tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40414958098607734192024-03-13T00:07:48.633-05:00CraftyHopeLiving and Inspiring a Creative LifeCraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comBlogger1891125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-19058159241673653552024-02-19T14:21:00.001-06:002024-02-19T14:21:11.993-06:00The 100 Day Project 2024Yesterday, the 100 Day Project for 2024 started (it's not too late to join in!!) I mentioned last week that I would give you a heads-up about what my project is going to be. So here it is - I'm doing a #NotPreciousProject. Basically, I've got too much stuff. And, I've made it all "too precious" to use. That's just plain silly. So, I'm going to work on breaking through that mindset and USE CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-54704575432715694922024-02-14T06:30:00.001-06:002024-02-14T06:30:00.132-06:00Bead Box 18 - StockedI think I mentioned in my last post that I had a new Bead Box packed up for an event that ended up not happening. Since I've already worked most of my way through it, I thought I ought to give you the peek I promised (before I need to stock it again for the March First Friday event!)As you can see, this is a super basic, plastic organizer. Into each of the 17 compartments, I put the components I CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-75825096463349059542024-02-07T08:26:00.000-06:002024-02-07T08:26:04.808-06:00Latest NewsMy focus lately has been a bit all over the place. And, with any luck, it's not slowing down. But, I need to remember to keep y'all updated over here too! So...let's quickly recap some of the latest highlights (in no particular order).I did an interview with CanvasRebel recently and the article just came out. You can read it by following the link.I also got my name out there even more as I did a CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-53044320409088111522023-10-27T12:09:00.002-05:002023-10-27T12:09:35.961-05:00New Vlog Series on YouTubeAdmittedly, I haven't been very active here on the blog as I've been devoting more and more time to video creation. (Once again, I encourage you to follow my CraftyHope YouTube Channel.) This month, I actually even started vlogging over there. CraftyHope Vlog on YouTubeThese videos are reminiscent of the Peek at My Week posts I used to do here. WOW - It's been about 2 years since I did one CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-16000168869068738902023-10-17T06:00:00.001-05:002023-10-17T06:00:00.246-05:00September Mixed Media Video RoundupBefore I completely forget that I have a blog, it's best that I go ahead and share something new over here. Well, it's not completely new...or even different. But, something. Here's a quick roundup of some of the mixed media and art journaling videos I shared on YouTube over the course of September. First up are the last of the #CraftyHopePrompts Cards and Projects.Card 49: Paint pen, LedgerCraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-75001066879532292382023-09-26T06:00:00.001-05:002023-09-26T06:00:00.139-05:00Bead Box 17 - RevealIt's well past time that I share the jewelry designs that came from the 17th version of my Bead Box. Let me explain my box first. It's a simple 17-compartment, plastic organizer that I use to hold the pieces for seventeen jewelry designs. I turn to the box when I travel or need something already designed to do with my hands. It has honestly come in handy MANY times. Above you can get a CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-67512640802480631752023-09-20T06:30:00.001-05:002023-09-20T06:30:00.140-05:00Mixed Media and Art Journal Videos from AugustI'm well past due for another roundup of the mixed media videos on my YouTube Channel that you might have missed. So, let me get to it. I'll start with the CraftyHopePrompts videos and then finish up with the others from the month. Clicking on the pictures and/or the captions will take you to the video.Card 45: Receipt, Crackle paste, GreenProject 45: Art Journal PageCard 46: Ribbon, White markerCraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-54782261399301239022023-08-23T06:00:00.001-05:002023-08-23T06:00:00.154-05:00Latest Jewelry Makes for Jesse James Beads Summer Bead BlastI've been slacking in so many ways lately in sharing what I've been up to here. I recently posted several times about my mixed media art endeavors, but I've made some jewelry too! Hopefully, I'll be sharing a reveal of my most recent Bead Box makes, but I've made a few other things for Jesse James Beads and their Summer Bead Blast challenge. Here's a look at the pieces that have video