Christmas Bunting
I try to add a little something new to my Christmas decorations each year. Being that my colors of choice are burgundy …
Pinterest Project – DIY Dishwasher Tablets
Having a little one in the house has prompted me to begin trying to remove unnecessary and/or harmful chemicals, etc. from my …
TMNT Halloween
If the painted pumpkins didn’t give it away, this year’s Halloween costuming was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles themed. Adam and I went …
Pumpkin Painting
We really enjoy Halloween here in the CraftLife household. My husband and I were married in late October, so our housewarming party …
Pinterest Project – Fabric Scraps Garland
Time for another Pinterest Project! This time it’s a project that has become a part of my Autumn mantel decorations. The pin …
Leaf Lanterns
These little leaf lanterns were a breeze to toss together and look great as a part of my Autumn mantel decorations. Here’s …
Sourdough Starter – Conclusion
Well, dear readers, my attempt at creating sourdough starter has finished, not with a bang, but more with a light popping sound. …
Autumn Inspiration
The weather may not be exactly chilly here in Texas, but other signs are suggesting that my favorite season is indeed in …
Sourdough Starter – Day 10
Day 10: (evening) Starter had bubbles in top again, but still no increase in volume. Fed Starter. I’m beginning to wonder if …
Sourdough Starter – Days 8 and 9
Day 8: (evening) After missing the morning feeding, the starter looked pretty sickly by the evening. It was very thin, with a …
Legwarmer Conversion
The sewing machine has emerged from hibernation! It was packed away when the would-be craft room became the real-life nursery. Since it …
Sourdough Starter – Day 7
Day 7: (evening) Lots of bubbles on top! But, still none really visible on the sides of the jar, and no change …
Sourdough Starter – Day 6
Based on my research into the secret life of sourdough starter, here’s a little info for you on what is actually happening …
Sourdough Starter – Days 4 and 5
I’m lumping days 4 and 5 of my starter saga together because things have pretty much been low key for the past …
Pinterest Projects – Raspberry Oatmeal Bars
I cannot pass up a BOGO sale at the grocery store, so this week found me going home with two containers of …
Sourdough Starter – Day 3
From this point on, I will be feeding the starter twice a day. Since I began at around 10:00pm on Day 1, …
Sourdough Starter – Day 2
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 Starter – Day 1
Sourdough bread is something of a wonder. I remember certain times throughout my childhood when my Mom would be gifted a little …
6 Lessons in 6 Months
I’m a sucker for “Top (fill in the blank) Lists.” Since the Crafty Baby has officially hit the 6 month mark, I …
Pinterest Projects – Pumpkin Spice Protein Balls
I could spend HOURS on Pinterest, which is why I try to avoid visiting the site very often. But it’s just so …
Fresh Start
Things are certainly looking a bit different around here, huh? When last we met, dear friends, oh waaaay back in December, I …
Podcaster Hangout December 2012
It was so much fun to have Jo of Shinybees join with Laura of Apocalyptic Diner, Martine of iMake and me in …
CraftLife Episode 28 – I’m So Crafty, I Even Make…
I’m so glad to be back behind the mic for episode 28! It has been quite a while since I have …
Holiday Hangout In The Works
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
Podcaster Hangout September 2012 I had a great time with Laura of Apocalyptic Diner, Martine of iMake and Maria of Subway Knits …
CraftLife Episode 27 – Eat Your Heart Out
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
Podcaster Hangout July 2012 I just had a blast with Laura of Apocalyptic Diner and Martine of iMake as we got together …
CraftLife Episode 26 – Give and Take
Summertime is in full swing once again here in Texas. The sun is shining, the wind is blowing, it’s boiling hot …
Hangout With Some of Your Favorite Podcasters – LIVE!
