Blog Hop! Blog Hop! Blog Hop! Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to my blog and Pennywise Arts annual Blog Hop! My projects featured here; the gardener's bag with goodies, and the floral bag with goodies both feature products from Pennywise Arts, which can be found here: www.pennywisearts.com . Pennywise arts is not only a wonderful source of glass microbeads and crafting products, but is also a great group of amazing, talented, and friendly people who can offer lots of advice and ideas on how to use microbeads, and just crafting in general.


gardener's bag

gardener's bag
spring is here people! Let's grow something!

Now Read this!! April 2011 Blog Hop!

My first "blog" candy project, aka ( blog hop prize) is a gardener's gift bag. Being the lover of all things Dollar Tree, I bought 2 of these gift bags for a dollar, and using the collage pictures from Pennywise Arts, I covered them in O'So sticky paperback tape from Pennywise Arts, cut them to size, and then covered the picture in cardstock, and stamped on the bag itself using a stamp from Stampin' Up. I then stamed the word Sweet on cardstock and covered it in the sticky tape, and then in Terra Cotta colored microbeads from Pennywise. I framed it with cardstock and scrapbooking paper, and then attached all the pieces with Mono adhesive. I put a bow of handkerchief ribbon on it an got springy, and filled it with assorted gardening goodies!

If you WOULD LIKE TO WIN THIS BAG, please leave a comment about it along with a way for me to notify you, if you have won!

I loved the first bag so much, I made another in bright yellow, using another collage picture from Pennywise Arts and covered it with O'So sticky tape and then with clear microbeads. I backed it with cardstock and then scrapbooking paper and applied it to the bag with Mono adhesive. I made a big bow with bright daisy ribbon and filled it with all sorts of flowery goodies!

If you WOULD LIKE TO WINT THIS BAg, please leave a comment about it along with a way for me to notify you if you have won!

To start the hop from the very beginning, please go to Pennywise Arts here: http://pennywisearts.blogspot.com/2011/04/yay-it-pwa-blog-hop-day.html to start your "hop" through the blogs and see some great art!

To continue on to the next artist go to :


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if any of these links do not appear to work please go to the next link. I also have a list of the links posted below. Thanks.

Thanks again for your support and participation in our hop!

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Getting back into the crafty swing of things

Hello all, it has been so long since I've posted, I just can't believe it! Lots of illness (including the flu) this spring/summer along with lots of work has equaled not a lot of crafty time. I did however make a few items as part of my design team assigment for the Yahoo Group Pennywise Arts I belong to. It really got my creative juices flowing coming up with new and unique ways to use microbeads. I hope you enjoy the pictures of my items.

The jar idea seemed to take on a life of it's own as it inspired fellow members to make their own jars for different occassions, and I myself used the jar idea to make dog treat jars for myself and fellow coworkers. Everyone that works in our office has either a dog or cat and I thought it would be a cute and decorative way to display treats for our favorite little pals. I don't have a dog yet, but after our kitchen gets finished I am hoping to get a furry little critter for our family. The kids are so excited about that! On top of each jar I put a glittered letter for first letter of each of the pet's names. I was so surprised at how many medium sized dog bones I could fit inside! It was a lot of fun and I hope to use those fantastic little dollar jars for more projects. They are just blank slates for chocolates for a friend, cookies for the holidays, just about anywhere your imagination can take you.

I am also posting some pics of my newly organized craft area. I wouldn't call it a craft room since it shares half of the room with the computer and printer desk, but I find that my little nook of space is just right now that I have everything in bins and at my fingertips. My husband made the shelving unit himself and it is just beautiful! I bought all the yellow and green bins at where else?? The Dollar Tree.. and I have the larger ones higher up labeled so I know what is where. This new set up also makes clean up streamlined,since I am no longer turning in circles wondering where in the world I am going to put things. Even though I still have items on my table I feel I have more work space just because I can take a bin down get what I want and then put it right back up. For about $15 dollars I have a new sense of pride in my craft area and a more relaxed atmosphere with storage.

I hope you enjoy the posting and the pics and that if you have been like me, sidetracked by illness, work, or everyday stress, that you are encouraged to get back to that well loved, ink-stained craft table and have a little fun!

11 comments:

  1. I was one of the folks you inspired with your jar and ended up making 8 for my son's teachers. They were very surprised and happy to get such cute back-to-school gifts. Thanks for sharing your creativity, Jen!

    Hugs!
    Laura

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  3. So, so great to have you back Jennifer! I've been missing you! Sorry you were sick over the summer - no fun! Love, love, love all of your artwork! I will be hardpressed to let that green tin go on the next blog hop! LOL!! ALso, what a GREAT idea for pet treats! I DEFINITELY need to make one of those!!!

    Hugs, Suzanne
    P.S. Sorry for the deleted comment, I forgot to sign it! I had no idea it would show up as deleted! Oooops! Ü

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  4. I love seeing your new and improved crafting space! Thank you for your encouraging words in how you got it done without breaking the bank. I especially like that you also made room to display some of your projects on the top of your shelves.... great for inspiration!

    ~~Julie I.

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  5. Hello from another member of pennywisearts. I enjoyed all your jars. I haven't made many cards lately and its good to see other things to do with stamps and microbeads.

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  6. Thank you for the idea of using jars for "treats" ....these decorated ideas are nice gift containers. ( I frequently shop at the dollar stores.) I love the fact that you used beads, too. Thanks for sharing. Also, you have a nice, neat craft room...
    doslunasfromaz@yahoo.com

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  7. Love your new post - need to update mine - but later! LOL! Your treat jar was precious and I hope you won't mind me copying it. Your frugal comments and hints are very appreciated - it provides great inspiration! My favorite - the birdhouse - have a fancy for bird houses and cages this year - started to collect some. Now I can make one!

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  8. he jars are so cute Jennifer. And it's good to have you back. Sorry you had a rough summer.
    hugs,
    Brooke G.

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  9. cute jars! I have my flowers and buttons in little jars. This reminded me that I wanted to decorate them. But my list is so long. Thanks

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  10. Hi Jennifer--your craft room looks so organized. And your jars are just so cute--I keep looking at them and trying to pick a fav. Thanks for your notice on PWA about your give away. I enjoy making things for others so need to get busy on my holiday gifts. Darlene L

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  11. Still trying to steal your jar ideas! These are adorable. You are so creative!

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