Check out the Plaid Kids Blog for how to make this lucky gem!
You can add any charms or ribbon to make it suit your style.
Happy St. Patrick's day from your pal, Candie.
Under Construction…
March 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
My blog is under construction. My brain is too trying to figure all of this layout stuff out. Wow. Hopefully, I'll get it figured out by the end of the week.
Until then…
š Candie
Banana Cream Pie Recipe
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I don't know why I've gained 10 lbs since dating my hunkie boyfriend. Oh. Wait. Yes, I do. It's because I make him treats like this Banana Cream pie. I think it lasted 1.2 days because we ate it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That said, we've got nothing but love for this Banana Cream Pie recipe. Make one for your honey.
Boy, it was/is so windy on the prairie today. I taught in the schools this morning and came home to find a table in the middle of the backyard far away from the cabin and some chairs and a bird house blown over. It made me think about all the folks who are dealing with that times a billion with the tornado aftermath. My heart goes out.
Crafty Book Club is tonight. I've told you about Crafty Book Club, right? We look at craft books on a specific theme and then I design and teach a craft for everyone to make. Tonight's theme is Easter and there are 25 people signed up for decorating eggs with Folk Art paints and Extreme Glitter. My mom, Jean, is coming to help. I love Jean (yes, I call my mom "mom" and "jean" and "mother" depending on the moment). CBC is 100% free thanks to our Wabash Carnegie Library. Just one more thing that makes our little town special.
Easter Ornament
March 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy Spring! I hope this finds all of you thinking about spending more time outside. I know I have been. Are you looking for some activities for your family to celebrate Spring? Check out my post on the Plaid Kids Blog for some fun ideas including more pictures of these cute little chickadee ornaments my mom and I made.
POP Handset and Paper Dolls
February 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Another Valentine's treat to show you—a red Moshi Pop Handset. I love this thing! Once I saw Cathie's in person, I was sold. It's old school and new school at the same time. Pop the end into your headphones jack and your phone goes in your pocket; hands free to talk your girlfriend's leg off! Pretty sweet. Speaking of sweet, did you ever play with paper dolls? There's a site full of free paper doll print outs including The Ginghams! Remember them? I know my sister does. Children of the 80's unite!
Chocolate Fondue Recipe
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Chocolate Fondue. Sweet and simple. Thank you, Valentine's Day 2012.
*Our fondue didn't have the orange zest or rum. We did put a dash of nutmeg in though for all you spice lovers.
Hot Toddy Recipe
February 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Happy New Year! A good friend and I caught up early in the New Year over cups of Hot Toddys and now it's our turn. It's been warm here in the Midwest and we are not complaining one bit. In the past couple months, I've taught class after class, wrapped up college classes, traveled, taped Beads Baubles and Jewels, had a lotta holiday fun, guest blogged over here, finished my new book, had a show of my jewelry, went to CHA…and I could go on. I'm so blessed and thankful for all the projects. But the extra time away from the computer that might've been used for blogging can be blamed on this and this alone:
Do you blame me? This is him at Halloween. I caught him napping while I was getting ready. But, he is a real cowboy of sorts. He hunts. He fishes. He cooks. Yes girls, I've been lassoed. Relationship status: somebody's girlfriend š
Hi, Iām 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! 