photo courtesy of Rock Cousteau The summertime is here, and that means it’s time to let down your hair, relax, and enjoy …
CraftLife Episode 25 – Podcast On The Run
Thanks for tuning in to this uncut, unedited podcast-on-the-run! Time has been spread thin over the past few weeks, but I …
CraftLife Episode 24 – Knit Well
The next time you get a full CraftLife episode delivered to you, it will be from a new location! This time, …
CraftLife Episode 23 – The Blues
It’s all about the “blues” in this week’s episode. The worst case of knitting blues I’ve had so far was involving …
CraftLife Episode 22 – Sampler
I’ve been working away at the Fredrick & Anne scarf for a Mother’s Day gift for my mom, and I have …
CraftLife Episode 21 – Fair Share
The creative doldrums are inevitable at least a few times in the life of the creative person, and this time it …
CraftLife Episode 20 – Sweater Love
The hiatus is over! I am very glad to be back behind the mic with you for episode 20. I had …
CraftLife Episode 19 – A Merry CraftLife Christmas
It’s time to cozy up to the fireplace, roast some chestnuts, and crank up the Christmas carols. ‘Tis the season to …
CraftLife Episode 18 – Bah Humbug
“Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat. Please put a penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got …
CraftLife Episode 17 – Bumps In The Road
Ebenezer Scrooge opens this week! Tech week is upon us, costumes and props are being worked in, sound and light queues are …
CraftLife Episode 16 – Scrooge Ate My Homework
Put on the teapot, or fill up the french press, whichever is your preference. Let’s take a few minutes to chat …
CraftLife Episode 15 – Bound To Be Creative
I caught Christmas trying to sneak up on me this week. What was I thinking, getting distracted by all of the …
CraftLife Episode 14 – Don’t Patonize Me!… Well, Maybe
A good friend of mine and I had the great fortune of spending a month in New York City, doing an …
CraftLife Episode 13 – No Place Like Home
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 …
CraftLife Episode 12 – Knitting Addiction
The weather man asserts that tomorrow will be the last of the 100+ degree days. There is only one thing I …
CraftLife Episode 11 – Be A Novice
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 …
Name That Skein Contest!
I may be taking a brief hiatus from podcasting, but things are still happening here behind the scenes of CraftLife, the result …
CraftLife Episode Ten – Only The Beginning
Episode ten is up and running! I hope you enjoy this mini-milestone, and I’m looking forward to being back with you …
CraftLife Episode Nine – Happy Knittapendence Day
The heat is really wearing us down in TX this week. As I write this the thermometer reads 100 degrees. I’ve …
CraftLife Episode Eight – Crafting For Good – Part Two
I had an absolutely lovely time va/stay-cationing with my family in and around my home town of Newberry, South Carolina. If …
CraftLife Episode Seven – Crafting for Good – Part One
After this very busy week of unexpected overtime, and unexpected knitting, I wasn’t able to get a full podcast together for …
CraftLife Episode Six – Click Clash
Last weekend saw the final football game of the season for the Hill Country Colts, and while my intention was to …
CraftLife Episode Five – Creating On A Budget
I have been absolutely spoiled these past two weeks. Right after completing episode four, Adam took me out on a catamaran …
CraftLife Episode Four – Hacking The Craft
Hey, hey all you hackers out there! This one’s for you! WARNING! Before you precede any further, please familiarize yourself with …
CraftLife Promo
The CraftLife promo is now up and running. Distribution of this promo is strictly forbidden highly encouraged! Have no fear, this is …
CraftLife Episode Three – Fiber, Fiber, Everywhere
Whew! After being up to my neck in fiber over the past two weeks, I am just itching to share it …
CraftLife Episode Two Addendum
Eeek! Well, as a newbie at this whole podcasting thing, there are bound to be bumps in the road. Such a bump …
CraftLife Episode Two – Creative Space
I actually recorded this week’s episode a little early since we will be visiting family most of this weekend. Could this …
CraftLife Episode One – And So It Begins
As I have been strangely absent quite a bit the past few months, you may have been asking, “What the heck …
Let it Snow!
Ahhhhh, Texas in the wintertime! You know, they tell me it’s not the norm here, but for the past two years, …
Some May Think I’ve Gone Too Far
At the end of the most recent exhausting work week, I sat myself down on the couch to revel in a little …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – I Wanna Know What Love Is
I Corinthians 13:4-8 “4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. …
Be Careful What You Wish For
Hello, hello hello! Happy 2011, and thank you for choosing to visit with me here on the Treacle and Ink blog at …
And For All You Potter Fans…
As we were sitting in our car outside of Pizza Hut/Taco Bell last night, waiting for them to cook Adam’s pizza, I …
My Education In Treacle
I had someone ask me last week where I got the name “Treacle and Ink”. If you haven’t been reading this blog …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – Light Bright
Matthew 5:14-16 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do …
A New Job, A New Reason To Make Stuff
I know I’ve been absent this past week, but it’s with good reason. I received a phone call last week about a …
How To – A Gingerbread Church (or House!)
Two years ago, my hubby and I hosted the first Thanksgiving in our home. We had some family members over, and I …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – Mmmm, Tasty!
