Hello to all my friends,
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I finally found a job as a cashier. Glad to be working again. Now to get my body used to standing for so long. I have crocheted scarfs. Sold one. Which I am glad.
Now it is time for Christmas and all the rush of planning dinners and shopping in the middle of working.
I will not be on much the rest of this year. So I wish everyone a wonderful and happy and joyous Christmas.
May God be with you all.
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Life
Still looking for a job. Haven't found anything yet. I am so tired of putting in aps and not getting any response. Still working on my jewelry and loving it.
My daughter is entering her Senior year of high school. This is going to be a real big year for her. Tomorrow is going to be cleaning up our RV. We still live in it. It has been 2 1/2 years since our house fire. And been working on our credit so we can get a zero down home loan. I have sure learned alot. In fact I have been working on a booklet in case of disaster and emergancies what you need to have and where to put it. So hopefully I will have that for sale soon.
Until next time.
My daughter is entering her Senior year of high school. This is going to be a real big year for her. Tomorrow is going to be cleaning up our RV. We still live in it. It has been 2 1/2 years since our house fire. And been working on our credit so we can get a zero down home loan. I have sure learned alot. In fact I have been working on a booklet in case of disaster and emergancies what you need to have and where to put it. So hopefully I will have that for sale soon.
Until next time.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Jewelry
Hi Everyone,
It has been a long time since I have posted anything. I have been very busy with my llife. Working for a couple one day a week and a single lady two days a week. I have one day with my hubby on his day off and then one day where I can catch up on housework. But on Saturdays when I do laundry, I have been making jewelry. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings, keychains, and other stuff.
Take a look. If you like them contact me and I will sell them to you. I only made one of each. So it is first come first served.Blings and Necklaces are $20.00 ea. Braclets and earrings are $5.00 ea. Also the key chains are $5.00 ea. I would really like to hear from you on what you think. This is just 4 of the tons I have made. Till next time.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Craft Projects
Hi Everyone,
I know it has been a long time since I have been on the Blog. I have been very busy doing home health care and taking a lady where she needs to go. She takes up alot of my time and I enjoy being with her. We have become fast friends and now we are crafting together.
I have been crafting alot of jewelry. And will sell my jewelry. I have not got a site at this time, but will get that as soon as possible so you all can see it.
I also have been doing some fun foam cd fish. It is fun and when done you can hang them outside on an awning. They say it keeps the bugs away. I don't know if that is true or not. I have alot of my pictures of my jewelry on Facebook. But at the moment I can not get on facebook to add more pictures. I have to get my computer fixed. I will try not to be so long next time and have more info for you.
Till then
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Linda
I know it has been a long time since I have been on the Blog. I have been very busy doing home health care and taking a lady where she needs to go. She takes up alot of my time and I enjoy being with her. We have become fast friends and now we are crafting together.
I have been crafting alot of jewelry. And will sell my jewelry. I have not got a site at this time, but will get that as soon as possible so you all can see it.
I also have been doing some fun foam cd fish. It is fun and when done you can hang them outside on an awning. They say it keeps the bugs away. I don't know if that is true or not. I have alot of my pictures of my jewelry on Facebook. But at the moment I can not get on facebook to add more pictures. I have to get my computer fixed. I will try not to be so long next time and have more info for you.
Till then
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Linda
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Cork projects
I have a box full of wine corks. I plan on making 3 rearview mirror charms with the cork and beads. It is a thank you gift for the 3 that saved me the corks. I still need ideas to use corks besides cork boards and hot pad holders. Have anyone have any other ideas? I can use any ideas. Even hotpad holders and cork boards.
Thank you for any ideas.
Thank you for any ideas.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Need Ideas
Hi again,
My life has taken a turn for the busy life style. I am now working for a lady who can not drive anymore. She is not that old, in fact younger than I am. We have become fast friends and love her dearly. She is a true friend. She loves to craft too! I am hoping she can teach me a few things as I will teach her a few. But right now we are trying to get her moved into an apartment, closer to town.
