A 1950's Fridge gets restored to provide weather and dust proof storage outdoors - HOME SWEET HOME

A 1950's Fridge gets restored to provide weather and dust proof storage outdoors - HOME SWEET HOME


This is one of the coolest ideas I have seen!!

Shiny New Craftroom in Red and Turquoise!!! (Image Heavy) - HOME SWEET HOME

Shiny New Craftroom in Red and Turquoise!!! (Image Heavy) - HOME SWEET HOME


I REALLY want a craft room like this!!

Micky Maus Modpodge Wood = Necklace and Bangle - JEWELRY AND TRINKETS

Micky Maus Modpodge Wood = Necklace and Bangle - JEWELRY AND TRINKETS


The jewelry this person made with comics and wooden beads is AWESOME!

hair curler sewing tutorial � life with monkey

hair curler sewing tutorial � life with monkey

This looks like it would be a fun thing to make!!

Rainbow Patchwork Skirt - CLOTHING

Rainbow Patchwork Skirt - CLOTHING

I just LOVE this!!! Absolutely LOVE this!! I REALLY want to make this skirt!!! By the way, Craftster.org is the coolest crafting website I have found! There are TONS of GREAT ideas, and many people willing to share their knowlege!

YouTube - Illustration Techniques: Watercolor, Ink, & Colored Pencil

YouTube - Illustration Techniques: Watercolor, Ink, & Colored Pencil


On a less dry note....

I have been wanting to take an illustration class for years, and just have not found the time or money to do it. It finally occurred to me, there are youtube videos on EVERYTHING, and sure enough, this guy has about a gazillion videos on illustration! This particular series is from a "chapter book" he is illustrating, and he has many varieties, such as Manga.

He uses an unusual technique that mixes watercolor, permanent ink, and colored pencil; going back and forth between the different techniques as he builds his drawing.

Free Personal Finance Software, Online Money Management, Budget Planner and Financial Planning | Mint.com

Free Personal Finance Software, Online Money Management, Budget Planner and Financial Planning | Mint.com

My roommate just found this site touted in a magazine, as the way for the rest of us to budget. I don't know about you, but I really need to learn to budget! I am going to give it a try.

Big plus: IT'S FREE! How many times have you purchased some software or whatever, and then never used it. At least this one won't cost any more of that hard earned money. I'll give more details once I give it a whirl.

One World-One Heart Giveaway

Ok, It's still unreasonably early, or late, depending upon how you look at it, but I had a brainstorm. I realized the only reason I was worried about participating in the giveaway was I didn't know what I'd giveaway.

Well without even getting out of bed, actually off the couch, since I've been sleeping on the couch to keep the fire going, and be able to check on my friend, who shares my house with me, and I am also the caregiver for, I remeberded that DUH I could give away a piece of my handmade jewelry!

I am afraid I am not up to getting up and photographing something right now, so you will have to wait to see what I pick out, but I promise, it will be a nice piece! I promise I will post photos as soon as I physically can.

Anyone can enter my contest, just comment on THIS post. I will figure out how to use the random generator thing by Feb 12th to pick the winner. If you don't have a Blogger account, please make sure you leave your email so I can reach you if you win!!

Have a GREAT day!! Fran

One World-One Heart

One World-One Heart


One World-One Heart Event
Make New Friends from Around the world, and enter to win a piece of art from each of the over 400 Participants.

I don't have anything to give away yet, and it is WAY to early in the morning, on a day I have to go to work at "day" job, so I can't decide if I can actually give something away myself yet.... I can at least give a link to the event's main web site, and tell you it is TONS of fun to pop from blog to blog, discovering new friends and artists along the way!!! As a bonus, after you've made all of these new friends, you may well win one of the awesome creations of the participants!!

Heart of Mary: Some 'firsts' for 2009 ( a new bag and a giveaway!)

Heart of Mary: Some 'firsts' for 2009 ( a new bag and a giveaway!)


Another GREAT giveaway! I am having so much fun cruising around the blog world! Check out her website and enter o win a couple of great patterns!

Button earring

Button earring, originally uploaded by shyan_k.

Found this person on Etsy. I really like the jewelry she makes, especially with buttons!

Pattern for Crocheted Beads (Patroon voor Gehaakte Kralen) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Pattern for Crocheted Beads (Patroon voor Gehaakte Kralen) on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Pattern for Crocheted Beads (Patroon voor Gehaakte Kralen)

Pattern for Crocheted Beads (Patroon voor Gehaakte Kralen), originally uploaded by Made by BeaG.

Here's a free pattern from Bea G for making crocheted beads!