PEACE CRAFT LOVE Episode 2; It's Halloween

 I'm so excited about the journey my sister and I are taking! We had a pretty good turn out on our last podcast, and hope to grow with each new one.

This week, we have a lot going on, which includes our very first giveaway!

Erica Arndt (you can go to her youtube channel here), offered one of her patterns for a giveaway. Tune into our podcast for details.

Let's back up, though and start with the beginning of the video....

OUT OF SIGHT

Tammy and Terry talk about some of the things they have finished up since the last podcast. Terry worked on some Christmas ornaments to give to her grown children and her granddaughters. 

Tammy has been working on some dresses for her 18" dolls. Click here for the pattern for Frill Long Sleeve Dress. This pattern was simple and Tammy plans to make more for her doll collection and share with some with her grandnieces. 

HERE'S THE SKINNY

Terry is working on some dream catchers made from recycled guitar strings. She has four of them to make for her granddaughters.

Tammy is working on a sweater! East Asymmetric Fall Cardigan by Annoo Crochet Designs. Quite a project, but it is going to be beautiful! She chose a gorgeous yard from Expression Fiber Arts. 

FAR OUT AND GROOVIE GOODS

As mentioned above, Erica Arnt has offered one of her patterns in the giveaway. She also gifted the same instructions, which is a tote bag called, Erica's Scrap Bin. Terry and Tammy are both excited to work on this in the future, and can't wait to see who the winner is. For more details, watch the podcast to see how you can win!

OUR GIGS

Terry did finally list one of her favorite, one of a kind, necklaces and a couple pair of earrings in her TappingflamingoBling Etsy Shop. If you are interested in watching her create this pieces check out her youtube video 

Tammy has been working on a newsletter! In it, you will learn about what is going on with Peace Craft Love and also her doll collection.

Hope everyone is doing well. Check out the 2nd episode of Peace Craft Love Podcast and some of the other places the sister's are located.

In the mean time....

Here's wishing you

Peace, a lot of Crafting and love....

Other places to find Terry

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1e1qvZWpkFOKmIGqQStCg?view_as=subscriber

TikTok as Tappingflamingo

*Caribbean Cruisers 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/23716... Check out my new facebook page called Beach Bums and Cruisers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/57613... https://www.facebook.com/tappingflamingo https://www.instagram.com/tappingflamingobling/

Other places to find Tammy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kawaiidollshop

https://www.facebook.com/kawaiidollshop/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DollyDaily/

https://www.facebook.com/AboutJewelryMaking

https://twitter.com/tammypowley

https://www.instagram.com/tammypowley/

TIME TO GET MY REAR IN GEAR!

 It has been over SEVEN months since the COVID lockdowns. Here in Louisiana, we are still somewhat on a lock down. You really would not know it though if you went out and about, though. Too many people are not taking any of this very serious at all.

Pretty much everything I was involved in is still shut down. I was part of a senior citizen dance group called, Southern Sass. We lined dance and would visit and perform at various areas in the community, including assisted living, nursing homes, the veterans hospital, events for the seniors in our community, etc. 

Every month, we would dress for the occasion. Always with some sort of a hat and lots of bling. I miss those days. I miss the camaraderie of the seven ladies that make up our group...ages 61 to 82. 

When the shutdowns first started, I kept myself busy making masks for my TappingflamingoBling jewelry shop on Etsy. Since August, though, people are not buying many masks. Well, if they do, they are buying the China made ones at big box stores that are pretty low quality. Remember, you get what you pay for....

During the first months of the shutdown, I was so busy, I would forget to eat, and then my precious fur baby of 14 years died, and I pretty much shut down for awhile. Needless to say, I lost weight. 

As the months have gone on, I find myself bored, and eating things I should not. Because of that, I have gained a bit of weight. This past weekend, I was going through some of my clothes, and got really frustrated at myself. THAT'S IT!!!!!! I have got to STOP!!!!! 

