I have had so much fun thinking of projects to turn into kits I can sell in my Etsy shop WhimziVille. Since I make a lot of Altoid tin projects I designed a heavy cardstock shrine shaped f… Read More

The owner of Sunrose Gallery texted me recently asking for another “Wanna Smootch” themed piece.  I told her I was out of frogs…because all the pieces with that them… Read More

Cathy, owner of Sunrose Gallery texted me a photo the other day notifying me that my newest Junk Jewelry tree had sold.  Time to make another one! I purchased the pizza screens as… Read More

This cute set of earrings came courtesty of a last minute dash into Goodwill.  I always check the aisle where the tin containers are stashed. This little beauty instantly inspired me… Read More

I like to make lists!  A few years back I purchased a stack of magnetized list pads that are convenient to attach to the fridge.  As I have emptied the pads I save the magnet bac… Read More

Believe it or not, the tutorial for this Egg Carton Nest Ornament is the most popular post I have ever made in my WhimziVille blog. At this writing that blog post has had 3,869 views! As I… Read More

I got the idea for these queen dolls in 2017 and was fortunate to have them published in Green Craft Magazine because it’s a way to repurpose playing cards.  Since I have dived i… Read More

As usual serendipity played a role in making this mixed media 10 x 10 assemblage collage. I keep very few of the crafts I make but I so enjoyed the “Branching Out” shell tree i… Read More

Paris is on my bucket list and there is not much chance I will cross it off my list, but you never know!  I have collected a variety of Paris ephemera and used them to make a backgroun… Read More

I’m thinking about the best day of my life. I don’t remember the exact date, but it was sometime in the early fall of 1961.  It was a warm evening in Glendive, Mo… Read More

I love to purchase jars of junk jewelry from Goodwill.  My price point is $14.99-19.99 for the jar.  However don’t count on one being there in the glass case at the front o… Read More

Well I am officially in the craft kit business.  I listed my Sassy Girls Paper Doll Kit last week in my Etsy Shop and sold the first one within 24 hours.  That got me inspired to… Read More

I’m always trying to think up a new twist on an inspirational idea.  Since my customer is usually a tourist (coming to our resort community here in Oregon) I like to keep my cost… Read More

This “thinking of you” greeting card came together courtesy of a cat that was on a sheet of gift wrap and a transparent background grass image I purchased on Etsy. I want to mak… Read More

It’s a no brainer to make another mermaid themed 10 x10 canvas because Sunrose Gallery (here in Seaside, Oregon )  will sell it rather quickly after Spring Break arrives! I foun… Read More

I love to collect phrases and have had this one sitting around for a while!  I have been hoping to find some pretty cookie tins to make a bird for the collage but decided to use three… Read More

I ordered a big package of aluminum tins similar to altoid tins.  I love the shape for dolls you can hang on the wall.  I had fun spending an afternoon coating a stack of them wit… Read More

“Let your faith be bigger than your fear.”  Such a sweet sentiment… but if fear is knocking at the door, that sentiment is a tall order! I have a process I go throug… Read More

I purchased another jar of junk jewelry at Goodwill and I am trying to see how many crafts the jar can generate! This is the second project from my fantastic jar. It is so exciting to spre… Read More

I still have some junk jewelry from my last Goodwill jar!  I used up a handful of it in this mixed media Junk Jewelry Collage.  I used theme “What a Wonderful World”… Read More

You can’t think of February without thinking Valentine hearts!  That is what sprang to mind when I found a package of cookie cutters at Goodwill recently. I got all these for $3… Read More

Yes we have our ups and downs….that’s life.  Wouldn’t it be nice to send a whimsical greeting card in the mail to remind your loved one that better days are coming?… Read More

Last year my family gifted me a Kindle, Amazon Fire and laptop!  There are cords everywhere and there is no way you can describe the cords as “cute.”  I keep the Kindl… Read More

My readers are probably tired of my mixed media assemblages, however since Sunrose Gallery in Seaside, Oregon keeps selling them I will keep my eyes open for the used supplies to make them!… Read More

