Paint Sample Christmas Tree Card

I have lots of paint sample scraps left over from different projects.



This was a fun way to use a few to make a holiday card. All you need is a circle hole punch (I used 3/4"), glue, and paint sample cards.

Making paint sample coasters continues to be a fun way for me to experiment with different color combinations and to participate in Etsy's regular color specific features.


Yay for paint samples!

LOST themed Treasury!

The very generous CleverBetty gathered a fun "Lost" themed treasury and included one of my items along a number of fun handmade goodies! I just watched my first episode of Lost this week (ever!) so now I'm even more curious to learn how each of these items is related to the show. Thanks CleverBetty! Visit her shop for lovely handmade bags and clutches made from reclaimed fabric AND to check out her FREE SHIPPING sale for February. Yahoo!

Homemade Rocket Pop Crayons

I've been wanting to try this for so, so long. And here are the results of attempt number 1.

I melted crayon bits in the microwave for this project, then poured. The splashing is an annoyance because I wanted clean lines. I intended to make "rainbow pops" but poured too much in the beginning because I couldn't see what I was doing.


So they are kinda funky.

But they color GREAT! I'm gonna try again as soon as I feel like peeling wrappers off of 100 crayons.