THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED but the Boxes are still cool

And the winner is...

ICADs, a Creepy Doll and a Mobile #47 #48 and #49

#46 Painted Dominoes for another Project

Remeber when I used to do the domino thing? I loved it but the time passed. I have thought of another use for them. Game on!

#45 Moleskine Exchange Page Spread #100thingschallenge

How many of these have I done? The Moleskines not the #100thingschallenge stuff. I have seriously lost track!

#44 Pink Hearts ATCs

Trying to make a point.

#43 Infinity Card and a CONFESSION

Oops I did it again

Green Gloves for Lynn #41 and #42 Boxes with Buttons

Struggling with #40 a Hateful Beaded Bracelet

In the end...I won!

#37 #38 #39 Vlog about Earrings, ICADs and Upcycled Art

Here I am with my day one hair.

Beaded Mobile with Paper Feathers #36

I love love love how this turned out. I ended up gifting it to my daughter

Happy Mail and #35 Blue ATCs

Gifted Junk Journal

Once upon a time there was a beautiful blue-eyed dark-haired girl named Melissa. When she grew up Melissa could drive a truck coast to coast and make beautiful things. Melissa made me a junk journal and I love it.

#34 Paper Bag Books ala retroredux1 (Laura)

Sometimes you just have to steal a friend's idea. Ok I do this all the time but you know what I mean.

Star Wars Stickers!!! #33

Gotta play with the Star Wars Stickers!

Thank you again Vicky :)

Let's Make some Paper Feathers (not my idea) #32

I learned to make these about 5 years ago. I flash the website I found it on so give her a visit please.

ATCs and some Wall Art from Game Boards #30 & #31

The fun keeps on a rollin'.

I am still open to trading ATC if ya'll want to.

#28 #29 ICADs and Happy Mail and Turtles oh My! #100thingschallenge

Seeing is believing.

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Vlog From Canada!

A little chat from Niagara Falls Canada

My Poor Neglected Trashy Junk Journal

I was so busy planning for my trip I neglected my trashy junk journal.

Necklaces from Other Necklaces #25 #26 #27 Extravaganza

Why do we keep jewelry that just doesn't work for us? I don't know- I give up. I took some necklaces I didn't wear and made ones I will wear. Behold the making of the new and improved necklaces:

One of the BEST Paintings I have EVER done!

I collect metal stuff I find on the ground. I thought it was time  to do something with it. In honor of MR VICTOR CRAFTER on Youtube.

Crafting Extravaganza a Card and Two Boxes

#21 #22 and #23 in my #100things challenge. Whoop Whoop!

Where I was Going and How I got There

My trip is over but here is the video I made explaining where and how I got to go.

# 20 Got Bad Passport Photos? So did I but......

I am still laughing about this video. It was the MOST FUN to make ever hahahhahaha!

#19 Two Cactus Paintings~ Yeah I got this

Learned to do this from Mark Montano. Hope you like the music lol.

#18 Envelope Journal- Green and Vintagey

I can't quit making these!

#16 & #17 Cool Vintage Book on Accident and More Pockets

I didn't expect to make the book this way but I love it anyway!

Falling Off the Wagon (Maybe)

I did a bad bad thing. I bought something. I am not sorry.

#15 Make a Chain the Will Amaze Your Friends! 100 Thing Challenge

Oh how cool! How did you do that? What are you going to do with it?

Sign Sign Everywhere a Sign (Plus Bonus) #14 100 Thing Challenge

I made some new signs for my intro and had a good laugh on myself.

Vlog Time for #12 and #13 100 Thing Challenge

No need to type...let the video explain.

Again With the Toilet Paper Rolls !?! # 11 100 Thing Challenge

My name is Rebecca and I hoard empty toilet paper rolls. I can't help it I just see their potential and can't throw them away. Here's a little peek at the process of turning trash into treasure.

Which one did you like best?

#10 Working in My Art Journals alá Daisy Yellow 100 Thing Challenge

I did the same-ish page in 5 journals using Daisy Yellow's grid. They turned out nice!

