Crafting up a storm: The do's and [mostly] don'ts of crafty projects
I love watercolor painting, but I haven't done anythings recently. In fact, I haven't been very inspired to do any sort of art recently, which stinks. But I was bored yesterday and so I started sketching out some random ideas, and then one of them turned out really well! And it inspired me to get... Continue Reading →
I was randomly inspired by the Disney Princess Jasmine to make some cool teal and gold statement earrings*. I didn't exactly have teal jewelry supplies, but I did have some fantastic large green aluminum scales, and some super-shiny small gold ones. These type of scales are what people use to make scale-maille armor-- or cool jewelry! And just the other day I had experimented with marbled nail polish. I didn't like it on my nails, but realized it could be perfect for this project!
Ever since I watched Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation I've wanted a lipstick with a hidden USB drive. It just so happens that my favorite lipstick is the exact same brand as the one in the movie--Clinique's Different Lipstick! (Honestly, I've had this lipstick since 2013 and use it all the time. I don't have the... Continue Reading →
I absolutely love The Scarlet Pimpernel! It's one of my favorite works of literature because it has all the elements I love to see in a story; adventure, intrigue, a hint of romance, and a dashing hero with a mild-mannered alter-ego.I've wanted a scarlet pimpernel signet ring like Sir Percy's for a long time, but alas, have... Continue Reading →
After only two days back at school, the university cancelled classes due to the below freezing temperatures. It was -3°F today, with a wind chill that dropped it to -26°! I was so thankful that I didn't have to brave that weather at 8 in the morning. Instead of going to class, I spent the... Continue Reading →
I made a decorative metal tin to store my pencil sharpener and erasers in. I used an empty Altoids tin and decorated the top with Sculpey. Inside, I made a small compartment to separate my sharpener from the erasers. A pretty tin keeps everything in one place, prevents my erasers from collecting bits of lint, dust, and pencil fragments, and is fun to look at!
Here it is: My first blog post ever! I've loved crafting ever since I can remember (still have tubs of artwork from when I was little), and I'm constantly trying new crafts techniques. Here are just a few of my favorite things: Sewing I've been sewing since I was a little girl. It started out... Continue Reading →
Hurricane Emily 