Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Feb 7, 2012, 3:58 pm
Did not think taking photos of my own nails would be harder than my polymer clay goodies. Go figure. Ok, so I'm better at clay than painting my nails....so the clay looks better....but whatever. I'm getting better. :) I remember in grade school there was a rhyme, "red and pink make you stink". A...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jan 30, 2012, 11:04 am
It pains me to spend over $5 for a bottle of nail polish, because I'm a tight wad. :) I would LOVE to have a collection of holographic polishes and snazzy glitters, but not until they fall into a clearance bin. :) Today my nails are cute, glittery mauve and on the cheap! Pure Ice Rumors + Bon Bon...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Aug 2, 2011, 11:18 am
Crafting ADD has is advantages. There is a wide array of WIPs on the clay table at all times. When I was in the mood to try sculpting shrunken heads: Not bad, since they are my first face sculpts. Not necessarily good either. :) Shrunken Barbie, is still uncooked, but she has her pearl earrings ...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jul 7, 2011, 11:33 am
Photo heavy post! Been making tiny things for the little terrariums. Sometimes I feel like birdies and mushrooms. Some days are a snail's pace. It's an invasion! A little school spirited bear for my favorite Mom. :) Gnomes waiting for clothes. The smallest one so far. In a glass salt shaker. ...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jun 22, 2011, 12:46 am
done - make slideshow In the midst of random surfing I came upon pictures of small terrariums. I love terrariums! Always have. But they've been on the backburner in my brain. That's when it dawned on me....I love making miniatures...I love terrariums....I'll combine the two! Here is my start of ...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jun 15, 2011, 12:49 pm
It's been a very long time, but I found my way back to the clay table. Yay! The downstairs bath is getting a facelift. An inexpensive facelift. Which means, my husband has to stay OUT of it! No tearing out walls, ceiling tiles (no matter how ugly they are), absolutely NO DEMO. It is simply "po...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - May 17, 2011, 6:12 pm
This crafty blog has been vacant a long time! Did not realize how long. *color me sheepish* My creative juices have been sucked from my body. Most unwillingly. I get zero enjoyment, and mostly frustration, in the happy room these days. :( So it's now.. The coupon room. Today was my 1st grocery...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Nov 12, 2010, 1:26 pm
I just don't *do* mature, neutral, earthy, Fall colors. But I am trying to step outside my comfort zone of pinks, greens, stripes, and glitter. Well, not the glitter. :) My attempt at Fallish: These pendants were experimenting w/artist chalks. Inspired by a tutorial by Tina Holden. In person t...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Nov 10, 2010, 2:04 pm
After many requests for pint-sized versions of my jewelry, I'd like to introduce "Smallish", necklaces made smallish for young girls. :) They are a clay base, tiny girly stickers, glitter (of course), and resin. Strung on pastel varigated satin cord, lavender or black buna. I hope my smallish cu...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jul 7, 2010, 11:17 am
New antique bronze necklaces Originally uploaded by ~ChristieTrying out some new antique bronze findings. This is way outside my comfort zone! My brain only thinks in silver. :) But I bought the filigree pieces over a year ago and decided to take the plunge and try to use them. Of course I didn...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jun 2, 2010, 8:30 pm
Olivia Originally uploaded by ~ChristieI started this over a year ago. So today when I started looking for a "first project", I knew I should finish Olivia. :) Except for my terrible sewing skills I think she turned out great! Tomorrow she gets a proper stand. This time I made clay arms instead ...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Jun 1, 2010, 12:00 pm
Hello neglected blog! It's been over a year since I've blogged and over a year since I've done anything crafty! I'm surprised I haven't had to be hospitalized! :) I'm excited to share my inexpensive fireplace makeover! This is a low/no traffic area (b/c I rarely dust!). I don't think this techni...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Apr 30, 2009, 5:24 pm
Remember the thank you magnets I include in my etsy orders? I need to come up with something equally handmade and charming, but much less time consuming. The previous magnets include the tedious image transfers, at least 2 bakings, sanding to shape the edges...sometimes they are more labor intensi...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Apr 22, 2009, 6:09 pm
Honestly, it's so embarrassing to share pics of our house. I know it's a (HUGE) work in progress...and I know YOU know it's a WIP, but still. Anyway, rather than destruction we are going for PROduction this time. In the form of a front flower bed. (to hopefully distract from this spring/summer's ...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Apr 9, 2009, 7:13 pm
A.K.A. the super gaudy, collaborative project with my kids. It's a little topiary made to fit a rectangle spot in the girls' shadow box. It's about 6" tall I'd guess. Originally it was not supposed to be so...um...blingy. But the kids wanted to help me decorate it, so each one got a side of the ...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Apr 9, 2009, 9:08 am
I have a little clay project to post about, but I have to take pics later today. But first, a kid video to share. (Hey....I heard that groan...shoosh it!) ;) The laptop came loaded w/this kiddie game where you practice following directions, in the form of making a duplicate cake. Shape, cake col...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 am
Long time no read, huh? There has been a lack of blog worthy activity at our house. Which is good, IMHO. :) No excitement usually means no drama! Well, no, that's not totally true. Friday afternoon my Mom discovered her check card number had been stolen and some assholes in the Pennsylvania are...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Mar 10, 2009, 11:02 am
Because Mom was still living here when we moved back in, we decided to use her kitchen things that were already in place. Which includes these cute little face bowls. The girls and I eat our malt-o-meal in them almost everyday of the world. Mom said they came from ABC a long time ago. I wanted t...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Mar 6, 2009, 8:39 pm
Because of it's location, and the expense involved, the kitchen will be the last room to be remodeled. However, it's the only room in the house that doesn't have ugly cracks in the plaster from the house re-leveling. So I want to paint it and "polish the turd" until a remodel day comes. It must b...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Mar 5, 2009, 4:14 pm
Snow White is Emily's favorite princess character. Remember her as punk rock Snow White for Halloween? I thought a Snow White clothespin doll would be super fun...and it was! She even had fun herself...frolicking in the spring weather today. Sewing is definitely not my thing, so I'm jazzed about...
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Christie W. posted an article on Too Much Time - Mar 2, 2009, 9:36 am
What is it about coffee mugs? The coffee tastes delish no matter the container...but I still feel this need for cute coffee mugs. They just call to me. I'm sure it's a girl thing. :) When Aaron needed a coffee mug for work, and I asked him what I should look for at the store he replied "somethin...
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