I love October!

I glittered these four little spiders . . . because they looked way too real when they were simply black.  They were in an envelope in my purse (because it's October and it makes sense to have an envelope of  spiders in my purse) . . . I had forgotten what was in the envelope . . . and did I ever jump when I opened the envelope.  Then I laughed and had to go hand the envelope to Richard.  He jumped half way out of his chair . . . and said I wasn't right.  But hey - it's October!  

Spiders are definitely not something I like - but glitter makes everything better. . . even spiders!  

Lily had her first visit to the orthodontist . . . look who she met there!  

I love October!

Photo Challenge . . . glitter

March 10th Photo Challenge . . . Glitter

Glitter from a Friday night not too long ago . . . glitter and beer.

a little more glitter . . .

Just a few simple little projects . . . and I think there is glitter in every room in my house, but that's part of the fun.  I have a couple more glass pieces drying to use for St. Patrick's Day.  I especially like the little green picture frame. 

a little glue . . . a little glitter

Live . . . beautifully!

Dream passionately!

Love completely!

I've had these little bottles tucked away in a drawer for years.  Why I haven't thrown them out I don't know . . . oh yeah, I remember - I keep things like this just because I'm a crazy person who makes stuff and you never know when I may just need tiny little perfume bottles.  So last night when I finally had time to play with glitter . . . I needed these little perfume bottles . . .  

. . . and this frame and candy box which are getting glittered today.

Saturday morning inspiration . . .

"The imagination is a palette of bright colors.  You can use it to touch up memories - or you can use it to paint dreams."  

~ Robert Brault

 . . . just a reminder!

 Betsey Johnson kleenex boxes . . . love them!  They make me want to redecorate my bathroom . . . not a bad idea, but I think I will wait until this summer.

 . . . paper cranes (folded and waiting for quotes) - and another reminder!

 I found this little sewing box at a thrift store for only $5.  It is full of every color of thread that is probably too old to ever use . . . but it was one of those things that said "buy me."  

Tulip glitter from ilovetocreate

I have been wanting to play with glitter for a couple of weeks . . . but don't seem to get it done. 

I have some ideas . . . so maybe today will be the day.  

FEELING INSPIRED!

little glittered chairs

I added some glitter to some little champagne cage chairs . . . they make wonderful ornaments.
Everything is better with glitter!

one more little project . . .

 

 I thought this little dollar store pumpkin guy could use a little ooola . . . so I made him a hat and added a little glitter.  He looks so much happier now sitting on his sparkling boxes.  Happy Halloween!

EEK . . .

Luke's doodles . . . he picked up a marker and three minutes later this was on the paper.  I love when he draws . . .

Honestly . . . what am I going to post about once Halloween is over and all these cute glittering decorations are put away? 

Although, I did get a wonderful magazine yesterday full of Christmas ideas . . . I think I need to buy more glitter.  :)

"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life."  ~Rachel Carson

glitter and lights . . .

Playing with glitter and lights tonight. This picture doesn't really show how glittery these little pumpkins are . . . they turned out really cute.  They need something else - but not sure what I am going to do with them yet.   

Another simple idea . . . Halloween lights in a glass pumpkin jar.  I probably need to find my glittery spiders and put them in the jar . . .

Halloween glitter . . .

An old gourd, some paint and glitter, and a scrap of black lace . . . a very simple and very pretty Halloween decoration.  

When in doubt . . . just add glitter! 

Glitter in progress . . .

It has been a busy, fun weekend.  I didn't get this little project done - but I thought at least I should play with glitter a little bit before I go to bed . . . and I needed to post a heart for today. 

 

"When your heart speaks, take good notes."  

                                                              ~Judith Campbell

playing with dolls . . .

I had a great weekend . . . luckily I had an extra day off, so I had time to work on my dolls.  When I made the first one of these - I put on the little skirt and picked her up.  They are sort of plain little doll bodies and it seemed like she needed something underneath the skirt . . . so ever since they get underclothes before they get dressed.

Some underclothes are a little shabbier than others.  : )

This one has to be my favorite so far.  I hope to finish dressing her tomorrow.  I am thinking that she may need some bling.

I did get this little vampire finished tonight.  I haven't given her a name yet . . .I have to think about that for awhile.  I had hoped to have them all done by now, but it looks like I play with dolls again tomorrow night.  Actually I think I am going to make up a bunch of these - even after Halloween . . . Luke, Abbie, and Richard have given me good ideas for some more.

For now they sit and wait . . . .

My rock monster can keep them company.

Decorations and Dolls

I had almost forgotten this little FRIGHT garland I had.  There is just something about Halloween decorations that I like - just can't get enough of them - don't know exactly why . . . the colors, the time of year, the silliness of a little black tree with ghosts and Jack O"Lantern ornaments . . .

. . . glittery spiders!!! 

I only got two of my doll faces on last night . . . but it's a start.  I love embroidering the faces and giving them their own little doll personalities.  I am looking forward to working on them again tonight.  Although we are carving pumpkins tonight - I may have to stay up late to work on my dolls.

Charlotte tried her beanie on for me.  : )  This just makes me smile . . . She just makes me smile!

A baby is a little bit of heaven on earth.