putting a spin on it.

after digging out from under 30+ orders (thank you, belle chic!), i was going to take a little bit of a break because my hands are finished.  kaput.  destroyed.  however, i couldn't stop fiddling around with some of the new supplies i ordered and came up with a new ring design.

i have to admit that i am defeated when it comes to the spinner ring that i so want to learn how to make.  right now, it just doesn't seem like it is going to happen, so, i thought about the aspects of the spinner ring that i like and made my own simplified version.  you can see them above in a stack, and below on it's own!  using sterling wire and tiny 14K and copper tubes, this is my own take on it!  the silver is a perfect foil to the warm tones of the 14K and copper - and all day, i've been spinning the little tubes around and around.  while it might not be a true spinner ring, these are definitely fidget rings in their own right.  take a look at them here.

Read more...

addicted.

we all have our vices and this song sums it all up perfectly. yes, perhaps i am not addicted to illegal substances (i have had some pretty sinful chocolate though) i do have some weaknesses....

- sushi
- lunches with L
- chick flicks
- great songs with great lyrics
- iPods
- earl grey tea
- epic novels
- really salty chips
- driving fast
- texting
- boots
- purses
- cuddling with my kid
- unrequited love stories

this song is pretty awesome - especially in the car booting down the highway.

now i'm off to do some exercise. wish i could get more addicted to that. sigh.

Read more...

fabulous feature. and a cool game.

the lovely julie is addicted to making treasuries. and this one is no exception - however, she has masterminded it into a great promotional tool!!! you can click on the image above to be taken to the "quit your day job" (named so because we really want to be able to quit our day jobs) treasury to get the details!!! thank goodness for her - she promotes me better than i ever could promote myself!

Read more...

camel.

i am currently coveting the bag in the upper left hand corner of this treasury and it inspired a search for other things "camel" coloured. quite fruitful, don't you think?

Read more...