Random Riddles

If you visit our Facebook page you can find information about our new game. The rules can be viewed at this address. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=466094836829732&set=a.259826460789905.48260.232443016861583&type=1 No one played the first round, but I hope that someone will give it a whirl for our second random posting!

New Craft Fails

So this week I tried out a new craft. Has anyone ever done felting? I can't stand it, but I gave it a try. It was awesome stress relief, but it has taken so long to do just the tiniest amount of work. I think that I'll stick to what you've seen me do so far: Plastic canvas, Beaded Flowers, and some jewelry. I forgot my flashdrive at the library last night, so no pictures today. Hopefully I'm smart enough to remember to get it after work today.

Weather

The weather is so cold that I can't stand to work on projects for more than a few minutes at a time. Hopefully it will warm up soon, but I don't think that I'll be able to finish my gingerbread house before Christmas.




Below I've shown several pictures of a chainmaille bag that my husband made. It is the perfect size for credit cards and change.

Count Down

It's time now to start a Christmas countdown! 9 DAYS!!! The big question is will it be long enough to finish the project that I'm working on? I'm making a ginger bread house box, but I doubt that it will be done before the holiday. I've not even cut out all the pieces and none of them are completed. I have however gotten as far as I'm going this season on another project because I haven't a clue how I'm going to finish it. Picture to come!

Lots of Kisses!

Here are a few items that are called Squeezums or Kissers. They are really fun because when you press their cheeks they open their mouths so that you can hide small treasures inside. Kids love them because you can make them open and close their mouths as though they were talking to you.

 

For ordering information contact me here or via facebook: bittersweetpixieknot

 

Daily Difficulties

I know there are a number of bloggers who find the time to blog every single day. I'm making an effort to post everyday that I have access to the internet. That means Mon-Fri! Five blog posts doesn't seem like much to those who post more often, but for me it's a lot. I'm working on a number of projects, and I have some pictures that can be shared.

This is a birdhouse that I made at school. The class I work with was making birdhouses out of wood, so I made my own version of a similar project. The house opens to become a box for stationary, candy, or other goodies. If you like this you can order one. Contact me here or on Facebook: bittersweetpixieknot for more information!

Long Weekend

I'm exhausted from such a long weekend. I pushed my tired self to a craft show on Saturday and ended up paying for it with a day of icky ill. I did however take some photos of a few new pieces while I was at the show.

This is my table. I was alone for the day because my partner had to work. :(

Below I have some little ornaments. The glare from the overhead lights made the candle look like it was really aflame, but I'm not sure how I managed the effect.

 These poinsettias are part of a wreath I'm working on. It's a really slow process, but I'm only got two more flowers then a  handful of leaves to make. The mouse is guarding a pile of boxes. I needed to pile a lot of items because there was so little space on the table that was provided for me. Next year I'll need to get two tables!!!

                I'm going to be working on more or these alphabet boxes. My goal is to have one of each letter in Purple and Teal, as well as Pink and Purple. I also want to work on making one of each letter in a more masculine color scheme. I was thinking Red and Black or maybe Brown and Green to go on the camo side of things.

Happy Holidays to come!

I'm working on a lot of projects right now, but I'm looking for ideas for projects once these are finished. On our Facebook page I'm hosting a giveaway. If you give me an idea for a next project you can win a HUGE discount!!! Like us on Facebook: bittersweetpixieknot for more updates on this and future giveaways and promotions!

One of my holiday projects is finished and photographed: These two gingerbread families make really cute window clings, wall hangings, plant pokes, or even Christmas tree ornaments.

One of my next tasks is to learn to take better photos, but today I don't have the time to go through each file to be sure that they open upright. I don't understand why some file open the way they show up on my drive and some flip around, but I'll check them eventually.

Poinsettias, new snowflakes, and baby creations to come!!!

Believe, Hope, and Love

I'm nearly finished with this project, but I won't be posting the completed box because it will include the recipient's name.

   Anyone wishing to purchase a similar item can message me on facebook: bittersweetpixieknot to discuss colors, dimensions, and prices.

More new items

I update most often at facebook.com/bittersweetpixieknot but I thought I would post a few pictures here!

Well, sigh, I should be able to rotate photos...

Still around

I'm still making some pretties, but I post more often on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bittersweetpixieknot Please like my page!!!

It has been forever since I last blogged, and I still really don't have much to say, but I wanted my followers to know I am still here, and I am still creating. right now I'm working on a HUGE project: a doll house that is big enough for Barbie...it is intense, and I think it may take most of the summer to do, but it comes complete with furniture, so as soon as I get some pics of the pieces I'll get them posted. Here are a few of the items that my husband has made recently, but I'm reluctant to post because most of them have already been sold. If you have a color that you would like done in as a tree pendant let us know!

Hope you enjoy. 

