Tribal Horse Designs

Pagan Writers Giveaway – Samhain

2012-01-21T18:18:00.004-05:00

This looks to be a really good book ..........
Samhain is my fav pagan holiday...... It is a time to be oneself and enjoy the bit of the "dark" that surrounds this holiday .
As a small child i enjoyed the creepy stories my grandpa told me right before we left to go gather candy from the neighbors.

If this book doesnt appeal to you.try one of the many others writeen by pagan authors

Power of words

2012-01-15T06:21:00.000-05:00

I have been working on jewelry and not having time to catch up my blog....
Shame on me !
I am using a small book That the binding had broke in and taking the pages out and slowly but surely cutting each word out individually .........not for the easily bored I warn ya !

Then I am taking mod podge and gluing the words to different types of piece to turn into pendants. I add a bit of wire wrap and it is ready to be attached to a beaded necklaceI will be working with Catholic Art images here in coming week to make Saint Micheal and Saint Christopher necklaces

Farmhouse Friday .... Drying Pheasant wings

2012-01-06T11:06:00.000-05:00

I am doing a bit of work today and drying Pheasant wings to later to used in making Native American Fans and in Hair Fascinators...........
I didnt take any *yucky* photos .
I found my box of Borax at Kroger ( grocery). It is actually a washing soda powder but it used to tan out bird wings and such.
Then I grabbed a package of brown paper lunch bags. Several wings fit in each one and then I added a 1/4 cup per bag and shook them up so all the wing would be dusted with the Borax
Next , I packed away in a plastic bin I had and I will put away in the shed for several weeks to dry out....
Once they have all dried I will wash them to sanitize them and then dry with the blow dryer.Some may later be dyed light colors or used naturally

The feathers will be used in projects such as these below.............

Feather Fascinators and Hair Clips

2012-01-02T11:19:00.001-05:00

I am working on feather hair pieces and fascinators this week to be listed on both Etsy and in my Ebay . Here is one of them I just finished up.
I pluck the feathers from birds that are hunted for meat and wash them up. Some are kept natural and others will be dyed soft colors

TAKING 1960 BOOK GIVEAWAY !!!

2011-12-31T15:34:00.003-05:00

Wanted to tell everyone of this awesome book giveaway ........... very simple rules to enter and the contest ends tomorrow !
Sounds like an interesting book to read ..what better way to start the NEW Year than curled up with a good book :)
To enter the contest go HERE.

Reach For The Stars When Life Gets You Down .........

2011-12-29T12:11:00.000-05:00

When life knocks you flat on your back......
Open your eyes
Above you are the stars

I had forgotten how to reach for the stars when on my back...... now I am working hard to recover that skill.
Last night I created this spirit dancer from an Oak branch ........she is bending and reaching for the stars while balancing firmly on one foot. She is not letting life get her down and will continue to strive for the stars.

She is for sale in my Ebay is anyone is drawn to her. To take a peek at her go HERE

My new Look ...

2011-12-29T12:04:00.000-05:00

After much pain and drama ( which is still unfolding concerning my job) I have my new foot /leg brace.
Not pretty or elegant at all ..........BUT it allows me to get up and moving safely and now I can get back to doing the things I need to do .........though I am still using my cane at the moment for balance .

It will mean a job change and job retraining ......i will not be able to work my janitor job ( no loss there) .......I am looking forward to SOON I Hope ...learning new skills that I can turn into a sit down job ..

Plus size tribal dance belts

2011-12-27T08:11:00.002-05:00

Crafting to destress ......

2011-12-21T16:02:00.001-05:00

I took a plant stand...2 candle lanterns ....broken cd holder ...old foam head and several little fake birds and a curtain rod and turned into a display that will show off the hair fascinators ( sp?) I am making . The fondue pot holder sitting in under it i am going to hang with crocheted cord somehow in middle of it .
then i took apart some old sweat shirts an made into neck cowls and painted them with goddess dancers.

The neighbor's kitty MITTENS comes to visit me every morning and evening.......She checks on me and is very aware of my foor injury...she gives me "kitty energy " and lays across my bad foot while she is her. She stays about a half hr and then wants to go back home ( next door )
I am way trying to not stress about this whole foot injury thing...... waiting on Insurance company to tell me what they are going to pay for the foot brace i will have to wear from now on . ............sigghhhhh!! I wont go into it all . Just will look for lots of unfinished craft projects to work on and see what all i can upcycle while I wait for this all to play out......... and enjoy every moment of every day ' Life is too short to be unhappy

