Hey There!

Well, I've been busy crafting, and not very busy updating my blog with my newest creations. I'm going to take the easy way out and plop all the pictures right here on this one post. Be sure to check out and "like" www.facebook.com/TheCraftyApple .... that's my Facebook page. I update it more regularly than this blog.

 The Wise Owl

 Mantel Decor

 Inspired by Pottery Barn Kids

 Personalized Wreath

 Found a similar image on Pinterest, but then added my own touches.

 An Ode to Kansas

 Made with Aluminum screen. Never again.

 WPS!

 1x6 painted and weathered

 Coasters

Fall Wreath

I've been busy. :) But man, do I love crafting! I'm still recovering from my ACL tear, and getting back to a normal life. I'll have surgery in a couple months, but for now, I'm enjoying my time doing what I love.

Woo Pig Sooie!

For those of you visiting the blog from the other 49 states (or countries! Woo! I'm international, baby!).... there is a saying down here in Arkansas.....that is ingrained in every Arkansan, natural or transfer. They stop you at the state border and teach you how to call the Hogs, you know? ;-) Anyway, this famous saying is how to root for the Razorbacks. "Wooooooooo.....PIG SOOIE! Woooooooo......PIG SOOIE! Wooooooooooo......PIG SOOIE! RAZORBACKS!" That's how it's done. While I've only lived in the Natural State for 5 years, I've quickly picked up on the hype that is the Razorbacks. Those frightening hogs are displayed all over this state! I've started crafting Razorback stuff, and will be venturing into some painting of the spiked hogs soon.

These were all client orders or gifts that I gave. I am not a graduate of the University of Arkansas, or any (Arkansas) state college for that matter..... I'm a proud graduate of (now) Missouri State University (then Southwest Missouri State University) and then Webster University for my master's. Although with my master's, I didn't attend any sporting events. Just did my work, attended class, made my As, and got outta there! I will say however, those Razorback fans are something special... they make everyone feel welcome! WPS!

Wood Signs

Remember those growth charts I made? Well, DS's, the orange painted one, turned out AMAZINGLY beautiful. I mean, beeeee-uuuuuu-tiful. So here is how my mind works. (We live in a very small town, where there are two seasons. Scrapper Football (high school) season, and the off season. Very similar to the show/movie "Friday Night Lights.") So I *love* this rustic look, and my mind is reeling. I could make signs! Scrapper signs! Wow! They would be awesome! So out of my idea, here is what I created.

(Nice popcorn ceiling, right?)

This sign is 5' long. I made the first one for my house, but my DH stole really liked it, and took it to his classroom thought I made it for his classroom. He was wrong. Although it did turn out to be a good thing he has it displayed in his room, because two people he works with placed an order for their own! What the WHAT? Whoo hoooo!!! So I started out just making one, and in less than a month, I've made 5, with an order for one more!