New pictures

I made a bunch of stuff and actually took pictures for once...look

Didn't I do a good job...I also have a few other new pics, but my time is up on the computer, and things simply aren't loading as quick as I thought they would...more to come always...

Newsletter

I'm thinking of starting a newsletter to be published at random when I'm about to go to a showing...This newsletter may include not only a listing of when and where I can be seen, but also perhaps a coupon like token that would give either discount or free items...I do think I like the plan, but it requires a little bit of contemplation to be rid of any possible "bugs" that it my possess.

For any interested: I'm currently looking towards making a cute set of boxes or maybe coasters with several Mario characters...my images all appear to be from Mario Brothers 2, but some may be from another game...

Also; several new types of chocolates are being created. My current list of flavors: Maple, Peanut Butter, Orange, Cookie Dough, Peppermint, Cherry, Caramel, and all of these can be made hiding a coffee bean which my husband assures me is delicious. These can all be ordered in milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and even butterscotch (yes, I'm aware this is not really chocolate)

I haven't done many new flowers, but my husband is working on some new chain mail beauties.

If you are interested in email newsletters, send a request to aprilmrwg@gmail.com

Oh, the next "show" is at Enosburg High School. I will be showing all of my crafts before, during, and for a short time after the play. Come to see our after school program students preform and try some chocolate yummies!!!

Post Holiday "rut"

So, I've got to get myself back to work. Christmas was pretty mild; not too busy, but now that I've had a break I've got to get going because my next showing is on Feb 10-12th (At EFHS during the "worst play ever") As ever I have about a million ideas for projects I just can't seem to get anything really done. I got some awesome new stuff for confections, and I'm going to try to set up a handful of different sampler boxes each with kitty names because I am after all Cat's Eye Arts...I really need to make a few flowers. I've an order for a baby blue rose barrette, and a few other things. Well, pics from today are older ones, here's a barrette similar to the one I'm going to be making.

tis the season

Merry Christmas
As always there is so much to do to get ready for the holidays, but what am I doing on my first day off from school? Chaperoning an all day gaming session. The kids raised over 1000 dollars to support research for the cure!!! congrats kids!

While I'm sitting here with first person shooters all around I thought I should post some of my holiday creations.

So, yeah, a little more image heavy than I tend to be, but I got my hands on a camera and an iPad recently, so I've had a chance to nab some nice pics at my last few events!
Merry Christmas to all, and I'll "see" you in the new year; probably no posts until the second...and with my blogger talents it will likely be later than that, but no one looks at this, so I don't really need to care...


AS ALWAYS: if you have any interest in buying what you see pictured on this blog just message me to find out how much things cost...everything in THIS post is $5 or less!

twice

I'm making my second post this month!!! Lol, yes, still with the not a blogger theme. On Saturday I went to a craft fair, and borrowed my sister's camera, so I have a few pics to show, but as I don't know when I'll take more new pics I'll post one at a time...then I can go on for a few days if I have any blogger instincts in me...

This is my cutsie mouse; if you pinch his cheeks he holds treats inside. I sold this one, but I can make another if anyone's interested. only $5

Not a blogger

So, by nature I am not a blogger. It has been weeks since I even thought about this silly site in at least half of that time. I'm posting to make people (not that anyone has looked at this except for me) aware that Cat's Eye Arts has a new section; I now make Cat's Eye Confections. Yes, that's right my very own candy creations!!! Right now it is mostly chocolates in various forms. I have peppermints, cookie dough, cherry cordials, peanut butter, and a few different amazings  (or so I've been told) coffee bites (I don't do like coffee). Other than filled chocolates I've got some different barks.


In other crafting news I'm making a ton of winter and christmas decorations; snowflakes, santas, and cute little bears that hold all sorts of different things. Oh, I almost forgot my current favorite kittens in stockings!!! I also just got some new patterns to make "Kissums" you can squeeze their cheeks and their mouths open; like way too cute!

Do I have any pics of any of this...of course not...lol

Another new thing is some of Levi's chain mail jewelry, but again, there are no pictures in existence. Hmm let me see, I'll add an older pic just so there's something to look at with all these words... hope you (yes I'm still aware no one reads this) like this:

A day late and a dollar short

Well, that's me, I finished this on November 1, 2011. It is still absolutely adorable! I'm working on one for Christmas, and hopefully I'll have it finished well before the holiday. If you're interested in ordering one, just comment with your email address and we can set something up! Hope everyone had a good Halloween!

Not a Blogger

Well, I'm not a good blogger. I can't seem to remember to post on a regular basis even when I could post, but here I am again only two weeks later. I even have a flash drive of images today to try to make my first picture post...Not really sure how to do that, but we'll try...OMG that was SOOO easy.
You can see for yourself the flowers, and maybe you can even tell what they're make out of...tiny little beads!!! Every thing I make is for sale, message me if you have interest in anything. I also do custom orders.