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My Daisy – The cutest Pekepoo EVER!

Ebony Lee — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:19:37 +0000

I love, love, love my Pekepoo, Daisy. She is my canine child. She turned 1 yr old on the first of Sept, so she’s still very much a lively and happy puppy. I love it when she jumps in my lap after I take a break from crafting. She can be kinda jealous about anything that gets more attention than her in the moment…be it my honey, crafting, my laptop, etc. She loves her mommy.

Gotta love that fluffy tail.

Super Hero Chic

Ebony Lee — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:55:56 +0000

I’m headed to Baltimore Comic-Con this weekend. I created this treasury a while back and it came to mind when I was looking over the schedule for the event.

My Latest Creations: Brass Extravaganza

Ebony Lee — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:29:16 +0000

I’ve had a bit of a love affair with antique brass lately. I love the mix of golden brown and old world vintage that this metal has. Here are a few of my new creations:

All of these items are available in my Etsy store.

Crafters Showing Love to Amy Winehouse

Ebony Lee — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:10:39 +0000

photo: BERNDTOFFERINGS

Saint Winehouse Pendant by BERNDTOFFERINGS

photo: tarponjuli

R.I.P AMY amy winehouse charm 18 inch necklace by tarponjuli

photo: PursesonalStyle

Amy Winehouse Magazine Purse by PursesonalStyle

photo: mytshirtpillow

Amy Winehouse recycled t-shirt throw pillow by mytshirtpillow

Crafting for the Cause: Craft Hope

Ebony Lee — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:31:54 +0000

I love to tell people about the efforts of crafters who are using their gifts to help those in need. That’s why I was so excited to find Craft Hope.

“Craft Hope is a love inspired project designed to share handmade crafts with those who need them. It is our hope to combine our love for crafting and desire to help others into a project to make a difference around the world.”

My kind of people. They have organized quilt making efforts for Haiti Relief via Doctors Without Borders and the victims of the recent tornado disasters here in the US. They recently conducted an outreach project creating bracelets for Russian orphans. I love, love the idea of sending love in the form of fun, usable, and functional items to those in need. This is one effort I definitely plan to get involved with. Here are some photos from CraftHope.com.

photo: Craft Hope

Bracelets for Russian Orphans

photo: Craft Hope

Blankets for Babies in India

Did You Know That July is National Ice Cream Month?

Ebony Lee — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:21:12 +0000

Some people like ice cream. Some can take it or leave it. Then there are people like me. People who despite the knowledge that they have no business eating it, have a passionate love affair going on with ice cream. We may not see our lover everyday, or every month for that matter, but the love is still strong.

Here are some great crafts inspired by ice cream.

DIY Panini Press Ice Cream Cones – Make your own with this great tutorial from PaniniHappy.com

photo: PaniniHappy.com

Huckleberry Ice Cream Cone Earrings by catiahades

photo: catiahades

DBellaStar‘s cute ice cream hair pin set.

photo: DBellaStar

A great “Ben and Jerry” Charm Bracelet from uniquecharmboutique

photo: uniquecharmboutique

Where There is Smoke…

Ebony Lee — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:14:55 +0000

One may have a blazing hearth in one’s soul and yet no one ever come to sit by it. Passersby see only a wisp of smoke from the chimney and continue on the way.

– Vincent Van Gogh.