A New Era

can we all just face the facts and realize that blogging is not easy for us all. I had to take out the time and think about what is it that I want to accomplish from blogging. I came up 3 things. The number one thing is to have a place to vent and reflect back after a while, I can remember feeling that I was making a new start when I bought a new notebook and thinking that I will have a great time feeling up the pages. The second thing that I feel I wanted to accomplish is having an online store right on my blog selling items that cost exactly a dollar including postage. I don't think that it is feasible for me to do this because I have to consider that for each item I place in my store the dollar has to cover paypal fees as well as shipping and handling. The third thing is that I want to have fun with it. I don't want to make or sell something that I don't feel really good about. I really don't know how this is going to go but my goal for this month is to open shop.

Re-Ment

Re-Ment
Originally uploaded by Mslovesrain

I already collect houses, now I am on to collecting re-ment miniatures. I really don't like the dolls just the houses and the furnishings.

Cloudy blue pendant

Cloudy blue pendant
Originally uploaded by Mslovesrain

As promised here is the pendant that I made to go with my Cumulus Cloud earrings. I placed a bicone crystal with a sterling silver bead, and an antiqued silver flower to compliment the silver foiled glass bead. The largest bead is about 22mm. I get such great joy making jewelry and watching people wear my creations. Next I will try to make something with some colored cord I bought. Look for it and leave a comment to let me know who you are. It's not like i am fishing for comments but I do have a site meter and I know people are visiting my blog.

Actually I have a lot of nerve, but I have to ask you to stop lurking and leave a comment. I can't believe that I am posting this after years of lurking. Just recently this year to be exact I started leaving comments on blogs that I visited. It makes sense to me to leave some sort of comment to the blogger who takes out time to share a part of their life with the public. Just a thought that i wanted to put out there. Take care and leave a comment...(no pressure) :) !

Clafoutis

Clafoutis
Originally uploaded by Mslovesrain

I went over to Psy Gets Cosy's blog and she had this amazing dessert that I just have to make. It looks awesome and yeah this is my first time hearing of this dessert but not my first time eating it. I know that sounds strange but my grandma called this dessert a tart. anyway I went on Flickr and I decided to find images of clafoutis and then I went to bighugelabs and made a mosaic. I just want to remember to make this and hopeful my family or friend will keep asking me if I made it yet and eventually I will.

snapsw

snapsw
Originally uploaded by The Domestic Diva

grandma sandals

grandma sandals
Originally uploaded by midoritsuru

These are the cutest sandals and don't they look comfy. This is from one of my favorite Flickr wardrobe remixers Midoritsuru. her clothes make me happy.

Vandercook SP-15

Vandercook SP-15
Originally uploaded by The Arm

I can remember using this. You see I went to a Vocational High School in Chicago. Charles Allen Prosser to be exact and I took wood shop, machine shop, body shop, typing and print shop. It was way fun and I learned many techniques and I would be thinking when I was in these classes where will I use this. I am glad I chose that school I was able to learn in many industrial fields. I remember attaching my plate and watching my letter pressed scratch pad come to life. It was fun. I can't remember my shop teacher though and I don't have my yearbook. I believe we called him Mr. P and my graphic arts teacher name was Mr. K.

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

Cute!!

my new Cath Kidston fabric, originally uploaded by Jennifer Young.

Pretty isn't it?

Ryan Marie art

Ryan Marie art, originally uploaded by maisonwares.

I want to paint in watercolors like this. This painting is so vivid and calm.

Cute

IMG_0184_3, originally uploaded by shannon.75.e.

Necklace collection

Necklace collection, originally uploaded by Happymeat.

I found this photo on Flickr, I really like the necklace holder, I wonder where I could get one?

gocco paper print

gocco paper print, originally uploaded by birds & trees.

Look at what I happen to see on Flickr when I got side tracked once again. Where can I buy these? Anyone?

A ladder shelf from Marie Claire Idees

Marie Claire Idees, originally uploaded by Willow Tree.

Isn't this shelf awesome, I am searching high and low for old step ladders, I just might have to make this one from scratch.

Isn't it beautiful. I believe it will paint mines blue, then later maybe white.

Grandmother's Flower Garden

Grandmother's Flower Garden, originally uploaded by *Heather Bailey*.

