DECORATIVE LETTERS: H-O-M-E

Have you seen all the big decorative letters that are so popular lately?  I love them, and I have been coveting them for some time now.  I have a stockpile hoard of cardboard boxes stashed next to my washing machine in the laundry room, so I thought I'd see what I could do!  Read on for part one of my decorative letters tutorial!

LINKY FOLLOWERS BLOG HOP!

NEW FOLLOW ME TOOL: LINKY FOLLOWERS

My friends I heard a little rumor that Google Friends Connection (GFC) is going away very soon!  Apparently there is a follow me tool titled Linky Followers that will be taking its place.  It just takes a second to sign up, and I would be superbly awesomely appreciative if you would follow me on the new system!  The URL to sign up is http://www.linkyfollowers.com/ or just click on the Linky Followers widget to the right ---->  Thanks a million!!!

Happy Following!

Love and Hugs!

Jillie

PROJECT IN PROGRESS: THE GLASS MENAGERIE!

Hey there!  I am working on a beaded animal project that I am going to call my Glass Menagerie!  The Glass Menagerie is a play by Tennessee Williams, my favorite playwright!  The project is not ready to post, but I thought I would share the process of developing the idea with you.  Continue reading to see how I came up with this adorable beaded animal craft!

EGGSHELL MOSAIC JEWELRY AND TWO BONUS PROJECTS!

Hey my lovelies!  I have been working on some nice mosaic style jewelry to show you.  I got this idea from browsing on the Cool2Craft website.  I hope you find my tutorial interesting and try them yourself!  Read on to see my adventures in eggshell mosaic jewelry!

FRIDAY RECIPES AND FOOD: BRUSSELS SPROUTS!

I love Brussels Sprouts!  I know a lot of people don't like them, but to me they are wonderful!  I have gathered some info on these under appreciated veggies, as well as some great recipes for you to try!  I hope you will like them!

THURSDAY FAVORITE SHOPS AND PRODUCTS: MICHELLETAN DRESSES ON ETSY!

I often think it would be lovely to live in a different time.  A time when women were women.  I know, I know, I am probably setting Women's Lib back many years by just thinking that, but I really think women have let themselves go as a whole.  Women used to dress themselves nicely, even to run to the grocery store.  The fashions of the 40's and 50's were gorgeous, and even the housewives wore lovely dresses and did their hair!  As I write this I am wearing a slouchy T-Shirt and some yoga pants, I know of which I speak!  I discovered a shop on Etsy with absolutely stunning dresses that harken back to those times.  Read on to check out Michelle Tan's Handmade Retro Clothing and Vintage inspired dresses!

CRAFTY WEDNESDAY!

As you know I have a problem.  I absolutely hoard objects for crafting.  I looked around today, trying to think of what to do for Crafty Wednesday, and I saw that I had no less than five coffee cans in my stash!  Since I need them for storage, I thought it was high time I did something with them!  I have to let you know, I am out of batteries for my camera, so I will update this when I get hubs to get me some.  I thought it better to go ahead and post it, don't want to get too far behind!  Read on for my crafty goodness!

TUESDAY NEEDLE WORK: BABY ITEMS!

I have been so lucky as to have several women in my life find themselves in "the family way".  Yep, that's right, there are children cookin' right now that I will have the opportunity to spoil rotten!  This means I have nine months or so to get a head start on it and I am gettin' busy!  Read on for my itty bitty baby crochet plans!  Maybe you know someone who is knocked up that you can crochet for too!

MONDAY MAKE UP: MY FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Hi lovelies!  For this Make up Monday I thought I would share a few of my very favorite products.  These are things that I must have!  I hope you will share some of yours with me too!  Read on for my secret stash items!