My recent creative compulsion is making florals with rusty bed coils and preserved flowers from my garden. I like to juxtaposition primitive springs next to nests, birds, and feathers. This creates a magical combination that cheers family and friends that gather around the table to celebrate. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Spring into Spring
How to make a spring floral with a rusty mattress coil. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Treasures
Treasures come in unexpected forms; and for me, a recent find was serendipitous in nature. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
How to Make a Vintage Frame
Venture over to my creativity website to learn how to make a vintage frame. This DIY project is easy to do and will provide a wonderful way to recycle your old frames and jewelry This is a DIY post to show you how to make a vintage frame. Besides providing you with an enjoyable craft …
My Dabble in Jewelry Making
My daughter's creativity never ceases to amaze me. Here's her recent post that features one of her artistic loves, Jewelry making: For this past Christmas, I tried my hand at making necklaces for a few of my close friends and colleagues. My good friend, Liz, originally taught me everything she knew and took me to …
Homespun Holiday
There is something irresistible about a homespun holiday, the kind my Mama always made, and I tried to emulate throughout the years. Handmade decorations of crimson red and pine tree green dance upon garlands, if you squint your eyes and imagine. Twinkling lights reflect off cream-colored walls as snowmen perch high upon shelves. If you …
Divided Heart
Have you ever felt like your life ambitions extend beyond your expiration date? Full days leave little time for working towards those projects you want to finish. Welcome to my world. I pack far too much into every possible moment and often have a difficult time deciding what I want to do the most. It doesn’t …
