Nod to My Dad
My dad just passed away on December 20th. Alzheimer's grabbed him and finally took him away. I just received a box with some of his things. The little Bible is dated 1886, and has several of his ancestor signatures inside, faded, like this photo. Faded doesn't make a memory any less real... I … [Read More...]
White Milk Glass. Time to Let Go
All of last year was spent in a creative frenzy, in prep for my sweet daughter's wedding. She and I searched all over, in dusty vintage shops and virtual shops online to find a BUNCH of assorted white milk glass, along with some Hobnail milk glass. We had a vision of whimsical, fresh little … [Read More...]
Grapics Fairy Hydranga on Linen
Grapics Fairy Hydranga on Linen, originally uploaded by QuirkyKim. Grapics Fairy Hydranga on Linen … [Read More...]
Think about contacting your favorite embroiderer to add YOUR family name on your tree skirt, whether it be old or new! I especially like the new MARION alpha (used here) that I have in my Monogram Wizard Plus monogram software. (www.needleheads.com) It just has such an old world, sort of … [Read More...]
Well, I have found a NEW FAVE site! Can you say, "CRAFTS that are deeply discounted!?" Here is the link to this great new site that offers limited time DEALS on all that is CRAFTY! I'm thinking I will be spending WAY too much on this site, but will be smiling all the while.I love to share good … [Read More...]
Another Kim Klassen Texture On Top Of One of My Photos!
Oh, goodness. This is not as easy as falling off a log. I so want to get the hang of adding Kim Klassen's wonderful textures to my own images. I'm taking baby steps. She offers challenges and I'm here, posting to my little blog, this most recent effort. She even made a video to help me figure … [Read More...]
Epiphany Crafts Bubbles and The Graphics Fairy Images
Oh, I'm having fun, now! I recently purchased some great new Studio Shape tools from Epiphany Crafts, and the fun Epoxy Bubble caps. I found some wonderful jewelry findings to hold the 1" (25mm) bubbles just right, to make some funky, fun necklaces and magnets.I've also been collecting fabulously … [Read More...]