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I try to add a little something new to my Christmas decorations each year. Being that my colors of choice are burgundy and gold, decorations to purchase have become hard to find over the past few years. I’ve been looking for an excuse to make up some bunting for a …
Having a little one in the house has prompted me to begin trying to remove unnecessary and/or harmful chemicals, etc. from my …
If the painted pumpkins didn’t give it away, this year’s Halloween costuming was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed. Adam and I went …
We really enjoy Halloween here in the CraftLife household. My husband and I were married in late October, so our housewarming party …
Time for another Pinterest Project! This time it’s a project that has become a part of my Autumn mantel decorations. The pin …
These little leaf lanterns were a breeze to toss together and look great as a part of my Autumn mantel decorations. Here’s …
Well, dear readers, my attempt at creating sourdough starter has finished, not with a bang, but more with a light popping sound. …
The weather may not be exactly chilly here in Texas, but other signs are suggesting that my favorite season is indeed in …
Day 10: (evening) Starter had bubbles in top again, but still no increase in volume. Fed Starter. I’m beginning to wonder if …
Day 8: (evening) After missing the morning feeding, the starter looked pretty sickly by the evening. It was very thin, with a …
The sewing machine has emerged from hibernation! It was packed away when the would-be craft room became the real-life nursery. Since it …
Day 7: (evening) Lots of bubbles on top! But, still none really visible on the sides of the jar, and no change …
Based on my research into the secret life of sourdough starter, here’s a little info for you on what is actually happening …
I’m lumping days 4 and 5 of my starter saga together because things have pretty much been low key for the past …
I cannot pass up a BOGO sale at the grocery store, so this week found me going home with two containers of …
From this point on, I will be feeding the starter twice a day. Since I began at around 10:00pm on Day 1, …
Day 2: After 24 hours, no activity was seen. Poured out and discarded 1/2 of the initial whole wheat/water starter. From this …
Sourdough bread is something of a wonder. I remember certain times throughout my childhood when my Mom would be gifted a little …
I’m a sucker for “Top (fill in the blank) Lists.” Since the Crafty Baby has officially hit the 6 month mark, I …
I could spend HOURS on Pinterest, which is why I try to avoid visiting the site very often. But it’s just so …
Things are certainly looking a bit different around here, huh? When last we met, dear friends, oh waaaay back in December, I …
It was so much fun to have Jo of Shinybees join with Laura of Apocalyptic Diner, Martine of iMake and me in …
I’m so glad to be back behind the mic for episode 28! It has been quite a while since I have …
photo courtesy of Inger Maaike ‘Tis the season for much merriment and crafting. In that spirit, I’m excited to invite you to …
Podcaster Hangout September 2012 I had a great time with Laura of Apocalyptic Diner, Martine of iMake and Maria of Subway Knits …
And I’m back! Apologies for the big time gap since the last episode, but this one’s a bit long to make …
Podcaster Hangout July 2012 I just had a blast with Laura of Apocalyptic Diner and Martine of iMake as we got together …
Summertime is in full swing once again here in Texas. The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, it’s boiling hot …
photo courtesy of Rock Cousteau The summertime is here, and that means it’s time to let down your hair, relax, and enjoy …
Thanks for tuning in to this uncut, unedited podcast-on-the-run! Time has been spread thin over the past few weeks, but I …
The next time you get a full CraftLife episode delivered to you, it will be from a new location! This time, …
It’s all about the “blues” in this week’s episode. The worst case of knitting blues I’ve had so far was involving …
I’ve been working away at the Fredrick & Anne scarf for a Mother’s Day gift for my mom, and I have …
The creative doldrums are inevitable at least a few times in the life of the creative person, and this time it …
The hiatus is over! I am very glad to be back behind the mic with you for episode 20. I had …
It’s time to cozy up to the fireplace, roast some chestnuts, and crank up the Christmas carols. ‘Tis the season to …
“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got …
Ebenezer Scrooge opens this week! Tech week is upon us, costumes and props are being worked in, sound and light queues are …
Put on the teapot, or fill up the french press, whichever is your preference. Let’s take a few minutes to chat …
I caught Christmas trying to sneak up on me this week. What was I thinking, getting distracted by all of the …
A good friend of mine and I had the great fortune of spending a month in New York City, doing an …
As I was putting together this week’s episode, I started to notice a not-so-craft-related theme emerging. Home. Not necessarily my home …
The weather man asserts that tomorrow will be the last of the 100+ degree days. There is only one thing I …