Psalm 35: 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. I love …
A Last Minute Halloween Party Roundup
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 …
A Truly Terrible Trick-Or-Treat Tale
It was a dark Halloween night four years ago. The jack-o-lanterns flickered brightly and cast their eerie light across the porch …
How To – Stool Cushion
The smallest of the matching tables that I used in the Man Cave was just the right size to become a foot …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – Our Creative God
Genesis 1: 1, 26-27 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth… 26 Then God said, “Let us …
A Little Spray Paint Goes A Long Way
In my last post, I showed you the Man Cave makeover that I did for my 49ers fanboy hubby. Today, I just …
A Man Cave Makeover
Since our very first anniversary, I have gone by the traditional gift list for inspiration on what to give my hubby each …
The Dog Ate My Crochet… No, Really, She Did
I have been working on a child sized version of my “Did You Ever See A Lassie” hat and scarf. Mostly, during …
Sunday Scripture Snippet – P31
Proverbs 31: 13-15 (NIV) “13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, …
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas… At Least On The Internet
We interrupt the regularly scheduled program to bring you something far more important. While we may still be weeks away from Halloween, …
The Results Are In
It is time to announce the winner of my 100th post giveaway! In case you didn’t get to enter, or if you …
Never Alone
Here’s a little scripture snippet to mull over. Psalm 139: 7-10 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I …
The Creative Environment
*Today is the LAST day to enter the Raggedy Ann scarf giveaway and take advantage of the blog readers’ special sale! Check …
Don’t Worry, Be Happy
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 …
100th Post Extravaganza!
I am so excited to have reached my 100th post! Who would have thought when I started this blog and confessed to …
Tofu Pho You (and me!)
Okay, so I take back all the bad things I ever said about tofu. Up until yesterday, the only tofu I really …
Two Weeks As A Vegan
Well, I have hit my two-week mark on my new adventure as a vegan, and I’ve learned quite a few things so …
The Times, They Are A-Changing
Isn’t it great how life never stops? I mean there are times when you wish that time would just stand still, but …
Family Time
I took the week off of blogging last week because my parents came out to Texas for a visit! This was their …
Cool Summer Supper
This week, we finally saw a break in the summer heat. I have been through enough 100+ degree days to last me …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part Four
I can safely say that I am beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel with this project. My …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part Three
I am so excited to have put a big dent in my tee shirt quilt this past week! I had an extra …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part Two
Here’s a little idea about what kind of materials you might be looking at if you decide to tackle a tee shirt …
Tee Shirt Quilt – Part One
**Quick follow-up to my last post** Along with his love for coaching football and playing video games, my hubby also has a …
Relieving The Suspense
In my most recent Features Fridays post, I alluded to an exciting request that was made of my husband. At the time, …
Fabric Scrap Ideas
Many thanks to all of you who are still hanging in there with me as I try to get back onto a …
Desert Days
This past weekend, we headed south once more to visit with Adam’s family. It never fails to amaze me how much the …
Keeping The Memories
I have this stack of tee shirts that represents just about every play I have ever performed in. Some of them have …
Featured Fridays – Beppie Bags
Friday is once again upon us, and it is a good one! The weekend ahead will bring a visit with family whom …
Rediscovering My Long Lost Routine
It is a general truth. People like routine. Get a child into a routine of when to eat, when to play, and …
The Treacle Trail Leads Back To Alice
If you have been following my blog since the early days, or if you are a bibliophile who is particularly fond of …
Treacle Exhibit “A”
We are having a great time hanging out with family and seeing the sights this week! On Sunday, we fought the crowd …
iPhoney 4 – a venting session
My hubby and I have officially become a part of the iPhone crowd, as of this past Thursday. We did the pre-order …
Just Checking In
I just wanted to pop in here and catch you up on the goings-on. I have been a bit slack on posting …
Baby Dress – Attempt Number Two
If you remember, I have the joy of babysitting a little girl part-time during the week. Her mom passed along to me …
Now I’ve Gone And Done It
While you may not have read any posts about it lately, my atomic/mid-century modern obsession is still full blown. As a matter …
Featured Fridays – CJ’s Craft Corner
Friday is yet again upon us. I am looking forward to the weekend, as always, and looking back at another week down …
How To – Camp Cushions
If you remember a few weeks ago, I was getting really excited about going camping. In preparation for the trip, I decided …
Blackberry Bonanza
In my last post, I touched on some of my other interests besides crafting. Today’s post focuses on one of those other …
It’s Not Just All About Crafts…
The main theme of this blog, from the beginning, has always been Etsy and crafting. Of course I have veered off the …
An Awesome How-To by The Village Star
What is up with the pollen lately?? I started feeling yucky on Monday while we were still down south, but it’s still …
Great Finds This Weekend
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. …
Featured Fridays – GreenTrunkClothing
TGIF! Whew, what an emotional roller coaster I have been on this week. I let my employers know that I am officially …
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” ~Semisonic
This is not so much a craft post as it is an introspective monologue. So, if you’re really more about the crafts, …
Save The Pink Bathrooms! (and an atomic themed treasury)
In my continuing exploration of all things atomic, I stumbled across this website devoted to a truly worthy cause: Oh pink bathroom, …
Mid Century Modern and Atomic Design – My New Obsession
I recently listed this totally awesome luncheon set in my Etsy shop, Treacle And Ink. I completely fell in love with this …
Feeling A Bit Camp-y
As of right now, my hubby and I are planning on going camping for at least one night this weekend. I love …
Crafty…Even During Jury Duty
If you have been keeping up with my blog for any amount of time, you know that I have committed to posting …
Baby Dress – Attempt Number One
As I have mentioned before, during the week, when I’m not crafting, blogging, or doing the actor or housewife thing, I take …
A Texas Sized Doughnut
Today I’m going to take a little turn away from all things Etsy and let you in on a little experience I …
The Price is Right… or is it?