I was in Texas over the holidays and had so much fun shopping boutiques in the towns of Granbury and Glen Rose.  The towns are very picturesque with an adobe city hall in the center of… Read More

I am downsizing!!!!!  I am moving from a 1400+ sq. ft. home to a 730 sq.ft home!  I have never taken so many trips to Goodwill in all my life with a car full of stuff to donate… Read More

I made a “Donut Girl” greeting card last year and decided to make another card with a spin on the word “donut”.  I used some of the 3D printed arms and legs my… Read More

Yes, I used some more junk jewelry to make a mixed media collage! My viewers might get tired of seeing these 10″ x 10″ assemblages but I never get tired of making them.  I… Read More

I spent the holidays in Texas this year and wanted to send a fun thank you card to some of the folks who showed me that “southern hospitality”! I started with a free clip art o… Read More

I got inspired to make some new paper cast assemblages like I used to make in the “good ole days”.  Years ago I made cast paper assemblages and consigned them to four gall… Read More

I made another JUNK JEWELRY mixed media assemblage! I buy jars of junk jewelry at Goodwill and have fun making unusual OOAK art assemblages.  I had fun experimenting with the backgro… Read More

I enjoy making my own poster board cone trees and decorating them in a beachy theme. I printed the mermaid on stiff cardstock and nestled her in between snippets of plastic coral and actu… Read More

Aha!  I figured how to use up some more of my washi tape!  I liked the free printable I offered last week because it was bright and fresh.  I printed out 10 of them for me to… Read More

You never know what you’ll find at Goodwill!  This lovely lighted tabletop Christmas tree never would have happpened if I hadn’t gone 40 miles away with my friend Sue to Ti… Read More

I am always looking for ideas to use up my washi tape collection that never seems to shrink!  This was a really quick greeting card project. I started with a Christmas tree shaped pie… Read More

These cute little gift tags are courtesy of some junk mail that was tucked inside my mail box this morning! I usually check my junk mail for cool fonts for my FREE MAGAZINE FONT organizer… Read More

Oh the sad truth about organization:  it takes commitment! CLICK AND PRINT: Read More

I like reading reviews on YELP and thought it would be fun to make a free printable for a flour sack dish towel that folks could use for a Christmas “yelp-like”  present id… Read More

I’m thankful for MANY things..like you are!  One of my blessings is my neighborhood. My street is pretty quiet with nice neighbors that wave and smile when we pass in our cars. … Read More

I have been dreaming up ways to use my huge collection of seed beads!  I experimented using the beads for my darling altoid doll hair.  It was so fun to make each strand. The ins… Read More

I have never tried essential oil infusers and when I found a recipe on Pinterest  that had ingredients I already had on hand it was time to try it. I already had a pretty bottle w… Read More

It was so satisfying to upcycle every element in this mixed media collage! Not everything I make sells at our local galleries, so this pretty picture came home.  I loved the rich colo… Read More

Surprise to…….. Cathy! Back in September my friend Cathy, owner of Sunrose Gallery made a post on her Facebook page because someone had made a cute miniature representation of… Read More

I collected this whimsical kale themed sentiment several years ago and when I got a piece of junk mail with a yummy looking cake on it in the mailbox, it was time for a card to be born! &nb… Read More

I have never eaten at a Pizza Schmizza before and was so excited when I discovered this individual pizza slice box because I had recently collected the cool phrase that could apply to a sli… Read More

When you live at the beach in Oregon and have stuff to sell in a local gallery, (Sunrose Gallery) it’s a good idea to make beachy art.  Things I have made for Sunrose with this p… Read More

I love this saying! I got it from a magnet Mom had on her fridge.  I have been wanting to make a wild flower assemblage for a long time and pictured using that phrase. I gathered the… Read More

I got a fabulous deal on this vintage teapot and made another “Sea is her cup of tea” doll.  It is the perfect decoration for an eclectic beach cottage. I have some cheap… Read More

My hubby always had a dream to make his own collectible plush bear.  It would be similar to a Beanie Babie, but for adults only because he wanted each bear to have an actual 14K gold t… Read More

What can I say?  CAT”S SELL!  This little cat is sitting at Sunrose Gallery and some eclectic cat lover is going to give it a good home.  :  )  I used a lot o… Read More

