Lately, my life seems to parallel the weather around these midwestern parts- lots of tornadic activity! Husband is finishing up school, we have been moving, and both of us have been working full time. I don't even know the last time I had time to do something crafty. I am going through a terrible withdraw! Things should be settling down soon, at least for awhile. And I have a long list of projects I want to do. In the meantime, all I can do is revel in the craftiness of others. And so I present to you the most exciting new deal-a-day website. They offer boutique and handmade items at up to 80% off. In their first two weeks, everything is free! Tomorrow marks the beginning of week 2, so if you haven't registered with them,
go do it now!
Next up, my new favorite Etsy shop.
Marolsha makes unique, vintage jewelry and accessories that are inspired by nature.
I am really really hoping to be able to do some crafting on my next day off. Keep your fingers crossed!
I ordered some adorable cabochon bobby pins from Very Jane about a month ago. As usual, when I see something someone else has made, I thought to myself "I could probably make that!". It was kind of a wild goose chase at the beginning. I googled "cabochon" and didn't come up with much. I tried looking at Hobby Lobby and they didn't carry the flowers. I looked on amazon and ebay to no avail. Finally, I discovered that etsy has a category called supplies. That was my jackpot! I found a great seller who has tons of colors and sizes of flower cabochons and other fun jewelry making stuff for very cheap. I bought earring bases/backings and some special bobby pins at Hobby Lobby for 50% off and here is the end result.
I made these for my friend as a graduation gift. But they would be great for any occasion! I loved these particular colors so much that I made some for myself as well. This size of cabochon is a little too small for bobby pins...so of course I ordered more that are bigger : )