2011-12-20T07:06:00.001-05:00

I have been working on this piece of artsy furniture to display my jewelry on.......I hate to put away my necklaces in a jewelry box....i enjoy seeing them every day.I started this a good month ago and then put away after the base coat. It was a repurposed object project . The horse was a discarded xmas display a neighbor gave me.. the short round table was also given to me last year ..........the thin wood strips were a from window treatment box a friend gave me and the main beam a piece of scrap wood a neighbor was cleaning out
I had time this week to play with it a bit.........still need to put a 4th coat of paint . I normally like the Plaid brand paint but i must have gotten a bad bottle ...two coats should have covered it completely . I will have to buy another bottle to finish but it will wait till after xmas. NOT about to head to a store this last week of xmas :)
I decided on the yarn for the hair and going to use an Italian tie for a blanket ...i have them laying on the horse for now .
I will add brass tacks to the rocker areas to hang necklaces on and then the narrow wood pieces will hold bracelets and whatever else .

It is chest high when sitting on the floor . I will put on a low card table and will be perfect :)
After next week hopefully I will get him finished ......
I will be saving scrap wood of all kinds for a next project and hopefully to build a chicken tractor to house couple of chickens come spring

LOL Cats

2011-12-17T06:30:00.002-05:00

I gathered some of the LOL cats pics i really enjoy and put them together to share

Here are few more of the LOL kitties to enjoy :)

Farmhouse Fridays

2011-12-16T08:57:00.002-05:00

I am sitting down today and repurposing a pile of clothes that were given to me I will turn them into leg and arm warmers and neck scarves and neck cowls ....... I have a stack of xmas cartoon dvds i want to watch and just enjoy a day of sewing . It is a good way for me to sit down and destress.
I will have pics up in the morning of what I created from this lovely piles of unloved clothes ..I know the blue striped shirt is going to def be made into leg warmers and neck cowl for me :)
I recently found out that I now have to wear a leg brace all the time and i find that the legwarmers are perfect to pad it and to hide it somewhat .

Some will be given as gifts..some i will keep and the rest sold in my little Etsy store to help pay bills.

Here are pics of ones I made last year from more old sweaters and sweat shirts........... i unraveld some of the sweaters for yarn and made into hat and scarf set..........then more arm and leg warmers and smaller scraps into bags and small pursed and potholders.........

Be sure to stop by The Renegade Farmer to what everyone else is up to this cold December day ... HERE

LIfe quote for the week :)

2011-12-14T17:50:00.000-05:00

When life knocks you flat on your back......open your eyes ...above you are the stars .

Designs From The Soul

2011-11-30T07:56:00.002-05:00

Keys ..circles within circles.......eyes..spirits brought forth..those seem to be the focus in my designs last few days .....Wonder what i am searching for ????

Nightmares and anxiety fuel the soul for new designs ............but does little for the body a good night rest

Christmas Ornament Ideas

2011-11-22T05:53:00.000-05:00

I was out looking at xmas ornament ideas and ran across these..how simple they are........using old shirts to make fabric covered styrofoam ornaments ... HERE
Then I saw these handmade ornaments from fruits for the tree ..HERE
Then i ran across these corn shuck angels that are simple and adorable HERE

We made dough ornaments as kids ..i want to try to make a few this year for the tree also ..HERE

Fun With Words

2011-11-20T11:35:00.000-05:00

A little wire wrap fun with words :)

2011-11-20T11:15:00.000-05:00

I love the wire wrap doggie i made.....bit abstract but i had fun making it. Suppose to look like a friends dog i watch on occasion . Oh well...tis a gift and is about "the thought " :)

Farm House Friday

2011-11-18T05:29:00.002-05:00

Good Morning .Welcome to my first Farmhouse Friday Post. To read the Renegade Farmer go to RENEGADE FARMER

I live in lexington ky in the suburbs but i have turned my backyard into a huge garden every year. This spring i plan to get a chicken tractor and 4 hens to supply my own eggs and to perform bug patrol for me. This summer i was overrun with squash bugs and sow bugs that ate my garden up. I organic garden so the chickens i have come spring will fit right in
I planted a plum tree in the front yard this summer and plan to put 2 dwarf apple trees out this spring also. I spend the cold wintery part of January planing my garden and what new veggies i want to try.
I also make most the items i use on a daily basis. My friend Bonne taught me how to make cold proccesed lye soap and now i wont use anything but ........ I make several batches a year.

It is a bit expensive to make so it is hard to sell to folks use to paying 2 bars for a buck at dollar type stores. So i keep as gifts for friends and myself .