Heather Bailey started on a quilt I would love to start, I have the template for this pattern in my Readers Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. That book is awesome, I bought it once Amanda from Soulemama blogged about it on her blog. Of course I got it on Amazon for less than a dollar used plus 3.99 for shipping and handling. This is the best book to buy someone if they don't already have it. I love that book!

Pottery barn craft

Pottery barn craft, originally uploaded by Lagomorph.

Great inspiration!!

Pottery barn entrance

Pottery barn entrance, originally uploaded by Lagomorph.

Don't you love how organized this is, I just had to share this, I am planning to get this or something like it.

This bookcase is a ladder!

This bookcase is a ladder!, originally uploaded by science!alex.

Okay I was looking for ideas to turn a ladder into a bookcase, look what I happened to stumbe on!

January Fat Quarter swap :: Sent

January Fat Quarter swap :: Sent, originally uploaded by namolio.

This is my swap package from my partner, I haven't gotten it yet but it looks lovely!

Dec. Fat Quarter Swap Received

Dec. Fat Quarter Swap Received, originally uploaded by sheysd1.

This is the swap package that I sent my partner, if I previously blogged about this, excuse me. I have yet to send out my January fat quarter swap Because I ordered some fabric and have not received it yet, I have to do better planning than this.

Flickr Fat Quarter Group Swap

Flickr Fat Quarter Group Swap, originally uploaded by Mslovesrain.

This is what I got from my swap partner sheyd1: 4 fat quarters a felt ball stick pin, a vintage mannequin needle book, a card full of trims and homemade stick pins that look like daisy's. I will try to take a picture of these when I get a better camera.

Broken Cottage Teapot :(

Broken Cottage Teapot :(, originally uploaded by Mslovesrain.

This is a picture of my broken teapot. I collect them, this is a result of harsh hand handling delicate items. It was sent insured so hopefully I will buy another one soon.

Cupcake swap at Swap-Bot

MVC-010S, originally uploaded by Mslovesrain.

This is part of the package I put together for my partner Heather for the Cupcake World Domination swap. I made cupcake earrings. I found some cupcake polymer bears from etsy seller sassygrace.

Houses swap Bookmark

MVC-019S, originally uploaded by Mslovesrain.

These little stuffie bookmarks were the handmade item that I gave to my two partners in the Houses themed swap that I hosted over at swap-bot.
This is my most favorite thing to make.

Pen and pen art........ collection

Pen and pen art........ collection, originally uploaded by Mslovesrain.

I love the feel of new pens and I cherish the broken in smoothness of an old pen.

Writing instruments are important, it gives us the ability to express ourselves.

That is why I started the pen swap at swap-bot.com.

Pen, Pens! Swap on Swap-bot.com

Gel Pens 1, originally uploaded by MeraM.

I am hosting another swap on swap bot.com where you have one partner to swap 3 pens, come and join in. Newbies are welcomr with a complete profile.

For now enjoy this awesome photo of gel pens by MeraM from Flickr.

Colorful Sky

Colorful Sky, originally uploaded by Denise is.

I am hosting a hot air balloon swap over at swap-bot.com come join in.

Weave-It

Weave-It, originally uploaded by n.gottier.

Wow, I just love this little weave, thing-a-ma-jig!

Follow the link for more info about this wonderful vintage Weave-it that was found in a thrift store for 99 cents.

Maybe I can make one with wood and some very small dowels or nails. And maybe I can coat the nails with some kind of protectant so it wont get snagged.

Another great find for a dollar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vintage Tea House

Vintage Tea House, originally uploaded by namolio.

This is a photo from my swap partner Namolio. I got it while browsing through her photos. It was taken with a mobile phone camera. Nice, isn't it. I must ask what type of camera phone takes a good picture like this!.

Anyway enough of my incessant ramblings.

Pink and green goodness. I love the teapot, the tea cup and saucer and the pink and green polka dots. Lovely, Lovely, Lovely.

I would be so relaxed, sipping tea in a cute dainty cup, with a linen napkin in my lap. Let's not forget yummy biscuits sprinkled with vanilla sugar. Or a simple yellow cupcake with orange scented vanilla frosting.

Ciao!