Category Archives: Crafty Life

Thanksgiving Mantel Ideas – Decorating for Fall

Posted on November 9, 2011 by camileedesigns

I usually don’t decorate for Thanksgiving, but I loved making my Halloween Mantel so much that I’m thinking of using any holiday or season as an excuse to decorate up the mantel.  I’m pretty sure it’s a phase that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Life | Tagged , | 7 Comments

I Love Halloween Mantel – on a super-duper low budget.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by camileedesigns

I absolutely love Halloween.  It’s crazy to say that it’s my favorite holiday, but it kinda is…okay Christmas beats it, by a little bit.  Anyway, I was losing several hours on Pinterest one day when I discovered a Halloween mantel.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Life | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Pursuit of the Perfect Studio Space Part 1

Posted on August 30, 2011 by camileedesigns

This is the first in what could be a 100+ part series in creating my perfect jewelry making space.   My studio resides in the top story of my home, which we purchased last February.  Pretty much every other room has … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Life | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

New Gemstone Flower Necklaces and a Surprise Visitor

Posted on August 18, 2011 by camileedesigns

I decided to take advantage of the beautiful evening in the Pacific Northwest today and go outside to photograph my new creations.  (Ordinarily I photograph using lamps and a light box because our weather is so…well, wet). Here is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafty Life | Tagged , | Leave a comment