I recycle and upcyle yarns and fabrics from clothes and turn into other useful items to use around my home and for myself. An old sweater can be unraveled and turned back into a warm scarf or even legwarmers and a hat.
I have a small Etsy store where i sell the jewelry and other designs that i craft .....if you would like to see it go to MY STORE

My little store helps to put food on the table and utility bills .I would love if you would drop by it every so often and take a peek at what all new I have been designing or visit my blog here and leave a comment to say "HI". On the next Farmhouse Fridays i will tell you bit more about myself and what all i make ..........till them i hope you have a great week !!

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goddess dancer

2011-11-17T06:05:00.000-05:00

A little magickal fun before bed last night .......goddess dancer on a necklace case :)

New designs :)

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2011-11-08T06:59:00.000-05:00

I havent been online alot lately .
I had a great Halloween and Samhain .
I so missed the kitties on Halloween night as I sat on the porch and gave out treats. The neighbors' black kitty came over and curled up in my lap and kept me company . She knew I was missing that "special something".Every year all my kitties lined up in the picture window and watched the halloween lights and all the kids.

I have been creating some new jewelry designs and just mostly catching up om my reading. The short cooler days invite me to curl up with my blanket and read. I like the paranormal romances alot and the library keeps a nice collection of the new ones out .
I plan to get my cookie recipes out today and decide which new ones i want to try for the holidays this year . Ya cant go wrong with cookies of any kind :)

2011-10-28T05:48:00.000-04:00

I spent of yesterday morning with a stack of craft books form the library and a couple of Ale-8's.........now i have WAY more ideas than i needed to work on for the next several months .It was rainy for last 2 days so my light wasn't good for my beading . I need to pick up a floor lamp for beside my craft table before winter gets here . I did get a elf/wizard type hat crocheted . I may start on another one to take to the Dr's office with me this morning. I am sure i will have to wait and yarn makes the time go by quick

And even more cat graphics

2011-10-27T09:50:00.001-04:00

A few more fun kitty cat graphics this morning

2011-10-26T15:57:00.000-04:00

Halloween Kitty Cats

2011-10-25T06:11:00.001-04:00

Just have to have some cats for Halloween ..in memory of Elspeth and Panther and Grey,Angel,Choosa..among others of the Kitties I have had enrich my life ........

How to Make Fabric Roses Tutorial

2011-10-24T10:10:00.000-04:00

There are SO many tutorials online now that I don't feel the need to make one myself :)
However I do enjoy sharing the ones I run across ...I want to make fabric flowers in colors of Autumn for Thanksgiving and I ran across this tutorial from the DIY network with 2 gals named kim and Kris......... http://www.thediydish.com/2011/10/how-to-make-fabric-roses/

Creepy Monday.Chapel Of Bones

2011-10-24T06:42:00.000-04:00

My yahoo news page today had mentions of 7 creepy places over the world........i find this one totally creepy. SOoooooo...I went to google images and entered "chapel Of Bones' in their search ..here are some i found to be beautiful but creepy at the samer time

Monday's Kitty Cat graphics

2011-10-24T06:24:00.001-04:00

OK....so i cant help it....Kitty cat graphics bring a smile to my face. I thought i would share a few more of the ones I have found around the web .....If then arent working on this page......click each picture and they they will work on the new page it opens...........

AND JUST FOR FUN.........A DANCING BANANA

Halloween Clip Art

2011-10-22T06:53:00.000-04:00

Few More Cat graphics

2011-10-22T06:42:00.001-04:00

Click on the individual pictures to get the graphics to work :)

For your viewing enjoyment :)

2011-10-22T06:39:00.000-04:00

Farm Animal Pendants

2011-10-21T07:58:00.000-04:00

I finally finished 2 of the farm animal wire wrap pendants ........... I really like the cute piglet one . They could easily be turned into a pin .The bamboo tile beads work so well for the base images and then I can slide the wire thru the holes in the sides.

More Kitty cat animated graphics

2011-10-20T17:58:00.001-04:00

CLICK ON EACH PICTURE FOR THE GRAPHIC TO WORK

Horse Drawn Hearse Pictures

2011-10-20T06:43:00.002-04:00

OK.......so i dont like zombies but I DO like horse drawn hearses so I am thinking i will be adding some to my necklace designs.Till then thought i would share these beauties with everyone.
The second one was Abraham Lincolns hearse

My Memories Wednesday Drawing .......

2011-10-20T06:40:00.000-04:00

Head over to http://lilacwolfandstuff.blogspot.com/2011/10/mymemories-wednesday.html

and enter for a chance to win a free kit

2011-10-20T06:35:00.000-04:00

Here is one more of the fun and funky witch hats that i made last week ..and a bit of colorful wire wraps I haven't quite finished yet.
I had meant to work on zombie theme jewelry and instead i did "cute farm animals"
I really dont like zombie stuff.....sssiigghhhh!!!

