We are visiting Indy this weekend for a concert tonight, a half marathon tomorrow, and visiting with friends from our old stomping grounds. I am going to pace John to beat his half marathon record (that is the plan, anyway). He can do it, I am hoping I can. Bit of a cold hanging on, but the race environment always seems to cure any ails.
Archives for October 2010
A Few Blog Free Days…
Vintage Fan Trinket Box
My mom picked up this jewelry box from a yard sale and knew I needed to get my hands on it. She is awesome. So thoughtful. I used scrapbook paper, orange glimmer mist, gold metallic glaze on the front of the doors (a little too much, in my opinion, but what do you do).
Come, See Our New Bedroom!!
So this post is about what I did today. I found the collage frame at Kohls, and spent the a large chunk of the day finding and editing my favorite pictures of John and me. Aside from painting the walls, I haven’t done much home decor since moving to Bloomington in July. I have been in a dark place and am just recently emerging back into my life and myself. It feels good to be inspired, and to be on the growth side of recent painful events. Vague take home message: Anything that interrupts my fellowship with God is not worth having. Ok, back to the decor…
Wedding Gift Custom Photo Art From Photograph
Thrift Store Jewelry Box to Whimsical Treasure Trinket Box
This was one of the more gratifying projects I have had the pleasure of doing in awhile. You know when everything goes smoothly and effortlessly, and you love the outcome? This was one of those sessions. YAY!
Teapot from Metal to Robin Egg; DIY Spray Paint Home Decor
Polymer Clay Day 100: Joyous Bling Pendant
This is my last day of “100 Days of Polymer Clay”. I think the fun part of the adventure for me, that I will continue to explore and share on my blog, has been altered art and jewelry. I hadn’t intended for this to be 3 months of pendants, but that is where it went. I met some very crafty clayers and encountered tons of inspiration on this journey. Now I will have to think of a new blog challenge. In the meantime, check out my stores for new arrivals, cause I am a pendant making fool these days. If you haven’t tried polymer clay, DO IT. It is inexpensive, versatile, forgiving and there are tons of wonderful free tutorials online to light you up about this medium.
Hoosier Mushroom Company and Domino Mushroom Pendants
Polymer Clay Day 99: Shine Circle Pendant
Wow. It has been several days since I posted. I was starting to wig out a bit. Camping was awesome. I am rejuvenated and back in gear with my clay. Oh my goodness, the 100 days is almost up, but fear not, I am a clayer for the long haul. I was hooked by day 3.
Matthew 5:16 (New International Version)
16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Run Domino Pendant, and Goodbye til Monday!!!
I will be at Clifty Falls til Sunday evening!!! So excited to camp. And happy with my second attempt at a domino pendant. The stamped red text is the dictionary definition of the word “gratitude” and was placed as the background for “run” intentionally. John and I had a beautiful 13 mile run. I was overwhelmed with thanks to God that we are physically capable, as so many aren’t. Enjoy your bodies, and weekend! Here is where I will be…