Good evening all!
So... I'm trying to do a nightly update to my tally as I create so that I don't have to recount that which I've already created. I think I'm up to 274 crafts! More than halfway, and about a good solid night's work away from 60% done!
I've made six little Christmas trees with stars on top courtesy of a tagged post on Facebook that my friend Serina posted. They are stacked green buttons, in varying shades, with a little pearly star on top. I love them!! I want to make more but I'm out of stars and my green supply is getting down to mostly little buttons.
Based on the design I decided to try a snowman wearing a little black top hat. Love him too! So much fun can be had with teeny little buttons.
The downside to my night was when the glue ran down my fingers.... whoops! Luckily I noticed in time and pried my skin apart. Ouch. No trip to the emergency room for me please!
So it has been pointed out to me that I haven't posted a single picture of my latest creations. Possibly I haven't posted any pictures. I might have one of the cell phone charm I made at the very beginning, but I'm doubting that even. I'm sure I'll get around to it eventually...
In closing for tonight, I'm going to send out some more happy vibes to my friends who could use them and to any one out there who needs a little influx of happy. Hope you are all well and smiling!
Good night!!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
232 Crafts!
As of tonight I have 232 completed crafts! More if you count every pair of earrings as two crafts, but I don't... so we'll go with 232.
Bonus... it's a palindrome! Yes, I'm a nut for palindromes... I can't help it.
The majority of the crafts are the fridge magnets. I think they make up about half of the total. However, I now have a good deal more earrings on offer and I'm hoping to pick up some more necklace stuff and the pins to make the keychains I want to do.
I did 30 crafts tonight... and if I can keep that up for a few weeks I should be able to hit the 500 goal by the end of the year for sure!
I'm pretty happy with how it's going... with the exception of the glue. It's leaving a funny film on some crafts that comes off if I rub it. Not a huge deal... a bit time consuming... but I worry that it'll come back later. That wouldn't be so good at all. The pricier crazy glue doesn't seem to do it, but the super glue and the jewelry glue (which you'd think wouldn't do it) does. Hmm... might have to buckle down and get more of the 'good stuff'. Yeesh.
Just a quick update... Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
Bonus... it's a palindrome! Yes, I'm a nut for palindromes... I can't help it.
The majority of the crafts are the fridge magnets. I think they make up about half of the total. However, I now have a good deal more earrings on offer and I'm hoping to pick up some more necklace stuff and the pins to make the keychains I want to do.
I did 30 crafts tonight... and if I can keep that up for a few weeks I should be able to hit the 500 goal by the end of the year for sure!
I'm pretty happy with how it's going... with the exception of the glue. It's leaving a funny film on some crafts that comes off if I rub it. Not a huge deal... a bit time consuming... but I worry that it'll come back later. That wouldn't be so good at all. The pricier crazy glue doesn't seem to do it, but the super glue and the jewelry glue (which you'd think wouldn't do it) does. Hmm... might have to buckle down and get more of the 'good stuff'. Yeesh.
Just a quick update... Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Necklace Time!
I'm starting to think I might be addicted to craft supply shopping and subesquently craft making! I just had to nip over to the store on my lunch break today to pick up/clear out all their magnets and I bought a bunch of cord/necklace stuff too. They didn't have the pin things I want for the keychains, but I know where to go for those. Perhaps tomorrow night...
I had signed up for a soccer class, but sadly not enough people joined so it got cancelled. Ah well, another night of the week free for craftiness!
I'm feeling pretty good about making it to my 500 goal! And... over 400 page views so far! Somehow I doubt that it'll crack 12000 like last year's project, but then again I was blogging every night and posting pics of the week's work on the Fridays. I haven't done that this time because I'm just too busy. That year took a lot out of me... worth it of course... but hard to keep that up!
Getting super excited for my new job... I'm working there this Friday and then starting up 'for real' next Friday. Should be pretty awesome!
So... that's some happy for me, now I'm going to send some happy out to the world... and one person in particular. A really sweet, kind person that I know is having some medical tests done on Friday and she's nervous about it. So... if you can, please send some happy vibes out there for her. Thanks!!
And now, let's see if we can get to 500 views by Hallowe'en... share this blog with your friends! I'll try to get some pictures up... you know... eventually!
Good night!
I had signed up for a soccer class, but sadly not enough people joined so it got cancelled. Ah well, another night of the week free for craftiness!
I'm feeling pretty good about making it to my 500 goal! And... over 400 page views so far! Somehow I doubt that it'll crack 12000 like last year's project, but then again I was blogging every night and posting pics of the week's work on the Fridays. I haven't done that this time because I'm just too busy. That year took a lot out of me... worth it of course... but hard to keep that up!
Getting super excited for my new job... I'm working there this Friday and then starting up 'for real' next Friday. Should be pretty awesome!
So... that's some happy for me, now I'm going to send some happy out to the world... and one person in particular. A really sweet, kind person that I know is having some medical tests done on Friday and she's nervous about it. So... if you can, please send some happy vibes out there for her. Thanks!!
And now, let's see if we can get to 500 views by Hallowe'en... share this blog with your friends! I'll try to get some pictures up... you know... eventually!
Good night!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
New Ideas!
So tonight I made another dozen magnets, but the best part is, my husband helped me figure out how I'm going to make the keychains I so wanted to make! Now I'm extra excited to do those too!!
It'll mean another trip to the craft store(s) but I think it'll be worth it!!
I'm also going to try to sort out getting a table at the local farmer's market, probably in late November/early December. I think another friend of mine (who does stunning art work in a variety of mediums) is interested in getting a space too. That would be nice... to sell some art and keep each other company. :)
Anyway, not much else is new... just trucking along. I think I just might reach my goal!
