Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends. My Niece, Nephew and I have created a tradition of making the Place Cards for the Thanksgiving Table. We try to be as creative as possible, but always seem to come back to the traditional Turkey. This turkey incorporates sparkle and shine as well as… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Mixed Media
Recycled and Revamped Jewelry: Autumn Style
I awoke this morning to the first signs of the fall season. It’s rainy and chilly here in the Mid-South, where it was sunny and 86° on Sunday. This weather makes me want to pull out my favorite fleece PJs and snuggle up with a hot cup of joe and a good book. It also… Continue Reading
Double Duty Frame
We just completed a 6,000+ mile trip to the West Coast and of course, I took photos all the way. No one will ever know I was on this trip because there isn’t a single pic of me. There are, however, some really cool photos of everything we saw. I love the Thunderbird restaurant near… Continue Reading
Glitter Flower Hat
Created by Eileen Hull The summer is going by so quickly! My seven year old granddaughter Trinity is here for a visit. She is always looking out for our next craft project. We were in Target and she spotted this hat on clearance- yes, she is definitely related to me 🙂 We decided to make… Continue Reading
Whimsical Retirement Card
A lot of people get the urge to sit back and take it easy during the summer months. For those who have worked a long time, thoughts often turn to retirement and the fun they could have just relaxing, taking it easy and doing some things they’ve never had time for in the past. Fishing,… Continue Reading
Recycled Can Organizers
When my granddaughter comes visit, the first thing she wants to do is make some “projects”. The aftermath is not pretty. So, I decided to decorate some recycled cans to use as organizers for crayons, markers, colored pencils, beads and other accessories. Although she wasn’t here when I made these, it would be a great… Continue Reading
4th of July Birdhouse
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Recently, I was talking to a friend who had a great upcycling idea – bread ties as shingles! Now I am not a hoarder of recycled materials by any means, but my stash is 4 plastic bin fulls (and growing)! I just can’t throw something away if I think I can recreate it… Continue Reading
Table Decor: Flower Blossom Champagne Flute Centerpiece
It’s summer and prime time for wedding celebrations! This pretty centerpiece will add a festive note to your celebration. Made from a giant glass champagne flute, it features dangling flower blossom strings reminiscent of falling cherry petals and rising champagne bubbles. And it’s so easy to make! The flowers are made from tissue paper for… Continue Reading
Sparkly Summer Votive
Summer’s here (and the time is right for dancing in the street…you know you wanted to sing that out loud, didn’t you?), and that means time for outdoor entertaining. You can add sparkle to your outdoor events with a little help from Kool Tak™. This summer votive adds a splash of sparkle to your summer… Continue Reading
Party Decor Birthday Cupcake Door Hanging
Cupcakes and Birthdays go hand and hand, so when my niece decided she was having a cupcake themed party, I created this giant Birthday Cupcake Door Hanging to greet guests at the front door! Materials: Kool Tak™ – Strips 1/2″ (22) and Strips 1/4″ (16-18) Kool Tak™ – 3D Foam Pads 1/2″ x 1/2″ x 1/4″ (4)… Continue Reading