From the time that I opened Treacle And Ink, I have tried to keep up with the plethora of information that Etsy …
Dallas Etsy Bash
This past weekend, Adam and I headed out to my first ever Etsy craft fair. Now, I’ve been to plenty of craft …
Grand Opening of JOY Card Emporium!
Dear readers, as I promised when I went from writing a post every day of the week to posting only on three …
A Little Catch-Up
As we all have to do from time to time, now is the time to play a little catch-up. It’s been quite …
Featured Fridays – Jamfiescreations1
Ahhhhh, Friday is finally here. This week has been pretty busy, and the weekend ahead is packed! Wednesday morning, I had two …
Flower Power
Beautifully blooming flowers are one of my favorite things about spring. I love the colors and smells. I love seeing the Bluebonnets …
What’s Old is Made New
Any time I go to a garage sale or thrift store, I always keep my eyes open for vintage sewing patterns. I …
Works In Progress
The other day I was organizing all of my craft supplies in a rolling cabinet that had recently become the former home …
Some Rainy Day Fun
As I was doing my crafty blog perusing this week, I came across this post over at Holy Craft. She has managed …
Confession Of An Actress
I was excited to land an audition last week for a SAG feature film. I got the audition information in an email …
Changes Are Coming
After careful consideration, I’ve decided to change up the format of my blog just a little. Up until last week, I have …
Free Coffee, And A Sleeve To Go With It
Today finds me putting together another coffee cup sleeve. This one is to replace the one I made in the post How …
Sister Sister
It’s great to be back! I took a week off to enjoy spending some time with my sisters, Julee and Stephanie. They …
A Little Time Off
Today is the day my sisters come for a visit. The guest room is cleaned and ready, the dogs have been bathed, …
50th Post Celebration!
Today’s post marks my 50th post here at the Treacle And Ink blog! When I started this blog, I wasn’t able to …
Featured Fridays – Team CAC
Good Friday: Matthew 27:32-56 (NIV) The Crucifixion 32As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they …
The Walrus Visits Queen Alice’s Banquet
In one of my early posts, “The Walrus Talks of Etsy,” I attempted to utilize a stanza from “The Walrus and the …
T.I.T.P.F.A.C.
Want to know of a way you can use your craft skills to make a difference? My sister, Stephanie, has come up …
How To – Easter Hat Tree
All that talk last Friday about Easter bonnets led me to recall a crafty Easter project from my past. Easter was drawing …
The One That Started It All
In my “First Ever Treacle and Ink Giveaway” I passed along a set of Easter eggs that were made from my fabric …
Featured Fridays – Topsy Turvy Design
An email from my pastor this morning reminded me that this Sunday is Palm Sunday. Wait a minute, where did that come …
Flank The Enemy!
As you know, I have been struggling with a little case of motivational paralysis in regards to my sewing endeavors. This is …
Fabric Giveaway on Everything Etsy!
If you’ve taken the time to visit my Etsy shop, you know my need for fabric. That’s my primary crafting medium for …
The Doldrums Of Inspiration
Some days, I just feel craftier than others. I have another set of stuffed Easter eggs that I am wanting to list …
Austen, Texas
“It is a truth universally acknowledged,” that I am a Jane Austen fan. I have at least one copy of each of …
Featured Fridays – Butterfly Blue Designs
It’s hard to believe that the end of the week has already arrived again. Every time I sit down to write a …
A Space To Create
As I have mentioned before, my hubby can not resist the power of a good deal. Sometimes, this has lead to questionable …
And The Winner Is….
