Project Monday

Project Monday: Plastic
Plastic Spoons Turned Flower
Idea from Pinterest

Here are my last two entries for the SD Craft Monsters' Project Monday.  It is always fun and nerve wrecking at the same time to come up with the projects.  Some I google, some I sketch, some I do with my kids, and some just happen after hours of agonizing artist's block. I tell you, one week goes by very fast... by Monday mornings I'm scratching my head trying to come up with a finished project.

Project Monday: Boombox
Oreo cookies, wafers and nutella
Idea from my head.

Wink at the San Diego Indie Craft Market

San Diego Indie Craft Market

It's showtime!  I'll be taking my Wink bling and new pillows to the very first San Diego Indie Craft Market.  The event is put together by the folks from the San Diego Vintage Flea Market. There will be 30+ amazing local artisans and crafters. I totally looking forward to meeting you there. Make sure to stop by and say hello.

San Diego Indie Craft Market  

Sunday, June 23rd 

2:00-6:00 PM

Queen Bee's Art & Cultural Center

3925 Ohio St. San Diego

The Lost Earring Project Demo for The Etsy Craft Party

When you lose an earring, what do you do with the other one? 

Join me in this DIY community project, for the SD Craft Monsters Etsy Craft Party and Food Drive, and explore crafty and fun ideas to turn that single earring left behind into something else.  Some ideas: Bracelet, bookmark, key chain, bookarts, photo frame decor, candle decor, wine glass charm, napkin ring decor, lampshade decor, mixed media art, art boxes, greeting card, ornament, brooch, pendant, ring, purse accessory and much more. Demo is geared for adults.

You'll need
1. The infamous earring
2. Depending on how you'll repurpose your earring, you'll need various craft supplies including: chain, cardboard, frames, fabric, wire, books, journals, ribbon, E600 glue, glue stick, decorative paper, key chain, boxes, wood, metal sheet, thread, needle, scissors, jewelry pliers, mallet, magazines, etc.
3. Canned food for the Food Drive for Feeding America San Diego. Most Needed Items: Peanut butter (non-hydrogenated preferred), Whole grain pasta,  Low sodium pasta sauce,  Whole grain oats and cereal,  Brown rice (one pound bags preferred), Canned tuna and chicken in water, Canned fruits in natural juices, Canned vegetables in water, Canned soup (low sodium preferred), Beans and lentils (one pound bags preferred). No glass please!

What to expect: Lost of creativity, explorations, friendship, and crafting. 

Let you imagination and creativity take over, make an awesome project and help the hungry at the same time!

This is a free public event and there are some other demos and Make N Takes scheduled. Make sure to get your free ticket at http://etsycraftparty-sdcraftmonsters.eventbrite.com/?ref=ecount

The Lost Earring Project Schedule
June 20th, 3-4pm & 6-7pm
Back From Tomboctou Gallery & Imports
3564 Adams Ave San Diego, CA 92116

Let's have fun!

Viva La Vida!

Viva La Vida Cuff Bracelet by Wink Artisans

Life's too short so enjoy it every day to the max.  

Celebrate life, Viva la Vida!

The Pillow Project

Pillows by Wink Artisans

About time I opened the fabric bin and started working on some pillows! Over the years, I've collected fabric from numerous projects: purses, bracelets, curtains, flamenco dresses, my kids' dresses, etc.  Then there's the fabrics/remnants I get from friends in the interior design industry. Needless to say, I got fabrics.

Red with White Pok-A-Dot Virgencita Pillow

I try to re-purpose and to buy locally whenever possible. So this pillow project was no exception. As I started selecting the fabrics to work on the pillows, I was reminded of the many crafters and quilters I've met along my DIY journey. So many lessons learned, so many great tips and so many valuable gifts. Thank you fellow crafters!

Blue Raw Silk Virgen de Guadalupe Pillow

So, my goal is to empty the bin - I could use it for something else- and turn all the printed fabric into pillows ... heck,  that's going to be a lot of pillows, do I hear a pillow fight coming on?!  In any case, if you are looking for a fun, handmade, one of a kind pillow, make sure to visit the Wink Artisans Etsy Shop. Or if you have your own pillow idea  or have fabric you want to turn into a pillow, email me, I'll hook you up with a great personalized pillow.  Now, if you make your own pillow, make sure to upload a pic on my Pinterest Pillow Project Board.  Let's have fun with this project!