Archive for the ‘Creativity’ Category

January 20, 2012

Some More of My Favorite Guys

Slowly, I am pulling together some of the photos I took in haste preparing for last month’s craft fair. Here are some more accessories, I made over to sell. This guy was in bad shape and needed some love. The veneer was chipped and the finish worn. So I repaired the chipped veneer with wood [...]

January 9, 2012

What I Learned From My First Craft Fair

Thank goodness, the craft fair experience is behind me. Early December, I decided to give craft vending a try. It was a lot of work and very overwhelming. Not just the actual day, but preparing for the day. I learned a lot and it’s good to know that I haven’t lost my ability to persevere. [...]

December 31, 2011

Little Grey Chair

Have you recovered from your holiday festivities? I love the holidays but I love the day after even more. Wondering why? Because I spend it in my PJ’s, lounging with no plans and eating way too many leftovers. With that said, I sure hope your holiday was everything you wanted it to be and more. [...]

December 24, 2011

Happy Holidays!

“May your home be filled with the joy, love and family as you celebrate and create memorable moments to cherish in the years to come. Wishing you and your families a very happy holiday! Enjoy

December 17, 2011

A Lamp Tree Display for Christmas

Have you ever heard of a lamp tree? Are you sure? It’s a tree made with lamp shade parts of course. I just made that up but that is what I did. I used lamp shade frames in assorted sizes and placed them on a metal rod, all of which I just happen to have [...]

December 8, 2011

In Over My Head!

I have been MIA yet again. Totally overwhelmed preparing for the upcoming craft fair this Saturday. Since this is a first for me, I had no idea about the amount of hours required to produce sufficient inventory. I have been up to the wee hours of the mornings over the last three weeks and still [...]

November 20, 2011

Out of the Box

I  like to find pretty ways to  containerize life’s everyday clutter, paper, electronic accessories, supplies. Wooden boxes are one of  my weaknesses that I use  to do just that. Anytime I see one at a thrift store, I can’t help myself. Here are a couple I found some time ago. Not too pretty, I know [...]

November 9, 2011

Taking the Craft Fair Plunge

I always fantasized about becoming a craft vendor yet for some reason I never took the plunge to at least try it. When I came across an email in my inbox for a craft fair with a recycle theme, I knew that would be the perfect opportunity to test the waters. Build It Green! NYC [...]

October 31, 2011

Potholders, Potholders, Glorious Potholders!

I’ve been having had a difficult time finding potholders that work for me. They’re just too stiff. Either the fabric layers are too thick or the rubberized layer interferes with my gripability ability to get a good grip on hot pots. So I thought I would just make some for myself and decided to poke [...]

October 25, 2011

Creative Dream Turned Reality

A few months ago I shared a creative dream with Mr. DIY that had been swirling around my head for some time. He listened tentatively, affirmed my idea but I could tell he didn’t quite see my vision. Picture an assortment of tiny homes like this one Tiny House Blog filled with makers selling there [...]