My Year in Review!

   Wow! Only a few more hours left in 2013.

I need to work on my crafting and photo-taking skills

   I sure am trying to get back into the swing of things…mainly a crafting and blogging schedule.

'Tis the time to shop I guess

   I don’t recall ever needing to return or exchange gifts I’ve received. And I don’t recall ever going out shopping on the day after Christmas.

It's all about the cats today!

   Whew! Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas have all come and gone. Two more celebrations to go – New Year’s Eve and the Orange Bowl.

What do I do with my scraps of fleece?

   I’m trying to find something I can do with the fleece squares I have left over from making the no-sew fleece blankets back before Christmas.

Use wrapping paper scraps to make beads

   I’ve made paper beads in the past and used them in my jewelry making. This time I used wrapping paper.

Merry Christmas from AptToCraft!

'Twas the night before Christmas

   Do you have Christmas Eve traditions?

A necklace and a bracelet from one old belt

   I have accumulated quite a few old belts from visits to thrift shops. I like making jewelry out of each 50-cent find.

Psalm 23 beads for a bracelet and pendant

   Several months ago I made a Psalm 23 bracelet. I was inspired by something I found on Pinterest.

A Christmas poem for Caturday!

‘Twas four days before Christmas, in a house full of cats,

and I heard a sweet purr as they started to stir.

The kitties were restless, there’s so much to see,

By the window are toys all hooked to a tree.

Christmas memories (and toys) that make me smile

   Over the last few days I have found myself reflecting on memories of Christmases past.

Creative gift-giving is easy with handmade creations

   Gift-giving has changed for me as I have gotten older.

The time of year for giving

   Do you like donating to charities this time of year? While we hope our gifts make it to the intended recipients, is there a way to really know?

From a Creative Cave to a Christmas Cave

   My Creative Cave is kind of turning into the Christmas Cave.

I found crafting and holiday spirit in "Faith, Family and Ducks!"

   I’m a newshound. I’ve studied and worked in some form of writing and news since high school.

Wire + Chain + Buttons = Bracelet

   Over the last few months I have managed to accumulate so many buttons that I think it rivals my stash of beads.

A cat blanket for a "Caturday" post

   Back in June, when I first started this blog, I mentioned how I had turned into a garage girl and coined the name Creative Cave for my workspace.

A blue bling blog post

   Get ready for a sparkle overload. Instead of focusing on today being Friday the 13^th I am sharing a sparkly bracelet and rings.

Every time a bell rings...

   Do you have a favorite Christmas movie? Is there one you can’t make it through the season without watching once, or twice?

Hodgepodge of crafted items

   I just haven’t been able to channel any creativity lately when it comes to making jewelry.

Wire jig ornaments

   I pulled out some wire, my wire jig and some buttons and tried to make some Christmas ornaments.

Fun holiday craft ideas

   Today I am sharing some links to some fun holiday projects.

I'm surprised I'm not wrapped in fleece!

   Apparently I take on any new craft with gusto. (Except the wirehanger ornament wreath of course).

Everyday is "Cat"urday at my house!

   I am certainly not the first person to use the word "Caturday." However, as the parent of the hurricane triplets in my house I think I can safely say that every day is Caturday…or maybe a “cat”astrophe.

Lessons learned from a holiday fair

   I ventured out on a foggy morning yesterday, with coffee mug close by, to visit a holiday fair. 

My first no-sew fleece blanket

   I might be a little behind the fad, but I finally made one of those no-sew fleece blankets. 

A "Less is More" approach

   I didn’t spend my day crafting yesterday. I’d like to say it was because I had too many other things to do.

Handmade wire bracelet and rings

   It should come as no surprise that I really like making wire-wrapped cuff bracelets. 

First a belt then a bracelet

   I had to do a little housekeeping in the Creative Cave yesterday. But once that was complete I got to work on handmade jewelry. 

Jewelry, crafts and holiday deals

   I plan to make some new jewelry today and I am looking forward to it.