Homemade Granola Bars

The other day I was in the search of a healthy snack at the grocery store. I've been eating some "warm cereal" kind of like oatmeal...but better. I found some loose granola that looked really tasty. I'd munched on a handful here and there when I got the idea to make it into granola bars. I just happened to have a 1/2 bag of marshmallows left over from another recipe, so these came together very quickly.

I can't even claim this as an actual "recipe", but maybe it's something you hadn't thought of and would like to give it a try. This "recipe" consists of 3 whole ingredients...the granola, marshmallows and a little butter. I microwaved the marshmallows and butter until melted and gooey. Poured in the granola. Patted it into a pan. And done!

 

 The next time I make them I'll be sure to buy 2 bags of granola and use a whole bag of marshmallows to make the recipe go a little further. And I'll admit, by the time you add butter and sugar (marshmallows) to granola...it's not quite as healthy...but it sure was tasty :)

Wooden Buttons

Last summer, I made my first wooden buttons. I planned on making several more and getting them listed. But you know how it goes...they got pushed by the wayside and I never returned to them. This weekend, I finally got most of them photographed and listed. (Still about 3 more styles to go.)

I also need to thank LeAnn of Pasque Flower and Duni of Peridot by Duni for using my buttons on their designs in exchange for photos of their finished work. I've gotten the Maple Leaf Buttons and Heart Buttons listed now along with their photos. Thanks ladies!!!

Anchors continue to be a popular graphic in my shop for several items, so I knew adding them to buttons was a logical step.

I hope to keep plugging away at these and get the rest listed this week as well. Wish me luck :)

Friday Features - Mirrors

I'm still finishing up little touches here and there for my new studio. It feels like all the little things are taking as long as the actual construction! But this is the fun part where I get to pick out decorations and decor. Yesterday we went shopping for a bathroom mirror and light bar. I thought I was going to buy a white framed mirror and white wood light bar...simple and stick with the colors I already had. Well, they didn't have a white light bar where we shopped, so that threw out my idea for the white mirror. I ended up with a brushed nickel light bar and found a mirror to match. I decided to go with a more fun mirror than I would normally put in our bathroom in our home. It's a studio, right...I want it to be fun :) I hope to show it to you next week. For now, I've found 4 other fun mirrors you could put in your home or work space...enjoy!

Clockwise from top left:

Craftsman Style Mirror with Shelves and Hooks in White Wash EXPEDITED

 SALE / Oval Scalloped Mirror Handmade Wall Mirror

 glass subway tile mosaic mirror

 Children, baby girl nursery baroque Ornate Syroco mambo pink mirror

Which is your favorite?

Wordless Wednesday - Making Progress

Recent Name Albums

I've been working on a fair amount of Name Albums since the holiday rush. I always love all the different themes and color combos that people ask for. Here are my 3 most recent and I have 4 more in the works!

 

Tiff's was my favorite to work on. Not only are the letters easy (bonus), but her book is in my favorite colors :) This was a birthday gift with a best friends theme.

And Simona's album is just as fun with a travel theme and bright adventurous colors.

Braelyn's album was also one of my favorites. As someone with an unusual name, I like making name albums for people who can't find other things with their name on it at a store. That makes these albums even more special :) I also liked Braelyn's album because it was in non-traditional colors for a little girl. Her nursery is decorated in greens and browns with an elephant theme..how fun!

Did you like buying things with your name on it as a child? 

I remember going to Silver Dollar City every year and never getting to buy a personalized pencil because they never had my name. Now I can create my own :)

Friendship & Freebirds

One of the things I love most about blogging is the connections and friendships I've made. I've had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people from all over the world because of this blog...how cool is that! Today I'd like to send a special thank you to one of these friends. Cynthia of Antiquity Travelers recently sent me a very special gift that I'd like to share with you today :)

 

 As some of you know, I got my first tattoo back in May of a Freebird design in honor of my brother. Cynthia said that when she saw these jewelry components, she thought of me :) The earrings and necklace are both so gorgeous!

I love how the earrings are engraved on both sides with the bird design. And the color is so perfect for me!

The necklace is such a beautiful piece! I love the bead woven necklace and bird pendant. Such beautiful work!

Thank you so much Cynthia...these were such a nice surprise and such a sweet gift :)

If you'd like Cynthia to create a special piece for you as well, stop by her shop and see all the beautiful work she's done!

Friday Features - Pink Clocks

As I start thinking about all the little details for my new studio, something I still need is a clock...a pink clock. Etsy has so many fun clocks and finding one in pink was no problem at all. The only problem is figuring out which one to buy!

Clockwise from top left:

Ink Splatter. Modern Wall Clock

 Hot Pink Wall Clock from Recycled Hubcap

 Bird clock nursery clock with base/ wooden bird clock

 Wall Clock - Geometric Clock, - Pink Clock

Which is your favorite?