Poor Neglected Blog

Yes, I know I have been neglecting my blog for the past couple months.  I have started a new exciting job and have put all of my energy into my training!  I promise to come back and start posting new pics of my creations soon! Til then, I will leave you with one of my favorite photos...a close up of a tiny mushroom from my mom's garden.

The Next BIG thing?

Do you sometimes get a creative block where you want to make something but have no idea what it should be or what direction to head?

I'm there!! YEP I admit it! After burning the midnight hour for weeks creating the spring collection...I am fresh out of awesome ideas!

So what does that have to do with you, you ask?

Well I am looking for the next big idea!
And to make it fun...I am going to have a bit of a contest.

Post your ideas over on my facebook page HERE for creative projects you would like to see in the shop and at the craft fairs I will be vending this summer.

The more ideas you post, the more chances you have to win!
I will choose one random winner and make them something special from all the ideas posted!!!

The giveaway will end May 18th so don't delay!!!

One lucky winner will get a new handmade item before it even hits the shop!!!!!

Spread the word to all your friends and Good LUCK!!

Friday the 13th Special!

Calling all craft lovers!!! I wanted to offer a special for Friday the 13th in my Etsy shop!

PSJ Art and Craft Fair HERE

Today through midnight Friday the 13th, use the following coupon code to get a little extra savings in my shop!

FRIDAY13

When you are at the checkout, just type in the code and enjoy 13% off your total purchase!
Just my little way of saying thanks for supporting my shop!

There are lots of fun goodies in the shop in all price ranges! Grab something special for Mom for Mothers Day or perhaps a birthday surprise or graduation gift for that new grad!!

Virtual Craft Fair this week!

Hey there crafty friends!!! Pine Street Junction is having a virtual craft fair this week over on the Etsy shop! Soooo many new items have been listed but are going quickly so stop on over to PSJ!

Here is a sneak at some of the fun goodies you will find!

Upcoming Craft Market!

I will be exhibiting at this fabulous show! Hope to see everyone there!

Get them while you can!

Hey there friends!!! I have been busy updating the Etsy shop today! Lots of fun little goodies just added! With Spring just around the corner...these little gems won't last long! Here are a few of the items just listed! Make sure to stop on over to Pine Street Junction and check them all out!

Spring is coming!!!!

Like most of the country...we here in Iowa have been blessed with a very mild winter! With that being said...spring fever has hit early and I have been busy creating lots of new spring primitive critters!!! Here are some items just listed in my Etsy shop!

Inspirational Blog!

I just found this wonderful blog thanks to a friend on Facebook....the designs on this site are fabulous to say the least and I love the texture that is put into each piece! Lots of eye candy so head on over and tell her I sent ya!!!

Inspiring Blog

Spring Fever

I will be seeing baby owls in my sleep for weeks I think! haha! I have a serious case of spring fever and have been working on some fun new critters for an upcoming craft fair in March!
Here is a little peek at the flock...

Final Etsy Update Coming!

Just in time for that last minute gift shopping, I will be updating my Etsy shop this week with some fun goodies that are ready to ship! Here is a sneak at a few of the goodies coming.....

Clay hand sculpted snowmen ornaments

Hand stitched mini snowman pillows

Vintage inspired altered domino ornaments

Glass tile dictionary necklaces

Mixed media art journals
Make sure to stop over to the shop this week for those last minute gift ideas!

Happy Holidays to everyone!

I have been getting in the holiday mood more so than normal for me! I just created a bunch of fun new ornaments using microscope slides and a lot of solder!!! I have the blisters to show for it! Here are just a few of my favorites!

Cyber Monday Sale in the shop!!!

Happy Holidays everyone! In keeping with the holiday shopping festivities this past weekend, I am having a Cyber Monday SALE! Enter code: CYBER20 at checkout in my Etsy shop and save 20% off storewide! Valid all day Monday til midnight!

Art/Craft Fair this past weekend!