I have myself on a strict schedule, now, and I plan to stick with it. My goal is to loose 5 pounds by Election Day. Here is my plan....

Everyday, I will exercise in some form for 30 minutes or more. Walking (which at my pace is about 2 miles) or yoga or a stationary bike. Always allowing some time for stretching. I need to keep my flexibility up.

After I finished exercising my body, I get cleaned up and dressed for the day. I also make sure my bed is made. That is so important for my mind, so some reason. 

For breakfast and lunch I will have either 2 eggs or a smoothie. I know this works for me. It seems if I eat eggs, my weight seems to go down. As far as my smoothie goes, I do not add any sugar. Here is the recipe I use:

1 cup almond milk

1/2 banana

2 dates

4 ice cubes

about 1 cup of either frozen strawberries, cherries, pineapple or mixed fruit of mango/peaches/strawberries, or a combo of all of the above

1 heaping tablespoon ground flax seed

1 heaping tablespoon of pea protein or kale protein or spinach protein, which is just ground up freeze dried peas or kale or spinach.

I scoop Doterra Trim Shake

Dump ingredients in order your blender recommends and blend. 

It is soooooo very gooooood!!!!

After I get my smoothie all fixed, it's time for me to get my spiritual side in order. I like to take about 30 minutes each day to study my Sunday school lesson and scriptures, and write in my journal.

I love having my Scriptures on my iPad. It makes it very convenient to study my lesson along side my Scriptures....just click on a link and it takes to directly where you need to read.

In my daily schedule, I have included talking to my mom, one load of laundry, some other chore, practice my dulcimer for 30 minutes, and work on my business. Each morning, my middle son calls me on his way to work. It is during this time that I walk or ride my stationary bike. I love that he calls me so often. 

Yes, being at home can be boring, but there is so much that needs to be done, that it doesn't have to be. Oh! and by the way, I lost my first pound after one day of this...so that...is....very.....ENCOURAGING! 

Peace Craft Love Episode 1

Welcome to our first Peace Craft Love Podcast episode. My sister, Tammy Powley, and I are so excited about our new adventure!

This will be a bi-weekly experience where we share things going on with Tappingflamingo and The Crafty Princess...

Mostly, we talk about our love of crafting, but will also share other fun stuff. 

Here are the highlights and URL's for Episode 1, October 16, 2020.

OUT OF SIGHT

Terry shows off a creepy, yet elegant necklace and earrings inspired by SJ Designs Jewelry's Honey Do List October 2020. A photo taken when they visited Kutna Hora in Czech Republic is the inspiration for these pieces.  https://sjdesignsjewelry.blogspot.com/2020/10/inspiration-for-october-2020-honey-do.html?fbclid=IwAR1QNMOyr4xYqM8hVXiWR9z1ZueXxbx_6LEA8AUp33XMTFGXwgPkcG_zNro

Here is a link to Terry's Youtube Channel showing the process on how she put together the ensemble. https://youtu.be/HZqM1vOPGHY and also a link to the blog about these pieces. https://tappingflamingo.blogspot.com/2020/10/spooky-inspiration.html

Tammy showed some Halloween dresses she made for her dolls.

Blythe Libby Pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/112199926/dolly-delicacies-sewing-pattern-for

Tammy also showed this gorgeous piece she made, but is thinking about taking it apart and repurposing it.

Pink Flamingo Bulky 5 and Begonia Medium 4 yard: https://www.darngoodyarn.com/collections/darn-good-yarn

HERE'S THE SKINNY

Terry is wrapping up a wedding gift and shows some of her guitar string ornaments and how they can also make pretty gift toppers.

