Waves to all the people who came over from FaveCrafts! Thanks for stopping by!
XOXO, Candie
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Charm Bracelet
July 30, 2011 By 3 Comments
Charm bracelets are still a favorite of mine to make. This one was centered around our girl, Holly Golightly, in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I like to pack as much in per link as I can. This project is featured in the Wristwatch section of the new Everyday Bracelets eMag publication by Interweave. There's a little video of me talking about my love for making charm bracelets. Check it out here!
Felted Purse
July 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
This is a little pocket purse I made years ago. I felted objects between the layers of wool—a bottle-cap and piece of stainless mesh. It was pretty plain, so I added some red stitching around the edge…..
some dangling jewelry elements….
a ribbon and button tie closure…..
And donated it to the Women's Clubhouse fundraiser here in town.
The thing I learned is that we really do get better with age. Surfaces become richer and the tiny details become more important.
Salmon with Rosemary
June 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
The distractions of summer are alive and well. That coupled with a lot of crafty work makes for multi-tasking. Last night I made this dinner and in between bites I painted a board for a future post on the Plaid Kids Crafts blog. Did I tell you I'm blogging over there once a week? Check it out for all sorts of fun ideas to make with your kids.
Like the looks of my plate? This is the recipe I used. For the first time in my life, I walked down the stairs with kitchen scissors and snipped off a sprig of rosemary to add to my marinade. Love. It is the little things.
Bead and Button Show…
June 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Quick note to say I'm off to the big dance!! Super excited!!!
Metalworking 101 for Beaders book WINNER!
June 7, 2011 By 1 Comment
Congratulations to commenter #5! Mary Ann Beckley! This is a screen shot of the random comment generator page. If you look closely you can see I had to google "screen shot on mac" because I had no idea how to do that. Off to send Mary Ann an email to let her know… Have a great Tuesday! I ship out for the Bead and Button show tomorrow and I'm excited!!!
Apartment Therapy Book
June 3, 2011 By 3 Comments
This book changed the way I think. It's called Apartment Therapy–the eight step home cure by Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan. Apartment Therapy is brilliant! You know this. The book is AMAZING! If your home does not feel like a sacred, comforting space, then truly, I think you'll find relief and answers on these pages. A place to hang your hat? What to keep. What not to keep. Something is broken? I learned so much. You don't have to live in an apartment either. This is all basic info that can be applied to a tent or a mansion in the Hollywood Hills.
Thanks everyone for commenting on the book give-away! Sigh of relief! I worried I was going to be like the Maytag man sitting here waiting for the comments to come. You all saved me!
So keep em' coming. Contest ends this Sunday @ Midnight EST!
Hi, I’m Candie. I design jewelry and crafts, author books, teach classes and host television programs. I thrive on simple ideas that anyone can achieve. I also love projects made from unexpected materials that stand the test of time. Join me as I lead a creative life! 
