Arts and Crafts

  • 21st Annual Craft Fair+

    This weekend is the 21st Annual Craft Fair sponsored by the Friends of Greenway Band and Orchestra at Greenway High School. It runs Sat. Dec. 1st, 2012 from 9am – 3pm and Sun. Dec. 2nd, 2012 from 9am – 2pm. Greenway Hish School is located at 3930 West Greenway Road in Phoenix. You can…

  • DIY Canvas Quote – Pinterest Pin Project #1

    So, I have decided to start trying out some the cool things I have been seeing on Pinterest. Project #1: DIY Canvas Quote. Looks simple enough. Right there under the picture were the directions, use re-positionable vinyl letters and paint over. Peel off letters. Oh, I can do that I said. I wanted to…

  • Newest Travertine Tile Coasters

      The newest tile coasters. Travertine tiles have been handstamped and chaulked. Then the tiles are baked and sealed for protection. Felt feet have been added to the back to keep your surfaces safe. They have also been signed and numbered on the back. Use as pretty coasters in your home or prop on…

  • Wedding Napkin Rings

    GoDaddy moved my site to another server at the beginning of summer and I have had problems ever since. Finally everything has been solved and my site sits, all files together now, on a Linux server. Special thanks goes out to Toni Steffen with Websites By Toni who was the one that got everything…

  • New Handstamped Coasters

    Here is a sample of new handstamped coasters that I made last month. All have great graphics and wonderful quotes. They are stamped, chalked, baked and sealed, so you can use them as a coaster or for display. They are made of 4″ x 4″ Travertine tiles and I have signed and numbered them…

  • Scrabble Tile Mixed Media Pieces

    What fun I had making these mixed media pieces. I found a bag of cut up irregular shaped squares of fabric and felt in the garage. Who knows how long it was out these, especially since I have no idea what it was originally for. I haven’t even had my sewing machine in years…

  • How To Make A Christmas Card Holder

    I am back up and running, well, I should say walking. I am definitely moving better today. Here’s a video of a simple card holder that you can make today. You probably have some of the items already in your house. Enjoy!

  • How To Make A No-Sew Fleece Scarf

    This quick video will show you how to make a fleece scarf in just a few steps. Stay warm or give as gifts for just a few dollars.

  • How To Make Cute Cupcake Ornaments

    This short video show you how to make an adorable cupcake ornament for your tree or to give as a treat for your friends.

  • Cookie Cutter Ornaments

    Here are some cookie cutter ornaments that I made. Click here to check out a video of how they were made.