Textures Handmade Market

I am a sucker for a cold evening and a fire going in the fireplace.  In fact, I repeatedly ask my hubby if we can make a fire every night.  I have used many a duraflame, but love a real fire – the snap and pop – the smell of wood.  So charming and cozy.  Since most of us here do not have fireplaces, I am a lucky one, we can make our own wonderous logs.  Or even if you do have a lovely fireplace, these would be cute as a stand in when a fire isn’t burning.  I found these on the Design Sponge blog and there is a tutorial for you eager hands.  Have fun and stay warm and snuggly.

I think that many of us get that uncanny itch to get up and go.  It is not always easy or affordable to travel, and I believe my favorite times have been on the open road.  Being able to look around, stop when you want.  Of course it is super fun to have your own camper, and one that you made yourself  – how incredible.  I am someone who wishes all my things that surrounded me were all handmade so this makes a big impact on me.  For a good read hop over to readymade where you will learn about this incredible handmade camper and the creative couple that made this.

For all of you nesting in your cozy homes, here is a yummy muffin for you.  I think of New Years day as a time to do all the things you hope to be doing throughout the year.  And I love to bake.  Whole foods has an excellent Morning Glory muffin that I highly recommend, I have used agave nectar and it worked well.  Enjoy the last days of the year — and I hope you have a wonderful time ushering in the New Year.

As I wrap presents for all my loved ones I think of all the wrapping paper that will be in an unruly pile all over our floor, our great grandma’s floor, probably your floor too.  I wonder what kind of wonderful things I can do with the paper, other than save it.  I sometimes use it in drawings, collages, but these are some fun ideas of using the wrapping paper again in the festive holiday season.  I hope you have a wonderful time this week, enjoy!

If you haven’t already been reading Dottie Angel the blog by Tif, then you are surely missing out on sweetness both in the written from and visual.  Her works are delicate, honest and full of joy – just what we need every day of the year.  So as we try not to overspend and freak out this holiday, try reading her thoughts on family.  I hope your days with family and friends are lovely.

I am amazed at this goody basket — so many wonderful delights.  All of these amazing Textures artist have been so kind to donate goodies for this basket.  And ……. it could be yours.  Just come for the Handmade Holiday EXTRAVAGANZA this Friday from 5-8 at Textures and put your name in hat to win this basket.  Someone will get Christmas early this year.  (I hope it is you!)

change purse $12 from sewnsunday

cabochon hairclips $12 from Platypusifle

handmade button earrings $8 from preshop

button ring $10 by handmade maggie

coloring book with colored pencils $5 from platypusfile

Lulubelle sock pig $15 from figurativepie

hair clip $8 from B.handmade designs

cupcake toppers set of 12 $13.95 from Sugarsticks Parties

greeting cards $5 from gingerlyfrond

So many cute stocking stuffers are here — come in and enjoy explore all the nooks and crannies of our store.  Of course there are always new items coming in — our artists are amazing — come and see!

This part of the year is so much fun — all sorts of goodies to make and covet.  I just found this amazing wreath and tutorial, such luck.  After gushing over this pretty, go and visit the blog, Pickles,  where you will get a how to.  I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  Tonight seems like a good time to drink hot cocoa, start a fire in the fire place and make a new craft.  Have fun!  Oh — and here is a place to purchase felted balls if you don’t have time to make them.

Thanks for all who came out to the bird*holiday*show.  It was fun sharing a cup of glogg and catching up with you all.  Now you have some holiday goodies to wrap up.  I love receiving a present that is wrapped with thought and care, it’s a continuation of the gift.  Here are some ideas for your wrapping fun, also check out the older post from etsy, it’s a great gift wrapped video.

Here is a peek at a how to project from Gifted magazine.  For more ideas and a lot of amazing things visit this online mag.

snowflakes with a crochet hook, so many ways to bring snow into our lives.  Only the fake kind here in North Florida.

Follow this link on a how to make this crocheted snowflake.  You can make them in a myriad of colors, not just white.  I adore this red one.

mailing paper/kraft paper and a fun topper made of ribbon, vintage ornaments, bells, fun kid toys makes a present special.  I hope you all have fun making your holiday packages.  Happy Holidays!

We are happy to invite you to a fun evening of holiday goodies by Tracie Kelly, Julie Guyot, Handmade Maggie, Janae Easton of Platypusfile and Gingerlyfrond.  The artists will be there to meet and greet.  Please come by from 6-9pm and make sure to try the glogg.