Magnolia Wand Making

2011-10-20T06:31:00.000-04:00

I started on the Magnolia wands yesterday . . I have used aluminum and bamboo knitting needles for the core . I havent decided what i am wrapping them with yet ..but i do picture some wire work and stones . once i have wrapped them .

Morticia Addams

2011-10-20T06:27:00.000-04:00

One of my fav pics of Morticia .....she is feeding her plants :)

Gotta have my munster family !

2011-10-20T06:26:00.000-04:00

2011-10-16T03:55:00.003-04:00

Click on the graphic to get it to work :)

2011-10-16T03:54:00.002-04:00

Maybe just one more :)

I am stuck on cat pics :)

2011-10-16T03:46:00.000-04:00

I was browsing thru more of the cat pics I have saved ........they are just too cute to not share with everyone

Fan Giveaway at Extreme Southern Couponing !

2011-10-15T17:37:00.001-04:00

Extreme Souther Couponing is having a 10,000 fan giveaway............There are over 20 prizes so plenty of chances to win .

Head on over to here to enter .

Few of my Fav LOL Cat

2011-10-15T06:13:00.000-04:00

I was looking thru my LOL cat pictures this morning and thought I would share these with everyone .

2011-10-14T08:41:00.000-04:00

OK...........I REALLY have to make me a bracelet to keep along this style. I created this one last night and I so fell in love with it. The mother of pearl "moon" with the fall leaves calls to me . This was one of those designs that i had NO idea of what i was going to put together till i was done .

This weeks creativity (aka destressing )

2011-10-13T14:38:00.001-04:00

I am still working on using up the odds n ends of supplies i have been saving :) I really like the funky look of the 2 pink leopard tassels .
Then the sequin leaves just called to be added to this black cat necklace and the burl oak acorn caps that i made into fall decorations one can hang up. The sequin fall leaves I had bought from Michaels Crafts and put a hole in them with my paper punch .
The necklace with the red jade is for dowsing or using as a pendulum . I enjoy creating unusual items .

Cutting and pasting

2011-10-10T14:13:00.000-04:00

I enjoy cutting images out and mod podging to these bamboo beads for necklaces . The vintage Halloween and Thanskgiving images really call to me . I use to get postcards in the mail just like them when i was little and to me they were such a wonderous gift :)

Too cute for his collar

2011-10-09T17:21:00.000-04:00

I had a few yarn scraps to use up today so i made a couple of dog collars ....I am dog sitting so i asked this fine fella of a doggie to model the collars for me ........

As you can see i think he quite enjoyed himself.:)
Here he is patiently awaiting his payment of a dog biscuit .....

2011-09-26T15:55:00.000-04:00

Just about used up the last of my yarn stash creating hats now ..might be able to get 2 more :) I really like the look of the vintage mother of pearl buttons added to the hats. These are from my grannie's button tin.Time to use them in projects rather than keep locked away in a button tin.......

I did a little wire wrapping also this week ......

Wire wrapped shells ...........

2011-09-22T14:13:00.001-04:00

I have a pile of shells and some wire to play with today .........

Vintage christmas postcard images

2011-09-22T07:57:00.000-04:00

Vintage sewing machine photos

2011-09-22T07:52:00.002-04:00

VIntage Police Photos

2011-09-22T07:38:00.000-04:00

Thanksgiving Vintage postcard images

2011-09-22T07:34:00.001-04:00

Tattered Web Designs

2011-09-21T14:18:00.000-04:00

One of my new line of "TATTERED WEB DESIGNS" .

I love the look and feel of old vintage crocheted pieces. I have collected them for years.....cut off of clothes and bags and pillowcases and such. Wherever i have found a tattered and forgotten piece of beauty and joy I have saved them .
They have been whispering my name to be turned into new articles of joy so they can find that special someone who will admire their tattered beauty.
This pieces is a bag or purse design . I have added vintage mother of pearl buttons and a fauz bead to the design . Along with an eye catching pink glass bead ( not vintage). The fabric is a soft but thick polar fleece and measures 9 inches long by 6 and 1/2 inches wide when closed.

I just cant stop crocheting :)

2011-09-21T07:05:00.002-04:00

I have been crocheting up the stash of yarn scraps that I had from various projects and i swear the yarn faeries replenish it each night :)

Every fall i get hooked on crocheting one or two types items.........this year it is Halloween Witch Hats and candle wreaths . They are perfect for using up scrap pieces of yarns and beads.. So i have been creating funky ones to wear and little cute ones for decoration. Here are a few pics of the ones i have made recently. I free-form crochet ..which means i dont use a pattern.

