Mortira


    Location:
    Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
    My Crafts: My main obsession is seed bead weaving and other styles of beadwork. I also enjoy painting, sculpting and papercrafts. Before I discovered digital photography, I was also an avid scrapbooker.
    My Inspirations: Many of my paintings and beaded artwork are inspired by ancient Egyptian artwork and mythology.
    My Magazines: Bead and Button, Beadwork and Step-by-Step Beads
    My Occupation: Full Time Mom
    My Other Hobbies: Blogging

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    Thanksgiving Crafts and Entertaining Ideas

    Saturday, November 15, 2008, 12:09 PM PST [General]

    With less than 2 weeks left until Thanksgiving, now is the perfect time to start planning your decorations, entertainment and meal ideas.  Even if you're only having a small get together with family or friends, a great party is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.  Here are some of my ideas for crafty people!

    That's Creative: Easy Holiday Cookies

    Anyone can become a master cookie maker with these simple recipes.  Starting with a basic sugar cookie dough, learn how to embellish and decorate to transform a holiday favorite into the star of the desert table!

    Recycle It! Christmas Card Crafts

    Get a head start on your Christmas decorating, and give the kids something to do on Thanksgiving Day.  While the turkey is roasting, bring out some of your old Christmas and greeting cards, and transform them into unique and memorable decorations and keepsakes.

    That's Creative: Unique Gift Baskets

    Are you visiting a friend or family member this Thanksgiving?  Surprise your host or hostess with a thoughtful and unique gift basket.  With a few personal touches, you can create a memorable gift with these easy tips and basket theme ideas.

    November Beading Projects

    If you're a beader or jewelry designer, you'll love this month's beading project from The Sage's Cupboard. 

    Happy holidays everyone!

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    Last Minute Hallowe'en Costumes and Beading

    Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 06:21 PM PST [General]

    Until the end of October, I will continue to update my Hallowe'en costume idea website for anyone who is still looking for the perfect costume.  It is filled with ideas on how to create unique costumes from items you may already own, and also includes Hallowe'en beading projects, decorating tips, and party activities.  The ideas are great for anyone who wants to have a frugal or eco-friendly - but fun! - Hallowe'en.

    That's Creative: Handmade Hallowe'en

    I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

    -Morti

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    Thanks so much :) They were a blast to make :)

    Regan
    October 14, 2008
    07:49 PM PST

    Hi—I wish I could take credit for the pencil case! Etsy Finds Thursday is a weekly blog about things on Etsy that I like and want to share with others.

    You can find the "Robot Love Pencil" by rohmer ($16) at this shop: www.etsy.com/shop.php?use...

    But I just checked and that case has sold out! Oh well, rohmer has plenty of other great cases. Check them out!

    MC Julie
    September 25, 2008
    06:12 AM PST

    that's why I thought selling affordable tutus was the perfect idea! so many little girls love dressing up as ballerinas and fairies every day and they should have as many tutus as they have moods. :)

    Jennifer
    September 24, 2008
    06:52 PM PST

    great blog and some fantastic pictures. I really enjoyed looking at the websites.

    Emily
    September 12, 2008
    11:01 PM PST