This Texas summer has been hot, hot, HOT! But, not in a dancing-in-the-streets-limbo-with-a-frosty-beverage kind of way. More like a stay-indoors-with-the-windows-covered-wearing-very-little kind …
I may be taking a brief hiatus from podcasting, but things are still happening here behind the scenes of CraftLife, the result …
Episode ten is up and running! I hope you enjoy this mini-milestone, and I’m looking forward to being back with you …
The heat is really wearing us down in TX this week. As I write this the thermometer reads 100 degrees. I’ve …
I had an absolutely lovely time va/stay-cationing with my family in and around my home town of Newberry, South Carolina. If …
After this very busy week of unexpected overtime, and unexpected knitting, I wasn’t able to get a full podcast together for …
Last weekend saw the final football game of the season for the Hill Country Colts, and while my intention was to …
I have been absolutely spoiled these past two weeks. Right after completing episode four, Adam took me out on a catamaran …
Hey, hey all you hackers out there! This one’s for you! WARNING! Before you precede any further, please familiarize yourself with …
The CraftLife promo is now up and running. Distribution of this promo is strictly forbidden highly encouraged! Have no fear, this is …
Whew! After being up to my neck in fiber over the past two weeks, I am just itching to share it …
Eeek! Well, as a newbie at this whole podcasting thing, there are bound to be bumps in the road. Such a bump …
I actually recorded this week’s episode a little early since we will be visiting family most of this weekend. Could this …
As I have been strangely absent quite a bit the past few months, you may have been asking, “What the heck …
Ahhhhh, Texas in the wintertime! You know, they tell me it’s not the norm here, but for the past two years, …
At the end of the most recent exhausting work week, I sat myself down on the couch to revel in a little …
I Corinthians 13:4-8 “4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. …
Hello, hello hello! Happy 2011, and thank you for choosing to visit with me here on the Treacle and Ink blog at …
As we were sitting in our car outside of Pizza Hut/Taco Bell last night, waiting for them to cook Adam’s pizza, I …
I had someone ask me last week where I got the name “Treacle and Ink”. If you haven’t been reading this blog …
Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do …
I know I’ve been absent this past week, but it’s with good reason. I received a phone call last week about a …
Two years ago, my hubby and I hosted the first Thanksgiving in our home. We had some family members over, and I …
Psalm 35: 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. I love …
Halloween is a mere two days away, but the trick-or-treaters around here are headed out tomorrow night. If you haven’t even begun …
It was a dark Halloween night four years ago. The jack-o-lanterns flickered brightly and cast their eerie light across the porch …
The smallest of the matching tables that I used in the Man Cave was just the right size to become a foot …
Genesis 1: 1, 26-27 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… 26 Then God said, “Let us …
In my last post, I showed you the Man Cave makeover that I did for my 49ers fanboy hubby. Today, I just …
Since our very first anniversary, I have gone by the traditional gift list for inspiration on what to give my hubby each …
I have been working on a child sized version of my “Did You Ever See A Lassie” hat and scarf. Mostly, during …
Proverbs 31: 13-15 (NIV) “13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, …
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program to bring you something far more important. While we may still be weeks away from Halloween, …
It is time to announce the winner of my 100th post giveaway! In case you didn’t get to enter, or if you …
Here’s a little scripture snippet to mull over. Psalm 139: 7-10 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I …
*Today is the LAST day to enter the Raggedy Ann scarf giveaway and take advantage of the blog readers’ special sale! Check …
Sometimes, when things just don’t seem to be going my way, or I’m tired and just feel like I can’t muster up …
I am so excited to have reached my 100th post! Who would have thought when I started this blog and confessed to …
Okay, so I take back all the bad things I ever said about tofu. Up until yesterday, the only tofu I really …
Well, I have hit my two-week mark on my new adventure as a vegan, and I’ve learned quite a few things so …
Isn’t it great how life never stops? I mean there are times when you wish that time would just stand still, but …
I took the week off of blogging last week because my parents came out to Texas for a visit! This was their …
This week, we finally saw a break in the summer heat. I have been through enough 100+ degree days to last me …
I can safely say that I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this project. My …
I am so excited to have put a big dent in my tee shirt quilt this past week! I had an extra …
Here’s a little idea about what kind of materials you might be looking at if you decide to tackle a tee shirt …