Hop over to daisyyellowart.com and poke around she is GREAT!

Pockets from Bank Card Holders #8 100 Thing Challenge

Scads I say. At this time I am up to 75 completed pockets.

Counting Coup Tags #7 100 Thing Challenge

Once upon a time I swore I would count coup on my husband's ex wife and mother in law. I failed and was banished back to the tepee. But these tags should make up for all that because they are too cool.

Challenge Items #6 EYE Books

Wow I am so far behind on this here blog. I will do better I promise.

Behold the EYE books I made.

#5 Upcycled Sales Ads But Now What?

Not sure what to do with these but I'll think of something.

Art Journaling Superman

#4 in my 100 thing challenge is a set of 4 art journal pages including a SUPER one.

#2 and #3 of my 100 Thing Challenge Doilies on a Book

2 and 3 in one video.

Challenge Post #1 Eye Bookmarks

The first thing I made in my 100 thing challenge. Bookmarks/tags from a fail at work, sheet music and eye printables from Teesha Moore.

2017 100 Thing Challenge

I have done it again. I have accumulated enough craft supplies for two lifetimes. Time to make some seriously cool stuff from my stash.

In the past I only hoarded yarn, fabrics and beads. Now I hoard mixed media art supplies too. I want to make 100 things from my awesome collection of stuff. I am inviting you to join me in making 100 things from your stash too. You can do it, I know you can!

The rules are simple:

1. Use only items from your stash (I am making an exception for all manner of glues and double sided tapes but don't buy any more washi ...you know who you are)
2. Keep a list or pictures to show me. You can post to my Facebook Page. Each post will earn you an entry into a giveaway of selected items I make during this challenge. Or leave a comment here or on the video for other chances to win. I will draw for a winner when when I complete my own challenge.
3. Sell, keep or gift what you have made.
4. All stashes welcome! Hoarding bottle caps? Use 'em up! Crochet thread? Doilies! Yarn? Hats, scarves, blankets, dolls! Fabric? Quilts, clothes, gift bags! Beads? Bracelets, necklaces , earrings! Paper? Junk journals, cards, bookmarks!

On the top of my blog there is a page labeled 100 thing challenge 2009-2010. Visit it to see what I made in the past.

Please tell all your craft supply hoarding friends to come join the fun.

ATC's For Teesha Moore Long May She Live

My Teesha! I am hoping you a very speedy and complete recovery. I made these ATCs using your images. I love you.

Part 1 is me cutting the base cards.

 Part 2 shows me completing the ATCs.

Tragic Camera Fail or How I made a Loud Noise in the Middle of my Video

You've been warned.

Censored by Youtube (kinda) Crafting for Friends ~ Nisha ~

So Youtube has declared that this little video cannot be monetized. The only reason I can find is "partial nudity" due to the fact there is a bikini babe standing by a camel. There can be no other explanation. It's that girl there in the thumbnail before you click play.

Hanging Garden Ornaments

A couple of videos showing how I recycle/upcycle tin foil. Waste not, want not.

Crafting For Friends the Margaret Episode- Journal Catch Up

Catching up on some art journals after a phone call from Colorado Springs.

 The next video could be yours.

Harvesting Vintage Images

Cutting up an old music book. Showing stuff too.

Can't Sleep? So let's make a Video!!!

I'm not one to waste time when I can't sleep.

Yes, I know I am weird thanks for noticing.

For Judy, The giver of OWLS

Made this video for my sister, Judy. She gives me owls and more owls. Enough already lol.

Tune in for more crafting for friends (and family) videos!

Art Journal Spread in Leslie's Moley

It'd a Moleskine art journal, moley for short. It's been across the Pond and back and a few other places as well. I made my mark in it thusly:

For my BFF Leslie although she still lives in beautiful CO and I am in the flatlands.

What is a Meander Book? Watch and be Amazed

I had to make these cool little meander books. I just HAD TO!

I will show you the unfinished ones after I get them finished. I promise.

Using The Insides of Envelopes and Creepy Girl

Gotta love Creepy Girl. And did you know art supplies lurk EVERYWHERE? It's true. Open up a security envelope and be prepared to be amazed.