tutorials. CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-64279339683364596342023-08-09T17:37:00.000-05:002023-08-09T17:37:13.865-05:00Mixed Media and Art Journaling Videos from JulyBefore any more of this week/month get away from me, let me go ahead and quickly share the July Mixed Media YouTube videos from my channel that you might have missed. First up, the videos from my personal CraftyHopePrompts challenge. Any of the videos will explain this challenge in detail.Card 40: Button, Brayer, Mica SprayProject 40: Necklace and BONUS BookmarksCard 41: Map, Texture paste, CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-62955383262736753152023-08-04T06:00:00.001-05:002023-08-04T06:00:00.137-05:00Mixed Media and Art Journal Videos from JuneOh goodness me!! It's been over a month since I last posted here. I think my ICAD (Index Card a Day) commitments got the best of me. So, I'm playing catch up. Since I never shared the videos from June, I'll start there. Expect another post shortly with the July ones! eek!!As per usual, I'll start with the videos from my own CratyHopePrompts challenge and then add anything else after that.Card 35 CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-52685366392268691762023-06-20T09:18:00.000-05:002023-06-20T09:18:25.681-05:00Multi-Strand Design for JJBSummerBeadBlast Week 4I have failed to mention that Jesse James Beads is having a summer-long (15-week) Jewelry Design Challenge that they're calling the Summer Bead Blast. As a Design Ambassador, I have been given several weeks to participate. But, as a lover of challenges, I will try to do them all. This is week 4 of the challenge (one that I was assigned) with the prompt Multi-strand. And, this is the bracelet I CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-18540418764127846942023-06-15T08:21:00.005-05:002023-06-15T08:21:46.889-05:00Reveal for the June Pirate Pretties Jewelry Challenge As it's the 15th of the month, it's time to show off what I made for the Double Color Jewelry Collaboration that is the Pirate Pretties Jewelry Challenge. This month, we were to use the color combination of Blue and Tan to make a pair of earrings. In addition, bronze/brass or silver metal was to be used. And, for an optional challenge, we could include the fun element of shell. (Spoiler: I CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-82631385674231519202023-06-08T08:00:00.001-05:002023-06-08T08:00:00.141-05:00Mixed Media Videos from May 2023 It's well past time for another quick roundup of the mixed-media art videos I published on YouTube last month. Clicking on either the photo or the caption should take you to the video. And, don't hesitate to ask me any questions!I'll start with the pieces created as part of my #CraftyHopePrompts project. You can learn more about this in any of the videos. But, know that it's a weekly CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-24491335688103875912023-05-23T15:25:00.000-05:002023-05-23T15:25:43.810-05:00Jesse James Beads TutorialsI believe that I've mentioned a time or two here that I'm a Design Ambassador for Jesse James Beads. Basically, that means they send me beads, chains, pendants, and findings from their shop; and I make beautiful things with some of it that I share. For the most part, that sharing is on either Instagram or YouTube. But, there's no reason I shouldn't make sure you see what I've made either. CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-37987684198627482332023-05-16T06:00:00.001-05:002023-05-16T06:00:00.281-05:00Pretty Filigree and Bead BraceletI really enjoy participating in the Pirate Pretties Jewelry Challenge each month as it encourages me to use materials and combinations I wouldn't have previously considered. This challenge comes from Angela, and this is the second year I've participated. While the monthly theme last year was birthstones, this year we're using color combos that Angela has set. In addition, she has a choice of CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-5388033533914634382023-05-11T09:08:00.005-05:002023-05-11T09:08:54.416-05:00Thrifty Thursday Haul I've backed off on some of my thrift shopping lately as I have plenty and really just need to use it. But, I did find a few things at a thrift store and a few more at an estate sale in the past week or two. I'll share a peek at both hauls with you here, but if you're interested in seeing it all in more detail, I do have a video (at the bottom of this post).This first little set was found at a CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-28633026196481977562023-05-09T17:09:00.000-05:002023-05-09T17:09:07.598-05:00May Art Challenges and InspirationsIt's time again for me to share some of the challenges and inspirations that will help me create over the course of the