Monthly Archives: December 2011

Working on health with a number in mind

While 2011 has been an awful year in some respects, I do have one victory that I can celebrate.    This journey started in May when I came down with bronchitis.  I really didn’t eat much while I was sick … Continue reading

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Some favorites

As I modify this site, I will try to add some of the old pictures of my jewelry so that I can have more of a gallery later.  Most of these pieces have homes already. Thanks for looking!  

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The Button Wreaths

As I mentioned before, my oldest DD was making button wreaths this past weekend. I finally got photos tonight to share with you. They are more stunning in person. I think the white one might be my favorite. It has … Continue reading

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Weekend Craft Fair- part 1

I’ve been asked to have a table Sunday afternoon at a craft fair sponsored by a church.  The only restriction is that it cannot be jewelry.  Hmmm…  That leaves out most of what I have on hand!  So I have … Continue reading

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Blogging Meetup

Tonight was the monthly Rocket City Bloggers meeting.  This is an interesting group of people in the greater Huntsville area who all have blogs and some of us have more than one blog (well, actually lots of us have more … Continue reading

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Costuming never ends…

My Clown has performed exactly twice now and already costume cleaning and repairs are taking place!  I cleaned the tips of her tennis shoes this morning and they are once again white.  I also resewed two snaps onto the jumper … Continue reading

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Dogwood Necklace

I love this necklace! The pendant was cast by a friend of my parents. He is a WWII vet who took up silver casting in retirement. Isn’t it beautiful? I chose to use pearls and peridot for this piece. They … Continue reading

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>Felt Ornament

> Continuing on my Pinterest theme…  I found this cute ornament from zakkalife who has one of my favorite blogs for crafts. All of the samples I have seen use red felt and red thread.  I think this is a … Continue reading

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>Finished!

>The costume I have been working on (with friends!) is finished and the Clowns and Stars went on tour this past Wednesday.  I still need to get a photo with stage lights on the dress.  The light in the hallway … Continue reading

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>A different sort of crafting… Part 2

>Tour is today!  Yea for Stars and Clowns! Top Hats, Berets and Muffs are all done.  And now bow ties and earrings are nearly complete.  Nearly?  Yes, nearly.  Why, oh why is Hobby Lobby not an all night store during … Continue reading

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