**Quick follow-up to my last post** Along with his love for coaching football and playing video games, my hubby also has a …
In my most recent Features Fridays post, I alluded to an exciting request that was made of my husband. At the time, …
Many thanks to all of you who are still hanging in there with me as I try to get back onto a …
This past weekend, we headed south once more to visit with Adam’s family. It never fails to amaze me how much the …
I have this stack of tee shirts that represents just about every play I have ever performed in. Some of them have …
Friday is once again upon us, and it is a good one! The weekend ahead will bring a visit with family whom …
It is a general truth. People like routine. Get a child into a routine of when to eat, when to play, and …
If you have been following my blog since the early days, or if you are a bibliophile who is particularly fond of …
We are having a great time hanging out with family and seeing the sights this week! On Sunday, we fought the crowd …
My hubby and I have officially become a part of the iPhone crowd, as of this past Thursday. We did the pre-order …
I just wanted to pop in here and catch you up on the goings-on. I have been a bit slack on posting …
If you remember, I have the joy of babysitting a little girl part-time during the week. Her mom passed along to me …
While you may not have read any posts about it lately, my atomic/mid-century modern obsession is still full blown. As a matter …
Friday is yet again upon us. I am looking forward to the weekend, as always, and looking back at another week down …
If you remember a few weeks ago, I was getting really excited about going camping. In preparation for the trip, I decided …
In my last post, I touched on some of my other interests besides crafting. Today’s post focuses on one of those other …
The main theme of this blog, from the beginning, has always been Etsy and crafting. Of course I have veered off the …
What is up with the pollen lately?? I started feeling yucky on Monday while we were still down south, but it’s still …
This past weekend, Adam and I headed out of town to spend the holiday weekend with my mother-in-law and brother-in-law, Adam’s twin. …
TGIF! Whew, what an emotional roller coaster I have been on this week. I let my employers know that I am officially …
This is not so much a craft post as it is an introspective monologue. So, if you’re really more about the crafts, …
In my continuing exploration of all things atomic, I stumbled across this website devoted to a truly worthy cause: Oh pink bathroom, …
I recently listed this totally awesome luncheon set in my Etsy shop, Treacle And Ink. I completely fell in love with this …
As of right now, my hubby and I are planning on going camping for at least one night this weekend. I love …
If you have been keeping up with my blog for any amount of time, you know that I have committed to posting …
As I have mentioned before, during the week, when I’m not crafting, blogging, or doing the actor or housewife thing, I take …
Today I’m going to take a little turn away from all things Etsy and let you in on a little experience I …
From the time that I opened Treacle And Ink, I have tried to keep up with the plethora of information that Etsy …
This past weekend, Adam and I headed out to my first ever Etsy craft fair. Now, I’ve been to plenty of craft …
Dear readers, as I promised when I went from writing a post every day of the week to posting only on three …
As we all have to do from time to time, now is the time to play a little catch-up. It’s been quite …
Ahhhhh, Friday is finally here. This week has been pretty busy, and the weekend ahead is packed! Wednesday morning, I had two …
Beautifully blooming flowers are one of my favorite things about spring. I love the colors and smells. I love seeing the Bluebonnets …
Any time I go to a garage sale or thrift store, I always keep my eyes open for vintage sewing patterns. I …
The other day I was organizing all of my craft supplies in a rolling cabinet that had recently become the former home …
As I was doing my crafty blog perusing this week, I came across this post over at Holy Craft. She has managed …
I was excited to land an audition last week for a SAG feature film. I got the audition information in an email …
After careful consideration, I’ve decided to change up the format of my blog just a little. Up until last week, I have …
Today finds me putting together another coffee cup sleeve. This one is to replace the one I made in the post How …
It’s great to be back! I took a week off to enjoy spending some time with my sisters, Julee and Stephanie. They …
Today is the day my sisters come for a visit. The guest room is cleaned and ready, the dogs have been bathed, …
Today’s post marks my 50th post here at the Treacle And Ink blog! When I started this blog, I wasn’t able to …
Good Friday: Matthew 27:32-56 (NIV) The Crucifixion 32As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they …
In one of my early posts, “The Walrus Talks of Etsy,” I attempted to utilize a stanza from “The Walrus and the …
Want to know of a way you can use your craft skills to make a difference? My sister, Stephanie, has come up …
All that talk last Friday about Easter bonnets led me to recall a crafty Easter project from my past. Easter was drawing …