month. I hope you'll join me in a few of these!I would be remiss if I didn't mention my own challenge #CraftyHopePrompts. This is a weekly mixed media challenge in which each Monday, I pull three prompts and create a prompt card from an old playing card. Then, each Saturday, I CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-75302420561524132023-05-04T06:30:00.002-05:002023-05-04T06:30:00.134-05:00Mixed Media Videos from April 2023 Holy smokes, y'all. I blinked and April was at an end. Did it fly by for you too? Here's a quick roundup of the art journaling and mixed media art videos I posted over on YouTube in April, in case you missed any of them. Per usual, I'll first share my makes from my own #CraftyHopePrompts challenge. The videos each explain this challenge if you're unsure what it is. Week 26 Card - CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-30044129729949513622023-04-25T06:00:00.001-05:002023-04-25T06:00:00.138-05:00Honey Do List Reveal April 2023Every month for the past several years, Sarajo (from SJ Designs Jewelry) shares a photo from her husband as inspiration for jewelry-making. This month, the photo is this bright beauty.But, I've let the month slip away, and the official reveal was yesterday. I have no need to fret, though, because Sarajo leaves the linky tool open for almost a month for anyone who needs a little extra time (THANK CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-44542162682168102892023-04-20T06:00:00.001-05:002023-04-20T06:00:00.194-05:00Pirate Pretties Jewelry Challenge April 2023 For about the past year, I've been sharing the monthly information on the #PiratePrettiesJewelryChallenge from Angela of Pirate Pretties on Facebook in my roundup of challenges and inspirations. This month, I was boggled for a bit by the double colors of Grey and Black, though they sound so simple. The other elements of the challenge were to use either silver or gunmetal to make a necklace CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-33154394300619244732023-04-18T14:43:00.001-05:002023-04-18T14:43:38.145-05:00Currently I'm... Here's just a little update on what I've been up to lately. Currently I'm...Cooking - Tonight’s menu plan is to make a vegetarian meal of this Linguini in Lemon Cream Sauce with a side of simple roasted broccoli. Creating ALL THE THINGS. I have two 100-Day projects: #Making100Faces and #MiniAssemblage100 which I’m doing each and every day right now. AND, the #CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-49615811903190964122023-04-13T06:00:00.002-05:002023-04-13T06:00:00.210-05:00Bead Box 17 - StockedI love having a box full of beads ready to be made into jewelry. Quite a few years ago, I stocked up the first version of this box. It's just a plastic organizer with seventeen compartments. Into each compartment, I place the elements for one design. And, when I travel or lack inspiration, I can turn to this bead box to keep my hands busy. It's been a few months since I shared the pieces made CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-2688044168534716152023-04-11T16:29:00.004-05:002023-04-11T16:29:59.370-05:00April Art Challenges and Inspirations I'm posting this in hopes of spurring both you AND me to get inspired. Last month, this list fell by the wayside entirely as did most of the challenges on it. I hope to remedy that this month. The 100-Day Project (and my decision to take on TWO projects for it) has been kicking my butt. Yet, I'd like to get something else made too. So, here's what else I might use to encourage some CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-18611839620867957342023-04-06T06:00:00.001-05:002023-04-06T06:00:00.218-05:00Thrifty Thursday Haul I did just a little shopping over the past couple of weeks and brought home a few thrifty finds. Keep in mind, that for me, thrifty isn't just what I find at thrift stores, estate sales, and yard sales. It's also any deal I find - sales, clearance, dollar stores, whatever! In any case, here's a peek at some of what I scored. Estate Sale 1Estate Sale 2Gifted itemsAnd, there were a few CraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-38144107229370782502023-04-04T06:00:00.001-05:002023-04-04T06:00:00.208-05:00Art Journal and Mixed Media Videos from March 2023It's time for another quick roundup of the mixed media art videos you may have missed last month. Clicking on the photo or caption should take you to the video on YouTube. As with previous months, let's start with the #CraftyHopePrompts videos. This is a challenge I created for myself. Each Monday, I draw three prompts and alter a playing card using those prompts. Then, each Saturday, ICraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.com0