Memorial Angel OrnamentMy kids lost their dad and the first Christmas I made them each one of them, out of salt dough, an angel ornament this one looked like their dad with his favorite clothes he loved to wear and added wings. They cried and will treasure these for the rest of their lives.
Practice Paintings on Recycled ContainersMost of these items were either trash or about to be recycled. I needed practice with my painting without using stencils. I used these items to practice my painting on....
Ukrainian EggsOur kids have an amazing art program at their school. Every year they get to make Ukrainian eggs. Both of the kids have made many eggs and each year they create more complex designs.
Snowman Coffee Can Supply HolderCoffee can with decorative snowman. I love walking by and seeing this cheerful snowman smile at me!
Three Month Old BabiesI know it is suppose to be scenery photos, but this was such a cute moment I just had to share it.My grandson Calin is on the right and his pal Maverick on the left.
Craft: Cute Magnet GiftsWith Father's Day coming, I wanted to share these magnets my 3 year old twin grandsons gave me for Mother's Day, with a little help from their mom and dad. They would be perfect for Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, or any other holiday!
Rainbow Soda Pop Tab BraceletThis is my latest creation! My fun bracelet is made from soda pop tabs. I used alcohol inks and stretch cord to transform this "junk" into stylish jewelry! They're super easy to make and fun for kids to wear.
Craft: Tulip AfghanI made this afghan for my daughter for Christmas. It took about 3 weeks (all with love, of course). We live in Mattawa, WA and the winters are long. It's a great time to crochet.
Craft: Diva Doggie CoatEvery doggie has a diva side, and with this doggie coat you can show it all the time. Stripes, hot pink, and lace - what else would a doggie diva want to wear?
Craft: Guitar PursesMy boyfriend is a guitar player in a band, and he has 4 guitars, in different shapes. I used the guitars for a pattern for my purses. I enjoy making purses and bags out of any color and pattern of material. My favorite material to use is the zebra print.
Craft: Landscape Painting of New ZealandThis a painting that I did of Mt. Cook, South Island, New Zealand. It is a beautiful tourist destination.
Make Repairs with Scraps of FabricWhat is it with most guys? They'll wear an article of clothing until it rots or rips to shreds before they buy something new to replace it. My army son owns a pair of bathing trunks that he's had for years now.
Craft: Scrapbook Similar Photos Through The YearsTake close up pictures of your puppy, kitten, or child when they are babies. Take the same posed pictures when they turn 1 year or older. Then make a scrapbook page to compare how much they grew.
Decorative Flowers from Empty Product BoxesI found a use for most of the cardboard packaging that I end up with so much of. I cut the boxes apart and begin cutting the flowers. The parts are then stacked to create multiple layers of petals. An upholstery tack holds all of it together and to the wall.
Rounded Quilt CornersA lap quilt made with scrap strips of fabric with round corners. After piecing the quilt center, I made a 4 inch border by sewing together many small coordinating fabrics. Stitch the border to the quilt using a quarter inch seam allowance.
Altered Box As ChairThis box was made with a 4x4 inch paper mache box from the Dollar Store, some of my scrapbook papers, flowers, pearls, and a little vintage poodle figurine. Even the little pillow the dog is sitting on is made with paper.
Crochet Thread To Hold FlowerI get a lot of spools of crochet thread in bags at thrift stores.
Restoring Old PhotosI haven't seen any photo restoration on here yet, and since it is one of my favorite pastimes, I decided to post a before and after photo of my work.
Projects from Old Craft SuppliesI am using up all my discount craft materials! I tied a bow on the top of a large size paperclip and this is the result- a paperclip and ribbon bookmark.
Craft: Portable Yard SinkStainless steel sink built into a old gas grill stand.
Make Your Own Plaster of ParisNeed a small amount of plaster of Paris, but don't want to make a trip to the store to get it? That was the situation I found myself in this weekend. I searched the Internet and found this simple recipe.
Craft: Homemade TongsMake this cute pair of tongs for toast. Decorate craft sticks with marker. Glue the craft sticks to the sides of a clothespin, so most of the craft stick will hang over the lower end.
Craft: BEBE BunnyThis is BEBE Bunny, one of my primitive pattern designs. She is made of all recycled materials. I love to design and I especially love to use vintage fabrics.
Graffiti KnittingLast summer a group of women recycled wool and other materials to knit covers for poles which had been used in the past for drying fishing nets.
Craft: Crocheted Rag RugsThese are rag rugs that I make and sell. They are around my house on all of the floors. We enjoy using them!
Craft: Family Keepsake QuiltThis is a family keepsake quilt that I made with a cross-stitch center. It is in country colors of pinks and blues. It was so much fun to create and quilt!
Craft: Plastic Canvas BirdhouseIt is a bird house for the small tissue box made in plastic canvas. I made the patten from doing the large birdhouse. It makes a nice gift to make.
Teddy Bear Rocking ChairI built this little rocking chair for my last granddaughter Camden. This is her 1st birthday and I wanted her to have something special from MeMaw. I found the pattern online at:
Wooden Rocking HorseI have been busy in my woodshop again. I saw this pattern online and I just knew that I had to build it for my of my grandbabies. This is Savannah and I made this horse for her 2nd birthday.
Craft: Scarecrow LadyThis scarecrow lady is the result of my fall fever! She has gotten lots of complements from my neighbors and people just driving down the street.
Craft: Photography "Mask"I used this picture for a photography class. The model is my mom and I created the "mask".
Fire Department Symbol With Perler BeadsThe Maltese Cross is the Fire Departments symbol. There was no description or directions on how to make it. So I took a large circle peg board for the Perler beads and started to make one on my own. I made the circle for the middle of the Maltese Cross. Then I made the cross part. Then I made the 3D ax, ladder, fire hydrant. Finally I made the F. D. and the 22 for Fire Department and what number it was.
Painted GourdsWe do a lot of painted gourds. We sell quite a few. We grew these gourds and then cleaned and painted them.
Dottie's Food BowlsThis is a bowl server my husband made for our Dalmatian Dottie. I've seen the server in magazines and stores for up to $40.00. Out if scrap materials, my husband made this bowl server for about $5.00 dollars.
Grandson and his Easter BasketThis is a picture of my 11-month-old grandson with the Easter Basket that I made for him this year. I actually wove the basket myself! (Not too bad for a first-timer).
Crochet Project PhotosHere are some crochet projects that I made.
Skater DollThis skater has mittens with fur on the skates and mittens. She is a simple doll pattern with clothes made by me.
Seaside in a BowlSeaside In A Bowl
Fine Art from Ordinary ObjectsMake fine art from the most mundane objects! Here I photographed a common cheese grater, on a counter top in my kitchen. I can see this on a gallery wall.
Soap AngelHere is a picture of the soap angel I carve for birthdays and Christmas for my Friends, Neighbors and Children. I learned this from a Girl Scout leader over 60 years ago.
Paint to RelaxIf you are painting exterior items outside such as a porch, you need to use oil-based paint. It takes longer to dry, but it lasts years through any weather.
Fish Theme BathroomI decorated my bathroom "fish theme" spent less than $5 on paints by using the basic colors red, blue and yellow and mixing them up to get secondary colors.
My Photographer's PortfolioThese are images that I am starting my portfolio with, though I am not a 100% professional photographer, I am an amateur. I love children's photography. I think is the BEST!
Painted Decorative Wood StoveThese are pictures of a old wood stove that friends of mine wanted me to paint so they could use it as a table in front of their window in their front room. It was missing one cover so I painted a flower pot to match and placed a plant in it.
