COLOR TRENDS FOR SPRING 2012

The hot colors for 2012 are out and I thought I should share them with you!  Color trends can impact everything from clothing, make up, even home decor, like paint colors and wallpaper too!  Read on dear reader for this years color trends, hopefully some of your faves made the cut!

SCRAPBOOK PAPER WALL ART

Hello again my Dears!  I have some gorgeous wall art to share with you today.  I also want to let you know that I am going back to my old schedule.  I have found it difficult to stay on track without my blog to look forward to every day.  So I will be posting every day except for Sundays.  I will miss a day here and there due to my physical issues I am sure, but never fear, I am here.  Okie Dokie...Read on for the wall art and I promise no more rhyming...

THREE PANELED WALL HANGING TUTORIAL

Have I been busy!  Lots of craft projects are coming together here at my house.  This week I made an adorable three paneled wall hanging.  If you want to make one too, keep reading and I will show you how I did it!

THE DISAPPEARANCE OF AN INDIE BLOGGER -OR- HOW AN INDIE MERCHANT SCAMMED US, TWICE!

A beloved Indie Community Blogger has scammed us...once again! It is very sad that people who are trying to support Indie (Independent) companies (like those found on Etsy) are vulnerable to disreputable people who are out to make their money in a less than honest way. Please read more to find out who scammed us, and how!

MAKING JEWELRY! AND RE-PURPOSING ITEMS FOR CRAFTS...

Busy, busy, busy!  I have been working my little fingers off over here in Virginia, which has finally been blessing with something resembling winter!  I love the cold weather, mostly because I love snuggling under a blankie with a hot cup of tea.  So what have I been up to?  I have been making jewelry!  I am getting better and better at it, proof that practice makes perfect.  I also have caught the re-purposing fever.  Everything I see is starting to look like something I can use to craft with.  Read more to see my latest jewelry designs and to get the skinny on my re-purposing efforts...

ADDING EMBELLISHMENTS TO YOUR PROJECTS...

I have to tell you, I have been working on the cutest toddler sweater for my gorgeous grand daughter.  Of course I modified it a tad, I always do!  You know sometimes a project is super cute, but with a little imagination and some embellishment you can take it one step further to awesome!  Keep reading to see my take on embellishing crochet projects, and tips on where to get inspiration for your own ideas...

FRIDAY FAVORITE SHOPS: SUPPLIES

I thought today I would do a little post about where I like to shop for supplies.  I think this could be a great opportunity for us all to share tips on getting the best prices for our crafty adventures, cause unless you are independently wealthy, which I am not, the economy is a little crappy right now.  There is something to be said about getting a bargain, but sometimes quality is an issue as well.  Its not worth it to get a great price if the quality of the product is in question!  At any rate, read on for my own tips and tricks for getting the best prices, and please share yours as well!

CATCHING UP! AND THURSDAY FOOD AND RECIPES: MUSHROOMS!

Oh Dear!  I made a resolution to write everyday and I already broke it!  Go figure.  I have, however been working super hard on things for Makings and Musings, planning and ordering supplies!  Believe it or not, I am still finishing up Christmas presents!  I suppose at this point they are New Year's presents!  I didn't account for the delays caused by my stupid body when I made my list!  This year I will leave some leeway in the schedule for when my back goes out, my guts are hurting, or my fibromyalgia acts up!  If ya wanna know what I have been working on this week, read on!  I am gonna catch you up with a short post for Monday, Tues, and Weds, all in this Thursday post, and also, for Thursday we are talking about Mushrooms!