Beadiful Things Giveaway

Aegean Earrings: Oxidized sterling silver hoop earrings wire wrapped with apatite and Sleeping Beauty turquoise rondelles, finished off with peridot briolettes.

Enter to win these beautiful earrings at Beadiful Things Blog here!

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My October Little Black Box Arrived!

I decided to purchase another Little Black Box this month! I'm so glad I did! The samples in this box were so awesome!

The moment I opened the box, a wonderful smell seeped out into the room! Here is the list of items I got this month:

1. Funky Earrings from BeadBrat Originals
2. Whipped Body Frosting from Pink Bow Bath Boutique
3. Intensive Repair Cuticle Oil from Zularis Naturals
4. Sweet Cranberry Sugar Body Scrub from Lathered Up
5. Eye Chart postcards and card from OHKAYK
6. ACEO photograph from Rosemarie Brown Photography
7. Mini Snowflake Pendant from Under Glass
8. Adorable little zipper bag from Abba Dabba Bags
9. Chain Maille Key Chain from Lil' Mouse Creations
10. Paper Beads and Push Pin from Unique Expressions
11. Beaded Earrings from PotatoFace Craft
12. Matchbox notepad, stickers, and tags from Tags And Buttons
13. Sahara Soap from The Soap Box
14. Vanilla Buttercream Soap from Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen
15. A-Dor-A-Ble Sticky Pad Book from Lizzy J Designs
16. Mini Books from A[n]Teris
17. "hey punkin" long sleeve toddler T-shirt from East 4th Street

Go check out all these great shops and remember to shop handmade for the holidays!!!

Handmade Costumes

Happy Halloween!

I'm putting these pics on my craft blog because I made all 3 costumes this year! Yikes...won't be doing that again. Too much stress on mommy!

McKenzie was Dorothy, because we are dog sitting a little dog who looks just like Toto and she wanted to carry her around in a basket.

Trevor insisted on being Wyatt Super Reader from Super Why (PBS cartoon) This costume was my worst nightmare. There was not ONE costume online available, and obviously not in stores (especially not here in Hawaii) AND, not a single super hero pattern an any fabric stores. But, I managed to get it done....

Addison was a Ladybug (because Mommy wanted to try her hand at making tutus) This turned out so cute!
I took them trick or treating on the marine base because all you have to do is walk up and down a road or two and you have enough candy to last you until next Halloween. The kids had a blast, and wore themselves out!

Monkeys, Octopus, Surgery, & Bow Boards...Oh my!

You asked for monkeys... you got it! And an octopus too! I just need to find the perfect cuppy for him....he needs a home! (Isn't he cute!?)


I had a slight crisis tonight. My spiral punch coded on me. Luckily, with minor surgery, I was able to bring it back to life! Phew! I thought I was going to have to go out and buy a replacement! My nursing skills are proving to be helpful in my crafting!

I got a bargain for a message board today so I am using it to hold all my hair clippies for some upcoming craft fairs!

Lots to do tomorrow, so I'm off to bed!

Craft Tip #1

If you use a shaped craft punch often, you'll notice it starts to get dull and doesn't cut very crisp edges after time.

To sharpen craft punches, take a piece of tin foil and cut the foil a few times using the punch.

It works for me!

More Cute Cupcake Cuppies

Here are the latest additions to my Etsy Shop! I am so excited about how they turned out! I am brainstorming other creatures to add to this collection!

Yummy Cuppy Crafts

Have some other bugs or furry friends you'd like to see on my cupcake wrappers? Comment below and let me know your ideas! I'd love to know!