Boxes, Ink and Patrice

More items for display.  I had these boxes leftover.   I like the gold colored boxes, but they are out of my price range at this moment.  Why not decorate these boxes to add a little color to the table.   I will be trying other methods as I go along.   

Here are the color inks I used.

Now for the boxes.  I have them in different sizes.   I decided just to ink the edges.   I think they turned out pretty nice.

It's On Sale

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I love looking at new beads and findings to add to my collection.   I will usually finger each and every strand. I love the texture and can imagine how I would incorporate the beads into a wearable item.  While my eye get big, my wallet stays close.   

I am always on the hunt for a bargain. My middle name is sale, clearance, closeout, you get the idea.   My first stop is always the clearance aisle and what is on sale.   My two favorite spots for crafting are Hancock and Jo-Ann Fabrics.  Just recently I stopped by Hancock Fabrics and came away with nice deals.  Let me show you.

26 gauge wire in all colors.  Great for crocheting.  
The added bonus is each packs was only 50 cents.
I picked up all 6 packs

My next find was packs of beads.  Each pack was 25 cents.   Can you believe it.  I can see the bracelets already.  I grabbed them all and each color.  As you can see they had been marked down several times.   Thank God for clearance.

My next purchase was tools.

This tool helps you make the perfect knot.    25 cents.   Regular price 12.99

Snap tool.  Need I say more.  Yes, 25 cents.

I love this tool.  It is a split ring pliers.
I can open jump rings, key chains and coils.
  50 cents.  What a deal.

Now my final purchases

String and cord.

You guessed it 25 cents.
They only had four main colors.
  And I cleaned them out.

The black  and silver cord is elastic.
 Need I say what the price was.
3 of each color.

Last, but not least.
  Velvet cord.
  Only one color, but I picked up all they had.  

My total was $11.50 (I had a coupon for 15% off the total).

$9.75 

 Being at the right place at the right time.  

   

School's Out

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It has been a while since my last post.   Lets see, my computer was not working, and running back and forth to library is a pain.  Plus I  lost some of my zeal for making jewelry.  My passion went out of my passion.    But now, school is out; and my computer is fixed(thanks Al).  The summer is starting to heat up(or so I have been led to believe).   The weather is not playing nice.  

Now that I am back online, I can take care of my Etsy Store. Sadly, I have been so busy, it has been neglected. It was time to get my  Etsy shop back into some respectable shape.  Here are some pieces that never made its way to my store, but I happy to say, they found a new home.

Simple glass seed/wood beads with a simple white shell center.   

This is actually two necklace joining forces to save the world.
 Or maybe just to look pretty.  

 Since I had some orange beads left over, why not. 

 Waste not, want not.

I call this piece "Orange you glad to see me", LOL.     It is  mixture of shells, wood and glass beads.  Sometimes, I crack myself up. 

The beads in this piece are ceramic.  I added a green shell center and some silver embellishments.   Truth be told, they were part of  a set of napkin ring holders(I believe at Target) I found.  Never know where inspiration will hit you.  I decided to make it lopsided.  I think it adds character to a piece.

I will be showcasing pieces from time to time.    Check back with me.   You can also follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

You can also check out my other blog, Digging In the Box.  I love to up cycle, recycle and restyle existing pieces from thrift shops, garage, consignments and donations. 


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