JellyBean Junction

You're probably thinking, "Well, duh! It's been months since you posted anything!!" I took a break for the holidays because I was working ridiculous hours and had zero time for crafting. :(

I was hoping to get back into the swing of things and start making more minis now that I'm back to working less than 15 hours a week. (In case you're wondering what that sound is, it's good ol' Honest Abe crying as I pinch my pennies)

But life with a toddler makes things interesting, and McKenna has completely given up her naptime. There goes mama's "me" time! I don't know when I'll be able to work on miniatures again. Also, I may need to be looking for a full time job, so everything is a little up in the air right now.

I didn't want to leave my poor lil blog completely abandoned. :)

I'll be back!!

I hope...

Although my Etsy shops have unfortunately been moved to the back burner in preparation for holiday entertaining, I can't go too long without making SOMETHING. A couple days ago I made this pretty Autumn-y wreath to go over the fireplace.





But it begs the question...
How and where am I going to store it after Thanksgiving??

I'm fighting a monster headache tonight, so I'm not going to be able to do a team promo post for this week :(

But just head on over to Etsy, and don't forget to search
"dachshund team"
"teammids"
"pcagoe team"

Time for night-night!
Zzzzzz

More wonderful weirdness from Etsy:


ida.s dreams from unconventionalida


Little Poison Love by LittleCraftyShop


Purple People Eater Fingerless Gloves by BoysenberryLane

We don't get much in the way of fall colors here in Central California, but since pretty much anything is possible with polymer clay, I can get my autumn leaves fix just browsing through the team member's shops!


A simple browse through Etsy using the search "pcagoe team" will give you a glimpse into this wonderful world!


Fall Leaves Polymer Clay Pendant by fungibleelements



Fall Colored Leaves Handmade Polymer Clay Buttons by PolymerClayCreations


Fall Leaves Double Light Switch Cover by peggers


I was really planning on sticking with a "leaves" theme for this post, but this just made me laugh out loud!
"We're All Going To Be Pie Soon" by peggers

If you're like me, and living in a location that is less than famous for it's fall color, you can make your own garland of fall leaves to brighten your home. Simple and easy - even the kids can help out!

♥First, cut simple leaf shapes from felt, solid or patterned papers (or use all 3 like I did!) My papers are from my scrapbooking stash.

♥Punch a small hole in each leaf.

♥String your leaves together! I used vintage variegated fibers and crocheted a chain, adding my leaves as I went along - but you can use a simple length of yarn or string and tie your leaves. Make your garland as long or short as you'd like. My garland is about 4' long and is made of 50 leaves spaced about an inch apart.

Have fun!

Halloween is coming - bring on the WEIRD!

AlyshellsCraftShack has some monsteriffic offerings in her shop! Kazoot Votar comes with a hilarious backstory and an art card with an acrylic painting of his likeness.


I'm loving monsters lately! sweettaters has some cute sock monsters in her shop.


One more cute little monster to share today. This is Gracie from JunkerJane