Welcome – and I hope you’re having a great day! Today I’m going to show you how to make some fun desk or table top decor that features “The Worlds Greatest Detective” Sherlock Holmes. Are you ready, because the game is afoot! I found this set of (art) blocks at a second hand store for… Continue reading Sherlock Holmes Art Cubes, Home or Office Decor
Greetings and welcome to all. You’d think time wouldn’t fly so fast when you’re ‘stuck’ at home all day, everyday, but that’s just what’s happening to me. I’m going to blame it on my husband – 1. Because he’s here all the time now and 2. It simply can’t be that I’m undisciplined and can’t… Continue reading DIY Mosaic Nine Drawer Chest – Part 3
Hello, and welcome to Old Raven Creates. Today I started a project that looks just like a mosaic that includes gritty textured grout and glazed ceramic tiles laid onto a flat surface…in this case a small 9 drawer chest. But the thing is – this isn’t real mosaic and those aren’t ceramic tiles – they’re… Continue reading DIY Mosaic Nine Drawer Chest – Part 1
Welcome to the middle of October. I hope all your Halloween plans are beginning to come to fruition because the big day is right around the corner! For me, this month has been lurching along and has totally deviated from how past Octobers usually go. I feel like I’ve been knocked into an elliptical orbit… Continue reading Paper Crafters Dictionary
Good Monday to you all. As usual, Monday’s are a zooming day but I wanted to get one item posted to my shop today and I chose this “how to” book by Susan Tierney Cockburn. This lady knows how to make paper flowers like you wouldn’t believe! The book is packed with pictures and instructions. … Continue reading The Paper Garden by Susan Tierney Cockburn – Summer Blooms
As promised – my Halloween Banner! But this isn’t just any old ordinary banner – it’s articulated cat paper dolls!!! There’s six different kitties on this garland of ghouls. Their arms, legs and heads all move. There’s also 7 different Halloween themed flags that go with this banner. Plus 10 feet of jute cord and… Continue reading Halloween Cat Paper Doll Banner Kit
For those of you who are starting to get a little tired of the unrelenting HEAT of Summer – here’s a glimpse of cooler days and Fall fun to come! Halloween is happening here at Old Raven Creates. When you have an online shop like I do (OldRavenonEtsy.com) then now is the time to start… Continue reading Steampunk Halloween ATB Art Cube
Hello Everybody! I know for many of us, this is a busy time of year. For some it’s getting kids off to a new school year, for others (like me) it’s getting the husband off to a new school year (yep – he’s a teacher). But still, I’ve been spending some quality time in my… Continue reading Halloween Desk and Table Decor (ATB)
My hubby and I recently decided that it was time to replace our old barbecue. Once that decision was made, and since my guy is the King of research, all I had to do was sit back and see what the final choices would be. A Traeger Pellet Grill was the winner. Now Traeger is… Continue reading Who Knew That Was In There?
Old Raven Creates 