In my “First Ever Treacle and Ink Giveaway” I passed along a set of Easter eggs that were made from my fabric …
An email from my pastor this morning reminded me that this Sunday is Palm Sunday. Wait a minute, where did that come …
As you know, I have been struggling with a little case of motivational paralysis in regards to my sewing endeavors. This is …
If you’ve taken the time to visit my Etsy shop, you know my need for fabric. That’s my primary crafting medium for …
Some days, I just feel craftier than others. I have another set of stuffed Easter eggs that I am wanting to list …
“It is a truth universally acknowledged,” that I am a Jane Austen fan. I have at least one copy of each of …
It’s hard to believe that the end of the week has already arrived again. Every time I sit down to write a …
As I have mentioned before, my hubby can not resist the power of a good deal. Sometimes, this has lead to questionable …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you! Ireland is my number one dream destination, and I think that’s why I love St. Patrick’s …
It’s that time again! Yes, I managed to grab yet another treasury. This time, I had Easter on the brain. Remember the …
I have been toying with the idea of purchasing a reusable coffee sleeve lately. Every time I swing by the 7-Eleven to …
My BFF (oh yes, I totally just said BFF) and I met in college and have been friends ever since. She has …
I was doing a little reading over at CraftyPod the other day when I came across this fun little tutorial about covering …
I am so excited to be finally hosting my first giveaway! It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time, …
Normally, I do my grocery shopping on Mondays, but due to a little work schedule change, today was my shopping day for …
Have you ever questioned the common sense of an architect or designer? You know who I’m talking about. The guy who thought …
Happy Friday to you all! I hope you are as excited about the weekend as I am. I’ll be performing in an …
The lights are low and the music is cranked up. Neon lights line just about every inch of wall space, the food …
I would like to send out some love today to the members of our families, churches, communities, and the world, who are …
This blogging adventure of mine is right around a month old now, and for those of you who are still with me, …
My hubby and I headed out this weekend, along with our two doggies, to the town of Granbury. Having heard great things …
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but some of my posts appear to have been written either late at night …
I am so excited that my sisters are coming to Texas for a visit in April. It’s hard living far away from …
It seems a little weird to be in Easter mode already, but Lent has already begun, and when I was at JoAnn’s …
This weekend, my deal-loving hubby and I headed out to Trader’s Village, a huge flea market just a few miles away from …
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I am a part-time actor who, like most of the rest of the part-timers, wishes she could be a full-time actor. It’s …
Hop on your broomstick and get ready for a magical ride with this week’s Featured Friday! Store Name: Celestefrittata First Name: Chiara …
The rumors are absolutely unfounded – I did not fall off the face of the planet. WordPress was having some issues yesterday, …
I have been having a little bit of a crazy day today. For some reason, I decided that I would prefer to …
This weekend, we loaded up the car and headed south, leaving the snow behind, to visit with my in-laws. Now, in our …
As I awoke last Thursday morning, the first thing my husband said to me was, “Did you dream about something white last …
The workweek has finally come to it’s end, and that means it’s time for another Featured Friday! Store Name: TheSoapGallery First Name: …
Back in the fall of last year, my husband and I were on our way home from an anniversary trip when we …
In celebration of my first week as a new member of TeamCAC, I managed to grab a treasury this morning and fill …
I have come to the conclusion that you can find just about anything you are looking for on Etsy, no matter how …
I am very excited to be one of the newest members of Etsy’s Team Christian Artist and Crafters! This Etsy team supports …
Welcome to Featured Fridays! I knew when I started this blog that I wanted to have a day dedicated to highlighting some …
Treacle and Ink, for those of you who don’t know, is a reference to Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. To be a …
Okay, so not only am I an actor/crafter, I am also a part-time nanny and avid video gamer. It is this last …
I had the great fortune to snag another treasury yesterday. I had one all made up in poster sketch, but had missed …
I have to get a bit off of the Etsy path for a moment this morning and turn a little attention to …
When I returned home from work yesterday, I discovered a large cardboard box sitting on the counter in the kitchen. I knew …
As I popped on over to Etsy this afternoon to check out what was going on in the forums, I noticed I …
Today marks the genesis of the new Treacle And Ink blog. After weeks of mulling it over, then weeks of putting it …