Recently my Mom sent me a little pile of costume jewelry she didn’t want anymore. LUCKY ME!  The glittery crown was in the box and I can never pass up putting a crown on a cat. … Read More

I love collecting vintage sheet music I find at garage sales.  It was fun to make this whimsical boat mixed media using a ceramic bird and FREE MAGAZINE FONT. Step One:  Print t… Read More

I’m always trying to think of a new way to use stuff and I got the idea to turn this Dollar Store clip board into an easel to display photos or inspiring sayings. This 5 x 7 clip bo… Read More

Mom decided to clean out her jewelry box and I was the lucky recipient of some of her vintage jewelry!  Thanks MOM!  I used three pieces…two necklaces and a really cool vin… Read More

I usually brag about my FREE MAGAZINE font I cut from magazines but this greeting card was made with fun and colorful font that I purchased from the Etsy shop: BubblegumBlowfish If you w… Read More

I love purchasing jars of junk jewelry at Goodwill.  However I have come home disappointed the last few months as I stopped into many Goodwill stores and the glass counter didn’t… Read More

When I work on my art, I am pretty messy and sometimes my work table is stacked up to 6″ with layers of drawers, stacks of paper and pans of beads.  When I finally get the piece… Read More

A local vacation rental store added some really cool decor recently and I had to check it out!  My house is decorated very beachy and I am always looking for new inspiration. I loved… Read More

I didn’t know the term “destash” until I joined Etsy years ago.  When I did a search for junk jewelry I was constantly seeing “destash” and discovered it… Read More

It is so fun to get double duty from a piece of art! I made this free printable from a project I recently made with a shell that I was almost ready to toss in the garbage. It is handy to h… Read More

I love to sort through my craft supplies for two reasons.  The first is for inspiration and secondly, I decide if this is something that has been sitting around too long…. it ne… Read More

It is so fun to repurpose something and make it your new favorite craft supply!  I have seen puzzle art on Pinterest and decided to try it. I purchased this 24 piece puzzle at Dollar… Read More

This week my phone is either ringing or dinging announcing a new text message.  My husband had an emergency visit to the hospital and everyone wants to know any news and tell me we are… Read More

I found some cute napkins with an adorable chicken print!  I love repurposing napkins…they are an unexpected craft supply. The chickens are so cute and colorful, I couldn&rsquo… Read More

I have puzzles on the brain!  After I made some whimsical puzzle necklaces I decided to play with the extra pieces to see what happened. The necklaces were fun to make plus I discover… Read More

I got this huge oyster shell at a garage sale recently and had fun turning it into a little piece of beachy art. After a nice coat of dark indigo acrylic paint I attached tiny metal gold s… Read More

Nom, nom, nom, nom!  Not only gluten free but LOW CARB!  I have been looking for a recipe that I could not only make, but make it my own so I did some experimenting! Ingredients… Read More

I collect phrases and this sentiment is a good one!  This 10 x 10 gallery wrapped canvas features a glitzy fish and FREE magazine font letters to spell out “Be Your Own Kind of B… Read More

I made this card from a mixed media collage I recently made for Sunrose Gallery here in Seaside, Oregon.  Cathy Tippen is the owner and she texted me…we are all out of “se… Read More

If I could be accused of an addiction it would be to hoodies.  Hoodie sweatshirts, hooded jackets, tops with hoods!  When I go shopping I usually come home with something with a h… Read More

It’s garage sale season again and I am always looking for bargains AND inspiration. I was inspired to make a super easy clock makeover. I got this nice composite wood clock for a so… Read More

My husband loves his Altoid mints and I love when he hands me his empty tin!  I had fun making this little mixed media piece with a prayer theme. I purchase digital downloads on Etsy… Read More

My neighbor had a garage sale a few weeks ago and I fell in love with one of the puzzles she had marked for $1.00!  I have been thinking of puzzle necklaces and this puzzle was perfect… Read More

I live in Seaside, Oregon where the city is fronted by a sandy beach 1 1/2 miles long. There are always little pieces of driftwood sprinkling the beach that are sun bleached and worn that c… Read More

