Website Update

A few years ago my website (the previous incarnation of this website) suffered what can only be described as a catastrophic technological breakdown. It went offline when the server it was on also went offline. There was no warning from the folks managing the servers,...

This Blog is Blogged

I tried to post regularly, to keep up with all my creations. But it’s clear that I don’t have the time to keep up with this any longer. If you’ve followed my artistic and crafting quests, thank you. I wont stop creating, thats not in me, but I think its time to stop...

Creative Gifts: Bath Salts

Creative Gifts: Bath Salts

DIY bath salts More DIY Christmas. Bath salts make an easy group gift -you know that gift that is easy to make in mass and give to large groups. Most people fall back on baking, I don’t bake much–only unless its as a set up for cake decorating. This was my “group”...

Enchanted Challenge: the next step

Enchanted Challenge: the next step

My next big undertaking so that I can continue with this Enchanted Challenge is to clean up my work space.About a year ago the big window was replaced and everything had to be moved out. I honestly have not successfully managed to put everything away properly. Any...

Eclipse Time

Eclipse Time

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Laura Today an eclipse crosses North America. I happen to live in the path of totality. (maps here http://www.eclipse2017.org/2017/maps.htm) I know some people are being very nonchalant about the whole thing, and “can’t be bothered.” I am...

Color : Guest Blog with Heidi Berthiaume

Color : Guest Blog with Heidi Berthiaume

Whether coloring or crafting, you’re likely working with color. You may feel that certain colors go together and others don’t. You probably have a favorite color or two. Staring at a color wheel can get boring, so if you’re looking for some color inspiration, here are...

Origami Boxes, a little how to

Origami Boxes, a little how to

This year in an ornament swap, I received all kinds of goodies, and a hidden “who knew” kind of goodies. One of the little ornaments came in a handmade origami box. This little box started a flurry of box making obsession at my house. My kids made a ton of boxes for...

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