Thursday, February 25, 2010


I just stumbled across this AWESOME giveaway!! Over at getthewordsout, she is giving away the following:





owl love you forever" tote bag- a turquoise & gold headband- a necklace with paris charms (i.e. the Eiffel Tower, etc.)- an I <3>

So, visit http://getthewordsout.blogspot.com/ and check it out!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

GracieLuv can now be found.....

Here are the places where you can find GracieLuv Creations:

www.gracieluv.etsy.com


NVISION
4577 HAMILTON AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45223
513-542-4577
www.nvisionshop.com


The Cozy Cottage
223 Fairfield Ave Ste A
Bellevue, KY 41073
(859) 581-4972


Behringer-Crawford Museum
Covington, KY
www.bcmuseum.org


Two Little Buds Weddings & Special Events
Bridgewater Falls Shopping Center
3431 Princeton Rd. Hamilton, Ohio 45011
513-737-8527
www.twolittlebuds.com





Friday, January 22, 2010

Flower Power!

I first want to apologize for not blogging in forever, I'm so scatterbrained it's scary! But I"m sure, not to many of my EIGHT followers were holding their breaths for my next one!
Anyway, here is my lastest obsession............Satin Flowers!! I am working on these whenever I have free time.....while the kids are napping, while watching tv in the evening, heck, I even dream about making them! I think I could make these all day long, if I ever had a free day! My only problem is that my poor thumb gets burnt and blistered from using a lighter constantly! I've tried using a candle, but the soot makes the flowers black, and I like the control I have with the lighter! I suffer through it, and just take a day or two off so it can heal! I guess that's the price I pay for my addiction!! LOL!
And now I actually have a work area to call home to! I think (I know) my husband was sick of crafts being spread all over the house, so he refinished an old desk for me! It is still a work in progress, but at least I'm not sitting on the living room floor anymore! Thanks Ry, love you!
Here are some pics of my flowers! They can be hair pieces, brooches, or attached to just about anything! My favorites are ones with leopard print!























Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Little Miss Know it All

I follow this Coupon Queen, and try to learn how to save a little $$$!

She has giveaway on her site today where you could win a custom charm bracelet. Check it out!!

http://littlemissknowitall.net/2009/12/ho-ho-ho-holiday-giveaway-1-custom-charm-factory-bracelet/#comment-3417

Friday, December 11, 2009

Power to the Polka Dots!

I've always been drawn to patterns, whether it be on clothing, scrapbook paper, etc. I like paisley, hounds tooth, gingham.....but my all time favorite has to be POLKA DOTS! Lets face it, they're just so cute and irresistible! Here are some great, homemade goodies I found on my favorite website, etsy.com. Enjoy!


Headbands
Upcycled Handbag......I LOVE it!


Cupcake Toppers

Apron



Hairclip




Wednesday, December 9, 2009

For the love of Felt!

My newest addiction is FELT! The stuff that we used in gradeschool for almost every project is making a BIG comeback! It's inexpensive AND eco-friendly.......I'll take it!!

I wish I had more free time, because I just can't get enough of this stuff!! The possibilities are endless, as are the ideas in my head!
Got to run and make something! Below are a few of the goodies I've made so far!








Tuesday, December 8, 2009

I have a problem


I admit it. I have a problem. I am addicted to making things. I have an ongoing list in my head of new projects and ideas to try. Inspiration for these things comes from the silliest & greatest things..... the Poptart box, a dream I had, my daughter's artwork, etc.



It is something that I get honestly, though. I can blame this on my parents, my mother in particular. As far back as my memory allows, she has always been crafty. Her past projects include: topiaries, wooden toys, copper portraits, wreaths, paper mache, paintings, murals, and countless others.




But by far, the best, and most satisfying project she has undertaken is pottery. After taking a class years ago, it is the one thing she has stuck with, and perfected. Her pieces are beautiful, meticulous, and truly one of a kind.




Here is some of her work..............
Catalpa Leaves...made from impressions of real leaves







Owl Bowl




Cupcake Stand






Angel Wall Hanging





Wall Pockets




Those are just a few of her most recent pieces. One of these days I'll post some more of her older pieces.



While I am a "Crafter", my mom definetly classifies as an "Artist". Maybe one day I can be, too!!