One Unfinished Project Now Finished!

I have been cleaning out my "art attic" this weekend. It is astounding to see the amount of junk one can accumulate! After filling two trash bags I am down to just two storage tubs and am quite thrilled with myself!

I had four storage tubs of miscellaneous junk such as tins, gift boxes, plastic containers, a valentine chocolate box (empty, of course), cardboard spools, bottles, and so on. I had plans for all of these items but my original intentions are long lost. If I really was going to use it, I would have by now.

There is fifth tub which is full of projects I've been meaning to finish. Here is an example:

This odd little box was a clearance item at Hobby Lobby. I loved the box, but not the "design" on the front. What the heck is it anyhow?? A worm? A skull?? Any ideas?

To cover up the worm-skull-thingy, I pasted this card I made at my monthly stamp club over it and voila! A useful box, which is pretty to look at also.

Yay, I can check this unfinished project off my list! Now...what to put in the box...more junk??

Clean Teeth and a Happy Heart

I'm happy today, I went to the dentist and got a good report. Yippee! Not only do I have clean teeth (I love that!) but no cavities as well!

This is particularly exciting for me because I was told by the last dentist I visited that I had four cavities. This raised grave suspicions for me, partly because I've only had two cavities in my entire life, and also because I overheard a comment by the hygienist that I had good insurance (which was news to me because I think it sucks, but I realize I am lucky to have it at all). I listened to my gut, refused to have the work done and found a new dentist.

A fun candle project from MarthaStewart.com

None of this has anything to do with Valentine's Day, which is my declared theme of the week. Now I will move on to my theme...I just had to share my good news. :)

Pink Glamour Mini Gift Box

A grand introduction to my newest line in my shop...tah dah...Decorative boxes. These are decorated mini matchboxes, I hope to have some larger boxes in my shop in the next month or so.

Primrose and Lime Mini Gift Box

They're just the right size for small jewelry like earring studs, a wedding band, or a small bracelet or necklace chain. You can also use them to store little trinkets like beads, eyelets, and other craft supplies.