Steampunk figure on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Steampunk figure on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

This is another absolutely AMAZING Polymer clay sculpture by Deborah on Flickr. I love that she shares the thoughts and inspirations behind the projects.

Steampunk queen on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Steampunk queen on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Check this creation, and frankly ALL of Deborah's creations, our on Flickr. They are AWESOME!! She is the artist I mentioned in my last post!

The Art Of My Clay: Make your own texture tool

The Art Of My Clay: Make your own texture tool

Ok, sometimes I am a little slow. I just now figured out how to choose which blog to post to from my "blog this" tool in google chrome. It's one of those extensions you can add to your browser.

So I haven't posted for awhile. Things have been kind of complicated lately. The lady I take care of has been ill, I have been sick, and my loan modification finally went through. I am still pretty tired, and they haven't gotten to the bottom of it yet, but at least I will be working again soon. I seem to get even less done when I am off work than when I am working. I think I need to work on my self discipline....

Ok, the link is to a cool blog by a polymer clay artist, with lots of how to's and eye candy. I have a stash of clay and I really want to incorporate it into my jewelry. Although I suppose the 1st step would be to make some jewelry....grin.

Granny Squares-Motifs-Applique - Free Patterns

Granny Squares-Motifs-Applique - Free Patterns

Ok, here's a lady who REALLY crochets!! And she blogs it, creates patterns and has video tutorials on youtube! GREAT stuff!! She has several different blogs if you check out her profile. Very talented!

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser by MidwestFinds on Etsy

Mason Jar Soap Dispenser by MidwestFinds on Etsy

Kelly, from the last post I made a few minutes ago, has a "how" on making these soap dispensers found in this etsy shop. This seller shows several unique ways to re-use, and upcycle vintage mason jars.

I thought it would be cool to mount lids on the underside of your cabinets, and screw the jars into them for storage, like people do in their workshops.

I wouldn't recommend using vintage lids, since they would be destroyed by the srews you put through them to mount them to the cabinets. You could buy (horrors) reproduction tin lids, or you could use standard size jar lids from your kitchen. Of course you would decorate them.... Babyfood jars would also work...of course.

::kellygeorgette::: a how to for you.

::kellygeorgette::: a how to for you.

This artist and blogger has a lot of good ideas for reusing, upcycling and using everyday items in unique ways to add some charm to our lives and our houses. If you don't feel like making the items yourself, you can buy them on ets.

Egg Carton Mancala Game: Eco-Friendly Christmas or Holiday Gift From Recycled Materials | Suite101.com

Egg Carton Mancala Game: Eco-Friendly Christmas or Holiday Gift From Recycled Materials | Suite101.com

I have way too many egg cartons, and this looks like a good idea! Mancala is a fun game that not everyone has, is easy to learn, and this is a great way to make it easily!!