I can only imagine the glitz, glamour, and hope of the 20’s. The New Orleans born music of Jazz by musicians such as Willy ‘The Lion’ Smith and Jelly Roll Morton playing in every club with women fashionably dressed in Flapper dresses, long black gloves, long pearls in a knot hanging from their necks, a... Continue Reading →
I've written before about the wonders of Junk Journals. This is yet another installment of the same topic. The past few hours I've spent making tags, pockets, and envelopes for my journals while I wait for the outside cover of my current one. I've created some cool items to add to the journals and they... Continue Reading →
Now my taste in music ranges wildly. There isn't many types of music I've not enjoyed at one time or another. Even country, dare I say, I've enjoyed if even only slightly. I tend to stick to classic rock but when it comes to the Violent Femmes I can not resist. I've downloaded ADD IT... Continue Reading →
When I was younger I couldn't be happier with a plate of french fries and ketchup accompanied by Pepsi followed by a nice big piece of cake or a few pieces of Andies Candies. Now I can't stand ketchup, rarely eat french fries, completely hate Pepsi, and neither cake nor Andies candies sit well with... Continue Reading →
When I was young money was not abundant and vacations were within a few hour drive when we were blessed to have them. One year, much to my surprise, we went to Ocean City Maryland. This was the very first time I had ever seen the ocean in person. It was much more beautiful than... Continue Reading →
I have notepads, sticky notes, pens, pencils, and my search engine open with so many tabs you can't see what each one opens. Research is a physically visible madness. But there is a method to my madness. If you click on search history you will find things like serial killers, cult leaders, how to start... Continue Reading →
I started this blog almost two months ago and I was welcomed to the WordPress family with open arms. I have enjoyed the comments and positive feedback many have left and am shocked each time my views and followers list grow. You the followers are my inspiration to write. My ideas for posts grow from... Continue Reading →
As I write this it's 4:30 a.m. and as so often is true I've been awake all night. Instead of stressing over homework I spent hours crafting today. Now after a long session of creating cool things I'm chilling out watching movies. It's amazing how the world looks and sounds different at 4 a.m. Friday... Continue Reading →
If you don't know what a junk journal is I encourage you to explore these incredible crafts. Everything about these journals are hand made, created by the ones enjoying the hobby. There are pockets, envelops, and decorations all through these wonderful little notebooks. The cover is one you design. The theme is one you choose,... Continue Reading →
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