And as i was organizing my yarn i ran across some chunky knitting needles that i wire wrapped up and turned into wands ...........I just dont throw anything away do I ?? Instead i turn it into something else .......

Fun Fall Blogs

2011-09-18T16:28:00.003-04:00

I was out blog reading this evening and thought i would share some of the really neat ones i ran across .First is "A Nostalgic Halloween . I love all her art . http://anostalgichalloween.blogspot.com
Then i was over to October Farm . Her photographs are awesome . I can feel and smell the crispness of Oct thru her photos http://octoberfarm.blogspot.com/
THEn i was off to read OLd Fashion Halloween's blog........another excellant one here too http://oldfashionhalloween.blogspot.com/

T Shirt Into Yarn

2011-09-18T07:23:00.000-04:00

Well..my fav old grey t-shirt has now been turned into "t shirt yarn " I had several small holes along the bottom on the t-shirt that made it unwearble for me :( . SO i trimmed off that part and cut into strips for "yarn" Since there are SO many great posts already on the web about how to do this i will just link to them :) I am one of those folks who beleive in reusing everything one can in thier life.. Why spend add to the land fill or even spend $$ for things if i can make them basically for free. Friends save me their old t-shirts and i cut them up till i have enough for a locker hooked rug or to crochet into a rug or bag or even a washrag :)
Here are the links to tutorials to help you do the same things .. http://www.craftpassion.com/2009/05/recycle-tutorial-making-of-t-shirt-yarn.html and then http://mousechirpy-polkadotpineapple.blogspot.com/2008/03/tutorial-t-shirt-yarn.html and another http://www.myrecycledbags.com/category/t-shirt-yarn-crafts/

2011-09-17T10:48:00.003-04:00

I have been using up the little pieces of yarn that i have saved from crochet projects and sweaters i have unraveled for the yarn.They reall make up cute in these little witch hats and taper candle wreaths and wrist cuffs.........Here are a few i have made this week ..

The start of my chicken Coop!!!!!!!!

2011-09-11T09:24:00.001-04:00

Someone was giving this away .....It will be perfect for the frame of my chicken coop .. I will put it in the shed and save till I can get rest of it all made up when i have the money for the wood and such to finish it.........Maybe i can find some scrap plyboard pieces even someone is getting rid of

Few new Items this week............

2011-09-11T07:13:00.004-04:00

I worked on a few new items for my Etsy store this week. Some small witchy hats that would look nice for Fall decorations......Faery Godmother Pumpkins .....Beaded Goddess Dancer bags ...... Then i have 2 fossilized shells a friend gave me that i will be wire wrapping and turning into jewelry

FATCHIC ........love this blog and FB

2011-09-06T06:35:00.001-04:00

FINALLY !! A blog where being plus size is a "positive "I discovered her on Facebook today and spent the best part of the morning reading thru her blog.. She has a great page of links to Plus Sz clothing also. http://fatchic.net/

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2011-09-05T08:56:00.001-04:00

One of the best things about stocking my Esty store is the "creating" each piece. I truly enjoy creating each design and bringing it "to life" Today I am drawn to my vintage button stash and what is left of my yarn stash . The cool breezes after the overnight rain brings me thoughts of Fall and Halloween.....Day of the Dead.............and All Hallows Eve. So i was drawn to black and white yarns after browsing the internet for Day Of The Dead images.Here is the first crocheted bracelet I have created using the black and white yarns. I also finished a hodgepodge witch hat and added vintage buttons....would be a fun gift for a witchy seamstress...

2011-09-04T07:34:00.003-04:00

I am SO in love with Mod Podge . It is an essential part of my jewelry design. Here are few of the designs i wire wrapped up this week........... They are over in my etsy store for sale also. http://www.etsy.com/shop/shadowsofthegoddess?ref=si_shop

Relaxing On A Sunday Morning ...........

2011-08-28T09:13:00.001-04:00

A beautiful Sunday morning and a cool breeze to remind me of Autumn around the corner ........ I whipped up this wire wrapped Halloween image necklace and a filagree necklace ..Both are for sale over in my Etsy store.
I started watching "Haven " on my netflix this morning . Pretty interesting so far :)

Trading Etsy Store Minis

2011-08-28T07:55:00.000-04:00

I am looking for some etsy sellers to trade mini codes with to repost on our blogs............esp looking for sellers of pottery ...yarns....esp halloween primitive crafts ..if interested please email me at lisabrawner59@gmail.com

If you notice in the right hand sidebar of my blog i have traded with several and theirs are posted now

I only managed to crochet 2 this week ...........

2011-08-27T18:12:00.000-04:00

I finally finished the cute Steampunk Witch hat I started first of the week...Then i decided to do a childs hodgepodge witchy hat

As usual the are for sale over in the Etsy store.

