Old school NES

Here are some Nintendo themed crafts I made for swaps.  

Mario Bros. Coasters.  Made with Perler beads and a cork base.

ATC made with felt and paper

Blogger doesn't want to cooperate with me and turn my picture right.

Throwback Thursday - Coffee crafts

I was in a "I heart Coffee" swap and these are some things I made for my partner.  I made the mug rack at her request and painted a celtic knot on it.  She likes Irish themes so the quote on the mixed media piece says, “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.”

Throwback Thursday-Plants vs. Zombies Snow Pea

Today, as another one of my cacti keeled over, I figure I need a few more of these plants made from Perler beads.  That's a garden that won't die on me.  Some Mario plants would be great too.

Bursting with Happy

Good company, crafting, and "Anne of Green Gables".  It doesn't get much better than that.  Last weekend was spent with my good friend Jodi.  This is the Pinterest inspired outcome of that visit.

Bursting with HAPPY

 
Fabric on canvas.  24"X36" if I remember correctly.

Throwback Thursday - ATC's

Chalk, paper, ink, stickers

Paper di-cut, chalk, ink, sticker

Watercolor, ink

Paper, ink

Two Cent Tuesday - Creative Memories Custom Cutting System

Cutting circles is such a pain sometimes when you're running around trying to find bowls or glasses that are the right size, to trace onto your paper.  When scrapbooking with friends, I've really enjoyed using the Creative Memories Custom Cutting System. Its templates are easy to use and making different sizes for matting is so convenient.  The blade sets in a groove on the template and you just guide it around. It keeps the blade straight, the way it should be, so it cuts nice and clean, unlike the Fiskars circle cutter that I have.  They have oval and fancy frames templates too and also sell replacement blades and a self healing mat. These are great for any paper craft.

Kool-Aid Swap

I follow Happy Daisy's blog and she was saying that in England they don't sell Kool-Aid but she likes to use it to dye wool.  We decided that I would send her Kool-Aid in exchange for something she handmade. She sent this lovely dream catcher as well as a painted fabric heart with an inspirational quote on it.  The dreamcatcher is already on my wall but I still need to find some materials to frame the heart. They actually both match my bedroom rather well. I love swaps!  Its so fun to get some nice handmade surprise in the post.

This weekend I'll be canning tomatoes, so a tutorial on how to do that will be up for next week's Foodie Friday!

You don't need a map to follow your heart...it will take you where you need to go.