Recent Projects

I'll show you some samples of my recent work.

Hopefully it will provide some inspiration for my crafty friends.

I've been restocking jewelry in my store.

I love beading!  It's one of my favorite hobbies!

I'm starting to use chains more often (for variety).

I also have been getting into the "chunky" jewelry style with my work.

 Handmade cards are popular around here!

Often people will purchase a stack of them at a time,

so I have to make a lot at once to keep up with my customers!

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Handbeaded Jewelry

I am so happy with the results 

of my weekend project!  

Sunday was my beading day, 

and here are photos of my work.

Sorry the photo quality isn't the best. 

The crystals are so blingy that the shine overpowered the beads in some photos!

Thanks for looking!

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Velvet and Denim Upcycled into a Purse

Here is my latest Bootie Bag Creation.

I used a pair of jeans and a velvet-like skirt.

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Easy Cake Mix Banana Bread

Here's a recipe for one of the easiest banana breads to bake using real bananas.

 In my opinion, this banana bread tastes better than the boxed dry mix version.

 This is so delicious!!!!

Ingredients:

3-4 Bananas

1 Box Dry Yellow Cake Mix

2 Eggs

Optional: 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips

Mash the bananas in a large bowl

Mix in the dry cake mix and eggs.

Stir in the nuts or chocolate chips, if desired.

Pour in loaf pan, greased and floured.

Bake at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes.

*Note: It is generally recommended that you use overripe bananas for this recipe.

I use ripe (yellow) bananas, and bake it for closer to 50 minutes.

It is so delicious, considering how easy it is to make.

Let me know if you've tried it.  I'd like to hear how yours turns out.

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DIY Rosette Bracelet

Here's another way to use handmade rosettes.

Make bracelets!

I upcycled a child's sweatshirt to make pink roses.

Then I took the sweatshirt cuff, which was stretchy,

and attached the roses all the way around the cuff.

This made two easy and cute bracelets!

You will see them pictured below.

My daughters had the idea of using the

bracelets as doll accessories.

Great idea!

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Love!

Show LOVE in a big way today!

Here are some ideas:

Give a gift.

Make something for someone.

Serve in some way.

Encourage a friend.

Volunteer your time.

Find a need and fill it.

Spend quality time with someone.

Show your kids and spouse that

"There is nothing more important for me to do in this moment than to be with you."

Smile and be kinder than necessary.

Always be the last one to let go of a hug.

The list could go on and on.

Leave a comment with your ideas!

(And let's follow through with these acts of love everyday!)

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Path of Life

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