"A Little Can with a Lot of Sparkle!"

 Here are some fun creations I made to decorate for the 4th of July holiday.

Made with non-other than empty sardine cans!

From Tin to Treasure: Miniature Dioramas with a Splash of Fun!

I eat a lot of sardines - they are healthy for you and I actually love them..

and I got to thinking...

what could I do with those empty cans?

Sardine Can Creations of course.

Here are some others I have made.

I really had fun making these. What do you think?

Have a Cozy + Crafty 4th of July!

From Paint to Personality.

I have so many different supplies in my Craft room...

because I just love to create and design in so many different ways.

Sewing, quilting and embroidery...paper crafts, card making, scrapbooking and journaling...

zentangle, watercolor painting...I'm always willing to try something new. 

One of the things I love to make are my

 "Cottage Cozy Cuties".

I have created and sold quite a few over the years. Each a one-of-a-kind little friend.

So a couple of days ago I just had to sit down and make a new little girl...

Meet... "Colette".

She is enjoying a day at the fair wearing a sweet black and white gingham dress

tied with a polka dot bow and a yellow petticoat too.

In her hand is some cotton candy she bought at the fair.

Are you like me with so many different craft projects at a given time?

Or do you stick to a favorite?

Stay Cozy,

Carrie

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What do Washi Tape and Keurig Coffee Pods have in common?

Not sure if you use washi tape for your creative endeavors - but I do, 

and it has always been a struggle storing for them for easy access?

Until now.

I found this Keurig coffee pod metal storage holder at my local Goodwill for only $2.99

and thought it just might be the thing I need to hold my abundance of colorful washi tapes.

And it is!

They fit just perfectly, and it doesn't take up much room either!

And here is a different style of coffee pod holder I found,

it too works great! 

Goodwill + Keurig to the rescue!

Stay Cozy and Creative,

A touch of Pink

 I came across a fun card making blog that offers a monthly challenge.

 The blog is Simply Clean and Simple.

It is an "anything goes CAS" challenge with an optional theme, this month...

  PRETTY PINKS.

I figured out that CAS stands for "clean and simple".

 (One point of interest, lots of open space, minimal layers and few embellishments) 

I hope my card will qualify.

It is fun to get inspired by other card makers and crafters and have a little challenge to get you in your craft room to create.  I love to send "happy mail" so I designed this card.

 

• I stamped and fussy cut the black and white banner.
• It is hard to see but the striped background is embossed.
• The "Happy Mail" sign is attached with a brad, so it has a little movement.
• The pink flower paper was one in my stash.

Happy Creating.

Stay Cozy,

Carrie

When the Blogger's Away...

While I was away from my blog this little guy came into our lives!

My daughter, Grace and her husband, Brenton, welcomed little Jayden into the family!

He is already 8 months old!

He's quite the cutie - with tons of personality.

His favorite thing to do right now is to "grunt"!

Smiles by the dozen...

And a little fashion icon as well...His mom is a Fashion Stylist.

Jayden joins my two grandsons, Van and August...

And his cousins in Florida, Lini and Stila.

 (They will be coming to Oregon for a visit soon - yay!)

I am one blessed Grandma.

Thanks for indulging me.

Stay Cozy,

Do I have to "starter" over?

 I started making sourdough bread in February but then I had my accident, and my "starter" 

has been living in the fridge waiting for me to get back to it.

Good News...

I was able to feed it and revive it and I am off to the "sourdough" races once again!

Homemade sourdough is just full of probiotics for a healthy guy microbiome.

And it is fun to make too...albeit a challenge at times.

No two loaves are ever the same.

Anyway...it makes me feel like I am returning to normal baking these beauties once again.

🥖

 Staying Cozy! 🥖

Hip Hip ...but not quite Hooray...

I haven't posted here on my blog for some time - nearly a year! Like many, life gets busy, and I had to let some things go for a bit. But I have been here in the background enjoying my favorite blogs.

  Especially recently...

About ten weeks ago on March 30th, I took a very bad fall in my driveway at home and fractured my hip amongst some other lesser injuries! I went to the emergency room right away and was in the hospital for four days after undergoing a fracture repair and clean-up and a hip replacement. It was quite the trauma and shock, and it has been a rough time dealing with the pain, lack of mobility, dependence on others etc. My best

friend helped me with my first shower upon returning home! I am still on a journey and have undergone much physical therapy - but I have ditched the walker and the cane and am getting closer to a full recovery each day. I will certainly try to be more present here - but I have enjoyed following up with some of my favorite peeps + posts while I was laid up.

WARNING - pics of my injuries.

Please be very careful, my friends. I am in good shape, exercise and walk all the time, 

but one little misstep can certainly change your life in an instant!

Still Cozy, 

Carrie