Coupon Blog Link

2011-08-22T15:10:00.000-04:00

I havent posted a new couponing blog for a few weeks.Here is one i ran across last night that looks good. Check it out of you get a chance http://newenglandcouponsaver.com/

The Weekend Went By WAY Too Quick..........

2011-08-22T14:57:00.001-04:00

The weekend went by SO quickly.......I decided Friday night that I wasn't NOT going to do any chores all weekend and simply watch dvds and crochet !!!!!! I had a blast ......plus i gave my foot and leg a much needed break.I crocheted a fun butterfly button bracelet and several Witchy Halloween hats that I put over in my Etsy store.I am working on a fun hat that will have a steampunk ghost on it . I will get pics when i finish it up. I cut the grass after work this afternoon so i may not get much more done :(
I watched season 1 of Vampire Diaries so I would be ready to see Season 2 from Netflix here in few weeks and watched a couple of episodes of Beign Human . Being Human is ok ........not as good as Vampire Diaries though.
I baked cookies and the only chore I did was pick corn before the coons got it and boiled it all up.Tonight I will cut it off the cob and freeze till time to make corn puddings with it for the holidays .

Waiting on grass to dry

2011-08-14T11:58:00.000-04:00

Since I am waiting on the grass to dry out after the heavy overnight storms..I decided a bit of movie watching and some crocheting was called for. I made 2 more Witchy Halloween Hats to sell in my Etsy store ....One is another blue n white one ( first one sold yesterday ) and then this fun fall colored one . ( kinda matches my fall soaps I made too )

Simple Ways i Use to Add Color and Textures to My CP soap

2011-08-14T06:22:00.000-04:00

I had a fun afternoon of making soap Saturday. I had planned to do alot of yardwork and paint the cabinets also...but that didnt happen :). I did get 9 pounds of soap made at least. First i dug out the bag of soap bars that folks had given me at one time or another . I dont like the soap you buy at the store.......But i do save it to break up and add colors to my CP lye soap. Trick to that is to stir in in after you pour your batch . If you just lay it down in the pan first it is kinda grainy on bottom of the bars, Plus if you stir it in.makes wonderful color blocks all thru the bars. I put the bars in a baggie and take my hammer and tap them few times and it breaks up in seconds... Then next i take my **fancy** molds..aka. metal cookie tins and line with parchment paper . I actually do have 1 wooden soap mold that i use on occasion but i prefer the cookie tins actually . Whichever mold one uses BE SURE to line with parchment paper BEFORE you start making your CP soap batch . I love to use dried flower petals for color on top my soap also . I used blue mala flowers and sunflower petals and rose petals and orange lily petals . All had been dried before use

Witchy Halloween Hats

2011-08-08T05:35:00.005-04:00

It has been another one of those long weeks ..........been doing some crocheting to relax and unwind.I just love to crochet witchy Halloween hats.They take about 4 hours to make one and give me a reason to curl up on the couch and relax :) I am also wanting to use up my yarn stash. Trying to declutter more on crafting projects before winter gets here. I want to focus on locker hooking rugs for the winter . I have a dog bed to make in next week or two plus I want to make my lapquilt with the fox hunting fabric I got on sale several years ago at Hancocks.
The hats are all for sale for 21.99 each plus 7.95 for priority shipping .............they are in my Etsy store http://www.etsy.com/shop/shadowsofthegoddess?ref=si_shop
I have enough yarn left for 3 or 4 more hats .......planning on crocheting them up in the coming week :)

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Saturday Mornings Wire Designs

2011-07-30T12:48:00.000-04:00

These two designs literally created themselves this morning . All i did was add the "physical hands on "part. The copper colored wire and the green beads really glow in the goddess dancer . Each of these is OOAK ( one of a kind ) .

Tonights Couponing Link..........Extreme Southern Couponing

2011-07-29T18:54:00.001-04:00

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Here is Sat couponing site a bit early ......... I have found alot of coupons that I use on their site . http://kentuckycouponin.blogspot.com/

Friday Couponing Blog Link.......

2011-07-29T15:35:00.000-04:00

Where did the week fly by to ? I am SO glad it is friday. Going to do my usual tonight........stack of movies..popcorn and my beading supplies.
Here is coupon networks blog . It is ok .Not one of my more favorite ones on couponing.But well worth a visit to browse. I havent read thru it all yet . http://blog.couponnetwork.com/

Monday Couponing Link......Thrifty Saving Mom

2011-07-24T16:30:00.000-04:00

I am posting mondays couponing link tonight :) Tomorrow will be busy at work so i may come home and just take a nap tomorrow .http://www.thriftysavingmom.com

Sunday Morning Projects ........

