Key fobs to be exact. The perfect accessory to your keys. In all different colors: And a few longer ‘wrist’ size: Fun and easy to make. You can find the how to here. I will have them at the Art Show in Point Lookout, NY on Sunday, Aug 28th. Key fob in action: So cute… Read more
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“R” is for Report
Reporting back from the Art Market. This past Saturday I was at the Art Market in Point Lookout, NY. It was held at this cute little renovated cottage on the main street in town: I decided to set up outside to the right of the cottage: Inside were about 5 more vendors and one other… Read more
“F” is for Flashcards
Oilcloth flashcard pockets. Only 26 more long days until school starts for girl #1, yes I’m counting. On the supply list this year – addition and subtraction flashcards. Easy enough, found some in the dollar bins at Target: I got to thinking those cardboard boxes probably aren’t going to hold up very well. Inspired by… Read more
“O” is for Ornaments #2
Bumper sticker inspired ornaments. PT. LKT stands for Point Lookout. These ornaments will be at the Arts & Crafts Market on Saturday. Inspired by these bumper stickers: image from shoppointartworks.com Lots of folks around town have these bumper stickers on their cars. Now they can have a similar keepsake on their Christmas tree: Here’s how… Read more
“M” is for Market
Arts & Crafts Market at the cottage. If you’re near Point Lookout, NY this Saturday, Aug 13th, stop by the cottage. I’ll be there, along with others, selling my items: Lots of signs. I built the ‘sign ladder’ for display purposes, I’ll post shortly the how-to on that if you’re interested. More signs. And wood… Read more
“O” is for Ornaments
Pinwheel ornaments. Christmas is a few months away but these ornaments are going to the craft market at the beach next weekend. I used the cake pop tower I had made here, changed out the ribbon and stuck in the ornaments. Makes for a perfect display stand. I had made the pinwheels for a 4th… Read more
“T” is for Turquoise
Terrycloth pouches with turquoise gingham monograms and ruffles. I made these favors for Meaghan’s SPAH birthday party. The inside is lined with the same turquoise gingham: Hope Meaghan and her friends have a great time and make good use of their pouches. For cosmetics, travel, school, the possibilities are endless. I’m linking up to: Whatcha… Read more
“G” is for Guest #4
Today I’m here guest posting “S” is for Sleeve, my ruffled, monogrammed laptop sleeve: Behind all the fun at Scissors and Spatulas is Jen, she’s always posting about decor, food, crafts and more and she has the most fabulous luck with tag sale finds. I’m so happy to share my laptop sleeve tutorial over at… Read more
“B” is for Beach
Handpainted beach signs. What once was this: Is now this: Here’s how I made them: 1. Find your fence piece. (Another great find while out running early on bulk trash day! And there was 2 of them, now I’m kicking myself for not taking both.) 2. Disassemble and cut your pointy pieces to size. 3…. Read more
“B” is for Birthday
A birthday present for the neighbor boy next door. I made the personalized trug, click here to see the how-to post. And then filled the trug with a sticker book of Bryce’s favorite movie: image via Dorling Kindersley And a kid sized backpack I made personalized with a ‘B’: Had I found Cars fabric I… Read more
“S” is for Secretary
A secretary makeover. Another Freecycle find, love folks who want to give me their furniture! You can bet this piece wasn’t this pretty before. Here it is: Brown, a little beat up, but otherwise solid wood and in good shape. You can see once upon a time there was a top piece, would’ve loved to… Read more
“S” is for Sea
Sea & Sand, Sun & Surf painted signs. Thanks Pottery Barn for the inspiration. A take off of Food & Friends sign I made from here. These signs are going to a one day fair I’m in at the beach. Lots more beach themed items to come. I’m linking up to: http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/, The 36th Avenue. http://www.somewhatsimple.com/… Read more