I do have a question for you! I am in need of some ideas for using wine bottle corks. I have lots of trivit patterns, cork boards, and a couple of wreaths. I need something different. Please respond to this blog. I will look at each and everyone.
Thank you all so very much. I appreciate any help you can give me.
Till next time!
Linda
HAPPY CRAFTING!
My life has taken a turn for the busy life style. I am now working for a lady who can not drive anymore. She is not that old, in fact younger than I am. We have become fast friends and love her dearly. She is a true friend. She loves to craft too! I am hoping she can teach me a few things as I will teach her a few. But right now we are trying to get her moved into an apartment, closer to town.
I do have a question for you! I am in need of some ideas for using wine bottle corks. I have lots of trivit patterns, cork boards, and a couple of wreaths. I need something different. Please respond to this blog. I will look at each and everyone.
Thank you all so very much. I appreciate any help you can give me.
Till next time!
Linda
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Hi Everyone
Hi Everyone,
Sorry I didn't get anything posted last week and this week. Alot has happened. My daughter came from California for a surprise visit. I had to spend time with my Grandkids of course. We celebrated a 12th birthday for one of my Granddaughter's. And I got a job. And started right away. So I have been busy with that too!
I will be back next week to post something about crafting then. But I hope you all are having a wonderful week and keep crafting!
Linda
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Sorry I didn't get anything posted last week and this week. Alot has happened. My daughter came from California for a surprise visit. I had to spend time with my Grandkids of course. We celebrated a 12th birthday for one of my Granddaughter's. And I got a job. And started right away. So I have been busy with that too!
I will be back next week to post something about crafting then. But I hope you all are having a wonderful week and keep crafting!
Linda
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Polymer Clay
Things you will want when you are creating with polymer clay. (Most everything you can find in your local, favorite craft store like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, just to name a few).
1. A pasta machine (used only for crafting)
2. Polymer Clay (colors of choice) Unless you have a husband like mine who got you one of each color
3. Sculpting tools
4. Knives
5. Molds
6. Rolling pin
7. Liquid polymer clay
The first thing you need to do is condition your clay. I warm mine up by playing with it for a bit to soften it up in my hands. Then I put it through the pasta machine a few times. Follow your instructions on your craft project and set your pasta machine accordingly.
Your creativity is endless. One of my projects I want to make is a doll out of molds. I haven't started it yet. It will be one of those projects for a later date.
Follow the instructions for baking at the time and temperature.
A good item to use to make easy projects to start is coasters. We will do a flower coaster. Take a color of your choice condition, and put it threw the pasta machine on a very thin setting. Once it is conditioned lay flat and take a large cookie cutter and cut out your coaster. If making a flower use yellow/orange color for the center or color of choice, put also through the pasta machine on thin setting. Cut out a small round circle. Set it in the center of your flower. Press lightly to adhere to flower. Take a green color and repeat the flower step. Use a leaf cut out or draw free hand. A nice way is to get a leaf from a tree or bush and trace around. Adhere a small piece of the leaf to the back side of the flower. You may add one, three or 5 peddles of leaves to your flower. I prefer one and three. Bake using manufacture suggestions.
Let your imagination run away with you.
Until next time
HAPPY CRAFTING!
1. A pasta machine (used only for crafting)
2. Polymer Clay (colors of choice) Unless you have a husband like mine who got you one of each color
3. Sculpting tools
4. Knives
5. Molds
6. Rolling pin
7. Liquid polymer clay
The first thing you need to do is condition your clay. I warm mine up by playing with it for a bit to soften it up in my hands. Then I put it through the pasta machine a few times. Follow your instructions on your craft project and set your pasta machine accordingly.
Your creativity is endless. One of my projects I want to make is a doll out of molds. I haven't started it yet. It will be one of those projects for a later date.
Follow the instructions for baking at the time and temperature.
