Easy Tissue Paper Cherry Blossom Tutorial
Hello everybody! Long time no talk! I’m hoping this easy tutorial lifts your spirits during these tough times. Feel free to use any color of tissue and don’t stress about the details…the flowers end up perfectly fine in the end,…
A Time to Chill
It’s Not About The Mold
Hello gentle readers it’s been awhile. The last nine months were a never ending juggling act of apartments, storage units, garbage, donations, dumps and melancholy. Why? Because my family was victimized by an unscrupulous landlord hiding an active water…
Water Bottle Cap Garland – DIY
I have once again been inspired by my overflowing recycle bin. If you recall, I had a similar experience last year . I started collecting water bottle caps about a month ago in addition others that were flat, whitish and round…
CD Ornament – DIY
The other day I made coasters with a CD case, today the actual CD is transformed into an ornament. This simple DIY can be achieved with everyday materials and cheap finds from a craft store, jewelry box, closet etc. A…
DIY Recycled Christmas Coasters
It is very easy to give into the madness of the season and forget about they joy of just giving…something, anything, even if it’s just a “Happy Holidays!” or a smile for a stranger (no, not the one you are trying to…
Easy Kiddy Snowman Necklace
I have vowed to get my homemade holiday gifts done early this year. No last minute craftastrophies this time …no way, no how. Inspired by a pre made pendant at Joanne’s, the affordable bauble above can be mass produced cheaply…
Farewell Sweet Robin
I’ve had two close encounters with Robin Williams in my lifetime. The first when I lived in the Richmond district near his Sea Cliff home in San Francisco. I’d often pass his beautiful Mediterranean mansion above China Beach…
Happy Birthday USA
Dear America, Happy Birthday! You are looking fabulous at age 238! Only a true beauty can pull off dusty red canyons, concrete skylines, sad facades, wide open prairies, and more than a few blows from mother nature. But it’s…
DIY – Fashion District Triple Strand
As promised in my previous post, below is the first project inspired by the LA Fashion District. I found the beads, foiled pendant and findings at area shops and am tickled by the end result. Thanks to Anna Wintour, I’ve been…