2011-07-24T08:31:00.003-04:00

A bottle of Ale 8 and 2 episodes of Eureka later........ I am using up the smaller beads i have left over from other designs . These are all for sale in my Etsy Store ........http://www.etsy.com/shop/shadowsofthegoddess?ref=si_shop

Sunday Coupouning Site........Coupon Mom

2011-07-24T08:23:00.000-04:00

Here is todays couponing site for everyone to browse... This one is really huge. Has over 4 million members . I usually prefer the promote the smaller sites but this one is a great deal for the couponing gal or guy.http://www.couponmom.com/

Afternoon Of Beading {part 2}

2011-07-23T18:11:00.001-04:00

These 2 designs i also created this afternoon. I will be listing them in my Etsy store to sell . I cant keep them all ....though i do try :)The celtic knot I created from 16 ga aluminum wire .http://www.etsy.com/shop/shadowsofthegoddess?ref=si_shop

Afternoon Of Beading ........

2011-07-23T18:06:00.000-04:00

I just love the stone parrot bead Bonne sent me...........and all the other cool animal print beads :) I had such fun creating these 2 necklaces today for my personal collection .

The bottom necklace has a pendant I created from 2 big red jade beads and a crystal spacer.

Blog.....Chickens In The Road

2011-07-23T08:07:00.001-04:00

I need to go get busy organizing my recipe book this morning .but i just had to go visit Suzanne's page for my "farm fix"and to print out some of the Farm Bell Recipes . This is my FAV blog of all that i follow. I can get lost for hours or more reading about the adventures of her animals and farm life. If you want to brighten your day drop by for a visit http://chickensintheroad.com/

Couponing....Just Married With Coupons

2011-07-23T07:46:00.001-04:00

I had to go in search of caffeine a minute ..I was wore out from work and slept 11 hours last night.I blame it all on the power going out after dinner and i laid down for a "short" nap. I feel much better now :)
Here is Saturdays couponing site ...........http://www.justmarriedwithcoupons.com/

Be sure to check out her "Blog Hop " page and her Coupon Database page ......I have been adding the couponing buttons to each site to the left sidebar of my blog just in cse you forget to bookmark the page

Couponing.........Atlanta's Frugal Mom

2011-07-23T07:36:00.001-04:00

There are so many wonderful couponing sites out on the internet.......Here is one for Friday ( yes, I know it is Sat morning but the power was off last night due to storm) http://atlantasfrugalmom.blogspot.com/

She is hosting giveaway right now for a 25 dollar gift card to Ross Jeans ..so take the time to visit and read thru her site. I found her couponing 101 section to be very helpful.

Couponing ........Family Friendly Frugality

2011-07-21T17:48:00.001-04:00

Here is another couponing site i have run across i have enjoyed . Be sure to take the time to read thru her site. Some great coupons here .......... http://www.familyfriendlyfrugality.com/

Winners of july blog giveaway are

2011-07-21T17:35:00.000-04:00

Winners of the July blog giveaway are 1] Magaly Guerrero 2]Slop Swap 3] Ranchmama ......... please email me at lisabrawner59@gmail.com with your mailing addy ...Thanks !!

Couponing........... Frugal Invitation BLog

2011-07-20T18:06:00.001-04:00

I have been trying to use coupons all i can last few months and i have found that i can save a bit off my weekly bill. I dont actually buy alot at the grocery as i grow a big garden and cook ..more than buy processed items. But every 50 cents saved here and there really adds up

I decided to start listing some of the couponing blogs i have started following. I will be listing one a day so you can go over and read thru them . Here is todays ......... http://www.frugalinvitation.com

Wire Wrap RIngs ...........

2011-07-16T12:38:00.000-04:00

I really enjoy wire wrapping .......relieves stress and i can find myself lost in the swirls and twists I can create.....The hardest part of it all though is getting a good picture to list in my Etsy store. :) I use a table lamp that i can move around to get the benefit of the best light .

Enjoying my 4 days off work........

2011-07-15T14:16:00.000-04:00

My job has been slow so I have a 4 day weekend !!!!!!!!!!!! yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I worked in the garden areas most of yesterday and today .. it is growing quite nicely .

Redesigning a few pieces

2011-07-11T08:19:00.001-04:00

This morning i took an old tarnished bracelet that i really liked and wrapped some copper tone wire around it. Turned out great. You cant tell it is tarnished at all . Then i took this hematite stone that i have worn for about 20 years .I added a little silver wire and a new chain and it is good for another 20 or more years :)Now i have to run errands and work in the yard . Tonight i may have time to create a few more designs . Nothing has been selling with money tight for everyone.........sooooooooooooo I think i will just make stuff for myself for a bit .works for me !!!!!!!!!!