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 …
An Eggceptional Treasury
It’s that time again! Yes, I managed to grab yet another treasury. This time, I had Easter on the brain. Remember the …
How To – Coffee Cup Sleeve
I have been toying with the idea of purchasing a reusable coffee sleeve lately. Every time I swing by the 7-Eleven to …
Featured Fridays – Ukrainian Easter Eggs
My BFF (oh yes, I totally just said BFF) and I met in college and have been friends ever since. She has …
Composition Cover Tutorial
I was doing a little reading over at CraftyPod the other day when I came across this fun little tutorial about covering …
The First Ever Treacle And Ink Giveaway!
I am so excited to be finally hosting my first giveaway! It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for quite some time, …
Have a Thrifty Tuesday
Normally, I do my grocery shopping on Mondays, but due to a little work schedule change, today was my shopping day for …
A Shipping Mystery for a Monday
Have you ever questioned the common sense of an architect or designer? You know who I’m talking about. The guy who thought …
Featured Fridays – Bambu Earth
Happy Friday to you all! I hope you are as excited about the weekend as I am. I’ll be performing in an …
I Petted An Armadillo
The lights are low and the music is cranked up. Neon lights line just about every inch of wall space, the food …
Spread The Word To End The Word 03/03/10
I would like to send out some love today to the members of our families, churches, communities, and the world, who are …
Insider Information
This blogging adventure of mine is right around a month old now, and for those of you who are still with me, …
Weekend at Grandbury
My hubby and I headed out this weekend, along with our two doggies, to the town of Granbury. Having heard great things …
Featured Fridays – 3 Bears Studio
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed or not, but some of my posts appear to have been written either late at night …
Texas Travel
I am so excited that my sisters are coming to Texas for a visit in April. It’s hard living far away from …
Hippity Hoppity, Easter’s On It’s Way!
It seems a little weird to be in Easter mode already, but Lent has already begun, and when I was at JoAnn’s …
A Find That’s Out Of This World
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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“Hey, I’ve got a ‘What if…'”
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 …
Featured Fridays – Celestefrittata
Hop on your broomstick and get ready for a magical ride with this week’s Featured Friday! Store Name: Celestefrittata First Name: Chiara …
If We’re Not Funny, It’s Your Fault
The rumors are absolutely unfounded – I did not fall off the face of the planet. WordPress was having some issues yesterday, …
A Little Pick-Me-Up
I have been having a little bit of a crazy day today. For some reason, I decided that I would prefer to …
Curiouser and Curiouser
This weekend, we loaded up the car and headed south, leaving the snow behind, to visit with my in-laws. Now, in our …
Snow Day 2010
As I awoke last Thursday morning, the first thing my husband said to me was, “Did you dream about something white last …
Featured Fridays – The Soap Gallery
The workweek has finally come to it’s end, and that means it’s time for another Featured Friday! Store Name: TheSoapGallery First Name: …
How To – Cross My Heart Box
Back in the fall of last year, my husband and I were on our way home from an anniversary trip when we …
A Day By The Sea
In celebration of my first week as a new member of TeamCAC, I managed to grab a treasury this morning and fill …
The Walrus Talks of Etsy
I have come to the conclusion that you can find just about anything you are looking for on Etsy, no matter how …
New Member of TeamCAC!
I am very excited to be one of the newest members of Etsy’s Team Christian Artist and Crafters! This Etsy team supports …
Featured Fridays – The Village Star
Welcome to Featured Fridays! I knew when I started this blog that I wanted to have a day dedicated to highlighting some …
Treacle = Molasses
Treacle and Ink, for those of you who don’t know, is a reference to Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. To be a …
Does “Classic” Mean I’m Old?
Okay, so not only am I an actor/crafter, I am also a part-time nanny and avid video gamer. It is this last …
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Guys
I had the great fortune to snag another treasury yesterday. I had one all made up in poster sketch, but had missed …
Spa Day
I have to get a bit off of the Etsy path for a moment this morning and turn a little attention to …
Don’t Throw That Away/My Etsy Hero
When I returned home from work yesterday, I discovered a large cardboard box sitting on the counter in the kitchen. I knew …
Green is for Valentine’s Day
As I popped on over to Etsy this afternoon to check out what was going on in the forums, I noticed I …
In the beginning…
Today marks the genesis of the new Treacle And Ink blog. After weeks of mulling it over, then weeks of putting it …