Crafts for Everyday with Wit

Beaded Cubed Jewelry You Can Make

2008-04-10T08:53:00.003-05:00

I’m in a square kinda mood. Sharp edges seem to be defining what I’ve been doing this week and I have no idea why. Then again, do we always need a ‘why’ to what we are feeling. Maybe the why comes later? Maybe we have the mood and then we see why – when it helps or, lol, not.
Here are a few beaded cube projects you might enjoy doing in honor of any square type mood you may be in:

Cube It Beaded Earrings

Cube Bling Bead Earrings

Ice, Ice, Baby

Free Peyote Patterns for Easter - Beaded Bracelets

2008-03-19T07:04:00.005-05:00

Easter bracelet patterns - one fun one and one religious one. I love them both as Easter is a beautiful time for me to take a good look at my soul and have fun with my kids. These bracelets are the expression of both side of Easter for me. I hope you enjoy the free peyote patterns I have on the site. If you think of any more, let me know in the comments area.

Big Shell and Pearl Beaded Earrings

2008-02-27T12:29:00.002-05:00

Sometimes you just want to wear big honkin' earrings, this design fits that bill! i love how you are drawn into the positive and negative space of this set. Click here for the directions to make these earrings.

3 Layouts - 1 Great Kit

2008-02-15T09:44:00.001-05:00

I really enjoy getting kits and diving into my picture box (the one that is NOT organized). It allows me to be creative, get some scrapbooking done and I don’t have to go looking for anything- it’s all in the kit. The kit I used this week was a collection put together by Doodlebug called the Love Spell Collection. (find it at Scrapbook.com or Lifetime Moments.com or try a search on Google) While I know this was a Valentine kit, I loved using it for my daughter’s pictures instead. Here are the three layouts, click here to get tips for each layout: Baby’s Little Feet, Baby’s First Week and Easter Egg Hunt. You'll also find links to the scrapbooking sketches used on each page.

Digital Scrapbooking Overlay Freebie

2008-02-13T07:43:00.002-05:00

I worked on this overlay this morning, I wanted something easy for a Valentine's Day picture. I thought I'd share. Simply lay it on top of your favorite love paper and add a picture. How easy it that. Overlays are my favorite digital scrapbooking tool. Download this freebie here.

New Valentine’s Day Beaded Heart Jewelry

2008-02-12T10:59:00.000-05:00

I’ve added quite a bit of Valentine’s Day beaded projects to my beaded jewelry section – you are going to love how easy to make and trendy looking each of these pieces are! Okay, here are a few the rest can be found by clicking here.

Whirly Wire Heart Earrings

Beaded Hematite Heart Pendant

Scrapbooking Layout - School Days Pocket Page

2008-01-31T16:51:00.000-05:00

For a fun paper scrapping project I put together this pocket page scrapbooking layout that works very well with standard school picture sizes and class picture sizes. Below you can see the sketch I used and you can click here or the title for directions on how to put this page together.

Digital Papers: Springing

2008-01-30T14:54:00.000-05:00

Here are some pretty Spring type papers for your personal use. I'm thinking about adding to them for a kit, any ideas on what elements they need? Leave your thoughts in the comments section. Click here for the download.

Free Scrapbooking Brads

2008-01-29T14:39:00.000-05:00

Creative Keepsakes has another contest for some really nifty brads, esp if you live in the colder parts of the country. Check it out... all you need to do is sign up!

Four Handmade Valentine Cards You Can Make

2008-01-24T09:48:00.000-05:00

Stock up on your supplies and get started making Valentine’s Day cards – it’s only 21 days away! You’ll need to get them in the mail in about two weeks. Here are 4 handmade card examples that I have made with the love theme. If you need more inspiration, check out my card sketches. (for directions to make a card, click on the name)

Classic Stamped Love Card

Two Hearts Card Love CardLove U Card

Kids are off school, working on some cards

2008-01-22T07:57:00.000-05:00

My girls are off school again today, seems like a lot of days off lately. This is a day for the teacher's workshop, but I looking forward to some quiet time tomorrow to get some writing done. Today I decided to have lunch with my older Girl Scout Troop and before I get started looking for the information I need for them, I wanted to get these cards that I made last week up online. Here is a picture of the sketch I used, and click here for the link. Soon, (before lunch I hope!) I'll have the three card examples there too.

