Hi Everyone!

There is an artist by the name of Rhonda you really need to know about.
She is a designer that works with silver, shells, sea glass, pearls and vintage items. How many of us have seen broken jewelry at an estate sale, consignment shop or thrift store and thought, "That is so pretty, I wish it wasn't broken" and then put it back down and walked away? Not Rhonda, she sees a piece and thinks and dreams about what she can do with it to give it life again, to make it useful and valuable once more.

From the very young to the very recycled, I refuse to describe someone as old, no matter your age, you can find something in her shop that will be perfect for you. 

WHAT!?!?! You say you don't wear jewelry??? Well, guess what! she has something for you too.

 You say, "I make my own jewelry." She even has somethings for you.

Seriously, you need to go and check out her shop. Yes, you!! GO NOW!!

Click here to go to Trinity Silver Jewelry

Remember, every time you buy handmade, you are helping someone live their dreams and create beauty.

ARTYAH

There is a new venue for selling handmade items, supplies and vintage. I can go on and on about how wonderful this site is compared to others (my views are so much better on ArtYah) but, another blogger has written a terrific feature about this site. 

Beth is an awesome writer that you really need to read and follow. 

Check out her blog here bethiescards

If you want some really original and adorable cards, check out her shop on ArtYah 

BethiesCards

New Little Piggies

These little piggy dish scrubbies were actually designed around February 2016.
The pattern is going to be printed in a book to be published by Leisure Arts.
I like these so much that I have made a few pairs to put up for sale in my shop on 

ArtYah.com

Just look for my shop there, it has the same name as my Etsy shop which is 

DreamsofMay


ArtYah.com is a new selling venue for Handmade, vintage, and supplies.

Please be patient if the site is down. It is undergoing some growing pains and had to get a bigger server. 
The owner Craig is great and so helpful!!!

ArtYah is also on Facebook and Google+

Stop by and say Hi.

Inspiration

Helpful Hint Time

When you are crocheting use a dark hook with light colored yarns and a light hook with dark colored yarns. This contrast in colors makes it much easier to see what's going on.

Do you have any hints that you have picked up over the years and want to share? Please do, everyone needs hints now and then.

Birthday Gift for Louis

My son, Louis, is going to be 27 this month.

Even though he is technically a man, he still has this little boy side. Parents know what I am talking about, the part of them that still likes to play video games, watch silly videos on YouTube, that side.

Well, I asked what he would like for his birthday this year. Louis, being sweet and knowing that I don't have lots of money, asked if I could make him and Angry Bird beanie, the red one. So, I got to work on it and the end result is pictured below. I did give it to him this evening. So that he can take it to Vegas with him in case it is cold enough to wear.

He loved it!

 

 

 

 

The pictures are not the best, I used my dumb phone.

 

 

I hope to be getting some better pictures of my son modeling his new beanie. 

Really easy cake

Hi Everyone!

Life is just a bit crazy these days with trying to get ready for the shows.

I did however try a recipe a couple of weeks ago that I have to share.

This is the EASIEST cake ever!

Just use one box of angel food cake mix and one can of crushed pineapple.
Mix the two together and watch it start to bubble (really freaky)
Pour it into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with no stick spray
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. The time is just an estimate.
Let it cool just a bit and enjoy.
I think it would also be really good with whipped cream topping or top it with rainbow sherbet or pineapple sherbet or even just vanilla ice cream.
If you use the whipped cream you could even add fresh strawberries.

Hmmm I think I need to bake this again and do some experimenting with it.

If you try it, leave a post and tell me what you thought of it and if you made any changes.

Have a wonderful week and remember to always Keep Dreaming!