Sometimes I try a craft just to see if it can be done :  )  This project lead me to a craft product I have never used before: cord end caps!  These necklaces were not only fu… Read More

Since I reside in a oceanside resort community at the North Coast of Oregon there is a demand for mermaid art.  I collected this phrase ” She who would seek for pearls must dive… Read More

Felt letter boards are trending on Etsy and since I received one as a Christmas gift I finally played with it recently.  I had fun using water color paper painted with my new chalk pa… Read More

I made this card with scraps of ribbon and magazine images with a sassy sentiment for the friend who likes a little sarcasm! “AT least you’re not as old as you will be next yea… Read More

This barometer with a bent section was in the FREE box at a garage sale last summer!  Since the phrase “The greatest love story is between the sky and the sea.” has been a… Read More

I made this pretty thank you greeting card from someone’s kindness to me and my husband!  To tell the truth my hubby needs a physical miracle…he has multiple serious diagn… Read More

Here in Seaside, Oregon at Sunrose Gallery, all my sushi themed art sells pretty fast! When I go out for Chinese food I take my chopsticks home so I have some handy when sushi inspiration… Read More

I sure had fun making this pizza themed greeting card!  I saw the phrase as I drove by the billboard of a pizza joint. “You can’t make everybody happy…You’re n… Read More

I made this easy idea board for my studio with a gallery wrapped canvas I got at a garage sale.  I can use it to keep track of new sayings I have discovered and inspirational ideas… Read More

This is why Christians exist!  Jesus came to earth to die for us…and three days later: “He’s Alive.” I love this song to listen click on “Watch on YouTub… Read More

It’s Friday…But Sunday’s coming!  This poem was written by S.M. Lockridge  and is one of my favorite things to listen to on Good Friday. It’s Frida… Read More

I really had a lot of fun making this clock using a gallery wrapped canvas and the image from a dust jacket of my vintage Vogue Magazine Covers coffee table book! The image is SO artsy! &n… Read More

I love this phrase…I guess you could say it is my motto. If I take a few moments to count my blessings happiness wells up in me because I realize I am really blessed no matter what t… Read More

I got a surprize email from the Chalkola Company wanting to gift me some craft supplies to tryout and see if I would recommend them to my readers.  I never have tried Chalk marker pe… Read More

Several years ago I received this cute little message board that has magnets to attach to the fridge.  The message “God is Good” is as true today as when I put it up years… Read More

I got a surprize email from the Chalkola Company wanting to gift me some craft supplies to tryout and see if I would recommend them to my readers.  I never have tried Chalk marker pens… Read More

I was next in line at Rite-Aid and the elderly man at the checkout was interacting with the friendly cashier.  They continued their conversation after the purchase was finished for a f… Read More

I got a surprize email from the Chalkola Company wanting to gift me some craft supplies to tryout and see if I would recommend them to my readers.  I never have tried Chalk marker pens… Read More

I love phrases that are a play on words!  This card was result of a mixed media piece of art I made recently. I drag the sewing machine out a few times a year to mend something but w… Read More

I made three “sewing” themed pieces of art with scissors as a focal point. Usually I find actual JUNK to repurpose but I cheated with these projects! I found this package of sc… Read More

One of the first scripture verses I memorized as a kid was Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called accordin… Read More

Usually I have to scrounge for items to repurpose at garage sales or thrift stores.   I got the supplies for three new repurposing ideas from an accident in my studio! I had purchase… Read More

I guess happiness is sort of a habit and I like to collect I sayings about being happy.  I was a dental assistant for many years and when folks called the office and wanted to ide… Read More

I’m always trying to think up a craft to use mandalas!  Isn’t this mandala themed clock fun? Usually I have to scrounge for items to repurpose at garage sales or thrift st… Read More

This silly greeting card was the result of a 10×10 canvas assemblage I made for Sunrose Gallery.  The cats were on some gift wrap I purchased several years ago and all I did was… Read More

Usually I have to scrounge for items to repurpose at garage sales or thrift stores.   I got the supplies for three new repurposing ideas from an accident in my studio! I had purchase… Read More