Make These Beaded Open Heart Earrings in Copper

2008-01-20T08:30:00.000-05:00

These were wonderful charms to work with, I have a bracelet made too that I’ll be putting up online soon. I got them at Fire Mountain Gems, which I love shopping there. The store has really grown. Of course my favorite place to shop is a bead show, but I haven’t been in a while… I can dream though…

Copper is so trendy right now, perfect for love and Valentine’s day. Click here for the instructions to make this pair of beaded heart earrings.

If your looking for more Valentine's Day projects, I put up a page of mine right here. I have a few new ones that need to go on the site this week, I got carried away making them instead of coding the pages :O Check back this coming week if you need more ideas.

Digital Scrapbook Freebies: alphas, papers, valentines

2008-01-20T08:16:00.000-05:00

Here are the freebies I picked up on the Net today:

Two Winter Wonderland Quick Pages
http://www.digitalfreebies.com/freebies.php

Scout papers can be found here. The designer is doing more but they will only be free for a short time. At this point, there are two posts on her blog with the different papers. They are for Boy Scouts, but some work well for girl scouts too.
http://raspberryroaddesigns.blogspot.com/

A couple of freebies here, love the painted newspaper alphas!
http://designsthatrawk.blogspot.com/2008/01/closer.html
She also has snow folk to download here:
http://designsthatrawk.blogspot.com/2007/11/just-doin-some-cleaning.html

Some mommie word art
http://inspiredmommiedesigns.blogspot.com/

Valentine kit, mega. Be sure you check all of her blog posts:
http://mandymystiques.wordpress.com/

Digital Scrapbook Freebies: puppy stuff, cardboard and more

2008-01-15T11:08:00.000-05:00

Here is the list of freebies I added to my collection today. I hope you like them as well.

Puppy elements freebie
http://kjconners.blogspot.com/2007/11/friday-freebie.html

Really cute mini kit sampler – in my fav color!
http://kimbsdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/01/up-and-running.html

Another kit sampler:
http://alexascrap.blogspot.com/2007/10/juhupartytime-and-freebietime.html

Free cardboard frame… yes I’m still into digital cardboard.
http://fotosusu-sylvia.blogspot.com/2007/11/here-it-is-merry-christmas.html

Beaded Heart Pendant

2008-01-14T13:48:00.000-05:00

Well, it’s that time of year again… hearts, roses, love… can’t you just hear the harp playing? Here comes Valentine's Day! I started with some new projects for jewelry making and I’m getting some cards done, I’ll posted them as I do. For now, check out the wire wrapped pendant and heart beaded earrings set. Click the title of the post or right here for the directions.

New Beaded Silver Necklace You Can Make

2008-01-12T19:29:00.000-05:00

This is a perfect beaded project for those that want to start wire wrapping and want something simple. the piece will make you the envy of all of your friends! Now let's see if my sister reads my blog at all, because this one is on its way to her ;) Click the title for the link, or just click here.

New Card Sketch with 3 Finished Cards

2008-01-10T09:43:00.000-05:00

Check out the new card sketch and the three finished cards... they were super simple to put together. I have to say this is one of my easiest sketches to do and it makes wonderful cards. I also like doing the cards up as I put up the card sketch, so look for me to fill in a few of the sketches I have now with cards.

Do you have a goal for how many cards you are going to make this year? I would really like to make most of my Birthday cards this year and not have to buy any. That's my goal anyway ;)

A Few Free Digital Quick Pages

2008-01-08T20:27:00.000-05:00

Denim and daisies – love
http://nanas-attic.blogspot.com/2008/01/lovely-qp.html

Memories
http://craftyscraps.blogspot.com/2008/01/memories-qp.html

In my Daughter’s eyes – in two colors
http://sasseescrapzbystephanie.blogspot.com/2008/01/in-my-daughters-eyes-quickpages.html

Enjoy!

Handmade Thank You Cards

2008-01-06T08:30:00.000-05:00

Have you sent any thank-yous for the recent gifts you received over the holidays? Not yet? Me either! I'll be working on making some cards up for just this purpose. I may even post a few new ideas. But for now, here are five of my homemade thank you card designs.

Freebies for Digital Scrapbooking - Cardboard!