All mine....................

2011-07-11T08:12:00.001-04:00

I decided to take a night and create necklaces that i will keep for me ..all mine !!!
First though i had to clean the living room and the couch looked so inviting with my locker hook rug waiting on me..................so i just had to turn the tv on and hook a few rows.
Then I was all in the "craft zone" so i moved on to jewelry design. These are what i ended up with to keep :)

4th July Cowgirls :)

2011-07-04T12:39:00.000-04:00

It will be back to work tomorrow but today i am enjoying working with these reprints of a vintage cowgirl on a paint horse ..
It is dark and gloomy outside...really wish it would rain and get it over with. I kinda wanted sunshine and hot to spend the day in my tiny pool . Since it isnt co-operating I guess I "will just have to"make another necklace or 3.

As always alot of my designs are up for sale and can be found at www.1craftywoman.com

Sundays are for getting little projects finished up..............

2011-07-03T20:03:00.003-04:00

I had a lovely 4 hr nap today :) All the fireworks kept me awake till past 2 am . I am NOT a fan of fireworks at all ...........unless they are at an event and done by professionals.So wondering if all the bottle rockets landing on my roof are going to start a fire make me a bit crabby !!
I cleaned and organized the craft room today. I had alot of old sweat pants to cut into rags and strips for my rug hooking. Once i had all that out of the way it looked pretty nice . Tomorrow i will get some mending done and work on hemming the sleeves in a stack of shirts. They originally were long sleeved but the cuffs were worn out soooooooooooooooooooo.............. i cut the sleeves off and they can be hemmed and will look just fine.
I found some paper i had put away that looks great for my brochure ..........

Then I had 3 little leather notepad covers that needed a cute pic modpodged on the fronts ............

Then i had time before my nap to bring this little fella to life .....he is over on my sales blog for sale for 17.99 if anyone is interested

Creative Evening............

2011-07-02T18:16:00.001-04:00

I spent a wonderful afternoon with a dear friend and then this evening I was full of wonderful energy that I used to create a few new designs ...

I love these handpainted shell pendants. They originally were earrings and i decided they would be stunning as a necklace instead........ these pieces are for sale and can be found at www.1craftywoman.com

Running Horses Necklace

2011-06-26T12:56:00.000-04:00

I have to tell myself I cant keep this piece. The 3 horses are racing it looks like .....all 3 trying to make it that last little bit to win and then they get to head to the barn and relax and have a bite of hay ........feels like my life lately on so many levels ...The large circle of mother of pearl is wire wrapped in a soft dusty pink rose wire and has 3 large cultured pearls in the design. The horses are a reproduction of a vintage postcard .
It will be for sale over on my sales blog at www.1craftywoman.com

2011-06-26T12:50:00.000-04:00

I feel like i have been trapped in a box the last several months .....I had a lovely road trip yesterday and just getting out and driving couple 100 miles let me realize i didnt have to be trapped in" my little box of drive to work ...drive home ..drive to work..drive home ..." Seems that has been my whole life the last few months. My job is WAY mindless and boring so to bring it home with me is WRONG on way too many levels !!!

My creativity has way suffered among other things ....... this morning i woke up and went in the craft room for a day of creativity ........I so hoped anyhow .......Well didnt work at first.......i just stared at my beads and supplies. So i found a dvd of Burn Notice I hadnt watched yet and immersed myself .I really like Bruce Campbell who plays Micheal Westons sidekick "Sam". 5 hours later i was ready to actually create a necklace ..

Western and cowgirl images

2011-06-19T14:49:00.000-04:00

I like these western images alot and plan to use them soon in some necklace designs .

Cut and Paste Saturday ............

2011-06-19T14:45:00.000-04:00

It has been one of those weeks that i needed to just mindlessly cut paper and watch movies all day Sat ... So i enjoyed several discs of Burn Notice and cut and glued images for my new necklaces ..

I haven't had alot up for actual sale last several months as i had about 2 doz pieces for a donation i had to finish up. Now that is out of the way so i can work on ones to sell.
I created a second little wire wrap horse also. I will use her in a necklace instead of a ring . This gold buckle i may use in a design. It is not too heavy and i am drawn to it :)

Journals I am making ..............

2011-06-15T18:40:00.000-04:00

I went on a search for a journal to give a dear friend as a gift .........however there wasnt a journal to be found that I actually liked. So i experimented on a notebook of mine i keep with bills and then my diary............they came out great. I used some Laurel Hamilton notecards for the pictures and then modpodged them to the books. Since it turned out well I plan to buy a blank journal and fix up the one for a gift next..............