Let It Shine

I don't know about you, but I don't have a lot of wrapping paper, bows and ribbons.  I only have one roll of wrapping paper so I don't need no fancy organizing contraptions.  I just need my one itty bitty roll of wrapping paper to stay pretty. Like the title says, toilet paper roll saves wrapping paper. I used to just put the roll of wrapping paper leaning against the back of the closet.  But that turned out badly for the paper.  It would eventually unroll, get ripped and wrinkled. Pretty much nothing more than fill for my recycling box. Or paper for a modge podge project. Which is fine and dandy for crafting but doesn't do any good when I need to wrap a gift. I tried putting hair elastics on the roll of paper. That's what we used to do as kids to get our large paper projects home from school. It seemed to work out fine back then. Ya, it worked as a temporary solution but no good for long term. I guess the elastic created pressure points from whi...

Welcome to June's Creative Craft Challenge!  For the month of June, the material we are challenging you to re-purpose, recycle, or upcycle is toilet paper / paper towel rolls . The Craft Challenge Creative Link Party  is brought to you by: Kristina & Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Bonnie @ Our Secondhand House  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Darlene @ Let It Shine  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Stacy @  Anastasia Vintage !   Pinterest / FB / Twitter This Month's Feature Cindy at Upcycled Design Lab created this pretty TP Hanging Flower Garland. We are looking for co-hosts for each month! If you would like to have some fun with us, let us know! I hope you will consider following your hosts. ...

This is how 23 Questions works. Without prompting, ask your child these questions and write down exactly what he/she says.  Link up your post so everyone can see one another's answers! Here are your hosts: Sarah Isis and Diana ! Faith 6 1. What is something your Grandma always says to you?         I love you. 2. What makes your Grandma happy?         Me. 3. What makes your Grandma sad?        People yelling at her. 4. How does your Grandma make you laugh?         Tickling me and making funny jokes. 5. What was your Grandma like when she was a child?         Kind and smart and beautiful. 6. How old is your Grandma ?         51 7. How tall is your Grandma?          Ten feet. 8. What is her favorite thing to do?         Crochet, go on computer and hang out with me. ...

I've always thought it strange that someone could go through their whole life without a single hobby. I actually know a couple of people who don't have one.  Maybe it isn't necessarily that they don't have a hobby, but they don't seem to have any particular interests to occupy their time and minds. Nothing that they like to do that helps them clear their heads and rejuvenate their souls. What Are Your Hobbies? What is it that you enjoy doing? Perhaps it's running? Baking? Sewing? I personally have to do something.  Through the years my interests and "hobbies" have changed but there has always been something. I use to love reading and went through all the Anne Rice and Stephen King books I could get my hands on. But then I found it difficult to find quite time with three little girls bouncing around. I use to love painting - in acrylics - landscapes and portraits. But it also turned out to be a difficult hobb...

I'm finally finished and ready to share. Last week I showed you my adorable crocheted butterflies ( HERE ). This week I'm showing you what they were made for. It's a purse. A little girl's purse made with a rainbow of colors and an assortment of dangly do hickeys. I have beads galore and lacy fringe. And an adjustable strap. What more could a girl ask for? POST A COMMENT I love to read your opinions and comments. It makes my day.  My apologies, all anonymous comments are deleted due to an excessive amount of spam. Bye for now.  Wishing you the best, Darlene

Welcome to June's Creative Craft Challenge!  For the month of June, the material we are challenging you to re-purpose, recycle, or upcycle is toilet paper / paper towel rolls . The Craft Challenge Creative Link Party  is brought to you by: Kristina & Millie @ 2 Crochet Hooks  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Bonnie @ Our Secondhand House  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Darlene @ Let It Shine  Blog / Pinterest / FB / Twitter Stacy @  Anastasia Vintage !   Pinterest / FB / Twitter We are looking for co-hosts for each month! If you would like to have some fun with us, let us know!  I hope you will consider following your hosts. It's a nice gesture, though not required :)  Your hostesses will announce on the first...