My Mantle

I used some ideas from Pinterest to finish my mantle.  I love it!  But now I want to decorate it for fall.  I just can't bring myself to change it now that I've got it how I wanted it.

These blue Ball Jars were my husband's grandmother's.

I found these ball jars at an antique store in Winfield.  i painted the candle sticks that I had found at the dollar store and Hobby Lobby.  i need more candles!

I'm happy with it :)

Decorating For Fall!

I love fall decorations!  I found Michael's foam pumpkins on sale for 40% off, a pumpkin I had spray painted last fall, an old apple crate, and a few other things to put together this little display just outside my door!

Pinterest has ruined my blogging

I love Pinterest!!!
Ok?
I spend most of my online time working on my craft blog or on Pinterest.  It is truly amazing and I can't even explain it.
I've tried several things that I've found on Pinterest, so I've decided to blog about that.
Look out...

Suspended!

Well, I'm finally not-bitter enough to post this.
I lost my job.  I can't explain why because I'm really not sure.  The only way I know to process it is that I am a great teacher.  I'm still a respected teacher.  I'm just a victim of "the system."  I'm not the first great teacher to lose their job at the end of their tenure year and, sadly, I won't be the last.
I'll be back, teaching world!

New Wreath

Available for Christmas: Joy, Peace, Noel, Merry

12" Lacey Wreath

$30-$35

FOOTBALL SEASON!

Some examples of what I've got so far.  I can do any team (even though some are painful to do).  Let me know what you like and I can list it on Etsy for you to order!

War Eagle Handmade Tag and Fleurette

Long Necklace

$20

Roll Tide Necklace with Handmade Tags and Fleurette

Large Antiqued Gold Chain

$20

GEAUX TIGERS!!!

Drop Necklace with Handmade Tags and Fleurette

$20

Roll Tide

Large Button and Fleurette Necklace on Ribbon

$15

Roll Tide Drop Necklace

with Handmade Tag and Charm

$20

War Eagle Jersey

Earrings

$5

Roll Tide Earrings

Throw Back A

$5

GEAUX TIGERS!

Plaid Letter Earrings

$5

Go Greek!

It's the time of year from Rush and Initiation.  Here is a sample of a few things I can make.  These are all Pi Beta Phi, but I can customize jewelry and accessories for any sorority or Greek organization.  Comment and let me know what you'd like.  I can add these to Etsy is you want to order.

Handmade Tag Bracelet

$10

Handmade Tags on Ribbon

$12

Handmade Tag Bracelet

$9

Handmade Tag Keychain

With Charm

$8

Long Necklace with Handmade Tags and Charm

$15

More Fleurette Necklaces

Brown Fleurettes with Pearls

on Antiqued Gold Chain

$18

Heather Jersey Fleurettes 

on Black Chain

$18

Fleurette Set

Necklace, Adjustable Ring, and Earrings

$28

Tulle Fleurettes and Bling

$20

Peacock Necklace on Ribbon

$18

Handmade Tags

I've started making varnished paper tags for key rings and jewelry.  I can make them say just about anything you want!

Key Rings

3 Tags

$7

Auburn Necklace

2 Tone Fleurette

$20

Roll Tide Bama Necklaces with Fleurettes

1 - 1 Tag and Gold elephant  $22

2 - 2 tags and Large Chain $20

GEAUX Tigers Necklace with Fleurette

3 Tags

$20

New Teacher Wreaths

For the Reading Coach

12" Personalized with Fleurettes

$25

Crayon Classroom

18" Personalized

$35