Tin Can Creations

Some time ago I posted a tutorial to make tin can flowers. Well, today I found a few other uses for tin cans (other than the recycle bin).
These creations are from Quilts and Art by Cheryl Check out her blog. She has some great ideas over there. If you do, be sure to tell her I sent you.   

                                        This caterpillar is adorable!

These creations are from Quilts and Art by Cheryl 
Check out her blog. She has some great ideas over there. If you do, be sure to tell her I sent you.
Post by Miss Eileen aka GoofingOff
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Miss Eileen's Etsy Picks 4.23.11

Sorry I am late with this week's picks but I had the good fortune to spend a little bit of the Passover holiday with friends on the beach. I might live in Florida but I live in the part with woods and river so a chance to play in the sand is a treat. It also gets me all full of creative ideas. Can't wait until I get started on some.

Anyway, speaking of creativity. Let's take a peek at the fab finds on Etsy this week.

Baby/Children's Journal by Cutest Creations by Jo

Obi Cosmetic Bag by Grace Designs

I Love Vanilla Ice Cream Scented Bath Salts by Deep South Soap

Transparent Orange and Yellow Recycled Jars and Driftwood Wind Chimes by 2 Glassy Broads

Urban Farmers Dreams Come True with this Green and Yellow Chick by Jean Abbott

Hand Printed Sea Brooch by Zamsoe1



Floral and Diamond CZ Leather Anklet by InDeeDesigns



Natural Wood Flower Home Decor by SouthernWood

OK, that's my picks for the week, all influenced by sun, sand, ocean breezes, and getting back to home sweet home. Don't forget to vote. The poll will be in the Upper Left Corner of the blog. Winner gets an interview with yours truly.


Get Ready for the Weekend Top Ten Metal Shops

After Dan's battle with a grinder (he didn't win the battle, either) he is not doing much metalwork which is leaving me with a yen for good metal...and him with a to do list that keeps growing. Here's a list of the top ten finds for the week. Just looking at the metal work makes me feel good...and makes Dan find something to do so he'll be too busy for my ideas. :) This list can be found on twitter, too @ http://twitter.com/goofingoff Baconsquarefarm.etsy.com Love these magnets. Architiques9890.etsy.com has some beautiful frames http://www.etsy.com/shop/1byliz, these clocks are from bikes! twobeans.etsy.com has unique wire work. JLHCopperDesigns.etsy.com has the most wonderful wind chimes. metalgardenart.etsy.com can help you dress up your world, inside and out. Say what you feel in metal. EdiesLab.etsy.com merritthyde.etsy.com has some beautiful birds. creativenuts.etsy.com Check out the sculpture! I love this cat!! WonderfulWire.etsy.com has awesome wire work. Love it!!! There, I feel better now. I got my metal fix for today. Hope you enjoy!