There IS Crafting on this Craft Blog

I've been working pretty diligently on a new knitted item I had an idea for a while ago, but as I waited for the finished items to block this weekend, I moved onto another idea I'd been meaning to tackle.


I purchased these paper flowers without having any clear idea what to do with them. (You know how it is, you see something pretty and you just gotta have it!) In my head, I saw what could be the foundation for a sort of statement-piece necklace.

Embroidered and bedazzled

Now that I've got it all glued and embroidered together, I'm not sure if I'm completely sold on my original necklace idea but I am really happy with the way the detailing turned out. The Doomed mentioned something I hadn't thought of for the chain part of the necklace and suggested I should also try making brooches with the flowers. Look at him getting craftily-inclined with my girly items.

Awaiting assembly

I'm also liking the look for hair clips. Now I just have to see how it holds up to varnishing and, of course, get more supplies!

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My Guilty Pleasure

As part of the new style file feature, I think there's something it's time I confess.

I love watching makeup tutorials on YouTube.

Dudes (or dudettes, as the case may be), I can watch these videos for HOURS. Eyeshadow techniques, product reviews, hairstyling tips, I'm into it all. The only thing I stay away from are haul videos (where folks just show you their latest purchases) because unless they're reviewing the quality/performance of the items, it doesn't really matter to me how folks spend their moola.

There're a few people I subscribe to but my very favorite are the Pixiwoo sisters, Samantha and Nicola Chapman. These girls KNOW their craft. They are British professional makeup artists who happen to be gorgeous and excellent at what they do. And I love the quality and variety of their videos.





I'm sure you're wondering if I ever incorporate any of what I've learned. Um, I try? Really, I do! I'm an everyday makeup-wearer and have a pretty standard routine I'm happy with and rarely veer away from, but every once in a while I try to spice it up. My latest attempt was applying a pretty teal (apparently the color du jour) from a Kat von D pallette I purchased recently. The Doomed came home, took one look at me and said "so, we were having fun with our eyes today, weren't we?" I explained that I'd ended up removing some of it because I felt I'd overdone it and he said "you had MORE on?" I take that as a non-successful application.

Oh well. :)


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While The Doomed Was Away...

...this crafter played. :) Hope your long weekends were great, too!



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Style File

In an attempt to bring bigger! better! faster! content to the 'ol blog, I thought it'd be fun to start doing a weekly style feature. Because I spend so much time at home, I've pretty much become a full-time t-shirt and jeans girl. I've always wanted to be able to incorporate my love of vintage and classic girly into both my wardrobe and home, so I thought scouring the internets for cute things might help push me out of my comfort rut.

This week's selections:

Sailor's Sweetheart Tee


It's no secret I've got a yen for sailor-inspired wear and this top is the perfect combo of casual and cute.

Soda Shoppe Saddle Shoes


I know saddle shoes aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they (and penny loafers) were my favorite part of going to a catholic high school. I think the little heel updates it perfectly.

Vintage Hairstyling 2nd Edition


There's a book to teach me? You know I love to read and learn! If they ever come out with a 60s hairstyling edition, I'm getting it INSANTLY.

Airmail Pouch


Classic. Adorable. Useful. That is all.

Picture Perfect Pencil Sharpener


So cute! I tend to use mechanical pencils if I use them at all, but I'd stock up on good 'ol #2s for this sharpener.

Hope you like this new feature! I've been knitting up a storm and hope to have new stuff to show you by next week. Happy weekend, everyone!

No money nor incentives were received from anyone for mentioning the above items or shops. I just like them :)

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Over A Month Is Long Enough!

I haven't crafted in over a month. Seriously. No knitting, no sewing, no beading - I haven't even touched any material to organize it.

Well, no more! I'm making a comeback! It starts tonight! Why? I don't know, but I finally felt the itch to make, make, make. Up first, finishing a beanie. See? Here's proof:


I'm even wearing my paint-splattered crafting pants!

Yes, this is what I consider fun on a Friday night.

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