Okay, I know, that’s totally subjective but for me, this is very, very close to that goal. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a fan of Tim Holtz and his entire product line but a while back he also added fabric to his stable of crafting supplies. He calls the fabrics “Eclectic Elements” and frankly, I… Continue reading The Perfect Purse
I have an online shop with Etsy called Old Raven. I sell my handmade altered art projects there as well as craft supplies and Vintage/Antique items that I find rummaging through Estate Sales where I love to find things to incorporate in to my altered art. Now Etsy has really been on a roll for… Continue reading Branding Your Business
Bear with me, I promise I’ll get to the Mod Podge business shortly, but first a little update. Been a little crazy here in camp Old Raven. As my sales continue to rise in my online Etsy shop I’ve been trying to cram in more supplies so I can make more goodies but the… Continue reading About Mod Podge…
I’M NOT COMPLAINING, but, my Etsy shop has been BUSY which is not what was happening this time last year. Usually March is starting the slow down cycle of the summer months. I normally use these coming months to get caught up on those items I sold out of through the Holiday blitzkrieg of… Continue reading Books and Jewelry Boxes
Upcycle, recycle, repurpose, reinvent, whatever word works for you, I think it’s great when somebody takes an object that would normally wind up in the trash and gives it a new life. Case in point – the humble mint tin. You know, like Altoids, Yorks, Breez or Newman’s Own, etc. there are many manufacturers and… Continue reading Mint Tin Shrines
This is my latest creation that I just listed in my Etsy shop, OldRaven. I love working with upcycled, found and natural items and this piece has them all. Years ago I found a large section of metal fencing that had been left to the elements with the result that it now had a beautiful… Continue reading This is for the Birds
Crafters who sell their work online need to look far ahead on the calendar if they want to have a good supply of available stock on hand for holiday shoppers. Easter is the one I have fixed in my sights at the moment and I’ve been busy in my craft room making “upcycled Easter eggs”… Continue reading Upcycled Easter Eggs