Stay tuned for the NEXT adventure.

Crafting for Friends Again

This one is for Carol out in Colorado Springs. I miss her a lot, I do I do.

Finishing up the Tags from the Epic Gluing video

Video again? Why yes it is.

I may do a giveaway with these tags someday.

Crafting for Friends The Glue/Gluing Episode (with a surprise in the middle)

So I was home sick from work with fever chills but it didn't stop me from crafting.

You know, I could do a video for you too.

Showing the re-do of the Gift Journal

Two days in a row. I know, I am impressed too. Thought I would show what I ended up doing for Marissa's journal.

She had to finish a paper for school so I have to wait to give it to her later. The suspense over whether she will like it is killing me.

A Journal of The Darkest Blue for Bratly

The next in my Crafting for Friends Series. This was way hard to do but I did not give up lol!

Would you like a video made for you? Let me know!

Putting together a Little Gift Junk Journal

I'm a dork but I'm a generous dork.

Crafting for Friends ~ The PONY Edition~

Trying to do a series wherein I dedicate the video to a different friend every time. This one goes out to Pony/Windsong

My Mess Part 2 - Life is so Strange and so am I

I forgot to show some things last time. You can fast forward through the flea market stuff if you read yesterday's post. Or not.

Crossing a Mental Barrier or How I Got "OVER IT"

Last night I proved something to myself. I was really and truly OVER IT. My past, my rejection, my move away from Colorado and the friends I had made there (thank you Facebook for keeping us in touch though).

After a great day at work my boss and I had a chance to stop at Gordyville, a monthly flea market between Gifford and Rantoul. I hadn't been there in a few years because I knew my ex and his mother were vendors and I just couldn't stand the thought of seeing them.

Last night was different. I was ready without even realizing it.

We had noticed an influx of people getting off 57 at the Rantoul exit and I said "Oh Gordyville is on" We made a quick decision to go and followed the crowd. We got an excellent parking spot and entered. 

Right off the bat we bought vintage ephemera from the first vendor inside the door. Sharie got a 1970 Farmer's Almanac and I got this:

Later I got this:

I saw this pile of puppies but refrained lol:

 I got these for my oldest son who had requested old fishing pictures earlier this month:

 Some childhood friends sold me these vintage wee yoyo quilt pieces for $5!:

 And my new best friend sold me these napkins (four packs) and duct tape for a whopping sum of $2:

But that's not why I am writing this blog. 

About 10 minutes in I spotted my ex and his mother. I felt nothing but joy at seeing them and walked right over and said hey. We talked for quite a bit mostly about my kids (because they asked) and the things my ex MIL had for sale. I'm sure I was smiling the whole time. Not because I had any feelings left for either of them though...but because I felt good about my life and to be honest I LOOKED GOOD! I looked good and I knew it. You saw that coming right LOL!

So now that I know I can face them without cringing I will be able to shop Gordyville without fear ever again. Not that I need anything. I might hire someone to follow me around and slap things out of my hand if I act like I am going to buy them.

Whole House Art Studio Tour~Don't Judge me Man

As an old woman I can finally say things are done MY WAY. Art studio spilling into every part of my house and no one can tell me it needs to be otherwise.

(For those of you wondering I made: Pulled Pork, Cottage Pie, Potato Salad, Vegetable Soup, Roasted Cauliflower, Cole Slaw with Home Made Dressing and Potato/Cauliflower Soup I should be set until next Tuesday.)

Is it Bragging if you know you make COOL STUFF?

I make cool stuff. I know this. You know this.  Is it bragging if I say it? Oh well.

Presented for your viewing pleasure...

Working in My Trashy Junk Journal... It just gets weirder and weirder

Trashy Trashy Junk Journal oh how I love thee... Upcycled/recycled stuff that would normally be thrown away- just give it to me for art!

Another Cool Art Project the FUN just Keeps on Rollin'!

I am making up-cycled tags using imagery from the 1950's. Having wayyyyyy too much fun. Wow I need to buy more Mod Podge already.