Hey blog followers!! I took the leap and went to an art/craft market as a vendor for the first time in many years! Here are a few snapshots of the booth I shared with my friend Heather!

My vintage suitcase filled with all kinds of wool goodies!

The ornaments were a big hit!

Lots of fun new canvases and goodies were available at my booth!

A picket fence filled with all kinds of jewelry!

A look at our booth from afar!

Overall we had a good time meeting lots of new fans of Pine Street Junction! I will be exhibiting in Mt. Pleasant on December 3rd!

Poor neglected blog

In all my madness to prepare for the upcoming art/craft fair on November 12th that I will be exhibiting at, I have been neglecting my poor blog!!! I have so many new items made for the show and my etsy shop for winter my dining room is overflowing!!! Here is a little sneak peek at a few items coming soon...Pardon the poor quality photos....the ipod does not do a great job!

Watch for new items coming soon to my Etsy shop!

Hey everyone...happy Fall!!!!
This is my favorite time of year and I really seem to do more of my artwork during the next few months than I do all year!

I have been busy making some new goodies for my Etsy shop. Keep watching for updates....and perhaps a fun little contest coming soon!


Fun little project I worked on this past weekend....will be adding some fun screen printed goodies to the shop soon!

And the winner is............drum roll please.....

Congrats to bluecrayons for her comment:
bluecrayons said... gjs etsy - i love the train book. my bestie loves trains and that might be a good book for his love.

Please contact me with which GJS book from their etsy site you would like as well as your shipping info and we will have a fun goody package out to you shortly!!!

Thank you to everyone who played along!!! I hope to have more fun giveaways in the near future!

Who loves free stuff?

That's right everyone!!!
I am having a giveaway!!!
One lucky winner will receive a book of choice from Genuinely Jane Studios and a fun prize package from Pine Street Junction!!!

You can't win if you don't enter so here is your chance!

You have 6 chances to win by simply leaving a comment after you have done any or all of the following:

1. Visit the Genuinely Jane Studios facebook page and "like" them, come back here and let us know you were there!

2. Become a follower of my blog- sign up on the side over there!

3. Visit my Etsy site Pine Street Junction and tell me what your favorite item is from the shop!!

4. Become a follower of Genuinely Jane Studios GJS blog

5. Visit the GJS retail site and tell us what your favorite album is- GJS Etsy

6. Re-post this giveaway on your personal blog or facebook page and send us a link to it!(must be a public link so we can see it)

Make sure to come back here and let us know each time you fulfill one of the chances!!! That is 6 chances to win!!!!!

We will be picking the winning comment on Wednesday October 5th at 6pm CST. Come back here to see if you are the big winner! The winner will have 24 hrs to contact us with their choice of album and mailing info!

Good luck everyone!!

Getting my Artistic MOJO back!

Hey everyone...I am finally getting back into the groove of creating new art! I've been trying out lots of new techniques and products that I haven't tried before and LOVING it!

Here is my latest project I did for Genuinely Jane Studios...I am on the design team of this fun little company and can't wait for my box of new albums to arrive this week!

This is the Heart Locket album....

Supply list:
Heart Locket Genuinely Jane Studios Album
My own hand dyed ribbons, twine and flowers-Pine Street Junction
Basic Grey Ambrosia Paper and Stickers
Vintage Dictionary Paper
Vintage Pattern Tissue
Kaiser Craft Pearls
Kraft color card stock
K & Co Black/White Smash Tape
Tim Holtz Tissue Tape
Misc Paper Tags
Word rub-ons in black
Misc metal brads
Acrylic Paint-Black, Cream
Crackle Medium
Antique Skeleton Key
Ranger Distress Ink-Vintage Photo and Spiced Marmalade
Ranger Distress Stain-Vintage Photo, Rusty Hinge
Brown India Ink Marker
Sandpaper
Mod Podge (matte)
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Linen Fabric Paper (photos)