2008-01-04T11:00:00.000-05:00

I’m cleaning up boxes and getting boxes ready today to ship out(some late Christmas presents). So we are doing for freebies.

Great Alpha, cardboard
http://petitmoineaux.blogspot.com/2007/12/alpha-douceur-enivrante.html

70s kit – has a cardboardy type ripple, love this set, the owl elements are so cute! I also remember my aunt having done her kitchen in these colors, which I now agree with her – they are groovy!
http://lilbitsandberries.blogspot.com/2008/01/get-down-tonight-full-kit-freeeebie.html

Another rough cardboard alphas(shows ribbing)
http://cheznaninette.blogspot.com/2008/01/alpha-carton.html

Quick Page – slight torn cardboard in the corner!
http://amyteetsdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/01/grab-bag-coming-tomorrow.html

Very cool grab bag kit that has some cardboard groupie elements in it
http://sabdesbois.blogspot.com/2008/01/bonne-anne-happy-new-year.html

Enjoy these!!

It's a Duck - Quilling

2008-01-04T07:33:00.000-05:00

I talked a bit about ducks on my parenting teens blog today, so I thought we would have a little theme with this post and show off my quilled ducky. (here are the directions to make him) Isn’t he cute? You can make these for paper scrapbooking accents for spring themes or bathtub time.

Finding Digital Alphas

2008-01-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

Today, I’m looking for alphas… why? Because my 5yo is practicing writing her alphas so I thought we would work on the same type of thing. Yes, this is how life works in my little world ;-)

Brad alphas:
http://valarieostromdesigns.blogspot.com/2007/12/adorabrads-alphas.html

Stitched Alphas
http://ondesigns.blogspot.com/2007/12/merry-christmas.html

green patches
http://aprilsscrapaholic.blogspot.com/2007/12/green-and-gold-xmas-alphafreebie.html

thin wood alpha
http://kressclan.blogspot.com/2007/12/wood-alpha-freebie.html

Gold alpha Charms – wonderful!
http://gimpetdigiscrap.canalblog.com/archives/2007/11/25/7013288.html

Snow Snow Everywhere!

2008-01-02T13:37:00.000-05:00

Yes, after a long Christmas break my daughters were treated to one more day at home because of another snow storm! Ugh!! They are tired of being here and miss their friends. We'll see if the tune changes tomorrow at 6am when they need to get up and get ready ;)

So, looking in craft files for snowy stuff:
Scrapbooking Punch Art Evergreen Tree
and
Snowman Earrings

I think I need to work on getting more wintery stuff up.

Digital Scrapbooking Freebies for the New Year

2007-12-31T11:11:00.000-05:00

Here is a list of one that I’ve gotten today… they are so awesome, definitely going to be a great year for digital scrapbooking!

New Year Word Art Word art from DSP
http://www.digitalscrapbookplace.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=223505

New Year Brush Set
http://kjconners.blogspot.com/2007/12/new-year-and-countdown-freebie.html

Quick page of fire works
http://vjscraproom.blogspot.com/2007/12/valjs-qp-new-years-2008-4.html

Sequins New Years Kit that is BEAUTIFUL
http://jolqa.blogspot.com/2007/12/happy-new-year.html
Matching Alphas
Gold and Silver http://jolqa.blogspot.com/search/label/Alphabet

New Year seals
http://dollysdreamings.typepad.com/dollys_dreamings/2007/12/new-year-seals.html

Colorful New Year’s Digital Scrapbooking kit(fun freebie!)
http://carla-meuscraps.blogspot.com/2007/12/freebies-kit-happy-new-year.html

and Here is a more formal digital scrapbook freebie for New Years:
http://susi-s-scrapdesign.blogspot.com/2007/12/happy-new-year.html

Well, until next year! (yes, I had to say it) Cheers, Denise

30 Minute Christmas Candy Bracelet

2007-12-21T10:37:00.000-05:00

This jewelry making project is so easy and you can get it done in under 30 minutes - as long as you have your stuff organized ;-) I love how it came out, very eclectic which goes with the current trend and really never goes out of style. Be sure to throw in some different greens and reds so that it goes with more of your Christmas outfits. Click the link above for the directions or here.

Another word or two on these types of projects - just because they are easy for you to do and don't take up too much of your time, don't think your work is cheap. Just my two cents...