Tammy started a butterfly cross stitch using this pattern: Dimensions 73147 Needlecrafts Counted Cross Stitch, Welcome Butterfly

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DEGP56/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1%20Luxja%20Double-Layer%20Sewing%20Supplies%20Organizer:%20https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082KLJBCD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Tammy is also working on more dolly dresses with this new pattern. Frill long sleeves dress #18" dolls dress: https://www.happybankkycraftymom.com/post/frill-long-sleeves-dress-18-dolls-dress-with-free-printable-pattern

One of Tammy's favorite orders lately is this Luxja Double-Layer Sewing Organizer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082KLJBCD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR3JMpd0WWMCzoev7ckpnve6nBA1UuGEZkNIss5hCrFvDfozmpa-L16dFeY

FAR OUT

Have you ever found something along the side of the road and brought it home to make it better? Well this is what Terry is planning with her trash to treasure find. 

Tammy is planning to make a boho style cardigan using this pattern. I can't wait to see it done! 

East Asymmetric Fall Cardigan by Annoo Crochet Designs. http://www.annoocrochetdesigns.com/2020/08/east-asymmetric-fall-cardigan-by-annoo.html

GROOVY GOODS

Terry shows off the Bargain Bead Box for October 2020, and a sneak peak at a couple of her creations. https://www.bargainbeadbox.com

Tammy just got this ergonomic handle crochet hook set from BeCraftee https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Y7QWHUO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

WE DIG IT

We love Erica Arndts Youtube Channel! She has all kinds of crafting videos and is a home school mom! Check out her video for crafting and home school ideas. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0wN7fS1ATmM4ZTafhB9oBg

OUR GIGS

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TappingflamingoBling

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LotusFlowerKawaii

Hope you go check out our video and some of the other places we are located.

In the mean time....

Here's wishing you

Peace, a lot of Crafting and love....

Other places to find Terry

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ1e1qvZWpkFOKmIGqQStCg?view_as=subscriber

TikTok as Tappingflamingo

*Caribbean Cruisers 411 https://www.facebook.com/groups/23716... Check out my new facebook page called Beach Bums and Cruisers! https://www.facebook.com/groups/57613... https://www.facebook.com/tappingflamingo https://www.instagram.com/tappingflamingobling/

Other places to find Tammy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/kawaiidollshop

https://www.facebook.com/kawaiidollshop/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DollyDaily/

https://www.facebook.com/AboutJewelryMaking

https://twitter.com/tammypowley

https://www.instagram.com/tammypowley/

Spooky Inspiration

I love to design, and I love to be challenged. Sometimes, it can be very difficult, but it helps you to grow. In this post, I will show you what I came up with using this very "creepy" picture.

Each month, SJ Designs Jewelry has a challenge. Her husband, for the past five years, has been giving her a challenge to get her out of her comfort zone and also help her use some of her bead stash. They call it Honey Do List.

This month's Honey Do List is a "creepy" picture of some skulls. This photo was taken in Czech Republic, at Kutna Hora which is "bizarre bone church" they visited. This was definitely a challenge for me.

Well... I don't have any skull pieces I could use, and I don't work with bone. I did remember, I had some white howlite that might look like bones....sorta. I wrapped the howlite bead with brown copper wire and added some dangles for more interest. 

As I studied the picture, I saw reds, oranges, golden hues, dark brown, and copper. I remembered, not long ago I received dark brown Brecciated Jasper beads from a Bargain Bead Box subscription, and knew they would be perfect in this piece. In October 2020 Bargain Bead Box, I received some faceted garnet crystals I knew I wanted to use. The only thing...they were teeeeeny tiiiiiny, which meant ity bity holes.

I gathered red jasper, sesame seed jasper, golden crystals and copper and started creating. 

Funny thing is, when I'm creating, things get changed quite a bit. I went from having a long necklace to a short one. I went from one clasp to another, and some of the beads changed a bit. 

I chose this bamboo looking toggle clasp, because it reminded me of bones. 

Oh! I had to make some matching earrings...

I'm actually working on a video that will soon be posted to my Tappingflamingo YouTube Channel. It shows how I went about putting it all together. Hope you go check it out and let me know what you think. 

No, this pieces is not that creepy or spooky, and it, honestly, it was not really that challenging. I find, that once I get started with a piece, things just kind of fall in to place.