A good item to use to make easy projects to start is coasters. We will do a flower coaster. Take a color of your choice condition, and put it threw the pasta machine on a very thin setting. Once it is conditioned lay flat and take a large cookie cutter and cut out your coaster. If making a flower use yellow/orange color for the center or color of choice, put also through the pasta machine on thin setting. Cut out a small round circle. Set it in the center of your flower. Press lightly to adhere to flower. Take a green color and repeat the flower step. Use a leaf cut out or draw free hand. A nice way is to get a leaf from a tree or bush and trace around. Adhere a small piece of the leaf to the back side of the flower. You may add one, three or 5 peddles of leaves to your flower. I prefer one and three. Bake using manufacture suggestions.
Let your imagination run away with you.
Until next time
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Homemade Soap
There is two kinds of soap making. One is made with lye and the other with glycerine. Lye can be dangerous if you do not use it properly. It comes in crystal form and liquid form. One of these days I will try to make soap with lye. I will leave it to the more experienced soap maker. I am just a novice at this right now. But would really like to do more. I use glycerine the melt and pour method of soap making. Here is some helpful hints for us beginners. Get yourself a good stainless steel pot. Once you use it for soap making do not use it to cook in. I have gone to my neighborhood craft store and bought all my supplies. You need a cooking pot, glycerine bars, fragrance oils and coloring. Do not use food coloring as it will stain your hands and any clothing you may use. Choose the type of molds you want to use. Some say just the clear type plastic works best. That is what I have. And I have read that you should use silicone molds. I have not seen any but will keep my eyes open. Get creative in using household items. You can use a wax paper lined box and use a heavy duty fish line to cut the soap. Look around your house and see what creative things you come up with.
Melt your glycerine bar in your double boiler over low heat. Add your fragrance oil. Then add coloring to desired color Stir slowly twice so not to form bubbles. If bubbles do form after you have poured your soap into the molds, you may spritz with rubbing alcohol. Pour slowly into mold let stand between 1 to 2 hours. If you want to add any embellishments, pour just a little bit of melted glycerine in bottom of the mold. Let stand for a few minutes to start to harden. Add the embellishment and finish pouring the glycerine into the mold. If your soap does not come out of the mold, place it into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. It should pop right out. Cover immediately in some kind of plastic bag or wrap to keep from sweating and keep from losing your scent. You can find all kinds of information on the web, as well as books and classes. Hope all works out. Remember to only do a small batch to get used to making soap before attempting to make a very large batch.
Until next time
Happy Crafting!
Melt your glycerine bar in your double boiler over low heat. Add your fragrance oil. Then add coloring to desired color Stir slowly twice so not to form bubbles. If bubbles do form after you have poured your soap into the molds, you may spritz with rubbing alcohol. Pour slowly into mold let stand between 1 to 2 hours. If you want to add any embellishments, pour just a little bit of melted glycerine in bottom of the mold. Let stand for a few minutes to start to harden. Add the embellishment and finish pouring the glycerine into the mold. If your soap does not come out of the mold, place it into the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. It should pop right out. Cover immediately in some kind of plastic bag or wrap to keep from sweating and keep from losing your scent. You can find all kinds of information on the web, as well as books and classes. Hope all works out. Remember to only do a small batch to get used to making soap before attempting to make a very large batch.
Until next time
Happy Crafting!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Candle wax
Did you know there are several types of candle wax? Here is a few of the most popular ones. Beeswax: Made from honey bees. It is natural sweet scent that burns slowly and smokeless. This is not a mold type wax. Rolling is the best way to make candles. comes in various colors. Paraffin wax is the most commonly used wax for making candles. It is made by crude oil. Paraffin comes in different grades and the melting point for candles is 145 to 150 degrees. Then you have the Soy wax. Soy wax mixes well with essential oils and dyes, and produces the least amount of bubbles. Here is some helpful hints with melting waxes. Use a microwave or double boiler. Once you pour your wax into molds spritz with rubbing alcohol. This will get rid of any bubbles that forms.