Still debating the charity though... Plan Canada or Children's Wish? Thoughts?
It'll mean another trip to the craft store(s) but I think it'll be worth it!!
I'm also going to try to sort out getting a table at the local farmer's market, probably in late November/early December. I think another friend of mine (who does stunning art work in a variety of mediums) is interested in getting a space too. That would be nice... to sell some art and keep each other company. :)
Anyway, not much else is new... just trucking along. I think I just might reach my goal!
Still debating the charity though... Plan Canada or Children's Wish? Thoughts?
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Shopping and Creating
Today I took my son out for a shopping trip. We went to Michael's and Wal-Mart in search of buttons and things to make crafts with buttons. It was a success... a tad expensive, but what the heck... once the finished products are sold it'll more than make up for the up front costs.
So... today I made fourteen bobby pins and three necklaces. I think I need to get more chains/cords because wow did they ever turn out well!
Sadly the jewelry glue I was using doesn't seem to be doing the buttons any favours... some of my crafts seem to have a dull sheen on them. Luckily it wipes off, so perhaps I just need to give them a gentle wash and they'll be good as new. Would really hate to have all that work be for nothing!
I paid my fee for the craft show in November... I'll be in the gym again so I sincerely hope it's an unseasonably warm day. Otherwise, at least I know now to wear my boots, several sweaters and bring a blanket! It's not too bad if you're a shopper, but when you're just sitting still it can get very, very cold!
So anyway, that's it for tonight's quick little update. Seems a friend of mine has found a baggie of buttons for me so I'll try to swing by her place this week and pick them up. Thanks Fran!!
Have a great week and spread some happy!
So... today I made fourteen bobby pins and three necklaces. I think I need to get more chains/cords because wow did they ever turn out well!
Sadly the jewelry glue I was using doesn't seem to be doing the buttons any favours... some of my crafts seem to have a dull sheen on them. Luckily it wipes off, so perhaps I just need to give them a gentle wash and they'll be good as new. Would really hate to have all that work be for nothing!
I paid my fee for the craft show in November... I'll be in the gym again so I sincerely hope it's an unseasonably warm day. Otherwise, at least I know now to wear my boots, several sweaters and bring a blanket! It's not too bad if you're a shopper, but when you're just sitting still it can get very, very cold!
So anyway, that's it for tonight's quick little update. Seems a friend of mine has found a baggie of buttons for me so I'll try to swing by her place this week and pick them up. Thanks Fran!!
Have a great week and spread some happy!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Two Dozen!!
Tonight I made two dozen fridge magnets with buttons! I like them... I would keep them all if I could... but I'd rather sell them and do some good in the world.
So... I haven't yet done a full tally of all the completed crafts, but I'd wager that I've cracked the 100 mark by now. As I'm hoping to get to 500 I still have my work cut out for me. Luckily, the rate I've been working at it lately will/should get me there in time!
I have tentative plans to see if some of my friends would want to get together for a crafty party sometime in October. I think that could be fun... munchies, buttons, good times. :)
Tomorrow: more fridge magnets! I have enough magnets to make another 16 at least, and I know where to get more! I even have a fun idea for how to display them at the craft show(s) I'm going to go to. I've got my eye on one for sure... but I'll see about some others soon. I don't want to go too crazy... but they were fun to do last year and I expect they'll be fun again this year too.
Good night all... if there's anyone still reading this. My apologies for the lack of pictures so far and the big hiatus during the summer. Maybe this weekend I'll get a tally going and some photos. Maybe. :)
Spread some happy!!
So... I haven't yet done a full tally of all the completed crafts, but I'd wager that I've cracked the 100 mark by now. As I'm hoping to get to 500 I still have my work cut out for me. Luckily, the rate I've been working at it lately will/should get me there in time!
I have tentative plans to see if some of my friends would want to get together for a crafty party sometime in October. I think that could be fun... munchies, buttons, good times. :)
Tomorrow: more fridge magnets! I have enough magnets to make another 16 at least, and I know where to get more! I even have a fun idea for how to display them at the craft show(s) I'm going to go to. I've got my eye on one for sure... but I'll see about some others soon. I don't want to go too crazy... but they were fun to do last year and I expect they'll be fun again this year too.
Good night all... if there's anyone still reading this. My apologies for the lack of pictures so far and the big hiatus during the summer. Maybe this weekend I'll get a tally going and some photos. Maybe. :)
Spread some happy!!
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Back In The Game!
Phew... has this ever been a long time coming...
I have made a whole bunch of earrings in the last week or so and have organized all the finished crafts into a tupperware thingy. I also have plans to attend at least one local craft show this November.
So... while there was a bit of a grinding to a halt over the summer, I'm back at it with a vengeance now.
Sometimes I lack follow through it's true... but I'll be damned if I'm going to let the busy-ness of finishing school and trying to find a job while juggling two (somewhat demanding) children to keep me from my goals. I may not get to 500, but I'm sure going to try!
Hoping to get to a dollar store or a craft store soon to get more supplies for fridge magnets. They turned out pretty well so far so I'm going to make more!
Another update to come...
I have made a whole bunch of earrings in the last week or so and have organized all the finished crafts into a tupperware thingy. I also have plans to attend at least one local craft show this November.
So... while there was a bit of a grinding to a halt over the summer, I'm back at it with a vengeance now.
Sometimes I lack follow through it's true... but I'll be damned if I'm going to let the busy-ness of finishing school and trying to find a job while juggling two (somewhat demanding) children to keep me from my goals. I may not get to 500, but I'm sure going to try!
Hoping to get to a dollar store or a craft store soon to get more supplies for fridge magnets. They turned out pretty well so far so I'm going to make more!
Another update to come...
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