I love to recycle!

Recycled cereal boxes

I love to recycle and reuse. I am known to save things for future use. I do have a place for everything so nothing is piled up. My family will ask "do you want this?" If I dont, it goes into the recycling bin not the trash.

I love to save cereal boxes, fruit snack boxes etc and reuse them in place of chipboard or just to practice painting on. The insides have a nice smooth surface.
I also cut them into various shapes and paint or embellish them. . So many uses for them.

Another thing is jars, glass and plastic. I love to paint on them. Especially the Mayonaisse and Ragu jars. My friends save them for me (and they save thier used lightbulbs..so many things you can do with those!)
I spray paint the jars and let them sit for a few days before using my regular acrylic paints. This way the paint wont chip or rub off. If I want the jar clear then I use glass paint like folk art enamel and bake in the oven.

The two "treasures" jars are plastic mayo jars. Great for little ones to store thier found treasures in.
(can be found on http://www.craftnique.etsy.com/  and http://www.craftnique.artfire.com/ )
I am always coming up with ideas to reuse items we would normally throw out. I actually enjoy trying to figure out what to do with it(used item) and the final results.
I have been doing this for years and I am so happy that I am not the only one!

RECYCLE REUSE!!!!  ;-)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I wish everyone a Safe, Healthy and Happy New Year!

Remember....dont drink and drive...have a designated driver or call a taxi.

the christmas wave

Found this on Facebook and thought I would put it on the blog to keep it going!

We Wish You a Merry♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Christmas♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪We Wish You a Merry ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Christmas ♥ ♥ ♥We Wish You A Merry ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪Christmas ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪...And A Happy New Year!♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪... Copy and paste~keep the wave goin

Craft Show Over/recipe

Well my craft show went pretty good considering that hardly anyone came. : (
It rained and rained all day, non stop. For awhile it poured so hard I thought the roof was going to fall down on us! There were a few unhappy Vendors.

This normally is a big event with a great turnout. Last time I sold everything!

Like I said I did really good. I made back my costs..booth,supplies and had extra shopping money. I was happy with the final results. Even my 11 year old granddaughter did well, she sold a few of her handmade bracelets. She then went shopping (around the craft show) for christmas gifts and a few things for herself. She was happy. :)

I sold all but 3 of my wine bottle stoppers...I brought 12 with me. They went pretty quick. Sold almost all of my handpainted ornaments and large clothes pin clips.

I also have 7 orders, they were easy- peasy, got them done in time.
I was asked to attend two shows this spring. Hmmmm must think about that....... Shows are so.....you know.....aacckk!

Now I am sitting here with a sinus and gland infection and laryngitus! On antibiotics and hopefully will be better by Christmas Day! I sound like I swallowed a mouse.... squeek squeek!

Here is a recipe from Susans Scrapbook Shack on Facebook and her blog

Spicy Goldfish Snack


18 oz Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pkg Ranch dressing mix
1 Tbsp Dill Weed
8-10 sprinkles lemon pepper
8-10 sprinkles red pepper flakes

Mix all together well in large rectangle pan. Stir frequently, letting sit out overnight. Store in tin.
Recipe courtesy of Brandi Hagli~

ENJOY!!!!

Craftnique

Craft Show

I am getting ready for a huge craft show/event on the 12th of Dec. I will have a large area to display my items. A corner spot with a wall behind me.

I will have Christmas and non Christmas items, gift ideas a variety of items and various prices.

I have a few ornaments so I am not sure if I should put up an artificial tree and hang the ornaments on that or just display them on a table. Any ideas, suggestions/opinions?

We will be able to set up the night before which is a great.

If you have any ideas, hints, or suggestions I would love to hear them.

Also do you take Credit Cards or checks? Or just cash?

Have a great day!

A cold...ugh

I got hit with the cold bug..the kind that has you in bed for a week, stuffy nose, runny nose, headache, cant think, cant move kinda bug.

Now I am finally up and about but zapped of energy. Start something but cant seem to finish. It still lingers..you know sound stuffy occaisional cough, clear the throat kinda thing....ugh. Two weeks of this!
If you get hit with this ...just get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids and rest rest rest.....................

I got behind on my crafts, so frustrating when you know you have things to do but no energy to do it. Just slept the days away! I am usually like the energy bunny if I catch a cold I keep going and going...not this time!
My family was worried..mom doesnt stay in bed..she must really be sick!!

The last 2 days in bed I did get on the internet and watched a lot of crafting ideas on you tube. A lot of ideas and creativity out there. I have the Ranger Melting Pot and found a lot uses for it on you tube. Wow! ....Now to get the energy and try some of them.

Keep safe and warm.

until next time
Hermy

Veteran's Day

Happy Veteran's Day!

Thank you for your Service...past and present

Lets support our troops, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Vets, Veteran's Homes, to name a few. We should support,volunteer and donate to these causes that help our Veterans and their families. You can contact your local American Legion Post for information.