These are miniature book ornaments from my childhood. I’ve always loved them. They are complete with miniature text, pictures, and sheet music. These little books inspired me to make up my own ornaments using some of my family’s favorite titles. I’ve bought most of my books at used book stores, […]
Author: Scarlett
Published in Sew Somerset, Winter 2013
This is a special surprise! My cloth diaper jewelry pouch I made for my favorite necklace (given to me last Christmas) is featured in the new issue of Sew Somerset. Their photos make everything look dreamy. Thank you to editor, Jennifer Taylor, and everyone over at Stampington for providing so […]
Tidings of Joy 6″x6″ Canvas
My first Christmas project of the year! I sculpted two angel wings out of Sculpey UltraLight clay. Then I took a 6″x6″ canvas and covered it with fiber paste just like I did with these smaller canvases. I pressed the words “Tidings of Joy” into the paste while it was […]
Paper Roll Pillow Boxes
Last spring I posted some cute rabbits made from paper rolls. And just a few weeks ago I showed you how to turn paper rolls into pretty napkin rings and place-card holders. Now I hope you’ve been saving your rolls because here’s a third idea using this common recycle bin […]
Pink Surprises
I won a blog give-away from Vicki Sheehan! How did Vicki know that my heart skips a beat when I see pink tulle? This bundle of pink-ness is full of so many pretty things! Thank you so much, Vicki! I love it all. And because kindness is contagious, I’m going […]
Hello Pumpkin
Candy Corn Queen 2012
It’s become an annual tradition. It started in 2009, the year I started my blog. I shared how much I love candy corn and I came up with several projects using the candy. Again, in 2010, I came up with several different projects using candy corn, one of which was […]
The Candy Corn Tree
I’ve been busy trying to finish up the 2012 “Candy Corn Queen” this week. This will be my third year celebrating my eternal love for the corn. I’ve also gotten some Queen cards printed up and listed in my little shop, so please pass on the link to all of […]
Photos from the CS Retreat, Liverpool, and New Brighton
I flew over to England with Knox for the annual Cockayne Syndrome family conference. It’s put on by the CS support group, Amy and Friends, and helps connect families from all over the world who have children with this rare genetic condition. The friendship and love we shared with other […]