We all have something that we turn to for revitalization, something that fuels our soul like a straight shot of espresso does for our bodies. Mine is nature. Every morning my dog Bella and I head for the hills. The foothills that is. I live in a small subdivision – it’s really more like a… Continue reading Fun In The Idaho Sunshine
I had been hoping that I would get my “Engine” post up sooner but events conspired against me. Floors. There have been three floors in my home that were the last to get a face lift, and believe me they had to wait a long time to get it, too. I knew I wanted to… Continue reading Halloween Train – The Engine
The Halloween Train is ‘creeping’ along nicely. As I did on Car #2, I’m going to skip the basic flatbed construction, but you can catch up with that by taking a look at my post for Car #1, where I step out the ‘how to’ there. This car is Toxic Green – another classic Halloween… Continue reading Halloween Train – Car #3
Just a little recap here – so this was Car #1 in The Halloween Train. I posted the ‘how to’ on July 29, 2018 if you would like to see how it was done. Now, it’s time for Car #2. We’re talking PURPLE here folks! I love purple. The steps for drilling the wood and… Continue reading The Halloween Train – Car #2
I know it seems pretty early for most to be thinking of Halloween, but in the handmade retail business you have to start early making your ‘Holiday’ stock; and since Halloween is my most favorite holiday – I’m already diving in deep to enjoy the fun and freaky-ness of Halloween. I like projects on wheels,… Continue reading The Halloween Train – Car #1
Second-hand stores, my home(s) away from home. I love rummaging around in thrift stores, you just never know what you’re going to find. Today, this is what I found sitting quietly on a shelf, waiting for me . This is an authentic 1898 Van Berch Teapot. It’s a silver plated teapot that has some beautiful… Continue reading Vintage Silver Teapot Lamp
It’s JULY already!!! Wow, the last month just blew right by me, and it’s been a whole month since I’ve posted here – oh my gosh! I have been working in my craft room, but it’s mostly been replenishing items that have sold in my Etsy shop, Old Raven. Things like my black widow spiders,… Continue reading Steampunk + Halloween = Love
