Treasures by Louise

Happy July everyone! I hope you are using the hot weather to energize your crafty urges. It's nice if you have air conditioning or a cool basement for creative pursuits. If not, maybe a nice fan at the window.  The beginning of a project   I love summer, I get so many ideas. Now to follow through...Inka over at Altered Artifacts Blogspot  has some free printable organizers that can help get you started if you need to sort your supplies. I love Inka's Etsy store, too. I recently purchased some of her images, and plan to create all sorts of collages and altered realities!  Click here to visit Inka's store .

I have discovered a wonderful new blog - Full of fun and creative crafting ideas. Claire writes the blog 'blah to TADA!' and I'm having so much fun exploring all her projects. Cruise on over and check it out! I especially like her take on a simple leather and beaded bracelet that is very trendy. blah to TADA! - Leather and Studs Bracelet.  I am going to try one of these myself,  so check back after a while and I'll post some photos. Have a Happy Mother's Day!

I had a strand of 'ugly' beads, think they are plastic, and a wild combination of colors. My mother found them at a rummage sale. I set them aside, not knowing what I would do with such beads. I recently pulled them out and sorted them by color. I found the green and orange colored ones went nicely with some assorted beige glass beads, they made up into a very nice necklace. I'm showing it today in honor of earth day. It has inspired me to create more upcycled jewelry coming soon!