Garnet Lace Earrings

These Garnet Lace earrings in burgundy are my newest addition to my Etsy shop LavenderField.  They are so elegant with a black outfit:

Shapes

Anywhere I turn I see shapes that will inspire my next design..... It's crazy! (in a fun way)

Apron made with IKEA canvas

Such a stylish way to do your crafts in! This half apron made with wonderful IKEA colorful canvas is now available at my Etsy shop (with free shipping worldwide, as always)!

Out of all my Etsy favorites, archaicdesign is the one I keep going back to for inspiration and just whenever my eyes need a dose of candy rush.  All her designs are beautiful, but her "Sanguine Necklace" has got to be my most favorite of all my favorites :)

Beautiful rocks all clustered together and wire wrapped in sterling silver.

Dulce de Membrillo (Quince Paste)

There were some irresitible looking quince at the supermarket the other day that were begging me to take them home.  So I did.....  and what did I do with them?  Well I found this easy, delicious-looking recipe for "dulce de membrillo" (quince paste) and decided to try it out.

Here's a picture of my results, and yes, it's as delicious as it looks on my picture:

Since cooking is also "handmade" I'm herewith incorporating a link to some of the recipes I've created, for whoever might be interested:

Crochet Earrings

I'm experimenting with a new style of earrings, and I think I like the results!  My daughter also liked them and volunteered to model them for my pics.  These are now availble at my Etsy shop:  Burgundy and Mustard Earrings (with free shipping worldwide, of course!)

....and Mustard and Dark Brown