Gator Clip (DIY) ~Winner Announced~

Congrats to the winner of the the Gator clip give-away from my 100th post!

'Do Not Want' Stamp (DIY)

I always laugh when someone says, "do not want."

I love the 90s

So this is happening in Grand Rapids right now.

Good{will outlet} Friday #13 Inspired by Free People

Its Memorial Day weekend - time for sparklers, sprinklers and sunscreen.

Glow in the Dark Dream Necklace (Inspired by The BFG)

I finished another book from my list: The BFG by Roald Dahl.
If you are not familiar with this book, its a children's story about a giant called the BFG (Big Friendly Giant) that collects dreams in glass jars and stores them on shelves in his cave.  Every night, he sneaks around London with a briefcase full of jars.  At each window, he stops to remove a dream, put it in his trumpet, and quietly blow it into the room of sleeping boys and girls.

Bracelet Tutorial Round Up

Isn't 'round up' a fun blogger term?  

Kitty Surprise

Let me tell you about one of the best birthdays I've ever had.

Good{will outlet} Friday #12 Inspired by American Eagle Oufitters

Happy Goodwill Outlet Center Friday- not only is it Friday, its also my birthday today!

Room of Requirement (My Studio)

Posting projects on this blog gives me the freedom to buy all kinds of supplies to make things with.

Giveaway ~ come win a prize!

Hi, Friends!

Art House Coop ~ The Animal Chronicle Project

My parents were big into the whole nature thing when I was a kid: camping, hiking, nature walks, etc.

Tea Cup Candles ~ Mother's Day Gift

Whenever I give someone a handmade gift, I always deal with a little fear that the receiver will think I'm just cheap.  Now, I don't want to sound conceited, but I am good at making things, and I even have a college degree in it.  Of course, that doesn't mean much when someone opens a box from me and says, "Oh, great...you made this.  What is it made out of, did you say trash?  Gee...thanks, I feel so....special."

I Can Has Cheezburger?

As you probably know by now, although I'm married, I am what you might consider a cat lady.

Good{will outlet} Friday #11 Inspired by Anthropologie

Welcome to Good{will outlet} Friday.  

Pencil Giveaway

I am drawn to passionate people.  

Victorian Match Boxes (DIY)

When my friend Molly and her husband moved into his Grandmother's house to help care for her, I was beyond jealous.

4 x 6 Exchange ~ Jessie's Girl

I love getting stuff in the mail, so I participated in an Art House Coop project called the 4x6 Exchange. 

Secret Hide-away Box

The scene: A museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Someone has stolen rare and precious artifacts from a jewelry exhibit.  Detectives believe that after the heist, thieves may have stowed away the treasures somewhere in the desk of this office space.   Can you find their secret hiding place?
I'll give you a hint: You'll get a hoot out of this hiding spot.

Books that Made me Love reading (Challenge)

May 7 was the first day of Children's Book Week. What a great thing to celebrate!

Make A Piñata (DIY)

Happy Siete De Mayo!

100th Post ~ Gator Clip Give Away

This is a very special day for Shades of Tangerine: the 100th post!

Bucket List

Good{will Outlet} Friday #10 Inspired by H&M

May is an inspiring month for me: its the beginning of summer and the month of my birthday!

Domes of Curiosity (DIY)

Recently, I found the website www.wisteria.com, and fell in love with it.  My favorite category is the Rare Bird section filled with stunning  one-of-a-kind antiques and treasures.  It was here that I discovered the Domes of Curiosity.  The original versions, cased in thick glass and artfully arranged, are priced between $900 and $1,500.  Of course, they are full of beautiful and rare objects, but if you want a much less expensive version, you can make several of  these little versions for under $15.

The Picture of Dorian Gray ~ Hair Combs

Number thirty-four on the Observer's 100 Greatest Novel List is The Picture of Dorian Gray, and I finished reading it a few weeks back.