes…
Cooking feels like crafting.
Chipotle chicken quesadillas with corn on the cob (it gets a little long in the tooth this time of year,) salsa and baby lettuce.
I bake my quesadillas so they are crispy. 400°F for 15 minutes. They were yummy!
Oct5
Look Familiar?
Do these scenes from Saturday’s Apple Festival look familiar?
Remember my “Hometown” collage?
Oct3
I had the best time
at the Brushy Mountain Apple Festival, today. I only saw about a third of it, but that was plenty for my old legs.
I caught up with friends and former students! I smelled some good smells and saw some awesome arts and crafts.
There was a band stand set up in the little corner park. I got to hear my friend, Eric Ellis, pick a little banjo.
Sep28
Halfway!
I am halfway through with my Wise Men diamond dot project!
I put the plastic cover back down and rolled over it repeatedly with my brayer.
This will insure the dots are secure when I’m working on the other side. I have even considered glazing the finished half. But then, I’d have to wait for it to dry!