You can find paraffin wax anywhere and ususally is sold in a rectangular box. Usually comes four to six slabs. Take four slabs and set aside. Take one to two and break up into double boiler. Melt on medium to low heat. Once melted remove from heat. Take a little of the liquid and put down on one slab and set your wick and the other slab on top. Must move quickly before it hardens. Add a little liquid to each side you just put together. This will make a square. Then take and whip the rest into a foamy consistancy. Smear this nice foamy wax onto your square of candle. It looks kind of like snow. Cover on all four sides and top. Roll the wick onto a pencil hand let it rest on something to keep wick straight. Cover top with foamy wax. You may add fine glitter to this if you wish. Try adding color to the melted wax before you whip it. Let sit to dry. Once dry cut the wick to about 1/2 inch. This is a quick and easy gift for someone. With Beeswax, you put your wick on the edge of the sheet of wax. Roll into a taper or contiue to make a large pillar. The beeswax and all waxes can be found at your local craft stores. See you next week! It will be a surprise!
Happy Crafting
You can find paraffin wax anywhere and ususally is sold in a rectangular box. Usually comes four to six slabs. Take four slabs and set aside. Take one to two and break up into double boiler. Melt on medium to low heat. Once melted remove from heat. Take a little of the liquid and put down on one slab and set your wick and the other slab on top. Must move quickly before it hardens. Add a little liquid to each side you just put together. This will make a square. Then take and whip the rest into a foamy consistancy. Smear this nice foamy wax onto your square of candle. It looks kind of like snow. Cover on all four sides and top. Roll the wick onto a pencil hand let it rest on something to keep wick straight. Cover top with foamy wax. You may add fine glitter to this if you wish. Try adding color to the melted wax before you whip it. Let sit to dry. Once dry cut the wick to about 1/2 inch. This is a quick and easy gift for someone. With Beeswax, you put your wick on the edge of the sheet of wax. Roll into a taper or contiue to make a large pillar. The beeswax and all waxes can be found at your local craft stores. See you next week! It will be a surprise!
Happy Crafting
Friday, February 19, 2010
Weekly posts
My day is going very well. Been thinking seriously on what crafts I would like to do next. I will be doing some candle making. I am finishing up my afghan while I watch t.v. with my family. I only have about 6 inches left to go. I have made several mistakes. But learned a great deal in knitting an afghan. Another nightly project will be to make several scarves to wrap around your neck out of this wonderful yarn I am using. It is so soft. I am using Homespun by Lion Brand Yarns. It has nice colors. Watch for next week on some information on Candlemaking. Till then.
HAPPY CRAFTING!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
I lost my electrical cord to my Cricut Expressions. I don't know where I put it. I thought it was with my machine. I then thought I put it in a box with other electrical cords that went to storage, but it wasn't in their. So now I have to go out and look into my scrapbooking case and see if I put it in that. But that will not stop me from scrapbooking!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
HAPPY CRAFTING!
I have had a couple of rough days. Not working on my knitting like I should. Been thinking of what I would like to do next in the line of crafting. I thought I was going to do a wedding with silk flowers, but that I guess isn't going to happen now. I sort of bummed about that. But I do have a check list made up for any bride or whatever who wants flowers done. I am ready and willing to do the flowers for anyones wedding. Only they will be silk.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Knitting
I am working on my knitting. I have about 8 to 12 inches to go. I have two skeins to do. But if I get done before I use the skeins then I'll make a scarf to sell.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Knitting
I can't believe that I have let my knitting go. I am so close to being done with my afghan, that I need to get it done. I guess I have had other things on my mind. But now I need to get on the ball and get my projects done. Happy knitting.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Been busy
I can't believe it has been a month since I've been on. I worked real hard in getting two scarves knitted by Christmas. I have two and a half skeins of yarn to get done on my afghan. I have put it on the back burner as it is getting really big for me to pack around. Will be glad when I finish up with it. I am going to start doing crochet ornaments. I can take those on the go. Hope your 2010 is productive and wonderful. Happy New Year!
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